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• Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly On Injured List
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to relay the full slate. Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly have each been placed on the 15-day injured list, Hendricks due to a lower back issue and Smyly due to a hip impingement. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski and…...2024
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• What’s going to happen with Kyle Hendricks?

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images The Cubs might need to make a decision soon. I don’t have to tell you how bad the start to Kyle Hendricks’ season has been. You’ve seen him throw, you have seen the numbers, it’s been awful, worse than Kyle’s usual rough start to seasons. Somehow, the Cubs managed to win one of his five outings. So what’s going to happen next? One thing I can tell you wi...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pitcher clock

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Is Kyle Hendricks done? Writers consider his plight, and more. 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 co...2024
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• Cub Tracks earns the split

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Cubs could have had both games, take one, and head for a series win Sunday. 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 rides the gravy train home

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs take two out of three from the Diamondbacks and head home after a successful road trip. 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, a...2024
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• Cub Tracks qualifies for the meatloaf

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Jameson Taillon is MLB-ready, Imanaga is who he is, and other pressing matters. 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...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Steele shows his mettle

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Second game of the season today — some thoughts and articles to chew on until then. Tell us how you think the team will do... WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blo...2024
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• In search of innings: A look at the Cubs’ fifth starter battle

Jordan Wicks pitches in a Cubs Spring Training game over the weekend. | Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Jordan Wicks, your spot in the rotation is ready Opening Day for the Cubs is fewer than 10 days away and while things are starting to look more settled on the offensive side of the ledger, with just a handful of questions regarding roles and playing time, there are some bigger qu...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ dogged pursuit of the truth

Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. In which we bury the lede under a pile of Milk Bones. 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, over...2024
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• Budget-Conscious Cubs ‘Don’t Appear to Be Real Contender’ for Jordan Montgomery
The Cubs are nudging right up against the first luxury tax penalty threshold and are almost certain to go over unless they make moves to trim salary, but it sounds like they’re treating $237 million as a soft cap for now. At least that’s the indication Sahadev Sharma has gotten, writing that the front office … The post Budget-Conscious Cubs ‘Don’t Appear to Be Real Co...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets over the hump

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cody Bellinger is back, Morelism, and other stories. Enjoy the music. 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...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ end of an era?

SI Model Chase throws out the first pitch. | Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. SI on the skids, Hader sets a record, Stroman bites the apple, and other stories. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...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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• Cub Tracks’ let it rain

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A rain-shortened contest. Nobody hurt. 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 w...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ stars and swipes
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs visit the nation’s capital and are victorious behind Drew Smyly’s strong outing. Cody Bellinger is aggressive on the bases early ands sets the tone. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blo...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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"The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma generally has the pulse of the Cubs front office and today’s look at the probability of various Boras clients winding up on the North Side of Chicago when the dust settles is no exception: That said, it’s Bellinger’s bat that is the perfect fit."

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"The Cubs announced a series of roster moves today, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to relay them on Twitter."

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"The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to reporters, including Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic."

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"Per The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, among the final candidates are Carlos Rodriguez of the Rays, Carter Hawkins and…"

2020
"The Cubs have reached a minor-league deal with utilityman Carlos Asuaje, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic (Twitter link)."

2019
"Speaking to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and other reporters at the Winter Meetings, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein…"

2018
"The struggles of left-hander Justin Wilson following a trade to the Cubs perplexed not only Chicago evaluators but execs throughout the league, writes Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic (subscription required and highly recommended)."

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"12:29pm: The exact number on the deal is a $38MM guarantee, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports (Twitter link)."

2016
"Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber will begin play in the Arizona Fall League tonight, and The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma reports that there’s still a chance Schwarber could be activated in time to serve as a designated hitter should Chicago reach the World Series."

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" Sports Illustrated MLB said the rookie sent the ball "into low-Earth orbit," while Sahadev Sharma of Baseball Prospectus acknowledged the rookie was ready for the moment: Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review noted it was an unusual mistake from Cole that led to the home run: MLB."

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• Cub Tracks’ too many free passes

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Bryce was right, Seattle’s bullpen held, and the Cubs fell. 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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• Cub Tracks’ Brown harvest

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Part of the future is coming to a park near you. Plus game notes and other amusements for the discerning reader. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Steele shows his mettle
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• In search of innings: A look at the Cubs’ fifth starter battle
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• Cub Tracks’ the next step

Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Under two weeks remain until Opening Day and the Cubs are still jenga-ing. 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...2024
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• BCB After Dark: The great Christopher Morel experiment

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you how many games at third base will Christopher Morel play. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We are so glad to start out another week with you. New friends and old, all are welcome. There’s no cover charge. Rin...2024
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• Budget-Conscious Cubs ‘Don’t Appear to Be Real Contender’ for Jordan Montgomery
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• Cub Tracks’ where the great ones run...

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs thump the Rockies. More players cut. Taillon has a back issue. 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, s...2024
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• Cub Tracks qualifies for the meatloaf
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• Cub Tracks’ too many free passes
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• In search of innings: A look at the Cubs’ fifth starter battle
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• Cubs vs. Rangers at Mesa preview, Sunday 3/17, 3:05 CT

Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Happy St. Patrick’s Day! MESA, Arizona — Today’s roster moves: Here. What will become of Drew Smyly with the Cubs this year? He didn’t look good in his Saturday outing in Mesa against the Royals, but per this Meghan Montemurro article in the Tribune, Smyly was satisfied with his effort: Smyly’s final line from his start Saturday did not look great — ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ dogged pursuit of the truth
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• Cub Tracks gets over the hump
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• Cub Tracks C’s what you did there

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs drop one to Dodgers and continue roster jenga analysis; Ian Happ has a hammy. 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...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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• BCB After Dark: The great Christopher Morel experiment
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• Cub Tracks’ let it rain
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• Cub Tracks’ happy campers?

Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs split-squad split the games. Matt Shaw is the real deal. So is Shota Imanaga. 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 gets over the hump
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• BCB After Dark: Final grades

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to grade the Cubs’ offseason It’s the start of another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So good of you to stop by this evening. Come on in and relax for a while. There’s no cover charge. The hostess can guide yo...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’ end of an era?
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• Cody Bellinger watch: 38 days to the Spring Training opener

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The free agent outfielder/first baseman still has not signed. Those of you who have been around BCB for a while will likely remember a series I posted here about a free agent that most of us wanted the Cubs to sign. It was called “The Daily Darvish.” Here’s just one example from that series. Here we are in a similar situation, six years later. Again, mo...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger celebrates a hit in August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Will it finally move the Cubs front office to make a big deal? A week ago it looked like fans might be bringing pitchforks and torches to Cubs Convention. In fact, 24 hours before the 37th annual winter gathering of Cubs fans kicked off in downtown Chicago I was wondering what the turnout would look like. A st...2024
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• Jon Lester to Start NLCS Game 1 over Jake Arrieta: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• Cubs Designate Clint Frazier For Assignment
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to reporters, including Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Lefty Wade Miley, catcher Yan Gomes and infielder Jonathan Villar have all been reinstated from the injured list, while righty Chris Martin has been reinstated from the restricted list, which he joined after being on the bereavement list beyond…...2022
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• Cubs Sign Tyler Chatwood
12:29pm: The exact number on the deal is a $38MM guarantee, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports (Twitter link). 12:20pm: The Cubs announced on Thursday that they’ve agreed to a three-year contract with free agent right-hander Tyler Chatwood. The 27-year-old Chatwood, a client of Excel Sports Management, will receive “around $40MM” on the contract, according to MLB.com’s ...2017
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• Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
Jed Hoyer talks to reporters before the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at where the Cubs stand 107 days to Opening Day. Okay, I admit it. That’s kind of a clickbaity headline. And as you know, I have often preached patience to those who say, “Why aren’t the Cubs signing anyone RIGHTFREAKINGNOW?” And in fact, the Cubs have spent some money thi...2022
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• Cubs Designate Eric Hosmer For Assignment
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves today, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to relay them on Twitter. Infielder Nico Hoerner has been activated off the injured list, Edwin Ríos was recalled from Iowa and outfielder Mike Tauchman has had his contract selected. In corresponding moves, Cody Bellinger has been placed on…...2023
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• Cubs sign catcher Tucker Barnhart
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images They’ve got their partner for Yan Gomes. News item: Sources: Cubs closing in on a deal with veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart. Looks like Cubs have their guy to pair with Yan Gomes.— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) December 22, 2022 Here’s what I wrote about Barnhart in my “Cubs free agent target” series last month: After spending eight years with t...2022
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• Firing David Ross is not the answer to the Cubs’ problems
David Ross argues a call in Minnesota | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Cubs had a rough road trip, but it wasn’t all the manager’s fault. The Cubs schedule in 2023 is front-loaded and this early roadtrip through Minnesota, Houston and Philadelphia was on that was easy to circle as a test for the new and improved team. After all, the Twins have been competitive in a weak AL Central...2023
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• Cub Tracks qualifies for the meatloaf
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• Cub Tracks’ too many free passes
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• Cub Tracks’ Shōta time

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Cubs are .500 after a fine pitching performance and a few unfortunate bounces. The bullpen was spotless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2024
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• Justin Steele Likely Headed To IL With Hamstring Injury
Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele left his Opening Day start early on Thursday after fielding a bunt and falling as he flipped the ball to first base. He seemed to be holding his left hamstring as he walked off the field, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. The team later confirmed to reporters (including Sharma)…...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ double your pleasure

Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. It rained baseballs Saturday as the Cubs split their squads but not their lumber. The Royals had some bombs stored, too. Many wow. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger
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• Cub Tracks ‘ how tweet it is

Shota Imanaga — lots to like so far. | 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’ new pitcher is already popular. The Cubs Convention is ON. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, groun...2024
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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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