The Chicago Cubs showed the world their depth in 2025, and these five players stand out as candidates to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026. … [Read more...] about 5 Cubs players that could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
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Biblioracle: What’s up with ‘Heated Rivalry’?
As a known and publicly available book person who is also an avowed hockey fan, I’ve been asked this question several times recently, so I’m going to answer it. What’s up with “Heated Rivalry”? For those not in the know, “Heated Rivalry” is a show from Canadian streamer Crave that’s now available on HBO Max. It tells the story of two professional hockey players (Shane and Ilya) … [Read more...] about Biblioracle: What’s up with ‘Heated Rivalry’?
The Rundown Ultralite: Gallen Rumors Persist, McGuire to Brewers, Lord of the Flies Trailer
When it rains, it pours. Sometimes, that rain comes into your basement and destroys it. Then you foolishly think your insurance company has covered everything when they’ve actually left you several thousand dollars short. Fun times. Between dealing with that and just getting back to town, I don’t have time for more than a hit-and-run on today’s column. Here goes just a little … [Read more...] about The Rundown Ultralite: Gallen Rumors Persist, McGuire to Brewers, Lord of the Flies Trailer
The Rundown: MLB Sets Late Trade Deadline, Valdez’s Antics Could Be Costing Him, Cubs Have Bottom-Half System
What’s funny about today’s column is that I could have included almost everything from it in yesterday’s brief Rundown. That’s a testament to both my addled brain and how slow this particular point of the offseason has been. Much of my free time has been spent researching a college for my son and a car for my wife, both of which seem unfathomably expensive. I mean, have y’all … [Read more...] about The Rundown: MLB Sets Late Trade Deadline, Valdez’s Antics Could Be Costing Him, Cubs Have Bottom-Half System
Mets Notes: Signing of Former Dodgers World Champion, Still Interested In Adding Pitching
The New York Mets have gone out and signed a former Dodgers catcher, as two-time World Series champion Austin Barnes has agreed to a minor league deal with the team. He has also received an invite to spring training. Former Dodgers World Champion Austin Barnes Signs With The Mets Barnes, who is a career Dodger, is a solid depth piece for the Mets. If he has a good showing for … [Read more...] about Mets Notes: Signing of Former Dodgers World Champion, Still Interested In Adding Pitching