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Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images Cubs home runs flew out of Wrigley Field as we have never seen them before. The Cubs first hit seven home runs in a game at Wrigley Field in the second game of a doubleheader against the Mets June 11, 1967. Among the long-ball hitters that afternoon were Hall of Famers Ernie Banks and Ron Santo. That franchise record had been tied … [Read more...] about Cubs 11, Cardinals 3: Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead the team to a franchise record

Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Jonny Long hits 2 HR in Iowa’s win. Knoxville and Myrtle Beach are also winners. Right-hander Chris Kachmar was promoted fromm Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa, replacing the recalled Jordan Wicks. Smokies right-hander Mitchell Tyranski was promoted off the Development List. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs drained the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), … [Read more...] about Cubs Minor League Wrap: Happy 4th of July!

Think you can guess which Cubs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Good morning! We’re back for another day of the Bleed Cubbie Blue In-5 daily trivia game. The objective is to guess the correct active OR retired Cubs player in as few guesses as possible. Full game instructions are at the bottom. Feel free to share your results in the comments … [Read more...] about Cubs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Jon Berti: Fireman of the Year? | Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs clubbed an octet of deep flies for the first time in team history and sent Miles Mikolas to the showers early in a lopsided contest. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks takes the fifth

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Go get ‘em, Cade. … [Read more...] about First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Thursday 7/3, 7:05 CT