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For the last couple of years, the Cubs have acquired former Houston Astros relievers, notably Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly. As you know, neither one of those worked out for the Cubs and both were unconditionally released by the team mid-season. Now, the Astros are going to try the reverse signing move by acquiring a […]
There’s a reason this article is headed by the photo of Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson, Porter Hodge and Miguel Amaya, the pitching/catching group that threw a combined no-hitter against the Pirates on Sept. 4, 2024. It’s because that’s the most recent no-hitter thrown in the major leagues. That’s right, not a single no-no was thrown […]
We’ve talked a lot about Kyle Tucker’s free agency here over the last few days. The Cubs have eight other players who will officially be free agents after the World Series is over, plus four other players with various types of options. So let’s have a look at all of them and discuss whether the […]
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The Bay Quake and other stories. Happy birthday to Johnny Klippstein* and other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF […]
The NLCS shifts scenes to Dodger Stadium after the Dodgers won the first two games over the Brewers in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays blew out the Mariners in Seattle in Game 3, so the road team has won all three games so far in the ALCS. Here’s all the info you’ll need for tonight’s […]