A comparison between baseballs used in MLB and NPB
Japanese pitchers sometimes need adjustment time when they come to MLB. The size of the baseball could have something to do with it.
The Cubs dedicate a headstone for 19th-Century star Jimmy Ryan
Thanks are also due to the SABR Grave Marker Project. And, there’s something new at Ernie Banks’ gravesite.
A Chicago building that was the birthplace of Cubs scorecards is about to be demolished
And thus we present a little-known bit of Chicago and Cubs history.
Here’s why you shouldn’t always believe the Statcast home run distance numbers
A couple of Patrick Wisdom homers from last week tell the tale.
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1916-22 edition
Here’s a sign you might never have seen before. And, a few more words about how much of original Wrigley Field remains.
SABR Chicago gives 19th Century star Ed Williamson a deserved remembrance
More than a century after his passing, Williamson now has a proper grave marker.
There’s a replica scorecard of the 26-23 game on display at Wrigley. Here’s how it was created
The highest-scoring game in MLB history is commemorated in a display in the Wrigley Field bleachers.
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 1: Gabby Hartnett, September 28, 1938
Its luster has not faded, more than 80 years later.
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 4: Joe Tinker, September 23, 1908
Without this home run, the Cubs’ World Series drought would have been a year longer.
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 13: Kiki Cuyler, August 31, 1932
This one has been nearly forgotten in the 88 years since it thrilled Cubs fans.