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Sara Sanchez

BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker?

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The late night coffee shop is tipsy dreaming on the possibilities for the new Cub

Y’all it is Friday night at the late night indie coffee shop where we have every libation you can imagine and something tells me we’re going to sell a lot of rounds tonight. Whatever your celebratory drink of choice, it’s here. The champagne is flowing, the rounds of Jack Daniels are coming, it’s shaping up to be...

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C Carson Kelly lands two-year deal with Cubs

On the same day they acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade, the Chicago Cubs gave a two-year contract to free agent catcher Carson Kelly on Friday.

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The Chicago Cubs May Look to Sign Homegrown Lefty to an Extension

The Chicago Cubs may look to make another move this off season, but this may come in house with a contract extension for left hander Justin Steele. After

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Cubs sign top free-agent catcher as big day continues

The righty-swinging backstop had a nice year in 2024.

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Reports: Cubs acquire star OF Kyle Tucker from Astros

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports Friday. In return, the Astros will receive a package that includes infielder Isaac Paredes, with right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third-base prospect Cam Smith also in the mix, according to The Athletic.

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Kyle Tucker Traded to Cubs; Astros Get Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith, More

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have agreed to a trade involving outfielder Kyle Tucker on Friday. The Cubs received the 27-year-old Tucker in exchange…

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MLB Rumors: Cubs Working on 'Big' Trade for Starting Pitcher After Kyle Tucker Deal

The Kyle Tucker trade was just the start of the Chicago Cubs efforts on the offseason trade market. During an appearance on Cubs 360, Bruce Levine of Marquee…

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Cody Bellinger, Full Winners and Losers From Kyle Tucker to Cubs Trade

The Chicago Cubs have acquired three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for corner infielder Isaac Paredes, No. 7 Cubs…

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Kyle Tucker trade first step of an Astros domino effect?

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Astros announced they were changing the name of their stadium. With Friday's trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team is also announcing that it is going to change its roster as well.

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The Chicago Cubs Pull off Blockbuster Trade

Per ESPNs Jeff Passan the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have completed a deal sending Outfielder and 3-time All-Star Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for third basemen/first basemen Isaac Paredes, third base prospect Cam Smith (Cubs #7 prospect, MLB #73) and right-hander Hayden Wesneski.

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Cubs Trade for Kyle Tucker in Blockbuster Move

The Chicago Cubs made a major splash Friday by acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski, and infielder prospect Cam Smith, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

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MLB News: Kyle Tucker Reportedly Traded to Cubs; Astros Get Isaac Paredes, More

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have reportedly agreed to a trade involving outfielder Kyle Tucker on Friday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic,…

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Al Yellon

Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski

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The Cubs have made a significant trade.

This deal has been rumored for a couple of days now, and though it has not officially been announced by the Cubs or Astros, it appears that it’s about to happen:

Cubs close to acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros for a package led by IF Isaac Paredes. RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B prospect Cam Smith also in play, sources tell @TheAthletic.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 13,...

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Astros Deal Fan Favorite to Cubs in Stunner

The Chicago Cubs are nearing a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros, with outfielder Kyle Tucker poised to join the North Siders. According to Ken

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Thomas Smith

2024 Heroes and Goats: Biggest comebacks of the year

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Here’s the anatomy of a comeback.

As we make our way through the offseason, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the biggest comebacks that occurred in the 2024 season. One of the unique qualities of baseball is that there is always time for a comeback. The odds of a comeback get steeper and steeper of course. But technically, until the last out is recorded, the game isn’t truly over. A team down 20 with two outs in the...

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Al Yellon

A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934

Larry French at spring training for the Cubs on Catalina Island | Getty Images

Some important trades happened this year, but not until after the season.

The Cubs, after their 1932 pennant, finished third, six games out of first place in 1933. Hopes were high after they spent much of April and May 1934 in first place, but a slow fade was capped by a 12-14 September, and another third-place finish, this one eight games out, was the result.

Changes happened after the season was over....

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Al Yellon

Just what is Jed Hoyer doing this offseason?

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So far, it’s a mystery.

It seems to be a parlor game these days to dunk on Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer.

So far, I haven’t participated, though I’m no big fan of Hoyer. So let me dive in.

Since the season ended, the following players have been added to the Cubs’ 40-man roster: Matthew Boyd, Eli Morgan, Matt Thaiss and Gage Workman, along with two players to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft: Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles....

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Josh Timmers

Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .

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Juan Soto is welcomed in Flushing. The White Sox trade Garrett Crochet. A Winter Meetings wrap-up and which teams get a participation trophy this winter.

Good morning. Trade for Kyle Tucker already, Jed. I’m going crazy checking every ten minutes to see if a deal has been done.

Fangraphs has this end-of-the-year recap of how you used the site and the ballplayer I looked up the most was Michael Busch. Yeah, that tracks, but the one I looked up the...

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Duane Pesice

Baseball history unpacked, December 13

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A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Birthday wishes to Fergie Jenkins and others, and more baseball stories.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you...

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Sara Sanchez

BCB After Dark: Could the Yankees and Cubs work out a deal for Cody Bellinger?

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The late night coffee shop wonders if Bellinger fits in the Bronx

Welcome to your late night indie coffee shop where we have every drink your heart could desire. If you’re looking for a late night Irish coffee to wind things down, we make an excellent one. If you’re up early and looking for our best French pressed beans, we’ve got you covered there too. We’ve also got great music and vibes, just remember to bus your tables so we don’t leave a...

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