8:35 PM EDT, Fri March 29, 2024
Bleed Cubbie Blue 5 hours ago
The Cubs should postpone Monday’s home opener... now

The Cubs should postpone Monday’s home opener... now

Photo by David Banks/ Wait, hear me out. Here’s the weather forecast for the area around Wrigley Field on Monday: Monday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Yuck. Not conducive to baseball. That’s the National Weather Service forecast. Other forecast models generally concur that Monday will be a raw, wet and windy day in Chicago, with temps in the 40s and no real window to play baseball. The Cubs should be proactive and postpone the game NOW and make it up on Thursday, an off day. This would give people time to plan,...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 7 hours ago
An updated look at the 2024 Cubs payroll and luxury tax

An updated look at the 2024 Cubs payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/ Here’s how the team stands at the beginning of the season. Let me stipulate something right now, before we get into the “Cubs should have signed Jordan Montgomery!” argument again. It’s clear that ownership has, at least for the time being, established a payroll level for the Cubs that will not go over the first level of luxury tax, which this year is $237 million. Now, you can agree or disagree with that position — and I’d like to see the Cubs spend a bit more, sure — but the fact is, this is where the team stands. As such, they...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 9 hours ago
2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports An uneven start to the season. I didn’t set out to be a baseball writer. I just kind of fell into it. I was sitting in the same spot that you, the reader, occupied back in 2017 and even before. I loved this space from its creation and was a commenter on a regular basis. When its previous writer rode off into the sunset after the 2016 championship, I was just someone who didn’t want to see this feature go away. I honestly thought I was applying a band-aid while a long term solution was identified. Somehow, I find myself starting season...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 11 hours ago
Rangers 4, Cubs 3: Justin Steele leaves with hamstring tightness

Rangers 4, Cubs 3: Justin Steele leaves with hamstring tightness

Photo by Stacy Revere/ This was not a good way to start the 2024 season. I have a request. Next time the Cubs open a season — a year or so from now — could we have a little less controversy and injury? The Cubs lost Game 1 of the 2024 season to the Rangers 4-3 in 10 innings, and also have likely lost ace Justin Steele to the injured list, though for how long is not yet certain. This game also featured the Cubs taking the lead three times, blowing said lead three times, a wacky and controversial play at home plate, a pinch home run by a player who had previously hit...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 12 hours ago
Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup

Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ Phew, that was a busy day. Phew, Opening Day is in the bag. We saw some incredible plays, some amazing pitching performances, some teams already proving they were right to spend money, and others just hoping this is the season to finally turn things around. Ignoring that the Cubs lost in a walk-off, what big moments of the first day of the season stood out for you? Rather than lead with a specific story, we’re just going to jump into the links, since there’s a lot to unpack, and still lots of predictions and projects to enjoy...