Think you can guess which Cubs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Good morning! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new 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 … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Cubs catcher in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Baseball history unpacked, June 2
Lou Gehrig | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Babe Ruth’s last game, Memorable retirements, historically-great games and other stories. Lou Gehrig’s* Day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, June 2
Outside The Confines: An emotional weekend for Elly De La Cruz
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Reds’ star lost his sister, but played on to honor her. We have seen many players take breaks from the game when they lose loved ones. But this weekend, Reds’ star Elly De La Cruz learned about the death of his sister on Saturday. On Sunday, he insisted on taking to the field, and honored her memory the best way he knew how: … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: An emotional weekend for Elly De La Cruz
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 59
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs take the series from Reds with a 7-3 win. It’s always funny to me when finding my story feels like a visit to the psychiatrist. I’ve been flipping things over for a while and I feel like I’ve had a very patient psychiatrist who just patiently just kept asking for me to tell them more. Maybe scribbling a few notes, but not … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 59
Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, June 2 edition
Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Cubs had an excellent homestand, winning five of six. You really couldn’t have asked for a better homestand for the Cubs, going 5-1 and getting solid performances out of a lot of players. They’re entering the final three games of a 21-game stretch in which they are playing teams under .500. So far they are 14-4, which is also the best record … [Read more...] about Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, June 2 edition