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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Javier Assad and Yency Almonte make rehab appearances as Iowa and Knoxville win. The Cubs have activated right-hander Porter Hodge and assigned him to Iowa. Right-hander Dawson Netz joins Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa. There are some big rehab assignments today that we’ll get to. These are the final group of minor league games … [Read more...] about Minor League Wrap: Javier Assad makes a strong rehab appearance in Iowa’s 5-2 win

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your opinion of tonight’s trade. It’s Wednesday night at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re all talking trades. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: The Cubs acquire Michael Soroka

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Cubs bolster their bullpen with a veteran reliever. In addition to the trade for Michael Soroka deal, the Cubs bolstered their bullpen tonight with veteran right hander Andrew Kittredge. Source confirms: Cubs acquiring reliever Andrew Kittredge from Orioles. First: @JonHeyman— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, … [Read more...] about Cubs acquire Andrew Kittredge from Orioles

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 lefty in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Today is an off day and the trading deadline. Cubs took the last game of the Brewers series and maintained their skein. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run AWAY.. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks’ 5 p.m. deadline