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Al Yellon

@bleedcubbieblue

Bleed Cubbie Blue is SB Nation's Chicago Cubs community. @IBWAA member. Author of "Chicago Cubs Firsts," available now! On Bluesky

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A few #Cubs and #MLB history notes for today, by BCB's Jeff Brown. bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 30

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 30

Aroldis Chapman gets the final eight outs in Game 5 of the 2016 World Series to keep the Cubs alive in the Series.

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Good morning! Here's your Friday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-news…
MLB News: World Series, Milwaukee Brewers, William Contreras, MLB lockout

MLB News: World Series, Milwaukee Brewers, William Contreras, MLB lockout

Plus, what comes next for both World Series teams?

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The #MLB offseason begins today. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-news…
MLB’s 2026-27 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

MLB’s 2026-27 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s everything that will happen before next season begins.

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Good morning! Here's your Thursday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Jeff Brown. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Suzuki, Happ, Suarez, Tseng

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Suzuki, Happ, Suarez, Tseng

Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player Awards voted on by his peers.

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BCB's Sara Sanchez has some thoughts about last night's Rays comeback in the World Series. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-anal…
The Short Porch is thinking about World Series long shots

The Short Porch is thinking about World Series long shots

The Rays came back to win Game 4, but can they come back to win the World Series?

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Congrats to PCA! #Cubs #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Pete Crow-Armstrong is the MLBPA Players Choice Player of the Year

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the MLBPA Players Choice Player of the Year

More hardware for the Cubs center fielder.

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Good morning! Here's your Wednesday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Josh Timmers. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-news…
MLB News Outside The Confines: And we will see you tomorrow night

MLB News Outside The Confines: And we will see you tomorrow night

The Rays staved off elimination as the Brewers are so close to their first title. And other news from around baseball.

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People are saying two low-payroll tams in the World Series might avoid labor unrest in #MLB. That's not necessarily the case. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-anal…
This World Series won’t make a bit of difference in MLB’s labor fight

This World Series won’t make a bit of difference in MLB’s labor fight

This matchup of “small-market” teams has been compelling, but it’s not going to move the needle in CBA negotiation.s

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Could he have a new career as a solid setup man? #Cubs #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Aaron Civale

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Aaron Civale

The right-hander was much better in relief for the Cubs than as a starter for other teams.

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Good morning! Here's your Tuesday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Jeff Brown. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Chicago Cubs news — Gray, Vesia, Counsell, Sausage Race

Chicago Cubs news — Gray, Vesia, Counsell, Sausage Race

Sonny Gray is another FA option for the Cubs. Seems like he’s been on their radar forever. At 37, is it his time?

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An update on the #Cubs Boys of Autumn from BCB's Josh Timmers. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Dominick Reid dazzles again

AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Dominick Reid dazzles again

The Solar Sox go 2-3 during the third full week of the Arizona Fall League.

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Kelly's been solid. The #Cubs should keep him around another year. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Carson Kelly

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Carson Kelly

The Cubs could benefit from another year with Kelly behind the plate.

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Good morning! Here's your Monday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Ashley MacLennan. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-news…
MLB News: World Series, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Stephen Vogt, Jackson Chourio, Jacob...

MLB News: World Series, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Stephen Vogt, Jackson Chourio, Jacob...

Plus, MLB meets Marvel.

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Good morning! Here's your Sunday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Jeff Brown. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Chicago Cubs news— Miller, Woodruff, Skubal, Takahashi

Chicago Cubs news— Miller, Woodruff, Skubal, Takahashi

San Diego’s Mason Miller is one of many trade and free agent acquisitions that are available for the Cubs to pursue.

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2027 #MLB All-Star Game preps have begun around Wrigley Field bleedcubbieblue.com/wrigley-…
Wrigley Field bollard construction update: October 24

Wrigley Field bollard construction update: October 24

Preps for the 2027 All-Star Game have begun.

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Good morning! Here's your Saturday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Jeff Brown. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
Chicago Cubs news— PCA, Bregman, Suzuki, Sato, Zeferjahn

Chicago Cubs news— PCA, Bregman, Suzuki, Sato, Zeferjahn

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named both Sporting News Player of the Year, and The Fielding Bible’s Defensive POY.

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The 2026 #MLB World Series begins tonight. BCB's Sara Sanchez has a preview. #Brewers #Rays bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-anal…
A Cubs fan guide to the World Series

A Cubs fan guide to the World Series

Someone will hoist the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time

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Get ready for a lot of #MLB activity after the World Series. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-anal…
There could be a free agent frenzy for MLB players this November

There could be a free agent frenzy for MLB players this November

The looming lockout might prompt some players to sign before it happens.

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Boyd's been good, but it might be time for the #Cubs to say goodbye. #MLB bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-…
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Matthew Boyd

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Matthew Boyd

The left-hander had two pretty good years in Chicago.

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Good morning! Here's your Friday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Josh Timmers. bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-news…
MLB News Outside The Confines: The Fall Classic is here

MLB News Outside The Confines: The Fall Classic is here

Lots and lots about the World Series, the Brewers and the Rays. Some free agent musing and other MLB news.

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