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Spring Training Game Thread No. 6: José Quintana vs. Jameson Taillon 

Yesterday, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 for their third win in five spring games. Cole Carrigg and Ryan Ritter stayed hot at the plate, and Charlie Condon launched his first home run of the spring.  Today, Colorado faces the Chicago Cubs for the first time this spring, looking to extend their two-game […]

From Purple Row | about 4 hours ago | 0 reads

Cubs vs. Rockies at Mesa preview, Wednesday 2/25, 2:05 CT

MESA, Arizona — Wednesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Cade Horton, Caleb Thielbar, PhilMaton, Hunter Harvey, Luke Little and Jack Neely. It will be the first spring outing for Horton, Maton and Harvey. Old friend José Quintana will start for […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 5 hours ago | 0 reads

Good Moring San Diego: Padres fall to Cubs despite late-inning rally

The San Diego Padres made a bid for their second comeback win of the week against the Chicago Cubs in their Spring Training Cactus League matchup in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, but they came up short and lost, 6-5. It is well-known that teams do not put much stock into the final scores of Spring […]

From Gaslamp Ball | about 9 hours ago | 0 reads

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 25

Antitrustworthiness, labor unrest, Billy the Marlin is hatched, how to use a slide rule, and other stories. Happy Birthday to Ron Santo and other Cubs! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 11 hours ago | 0 reads

Cubs BCB After Dark: Let Pete be Pete?

Good evening. It’s another good night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re glad to see that you stopped by. Please come on in out of the cold or wet. Let us take your coat for you. We still have a few […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads

Padres’ late rally comes up short versus Cubs

The San Diego Padres traveled to Mesa, Ariz. to play the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action on Tuesday. Starter Marco Gonzales, who had issues with location after more than a year off the mound, lasted 1.2 innings and allowed three runs on five hits and hit a batter. Ron Marinaccio followed with 1.1 scoreless […]

From Gaslamp Ball | about 21 hours ago | 0 reads

Cubs 6, Padres 5: Carson Kelly homers and drives in two

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs defeated the Padres 6-5 on a very warm February afternoon at Sloan Park, thanks to some timely hitting by Cubs catcher Carson Kelly. Shōta Imanaga made his first start of the spring and it was a good one. He allowed three hits, one of which was an infield grounder and […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 23 hours ago | 0 reads

Cubs current record, schedule, MLB standings, broadcast information

Last game: 6-5 win over Padres Next spring training game: Wednesday, Feb. 25, vs. Rockies at Sloan Park, 2:05 p.m. CT. TV: None. Radio: None Next regular season game: Thursday, March 26, vs. Nationals at Wrigley Field, 1:20 p.m. CT. TV: Marquee Sports Network Cubs regular season radio: WSCR/The Score (all regular season games), Cubs […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 24 hours ago | 0 reads

ST Game 5: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, February 24, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Sloan Park – Mesa, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

From Gaslamp Ball | 1 day ago | 0 reads

Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Tuesday 2/24, 2:05 CT

MESA, Arizona — Tuesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Shōta Imanaga will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Daniel Palencia, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner, Ethan Roberts, Jack Neely, Gavin Hollowell and Grant Kipp. Marco Gonzales will start for the Padres. Other Padres pitchers scheduled today: Jackson Wolf, Ryan Och, […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads

2026 Cubs: Know your enemy, Cincinnati Reds

The Reds made the postseason in 2025. Did you notice? They were dispatched quickly by the Dodgers. And, they had the worst record of any of the postseason teams at 83-79. Still, that’s something to build on, and the Reds are indeed building. Key departures: Zack Littell, Nick Martinez, Austin Hays, Brent Suter, Yosver Zululeta, […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Assad, Brown, Rojas, Triantos

Some surprises out in Surprise? Possibly. I mean, the surprise for us right now would be a Cubs victory… the team was 0-3, started a lineup of Triple-A players and PCA, with Ben Brown on the mound, against the Royals ‘A’ lineup. Brown worked two scoreless innings and that was good. Javier Assad took the […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the dark horse outfielder?

It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. You’re always welcome here. The show will start shortly. The hostess will seat you now. There’s no cover charge, but there is a […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Spring Training Game Thread IV

In today’s spring training matchup, the Royals take on the Cubs. We’ll get our first look at Seth Lugo after his injury-plagued 2025 season. Lugo’s 4.15 ERA from 2025 outperformed his 5.09 FIP, and he pitched only 145.1 innings. The Royals gave Lugo an extension instead of trading him last season, so it’s crucial that […]

From Royals Review | 2 days ago | 1 read