Jordan Bastian
@bastianmlb.bsky.social
MLB.com senior reporter covering the Cubs (since 2019). Previously covered Cleveland (2011-18) and Toronto (2005-10). Michigan State alum. Liverpool fan. Runner. Also bastianmlb on Instagram.
Cubs name INF Jonathon Long and RHP Jostin Florentino their Minor League player and pitcher of the year for 2025 ⤵️
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Cubs name INF Jonathon Long and RHP Jostin Florentino their Minor League player and pitcher of the year for 2025 ⤵️
Similar to 2023, when Cubs received a comp pick for Willson Contreras. Chicago received pick No. 68 and drafted RHP Jaxon Wiggins (now Pipeline's No. 3 Cubs prospect and No. 67 on the Top 100).
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Similar to 2023, when Cubs received a comp pick for Willson Contreras. Chicago received pick No. 68 and drafted RHP Jaxon Wiggins (now Pipeline's No. 3 Cubs prospect and No. 67 on the Top 100).
All-Star and Gold Glover Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to suit up for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
All-Star and Gold Glover Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to suit up for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes second to Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in voting for the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year. Voting breakdown from BBWAA here ⤵️
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes second to Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in voting for the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year. Voting breakdown from BBWAA here ⤵️
Cubs pick up the National League’s Gold Glove team award for 2025 ⤵️
November 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cubs pick up the National League’s Gold Glove team award for 2025 ⤵️
Cubs prospects C Owen Ayers and RHP Koen Moreno were named to the AFL’s Fall Stars team. The game will be at 7 pm CT on Sunday, aired on MLBN and MLB.com.
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Cubs prospects C Owen Ayers and RHP Koen Moreno were named to the AFL’s Fall Stars team. The game will be at 7 pm CT on Sunday, aired on MLBN and MLB.com.
Still have a soft spot for Toronto after spending the first five+ seasons of my MLB.com career covering the Blue Jays. Lived in an apartment across the street from the dome. Love that city.
Looking forward to watching this World Series.
Looking forward to watching this World Series.
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Still have a soft spot for Toronto after spending the first five+ seasons of my MLB.com career covering the Blue Jays. Lived in an apartment across the street from the dome. Love that city.
Looking forward to watching this World Series.
Looking forward to watching this World Series.
A note my wife found from my late Grammy Bastian, who was a huge Cubs fan, but nonetheless enjoyed the heck out of the White Sox winning the 2005 World Series. She would’ve been around 90 years old when she penned this.
Love this.
Love this.
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A note my wife found from my late Grammy Bastian, who was a huge Cubs fan, but nonetheless enjoyed the heck out of the White Sox winning the 2005 World Series. She would’ve been around 90 years old when she penned this.
Love this.
Love this.
I was not eliminated from the postseason.
October 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I was not eliminated from the postseason.
That’s a wrap. Brewers 3, Cubs 1.
The last book of 2025 ⤵️
The last book of 2025 ⤵️
October 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
That’s a wrap. Brewers 3, Cubs 1.
The last book of 2025 ⤵️
The last book of 2025 ⤵️
Back on Aug. 20, Suzuki belted a 100+ mph fastball from Misiorowski to nearly the same right-center spot, but at Wrigley. And the wind blew that 22 feet back for a deep flyout, per Statcast (via @slangsonsports.bsky.social).
No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
October 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Back on Aug. 20, Suzuki belted a 100+ mph fastball from Misiorowski to nearly the same right-center spot, but at Wrigley. And the wind blew that 22 feet back for a deep flyout, per Statcast (via @slangsonsports.bsky.social).
No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
Between the regular season and playoffs, Cubs lefty Drew Pomeranz had retired 25 batters in a row, dating back to Sept. 23.
That perfect run ends with a 2-out homer by William Contreras in the first inning of Game 5.
That perfect run ends with a 2-out homer by William Contreras in the first inning of Game 5.
October 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Between the regular season and playoffs, Cubs lefty Drew Pomeranz had retired 25 batters in a row, dating back to Sept. 23.
That perfect run ends with a 2-out homer by William Contreras in the first inning of Game 5.
That perfect run ends with a 2-out homer by William Contreras in the first inning of Game 5.
Early BP at AmFam for Cubs…
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Early BP at AmFam for Cubs…
NLDS Game 5 tonight…
October 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
NLDS Game 5 tonight…
The book got a little messy late, but Cubs win 6-0 to even this NLDS up, 2-2. Back to Milwaukee.
October 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The book got a little messy late, but Cubs win 6-0 to even this NLDS up, 2-2. Back to Milwaukee.
“It felt right. I wish the ivy would turn. We probably need another week of cold weather or so. It feels like what it should be, for sure.” —Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, on the October chill arriving for postseason games at Wrigley this week
NLDS Game 4 coming soon…
NLDS Game 4 coming soon…
October 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
“It felt right. I wish the ivy would turn. We probably need another week of cold weather or so. It feels like what it should be, for sure.” —Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, on the October chill arriving for postseason games at Wrigley this week
NLDS Game 4 coming soon…
NLDS Game 4 coming soon…
Cubs hold on to beat Brewers, 4-3, keeping their season alive. Game 4 of the NLDS on-deck Thursday at Wrigley.
The book ⤵️
The book ⤵️
October 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Cubs hold on to beat Brewers, 4-3, keeping their season alive. Game 4 of the NLDS on-deck Thursday at Wrigley.
The book ⤵️
The book ⤵️
Game 3 is upon us…
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Game 3 is upon us…
Some scenes around Wrigley ahead of Game 3.
And got a pic with Chef Tee over at Cozy Noodles! My favorite spot in Wrigleyville to grab some food. He’s also a fellow marathoner (way faster than me!).
And got a pic with Chef Tee over at Cozy Noodles! My favorite spot in Wrigleyville to grab some food. He’s also a fellow marathoner (way faster than me!).
October 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Some scenes around Wrigley ahead of Game 3.
And got a pic with Chef Tee over at Cozy Noodles! My favorite spot in Wrigleyville to grab some food. He’s also a fellow marathoner (way faster than me!).
And got a pic with Chef Tee over at Cozy Noodles! My favorite spot in Wrigleyville to grab some food. He’s also a fellow marathoner (way faster than me!).
Counsell goes back to the same lineup as Game 1 for Game 3 against the Brewers ⤵️
October 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Counsell goes back to the same lineup as Game 1 for Game 3 against the Brewers ⤵️
Brewers 7, Cubs 3. Chicago is down 0-2 in the NLDS.
The book ⤵️
The book ⤵️
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Brewers 7, Cubs 3. Chicago is down 0-2 in the NLDS.
The book ⤵️
The book ⤵️
Misiorowski came in amped
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Misiorowski came in amped