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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
BCB's Sara Sanchez looks at Shōta Imanaga's two #Cubs seasons and how he could improve on his 2025 season next year. #MLB

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The Shōta Imanaga qualifying offer signing by the numbers
Shō Time will return to Wrigley Field in 2026
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is one of the most memorable scenes in recent #Cubs history. #MLB

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Aramis Ramirez, June 29, 2007
The Cubs were one out from losing this game… and then, suddenly, they won.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
How about another pitcher from Japan? #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs free agent target: Tatsuya Imai
The Cubs should go further into the Japanese market.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A few #Cubs and #MLB history notes for today, by BCB's Duane Pesice.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 19 — Belle, Sosa, McGwire
A Chicago Cubs-centric M-W-F digest, with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Good morning! Here's your Wednesday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan.

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MLB News: Josh Naylor, 2026 Hall of Fame class, work stoppage, Pete Alonso
Plus, who do you think has the best shot at the 2026 Hall of Fame
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What a crazy, wacky game and evening this was. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Joe Girardi, Aug. 7, 2001
This was a wild game won by a guy who saw only two pitches that night.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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 — Maddon, Ricketts, Suarez
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This capped an amazing weekend at Wrigley Field. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Mark Grace, Sept. 13, 1998
This hit ended a thrilling weekend at Wrigley Field.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The #Cubs have posted game times for Spring Training games at Sloan Park, including two night games. #MLB

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Cubs 2026 Spring Training schedule
Time to make your plans for Mesa!
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There are 21 players on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. #Cubs #MLB

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The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot includes former Cub Cole Hamels
Balloting by the BBWAA runs through the end of the year.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Arizona Fall League is in the books for another season. A wrap from BCB's Josh Timmers. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs in the AFL: Mesa Solar Sox final
The Boys of Autumn gave it a good go, but finally came up short in the semifinal of the Arizona Fall League.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What about this left-hander for the #Cubs? #MLB

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Cubs free agent target: Ranger Suárez
Here’s a left-hander who could fit in well with the Cubs rotation.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Good morning! Here's your Monday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Josh Timmers.

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MLB News Outside The Confines: Josh Naylor returns to Seattle
The Hot Stove is underway with the GM meetings. More fallout from the gambling scandal. And other MLB News.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The scoreboard was a bit hard to read, but eventually, it revealed its nearly 80-year-old secret. #Cubs #MLB

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1947 edition
This is a cool aerial image of Wrigley from long ago. But when?
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November 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Good morning! Here's your Sunday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Duane Pesice. #MLB

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Swanson, Hoerner, PCA
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Dansby and Mallory Swanson have had their first child
Congratulations!
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November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A good look at the marquee from more than 40 years ago. #Cubs #MLB

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Marquee edition
This is an image from a specific time frame.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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 — Tucker, PCA, Cease, Imai, Boras
Cub Tracks - Your #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This wild game was part of a huge stretch run by the #Cubs. #MLB

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Orlando Merced, Sept. 12, 1998
This was one of the wildest games in Cubs history.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The man can hit, no question about it. Details from BCB's Josh Timmers. #Cubs #MLB

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Cubs News: Moisés Ballesteros tops Baseball America’s Top 10 Cubs prospects
Baseball America has released their list of top ten Cubs prospects, highlighted by catcher Moisés Ballesteros.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Good morning! Here's your Friday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan.

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MLB News: MVP Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Cy Young, Scott Boras, Emmanuel Clase
Plus the Cy Young winners and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM