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Al Yellon
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Managing editor of the SB Nation Chicago Cubs site Bleed Cubbie Blue, proud member of the IBWAA(@ibwaa.bsky.social) and SABR and the author of "Chicago Cubs Firsts": http://bit.ly/ChicagoCubsFirsts
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The former #Cubs right-hander is not going to come back from his latest injury. #MLB

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Yu Darvish is retiring from baseball
The former Cubs right-hander is not going to come back from his latest injury.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Here's a good look at the iconic board. #Cubs #MLB

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1970s scoreboard edition
Just another little slice of Cubs history from more than 40 years ago.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Saturday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Duane Pesice. #MLB

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Carlson, Hoerner, McCormick, Shaw
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Let's remember a guy. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs position player pitchers: Franmil Reyes
Another blowout, another position player on the mound.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Next in our series of profiles of current #Cubs players, by BCB's Duane Pesice. #MLB

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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Carson Kelly
Your best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Brown could be a really good high-leverage reliever for the #Cubs. #MLB

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Ben Brown belongs in the Cubs bullpen. Here’s why.
Brown has failed as a starter. But he has a possible high ceiling as a reliever.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Friday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan.

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MLB News: Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran, MacKenzie Gore, Freddy Peralta, salary cap
Plus, does the Hall of Fame have a starting pitcher problem?
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January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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BCB's Duane Pesice begins his 2026 #Cubs player profile series with a key part of the catching tandem. #MLB

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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Miguel Amaya
We begin our annual series of thumbnail portraits of the 40-man roster.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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These guys could step up big time for the #Cubs this year. #MLB

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Cubs News: 2 Cubs prospects named to Baseball America’s Top 100
These two prospects could have an impact on the 2026 Cubs.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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It's time, #Cubs. The Sheraton is just too small for a large event like CubsCon. #MLB

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The Cubs need to move their annual convention out of the Sheraton
The overcrowding at last weekend’s event angered many fans.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Thursday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Duane Pesice. #MLB

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Andujar, Gallen, Hoerner, Shaw
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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#MLB released official game times today. #Cubs will have 38 night games and 43 day games at Wrigley Field. Full schedule with all times here:

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Cubs 2026 regular season schedule
Let’s hope Wrigley Field doesn’t look like this on Opening Day 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The former #Cubs outfielder is staying in the Bronx. #MLB

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Cody Bellinger re-ups with the Yankees
A five-year deal keeps him in New York.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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BCB will have its annual #Cubs player profile series beginning soon. Here's an introduction, by Duane Pesice. #MLB

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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Introduction
Our annual feature of the Cubs’ 40-man roster #Cubs #MLB
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January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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There's going to be a #MLB lockout, and it will be ugly.

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MLB owners are reportedly going to push for a salary cap ‘no matter what’
We are going to have extremely contentious labor negotiations next offseason.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Wednesday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Josh Timmers.

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MLB News Outside The Confines: Beltrán, Jones go to Cooperstown
Two center fielders go to Cooperstown. White Sox and Mets make a trade. Owners are mad at LA and other MLB news
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January 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Congratulations to the new inductees in Cooperstown! #MLB
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Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to the Hall of Fame
Overall, three players will be inducted this summer in Cooperstown.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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This, at least, was entertaining. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs position player pitchers: Frank Schwindel
This was, at least, entertaining.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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This is good #Cubs news. #MLB

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Justin Steele’s rehab is ahead of schedule
Wisely, though, the Cubs are not going to rush him back.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Tuesday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Duane Pesice. #MLB

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Gallen, Lester, Pressly, Shaw
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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BCB's Sara Sanchez writes that the #Cubs Convention has outgrown its home at the Sheraton Grand and should find a bigger venue. #MLB

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Cubs Convention 2026: If you sign Alex Bregman, they will come
Whether you have enough space for all of them is another question
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January 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Simmons wasn't good at the plate OR on the mound for the #Cubs. #MLB

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Cubs position player pitchers: Andrelton Simmons
This game was no fun at all.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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It's food for thought, anyway. #MLB

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What if MLB players proposed a cap/floor system to owners?
Hey, why not?
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January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Good morning! Here's your Monday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan.

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MLB News: Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, free agency, Elly De La Cruz
The hot stove is heating up.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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2025 Bears = 2015 Cubs

Wait till NEXT year!
January 19, 2026 at 3:06 AM