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Ashley MacLennan

Outside The Confines: First to 30

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Are we already that far in?

Yesterday, with the efforts of a stellar performance from Aaron Nola, the Phillies became the first team to get to 30 wins. The spend-happy Dodgers aren’t far behind, but it’s still the Phillies who got their first.

It’s wild to think that we’re far enough into the season to have any team at 30 wins, but that’s the vicious trick of the baseball season. It’s long, but it flies by.

The Phillies’ milestone is...

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Duane Pesice

Baseball history unpacked, May 15

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A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rafael Ortega! No-hitters and other 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...

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Josh Timmers

BCB After Dark: Are there stars in Christopher Morel’s future?

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The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Christopher Morel will make an All-Star Game.

It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. I guarantee that there will be at least as much action as the Cubs’ bats. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The weather is hot but the music is cool. Bring...

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Josh Timmers

Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads South Bend past Ft. Wayne in 11 innings

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South Bend wins in extra innings. Alexander Canario hits a grand slam. Brennen Davis, Pablo Aliendo also go deep.

There was a lot of movement in the system today.

Right-hander Eduarniel Nunez was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Tennessee.

Shortstop Hayden Cantrelle promoted to Iowa from Tennessee.

Outfielder Yohendrick Pinango promoted to Tennessee from High-A South Bend.

Outfielder Jordan Nwogu sent down to South Bend from...

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Al Yellon

Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 5/14, 6:20 CT

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Al Yellon

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 5/14, 6:20 CT

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Go get ‘em, Jamo.

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Al Yellon

Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Tuesday 5/14, 6:20 CT

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The Cubs look to even up their series at Truist Park.

ICYMI, today’s roster move: Here

Once again, there could be weather issues for the Cubs and Braves tonight, per this forecast. So, here’s the Atlanta-area radar for you to keep handy.

And an update on Adbert:

Alzolay says he won’t throw for five days and then evaluate how he feels. He isn’t sure of a timeline to return at the moment.

Before feeling tightness while warming up Sunday,...

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Al Yellon

Cubs vs. Braves Tuesday 5/14 game threads

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If you seek Tuesday’s game threads, look no further.

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What to Expect from Cubs Trade Acquisition Tyson Miller

The Chicago Cubs acquired RHP Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners late Monday night heading into Tuesday. With RHP Adbert Alzolay heading to the IL, he now joins LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Yency Almonte, and RHP Daniel Palencia as bullpen arms who have recently experienced injuries.

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Al Yellon

A few thoughts about baseball TV broadcasts and the multiple ways they are distributed

A WGN-TV color camera in 1960 | Courtesy WGN-TV

Over the air. Cable. Streaming. These are the ways you have watched MLB games in the past, and now, and who knows if there will be more ways in the future?

The year is 1948. You are a Cubs fan and the newfangled invention of television has begun to bring your team’s games live into your home. And you can watch all 154 Cubs games on one channel!

Wait, no, you can’t, because there’s no way to transmit live pictures from away games....

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Mariners acquire INF Jake Slaughter from Cubs

The Seattle Mariners acquired minor league infielder Jake Slaughter from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Tyson Miller. Slaughter, 27, is batting .297 with five homers, 17 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 32 games this season at Triple-A Iowa, where he has started games at first, second and third base.

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Thomas Smith

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 42

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The Cubs offense was missing in action in a 2-0 loss in Atlanta.

That was a disappointing loss. The Braves have a deep and talented team and Sh?ta Imanaga shut them out for five innings. Hayden Wesneski followed and had just one hiccup but that was enough for the Braves to put together two wins and pull out the win. The numbers suggested going into the game that this would be a low scoring affair. Of course, we all know sometimes you look at that...

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Cubs designate lefty reliever for assignment

The Cubs designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, per a team announcement.

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Al Yellon

Cubs roster move: Tyson Miller activated, Richard Lovelady designated for assignment

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The Cubs continue roster Jenga in the bullpen.

The Cubs acquired righthander Tyson Miller from the Mariners late Monday night for Jake Slaughter, and I thank Josh for posting this trade article while I was asleep.

To make room on the 40-man roster, as well as the 26-man active roster, lefthander Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment.

Miller has made nine relief appearances for the Mariners this season, posting a 3.09 ERA (four earned...

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Duane Pesice

Cub Tracks comes up with nothing

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#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Cubs/Braves, the Al Yellon experience, and more. Nico Hoerner turns 27. Former Cub farmhand and The Compound podcaster Zack Short is a hero for a day in his first MLB start.

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’...

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Al Yellon

Braves 2, Cubs 0: Wasting another good Sh?ta Imanaga start

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The Cubs starter threw well again, but the Cubs could not generate any offense.

Sh?ta Imanaga continued his run of great starts for the Cubs Monday in Atlanta. Unfortunately, he walked a few more than usual and ran up a high pitch count and could throw only five innings. Hayden Wesneski, who’s also thrown well, entered in the sixth and the Braves scored a pair off him and that, as they say, was that in a 2-0 Atlanta win over the Cubs.

There are, of...

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Cubs, Braves look for more strong pitching

Chicago right-hander Jameson Taillon and Braves left-hander Chris Sale will try to follow the strong starting performances of their teammates in the series opener when they go head-to-head on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game set at Atlanta.

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Josh Timmers

Cubs acquire right-hander Tyson Miller from Mariners

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The Cubs welcome back a reliever in a trade that sends infielder Jake Slaughter to Seattle.

The Cubs made a trade with the Mariners late last night and it’s a familiar face coming back.

Trade news: The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Jake Slaughter, sources tell ESPN.

Miller was recently DFA’d and will join the Cubs in the big leagues. He has been good: 3.09 ERA,...

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Josh Timmers

BCB After Dark: St. Louis wishes it was boring

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The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how the Cardlnals are going to do this season.

It’s another Monday evening at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you could stop in this evening. Come on in. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage.

BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else...

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Cubs acquiring veteran reliever from Mariners

He had a productive month in the Pacific Northwest. He threw 11 2/3 frames over nine appearances, allowing four earned runs. Miller punched out 12 against one walk with a solid 12.6 percent swinging strike percentage.

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