Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 13
The sad end of Ken Hubbs and other stories. Today in Baseball History: 1898 – Cincinnati Reds president…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Double play edition
The first thing I thought of — and maybe you did, too — on seeing the name “HESTER”…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Ronny Cedeño edition
This is Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeńo, pretty clearly having been called out on strikes against the Pirates at…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Niekro brothers edition
Usually, I run just one sleuthing photo a day on the weekends during the offseason but I came…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Starlin Castro/Tyler Colvin edition
Here are two Cubs from the last decade who you likely remember well, Starlin Castro and Tyler Colvin.…
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Joe Mantegna edition
BCB reader Clark Addison sent me some more photos to sleuth, and said none were easy. Well! I…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 6
“Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy Birthday, Dale Long*, who…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Ryne Sandberg/Pete Rose edition
You might not think this photo has enough evidence or clues to figure out the date and situation.…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 30
“Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to Brailyn Marquez*,…
Cubs position player pitchers: David Bote
David Bote was once thought of as a versatile enough player to keep around on a long-term deal…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 26
“Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Steve Trout* and others are…
Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s Braves edition
This is a really good view of a bygone era at Wrigley Field, also sent to me by…