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First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ Go get ‘em, Ben.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa Saturday 3/23 game threads

Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa Saturday 3/23 game threads

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Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa preview, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa preview, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports Once more against the Cubs’ division rivals. MESA, Arizona — This will be the third meeting between the NL Central rivals this spring. The Cubs have won the first two, for whatever that’s worth. And then, after today, the Cubs and Brewers won’t meet until May 3 at Wrigley Field, nearly six weeks from now. Thanks, schedule-makers. Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup vs. the Brewers at @SloanParkMesa.Tune in: https://t.co/Gs2hZXyTjH pic.twitter.com/MULzRx7RoC— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs)...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices

A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices

Photo by Mike McGinnis/ We’re a bit closer to learning the roster to begin the 2024 season. Opening Day 2024 for the Cubs against the Texas Rangers is now just five days away. Friday, we got some further clarity on some roster spots that had been up in the air. Dominic Smith has opted out of his Cubs deal According to sources, the 28-year-old Smith opted out of his Minor League deal with the Cubs on Friday. The Cubs have not officially announced that decision. Smith was in camp as a non-roster invitee to compete for a bench job and hit .346 with one homer and two...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Cub Tracks’ double dip

Cub Tracks’ double dip

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Justin Steele gives everyone a scare, Cubs lose a pair, 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 overnight for maximum flavor. Dom Smith opted out, per reports, Jameson Taillon is going to miss at least a couple of weeks,...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 22, 2024
Cubs 7, Giants 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay

Cubs 7, Giants 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports That’s a sigh of relief. And the “other split squad game” was crazy. MESA, Arizona — Justin Steele took a line drive off his leg in the second inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 loss to the Giants Friday afternoon at Sloan Park and then walked off the field gingerly, but under his own power. Cubs fans were, obviously, worried. Then Steele sent out this message: I’m okay.. my bracket is not— Justin Steele (@J_Steele21) March 22, 2024 Sense of humor intact, as well, apparently, as his knee. This is what the Cubs said about it: Per...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 22, 2024
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa and Scottsdale, Friday 3/22

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa and Scottsdale, Friday 3/22

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Go get ‘em, Justin and Javier.
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Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa and Scottsdale split squad preview, Friday 3/22

Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa and Scottsdale split squad preview, Friday 3/22

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports It’s the Cubs’ last split squad day of spring 2024. MESA, Arizona — Well, this is unusual, a split-squad game for the Cubs where they play the same team in two different locales. So you’ll get to see a lot of Giants today. Both games begin at 3:05 p.m. CT. There will be only one set of game threads covering both games. Here are today’s particulars. At Mesa: Cubs lineup: Let's play two!Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup at @SloanParkMesa against the Giants.Tune in: https://t.co/Gs2hZXyTjH pic.twitter.com/o6oBgp3ibT—...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 22, 2024
2024 Cubs player profiles: Starting pitchers

2024 Cubs player profiles: Starting pitchers

Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/ The third in a four-part series. We look at the Cubs starting four and the likeliest number five, plus alternates. Four of the five spots in the Cubs rotation should be settled. with Jameson Taillon apparently nearing a return to the team, as he threw pitches Tuesday. There are six or seven pitchers vying for the five starting spots, with staff ace Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Shota Imanaga, and Taillon as the presumed front four, and several candidates wrestling for the fifth spot. Between Jordan Wicks, Drew Smyly, and Javier Assad, I...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 21, 2024
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 3/21, 3:10 CT

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 3/21, 3:10 CT

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Go get ‘em, Drew.
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David Bote is among five Cubs roster cuts

David Bote is among five Cubs roster cuts

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ The team reduced the spring roster to 37 Thursday. There has been much discussion here about whether David Bote would make the Opening Day roster. After a strong start to Spring Training his numbers declined a bit, and now stand at .222/.271/.578 (10-for-45), but with five home runs. Thursday, the Cubs sent Bote back to the minor-league camp. Three other non-roster invitees have also been reassigned to the minor-league camp: righthander Colten Brewer and lefthanders Richard Lovelady and Thomas Pannone. In addition, righthanded reliever Daniel...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 21, 2024
Three Cubs have an opt-out choice to make Friday

Three Cubs have an opt-out choice to make Friday

Garrett Cooper | Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports This could result in some roster shuffling. Per the MLB/MLBPA collective bargaining agreement, there is an opt-out date coming up Friday for certain players: FYI: Article XX(B) FA signed to MiLB deals have a universal opt-out on 3/22 at 2PM EST; the team then has until noon EST on 3/24 to add the player the 40-man or release him. Those players are in the following tweet:— Jon Becker (@jonbecker_) March 19, 2024 Jon Becker’s following tweet showed lists of players by league. There are three Cubs who are affected:...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 21, 2024
BCB After Dark: Which way with Javier Assad swing?

BCB After Dark: Which way with Javier Assad swing?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks whether Javier Assad will pitch more as a starter or a reliever this year. It’s another Wednesday at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Welcome everyone. New friends and old ones are all welcome. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 20, 2024
Athletics 3, Cubs 1: Not much to talk about

Athletics 3, Cubs 1: Not much to talk about

Photo by Michael Reaves/ The pitching was good, though, except for one inning. Pretty much everyone in this game was playing like they had a plane to catch, because the whole thing was over in one hour, 57 minutes. And as for the Cubs, they played it like it was that last game of Spring Training when the team DOES have a plane to catch, because a bunch of miscellaneous minor leaguers finished things off. One of those minor leaguers, Ezequiel Pagan, who played most of last year at South Bend, accounted for the Cubs’ only hit, a solo home run, in a 3-1 loss to the...

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