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Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Cubs return home and win behind terrific pitching. So, did anything happen since we last spoke? There were a couple of trades, huh? This is Tom’s platform and while I usually just talk about the game and generally how things are going. As a guy who purports to talk about the big picture, I don’t think the trade deadline is a … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 109

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Soroka is slated to start on Monday. This time for sure! The Cubs today announced the following roster move: Right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka (who will wear No. 41) has reported and will be active for today’s game, although currently he's scheduled to start Monday against the Reds. Right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske has been … [Read more...] about Cubs roster move: Michael Soroka activated, Brooks Kriske DFA

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 Can you guess this Cubs right-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Photo by Ronald C. Modra /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. The Hawk* hits three and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Brandon Kintzler and others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, August 1

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images What a feeding frenzy. Weeks and weeks of speculation, rumor-mongering, and hug watching, the trade deadline has come and gone. Many moves were made, though none felt like earth-shattering blockbusters. Teams solidified themselves as wanting to contend (we see you Padres) while others seemed to be admitting defeat (sorry about your … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup