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• Cubs vs. Dodgers at Glendale preview, Saturday 3/2, 2:05 CT

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images This will be the only meeting between these two clubs this spring. Who will start on Opening Day for the Cubs? Here’s what Craig Counsell told the Tribune’s Paul Sullivan: “Let’s get through the rotation one more time and then maybe I can give some more guidance,” Counsell said before Friday’s Cubs-Sox game on a sun-splashed afternoon at Sloan Park. The ope...2024
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The young Cubs are showing why they’re held in such high regard. These are indeed interesting times. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers...2024
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• Cubs vs. White Sox at Mesa preview, Friday 3/1, 2:05 CT

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Another Friday Cubs/Sox matchup. MESA, Arizona — A note on Brennen Davis: Brennen Davis in concussion protocol after HBP on Tuesday. Shota to debut Saturday vs Dodgers— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) February 29, 2024 I feel really badly for Davis, who has had so many injuries derailing what looked like a promising career. Here’s hoping he comes back from c...2024
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• SB Nation Reacts: Fans blame Scott Boras for the free-agent signing delay

Cody Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras | Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The results of the first 2024 survey are in! Our first SB Nation Reacts survey for the year addressed the question of free agency, why it was delayed so much, and what to do about it. Here are the results: Fans like to blame Scott Bora...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ in-house or outhouse?

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The roster jenga reports and more, plus results from Wednesday’s contest. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #...2024
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• Cub Tracks can ‘C’ it coming

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. I can ‘C’ for miles and miles in the clear Arizona air. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhe...2024
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• Cubs vs. White Sox at Mesa preview, Friday 3/1, 2:05 CT
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• Cub Tracks loves the Cubs’ farm system

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. We love it ALL right now. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tear...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ looking forward

Matt Shaw in the news. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. Bellinger still unsigned, Cubs heavy on prospects. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB ba...2024
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• A few thoughts about David Ross, Cubs manager

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images He’s done a very good job under difficult circumstances. It’s become fashionable in some parts of the Cubs fanbase to call for the firing of manager David Ross. Something something lineups, something something bullpen, or something like that. I’m here to tell you that not only should Ross not be fired, but he should — presuming the Cubs continue contending...2023
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• Cub Tracks pops the clutch and away we go

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs take the first game of the series and look for some Motown meatloaf today. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ OMG the feels

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Crosstown Classic time. Go Cubs go. Can you believe it? Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overni...2023
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• Phillies 5, Cubs 1: Smoke gets in your eyes
Al Yellon Outdoor conditions in Chicago Tuesday were quite bad. London, from which the Cubs just returned, used to have a reputation as being quite foggy. It certainly wasn’t during the week I was there; the weather was generally pleasant and sunny. In fact, the traditional “London fog” was mainly smoke from coal that was being burned for heating and manufacturing. Smoke is what we saw in ...2023
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• Cub Tracks scuttles Pirates
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The Professor is back. Nico should be an All-Star. Cubs sweep the series and head across the big pond two games under .500. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB basebal...2023
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• Cub Tracks parallel series
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. This series is unfolding like the Pittsburgh series. Get out the brooms! Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brew...2023
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• Cub Tracks starts out on the wrong foot
Cody Bellinger has an apparent lower-leg injury | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs drop one to Astros despite another Morel deep fly. Cody Bellinger might be hurt. It doesn’t seem major, says David Ross. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style...2023
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• Cub Tracks shouts it out
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. We await further developments. I want a shortstop before Christmas. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and ...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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"’’ Paul Sullivan asked, in the Tribune: So would one of the Cubs’ leaders ask Hoyer to just sign Bellinger?"

2023
"Paul Sullivan (Chicago Tribune* {$}): It’s only April, and the White Sox, Cubs — and Rick Sutcliffe — are already in rare form."

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"com/JVvpobeqZL— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) October 2, 2022 Paul Sullivan wrote in the Tribune after the July game of opportunities like that: Not every departing Cubs star gets a chance to say goodbye the way Contreras did on a gorgeous afternoon at the corner of Clark and Addison streets."

2021
"Cubs infielder David Bote left today’s game due to a separated left shoulder, as manager David Ross told The Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan and other reporters in the post-game media session."

2020
"Heading into free agency last fall, Jose Abreu made no secret that he wanted to remain with the White Sox, and he told reporters (including Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune) that he didn’t even talk to any other clubs during his brief time on the open market."

2019
"It continues to be a quiet offseason for the Cubs, though president of baseball operations Theo Epstein tells Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that the team remains active in exploring various options for upgrades."

2018
"According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the sudden collapse was caused by a brain aneurysm."

2017
"The president enjoyed the banter and was appreciative of the gifts, per Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune: There are also ties to the Cubs in his family."

2016
"" Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune thinks the DJ at Wrigley Field will be disciplined: This is a bad look for the Cubs all around."

2015
"The Cubs tweeted a picture of the ball sitting in a glass case near the edge of the board: As the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports, the team confirmed the ball's authenticity by checking for the postseason marking on the cover."

2014
"Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune explained the significance:It's certainly no mistake that Lester chose the number of the last great Cubs ace."

• SB Nation Reacts: Fans blame Scott Boras for the free-agent signing delay
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• Cub Tracks’ in-house or outhouse?
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• The Daily Belli watch: 8 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images One week from tomorrow, there will be spring baseball. Pitchers and catchers had their official report date to Cubs Spring Training Wednesday and President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held a news conference. He had things to say about Cody Bellinger. ‘‘There’s a lot of good free agents out there,’’ Hoyer said. ‘‘Certainly, it’s been a really late-ev...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ spring in, fallout

Al Yellon Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Pitchers and catchers reporting day Wednesday. Most position players are in camp as well. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB ba...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ flat Belli

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Still no Cody Bellinger, and other news. -WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, ste...2024
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• Cub Tracks springs into action

Kevin Alcántara chases a fly ball. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Punxsy Phil says Spring is nigh. Rich Nye agrees. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blog...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Belli aches?

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Still no Cody, but more arms for the pen. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, ste...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ looking forward
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• Cub Tracks ‘conventionally’

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. The Cubs’ front office is keeping their seats warm and their eyes on the prize. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #M...2024
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers at Glendale preview, Saturday 3/2, 2:05 CT
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future
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• Cubs vs. White Sox at Mesa preview, Friday 3/1, 2:05 CT
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• SB Nation Reacts: Fans blame Scott Boras for the free-agent signing delay
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• Cub Tracks’ in-house or outhouse?
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• A few thoughts about David Ross, Cubs manager
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• Cub Tracks’ Jameson, neat

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The best of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, all in one tidy multimedia package, four days a week. Jameson Taillon had a very good game at a very good time. Cubs drop an egg on the Rockies. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseb...2023
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• Cub Tracks squeaks one out

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Wow. Weirdness, lead changes, good, bad, ugly, and miraculous. That’s so CUB! Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and ...2023
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• Cub Tracks hangs on to win

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The Cubs got off to a good start and added just enough to make it work and even the series. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers...2023
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• Cub Tracks loves the Cubs’ farm system
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• Cub Tracks’ spring in, fallout
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• Cub Tracks squeaks one out
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• Cub Tracks pops the clutch and away we go
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• A few thoughts about MLB’s same-city rivalries
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Too many games? Too few? You make the call. Last week, I wrote about the fights I saw at the Cubs/White Sox game Wednesday, July 26 on the South Side. One conclusion I drew from that: Lastly, from time to time the subject of MLB realignment brings up the possibility that the Cubs and White Sox could be placed in the same division, and thus perhaps play a ...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ eight isn’t enough
Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Jameson Taillon is back, the Cubs’ bats still have good wood in them, and trade talk. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tea...2023
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• Cub Tracks short-sighted or sheeted?
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The Cubs lost again. It’s dispiriting. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum f...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ grand old apres
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Justin Steele’s happy birthday and other stories. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed...2023
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• World Series Champion Chicago Cubs Visit President Obama at the White House
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• Cubs Play Inappropriate Song as Aroldis Chapman Walks off Mound, Team Apologizes
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• Cubs Enshrined Kyle Schwarber's Game 4 Home Run Ball Atop Wrigley Field Screen
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• In appreciation of Willson Contreras
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs catcher moves on, but we remember him fondly. Willson Contreras, as you know, declined the Cubs’ qualifying offer Tuesday and so will likely be moving to another team as a free agent. I actually wrote this article last summer when it appeared Willson would be traded. When he wasn’t, I decided to save it for the time, if it came, when it looked like his...2022
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• Joe Maddon's 'Vigilante' Comments Bring Cubs-Cardinals Rivalry to New Level
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• WATCH: Cubs fan catches foul ball while holding baby
Nobody puts baby in the corner â€” unless that someone isÂ at a Chicago Cubs game and a foul ball flies their way. TheÂ Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs played Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, but the best action took place in the stands. During the second inning, Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel popped a ball into theÂ seats along the first base line, where 29-year-oldÂ Keith Hartley made a mirac...2015
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• Cub Tracks’ Smyly faces
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Drew Smyly looks history in the eye, settles for a one-hitter. The Cubs’ bats erupt again. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, ...2023
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• Cubs Designate Tucker Barnhart For Assignment
The Cubs have informed reporters, including Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, that catcher Tucker Barnhart has been designated for assignment. Infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been recalled in a corresponding move. More to come....2023
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• Kris Bryant Roster Cut Is an MLB Problem, Not a Cubs Problem
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers at Glendale preview, Saturday 3/2, 2:05 CT
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future
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• Cubs vs. White Sox at Mesa preview, Friday 3/1, 2:05 CT
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• Cub Tracks’ in-house or outhouse?
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• The Daily Belli watch: 8 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener
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• Cub Tracks’ big empty

Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. It’s about expectations, isn’t it? Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maxi...2024
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening

Andre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ filling in

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Ohtani, Yamamoto, other rumors and speculation. Who’s on first? Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnig...2023
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• A few thoughts about David Ross, Cubs manager
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• Cub Tracks paints it, black

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The best of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, all in one tidy multimedia package, four days a week. ANOTHER LATE-INNING, ONE-RUN LOSS. OH BUT THE FIGHT IN THEM. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ te...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ foals’ errands
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The young Cubs continue the season-opening homestand and try to capitalize on an impressive first win. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated,...2023
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• Cub Tracks is good for more
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Good for more than wrapping fish, anyway. Roster Jenga speculation continues as the final weekend of Spring Training is underway. Indeed, the games start for real Thursday... Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-sty...2023
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