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1912 The White Sox capped the most amazing City Series ever, having rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win the final four and take the crown. And on this day, in front of a Comiskey Park crowd of 14,985, the South Siders walloped the Cubs, 16-0. The rout would stand as the biggest win and […]
With this photo, I resume my photo sleuthing series that I generally run in baseball offseasons. Before I get to this one, I’ll again put out a call: If you have any old Cubs or Wrigley Field (or even other baseball) photos you’d like me to sleuth, please send them along! The sleuthing project for […]
Today’s Reflections Good morning. A rainout in Cleveland?!? What, did they NOT think of putting a dome on Progressive Field??? Well, if they did, those 17 magical moments wouldn’t have happened that November night. So, I guess it’s an even trade in the end. I appreciate your reading. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox […]
A Cubs fan’s open letter to baseball, the Brewers, and the baseball gods who clearly have a sick sense of humor. The post The Brewers Are Going to the World Series, and I Honestly Don’t Know How Much More of This I Can Take appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Today’s Reflections THE DODGERS LOSE! THE DODGERS LOSE! THEEEEEE DODGERS LOSE! (I know that was John Sterling’s phrase, but I respectfully enjoyed — I mean, borrowed it) And Cleveland is still up two games to one after Friday’s game was rained out. Game 4 tonight. Things get better and better! (except it doesn’t involve the […]
Next month, I’ll begin my usual “Cubs free agent target” series, as well as writing a few articles about potential Cubs trade targets. For now, I’d like to continue this series that’s been taking a look at 2026 Cubs who are going to be free agents. Tyrone Taylor came over from the Mets as part […]
1912 The White Sox continued their climb back into the City Series with a 7-5 win at Comiskey Park that cut the team’s deficit in the Series to 3-2. Joe Benz was the hero, with six innings of relief to earn the win but also the single that spurred the winning rally: With the Cubs […]
The Brewers are on the cusp of moving on to the World Series, where they’ll be favored to win for the first time in club history. As painful as that will be for Cubs fans, it shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, the Cubs have been staring at the Brewers’ backside for years now despite … The post Cubs Have More Money, Brewers Play Much Better Moneyball appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman endured a disappointing 2026 postseason as offensive struggles continued to plague hitters across Major League Baseball. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Thursday that MLB hitters have combined for a .212 batting average during the postseason, while fastballs have averaged 96.2 mph. Bregman experienced those difficulties during Chicago’s brief playoff run, […] The post Cubs star Alex Bregman is 1 of many hitters to stink in playoffs, and he knows exactly wh...
The Chicago Cubs should be in the thick of the Seiya Suzuki sweepstakes, but they'll have to fend off some rivals in their pursuit of re-signing the star outfielder.
“Look me in the eye and tell me that I’m satisfied.” – Unsatisfied by The Replacements It’s Pick on Jed Hoyer Day in the Canter household, and though I’ve tried to avoid writing this column, it’s all I’ve got. I also lack the irrepressible optimism that many of my colleagues at other sites possess, though … The post The Rundown: Playoffs Proving Pitching Prevails, Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Finalists, Brewers 1 Win Shy of NL Pennant appeared first on .
The playoffs march on without the Cubs as MAGA Matt trade rumors flood the blogs amidst outrage over his upcoming appearance at a fascist rally. Meanwhile, billionaire team owners attempt to hold down wages of workers as the CBA expiration looms. And a whole lotta laughs… Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, and our Patreon … The post Son Ranto Show: MAGA Matt and Billionaire Baseball Bucks appeared first on .
David Peterson came over from the Mets in a trade made well before the deadline, in late June. The Cubs gave up 23-year-old infielder Cole Mathis, who was the team’s second-round pick in 2024 and who has yet to play above A ball. Peterson made 16 appearances (15 starts) for the Cubs and overall his […]
The Cubs lead the NL with five Gold Glove finalists in 2026: Crow-Armstrong, Happ, Swanson, Bregman and Suzuki. Winners are revealed Nov. 1. The post Five Cubs Named Gold Glove Finalists appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
When the Cubs were eliminated from this year’s postseason, I decided I wanted another team to root for, just to remain invested in October baseball in 2026, in part because after this year’s World Series, we don’t know when we’re going to see Major League Baseball again. For me, the choice was easy: The Cleveland […]
Today’s Reflections Hello, everyone. Just letting you know I came across two new articles about the outfield positioning experiment. The first one is a good, thorough article with a lot of interesting info, and it also led me to the following item: The author of the second article noticed something weird happening on the field, […]
The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field. It was a decisive win in a multiyear legal battle over how far neighboring companies can go in profiting from another business’s activities. But it doesn’t end […]
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own […]
Rawlings announced its 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists on Wednesday, and the Cubs were predictably represented well. They have finalists at five different positions, including all three outfield spots, and should take home the hardware in a few of those. Winners will be announced on November 1, a month before the lockout is expected to … The post Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Nominees, Including All 3 OF Spots appeared first on .
The Cubs are known as an elite defensive unit and today, Rawlings announced the “finalists” for their Gold Glove Awards for this year. In reality, these aren’t actually “finalists,” which is why that’s in quotes — there isn’t another election. The players named today are simply the top three vote-getters at every position in the […]
1906 The White Sox beat the Cubs, winning the World Series four games to two, behind the pitching of Doc White. The South Siders clinched the title by winning the sixth game, 8-3. The White Sox wasted no time in putting this one out of reach, jumping out to a 7-1 lead after two innings against Cubs […]
The Cubs offseason could feature nearly $93 million in departing salaries, with Jed Hoyer facing major decisions involving Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Chicago's pitching staff.
Many Cubs fans were happy when the team acquired Clay Holmes (and Tyrone Taylor) from the Mets for Jefferson Rojas. Even though Rojas was a top Cubs prospect, Holmes seemed a really good fit for the Cubs as a ground-ball pitcher coming to a team with elite infield defense. It didn’t work, obviously. Holmes did […]
As with many other free agents at the top of nearly every Cubs fan’s wish list, Tarik Skubal is going to draw a lot of attention over the next several months. Or many only the next several weeks, though it’s hard to imagine the lefty signing a deal in what figures to be a very … The post Cubs Look Like Tarik Skubal Fit on Paper, Other Than How Much Paper He’ll Command appeared first on .
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Carlos Marmol, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1908 – Before the smallest crowd in World Series history (6,210), the host Detroit Tigers are tamed on three hits by Orval Overall, who strikes out 10 in a 2-0 triumph. The […]