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Who will be elected to the Hall of Fame in 2024?
Here’s a very early look at next year’s likely ballot.
Cub Tracks’ what a great little asteroid
All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. More power predictions, roster projections, interviews, and more. Suitable for miners.
BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs add a lefty?
The late-night/early-morning hangout for Cubs fans asks you about adding a free agent left-hander to the bullpen.
Cubs single-game tickets go on sale February 24
It’s getting closer to time for baseball!
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Another marquee photo
Here’s one I hadn’t seen before.
An updated estimate of the 2023 Cubs payroll and luxury tax
Much has happened since the last update in this series.
Outside The Confines: The votes are in
Rolen started from the bottom, now he’s here.
Baseball history unpacked, January 25
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. The Good Kid signs, Manfred signs, and other stories. Happy birthday, Jose Macias!
BCB After Dark: Questions for Opening Day
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you who should be the Cubs’ Opening Day starting pitcher.
Scott Rolen has been elected to the Hall of Fame
He’ll be inducted in Cooperstown this summer.
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Marquee edition
This has specific dates. But what year?
A few more thoughts about MLB expansion, realignment and scheduling
It’s gonna happen — but not for a while yet.
Cub Tracks is a great fit
All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Trey Mancini, Kyle Hendricks, Nick Madrigal and more in a small small world. It’s great to be alive.
BCB After Dark: Who’s up fifth?
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will be the fifth starter to start the season
Former Cubs announcer Chip Caray is leaving Atlanta to do play-by-play for the Cardinals (UPDATED)
Well, this is interesting.
Trey Mancini won’t play in the World Baseball Classic
And, other Cubs notes.
What effects will the new balanced MLB schedule have on play this year?
In some cases, not much. In others, though...
A personal remembrance and appreciation of Lin Brehmer
The longtime morning host at WXRT was also a huge Cubs fan.
Outside The Confines: A good old-fashioned trade
The Twins and Marlins make a deal based on needs and not contracts. An Oakland legend passes. A look back at free agency and more news from around MLB.
Baseball history unpacked, January 23
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Hack Wilson finds another new team, and other stories. Happy birthday, Jeff Samardzija
Cubs historical sleuthing: Dizzy Dean edition
This long-ago photo can be narrowed down pretty well.
Cub Tracks’ scrying in baseball
All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The future’s so bright, we gotta wear beer snakes.
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: A Cubs vs. White Sox mystery
Just when was this?
Cub Tracks’ things are looking up
All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. If at first you don’t succeed, steal second.
BCB 2023 Cubs Top 25 Prospects List: The Top 5
The Cubs hope there are some future superstars among these five prospects