This Day in Braves History: Spencer Strider quickest to 200 strikeouts in a season
Braves History 1925 – At Pittsburgh, the Pirates stop the Braves, 9 – 7. Kiki Cuyler is 4…
Dodgers inch closer to playoffs, with three National League teams already clinched
The Dodgers lost two out of three games against the National League East-leading Phillies this week, which all…
A few thoughts about the Cubs and the 2025 postseason
The Cubs are in the postseason. Note there’s a period after that sentence, not an exclamation point. That’s…
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 151
When a pitcher as good as Paul Skenes throws, you hear some wild stats. I don’t take notes…
This Day in Braves History: Ryan Klesko has four hits including a grand slam
Braves Franchise History 1917 – The Braves beat the Pirates, 4-1 as Honus Wagner makes his final appearance…
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ MVP?
It’s Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents…
The Cubs are on the verge of returning to the playoffs. Cade Horton is a major reason why
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cade Horton arrived in Chicago thinking about October. It’s almost here for the talented right-hander.…
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 150
Jameson Taillon brought out his A game. It’s easy to forget that he had a really great run…
Cubs 4, Pirates 0: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bat awakens
Pete Crow-Armstrong has had an awful second half after his performance over the first three months of the…
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 149
I take pride in at least a few times a week breaking down the next day’s matchup and…
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Rays series preview
The Cubs enter this series 28-17 vs. American League teams. That’s the most wins for any NL team…
In praise of the under-appreciated Nico Hoerner
For much of last offseason, many Cubs fans were saying, “Trade Nico Hoerner and replace him with Matt…