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Cub Tracks’ smoke signals

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The atmosphere around the ballpark is foggy right now. Not enough developments.

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BCB After Dark: A blast from the past?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign free agent reliever Aroldis Chapman

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A Cubsmas Advent Calendar: Christopher Morel rakes

Will he continue to hit for the Cubs in 2024?

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Cubs acquire infielder Hayden Cantrelle in Triple-A phase of Rule 5 Draft

Otherwise, the Rule 5 was a dud, and the Cubs lost a handful of minor leaguers.

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2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 3 open thread

After today, baseball folks will head home.

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MLB’s 2023-24 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins.

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Outside The Confines: (Almost) No one is talking

The Winter Meetings are underway and not much is happening. And other news from around MLB.

Baseball history unpacked, December 6

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Stan Hack! And other stories.

BCB After Dark: Is it now time for Glasnow?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Tyler Glasnow will be a Cub next season.

The Guardians win the MLB Draft Lottery. The Cubs will pick 14th

A Cubsmas Advent Calendar: 83 wins exceeded expectations

Is it a foundation for building for 2024 or a fluke?

2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 2 open thread

Alternative headline: "Waiting for Ohtani"

Cub Tracks’ meeting deadlines

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The picture is bound to become clearer soon. Isn’t it?

BCB After Dark: Can I interest you in a closer?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for closer Emmanuel Clase.

A Cubsmas Advent Calendar: Nico Hoerner steals

Day one celebrates one of the best surprises of the 2023 Cubs season

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2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 1 open thread

There should be lots of trade and free agent things to talk about today.

Outside The Confines: Former Tigers manager Jim Leyland is a Hall of Famer

The World Series-winning manager is headed to Cooperstown.

Baseball history unpacked, December 4

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. There’s a draft in here, and other stories. Happy birthday to Lee Smith!

Jim Leyland elected to the Hall of Fame; Lou Piniella snubbed again

Congratulations to the former Marlins, Pirates, Rockies and Tigers manager.

Cubs historical sleuthing: Ron Santo edition

This one’s been narrowed down. Probably.

Cub Tracks sell low, Shohei

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. We’re just waiting for the meetings to start.

Cubs historical sleuthing: Tyler Houston edition

Let’s remember a guy!

Cub Tracks waits for word

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Winter Meetings are almost here. Soon we will be exploding with news!

A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1994

It was a quiet trade year, largely because of the labor dispute.

Cubs free agent target: Brent Suter

There are a number of reasons for the Cubs to look at this lefthander.

Cubs free agent target: Yuki Matsui

Could the Cubs find bullpen help from NPB?

Outside The Confines: Man’s best friend

A look at all the news from baseball—the Hot Stove and beyond.

Baseball history unpacked, December 1

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Mr. Cub becomes Coach Cub, and other stories. RIP Dave McNally.

A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1993

A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

Should the Cubs trade Christopher Morel?

There are a lot of factors involved.

Cub Tracks signs everyone

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. It’s not abridged, it’s concentrated. The latest trends and rumors, from reputable sources.

BCB After Dark: Pick a pitcher

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you’d rather have Tyler Glasnow or Shane Bieber on the Cubs

2023 Chicago Cubs prospect profiles: Riley Martin

He’s a southpaw on the stairstep of the major leagues.

Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach

He’s a former Cubs draft pick.

A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1992

One VERY important deal was made in this calendar year.

Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening

Give the man what he wants.

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