Erik Williams-Imagn Images ... and that, as they say, was that. What an odd little game this was, the Cubs’ 2-0 loss to the Astros Sunday afternoon. Of course, you’re not going to win many games when you have just six hits and go 1-for-9 with RISP. But what I also want to talk about is Jameson Taillon’s outing. He threw a ridiculous number of pitches in the first inning … [Read more...] about Astros 2, Cubs 0: Jameson Taillon threw 107 pitches. A bad one cost them the game
Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks, Iowa shut down Clippers, 9-3
Jordan Wicks | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The I-Cubs blast Columbus. Myrtle Beach stages a comeback win. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs boarded and seized the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 9-3. It was a strong start today for Jordan Wicks, who allowed just one run on three hits over five innings for his first win of the year. Wicks struck out six and walked one. Catcher … [Read more...] about Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks, Iowa shut down Clippers, 9-3
Cubs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition
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, Monday edition
Baseball history unpacked, June 30
Happy birthday, Doug Dascenzo! | Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. The Tunguska Fireball and also baseball. Happy birthday to Doug Dascenzo and other Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, June 30
Outside The Confines: Shohei Ohtani keeps getting better
Peter Aiken-Imagn Images He just achieved a new personal best. Happy Monday, everyone! We’re getting awfully close to the All-Star break, which feels impossible to say, because surely the season just started a month ago, but that also means we’ve got all sorts of fun news and speculation. For starters, bona fide double-threat Shohei Ohtani just outdid himself, setting … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Shohei Ohtani keeps getting better