Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and baseball history
Baseball history unpacked, June 27
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today’s birthday Cub could have used a swizzle stick for a bat.
Baseball history unpacked, June 24
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Happy birthday Christopher Morel!
Today in Cubs history: A Cubs game was cancelled because of the death of a Cardinals player
It was a somber day at Wrigley Field.
Baseball history unpacked, June 22
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Mr. Cub says hello.
Today in Cubs history: The last sub-two hour nine-inning game at Wrigley Field
Perhaps these will make a return in the future.
Baseball history unpacked, June 20
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one has only one possible star.
Baseball history unpacked, June 17
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today’s feature had his hitting suit on in 1971.
Baseball history unpacked, June 15
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today we celebrate the sweet swinger from Whistler, Alabama.
Baseball history unpacked, June 13
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This was one of the best Cubs trades ever.
Baseball history unpacked, June 10
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. El Mago performed a feat of legerdemain on this date in 2013.
Today in Cubs history: Jim Bullinger homers on the first MLB pitch he sees
He’s one of only eight pitchers to ever do that.
Baseball history unpacked, June 8
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one was the first first and shows no signs of flagging.
Baseball history unpacked, June 6
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Things got interesting down on the farm, thanks to Branch Rickey.
Baseball history unpacked, June 3
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one struck out in the clutch.
Baseball history unpacked, June 1
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Happy birthday, Randy Hundley, Carlos Zambrano.
Baseball history unpacked, May 30
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had some wheels.
Today in Cubs history: A popup hits Aramis Ramirez in the head
The Cubs lost, and in a most unusual way.
Today in Cubs history: Mark Prior is hit by a line drive and his career path is altered
This was a key moment in Cubs history in the mid-2000s.
Baseball history unpacked, May 27
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. The anniversary of when Javy stole first base...
Baseball history unpacked, May 25
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one threw well out of the pen.
Baseball history unpacked, May 23
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one celebrates Mr. Cub himself!
Baseball history unpacked, May 20
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had an unfortunate fate.
Today in Wrigley Field history: Jackie Robinson made his Wrigley debut 75 years ago
It brought the largest regular-season crowd in Wrigley history.
Here are all the Cubs who have homered in their first major league at-bat
Cubs players famous — and not — have accomplished this feat.
Baseball history unpacked, May 18
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Happy birthday to Eric Young, Sr.
Baseball history unpacked, May 16
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. A historically big day for Sammy Sosa. Happy birthday Big Daddy!
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs vs. Cardinals typhoon game
This was the first time anyone could remember a game played in weather conditions like this.
Baseball history unpacked, May 11
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one threw a no-hitter as a Cub. Happy birthday, Milt!
Baseball history unpacked, May 9
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one passes the Turing test.
Today in Cubs history: Celebrating the day Kerry Wood struck out 20 Astros
It is arguably the most dominant pitching performance in MLB history.
Baseball history unpacked, May 6
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had a long bad luck streak.
Baseball history unpacked, May 4
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one was a real Tiger.
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The @cubs Scouting Report on Ernie Banks, who was playing for the Monarchs. His mgr. was Buck O’Neil. Interesting that the previous Pro Experience, response was “No, has been with the Monarchs!” @fergieajenkins @MLB @Royals @Sut_ESPN @JPosnanski @MLB_PLAYERS @Buster_ESPN RT pic.twitter.com/iUEbKR16Zg
— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) November 23, 2020