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An update on MLB labor negotiations… and the 2028 Olympics
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (1265+ words) There was lots of labor discussion in Philadelphia during the All-Star festivities. The 2026 MLB season resumes later today. That means we’ve got a bit less than half a season remaining, plus the postseason, until the collective bargaining agreement between MLB…...
Chicago Cubs news — Pete Crow-Armstrong
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (476+ words) PCA had a fun All-Star break, but he knows he has more work to do to help the Cubs make the playoffs. There seems to be only one direction this issue of Cub Tracks can go, with most the articles…...
The Cubs and White Sox have been in the postseason in the same year just three times. That might change in 2026.
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (485+ words) Here’s some Chicago baseball history as we await the resumption of the 2026 regular season. The Chicago Cubs are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. The Chicago White Sox, charter members of the American League in 1901, are in their 126th season. In addition…...
How to fix the MLB Futures Game
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (629+ words) MLB has taken away attention from this game by scheduling it at a very odd time. Here’s a better idea. Major League Baseball has played a Futures Game featuring top prospects every year since 1999 as part of All-Star Game festivities....
SB Nation Reacts survey: Where will the Cubs finish the regular season?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (243+ words) Surpassing the Brewers for the NL Central title should be the Cubs’ second half goal. This week’s SB Nation Reacts question is a simple one. Josh asked you a variation of this question in After Dark earlier today, but I’m…...
MLB News: All-Star Game, Jordan Walker, Home Run Derby, Olympic baseball
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (155+ words) Plus, who won the cheesesteak competition? So, today’s news has quite a few stories from the week that was and what it might mean for the rest of the season. We’ll get into all that and more below, so let’s…...
in-5 July 15, 2026: Can you guess this Cubs second baseman in today’s in-5 trivia game?
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (122+ words) Bleed Cubbie Blue Can you guess this Cubs second baseman in today’s in-5 trivia game? Good morning, and welcome to the Bleed Cubbie Blue In-5 daily trivia game! The objective is to guess the correct active OR retired Cubs player…...
Cubs BCB After Dark: Where will the Cubs finish this year?
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (406+ words) The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs will make the playoffs. It’s Tuesday night of All-Star Week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad....
2026 MLB All-Star Game: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets a hit, but the NL gets shut out
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (415+ words) The American League continues its domination of the Midsummer Classic. The American League entered this night as winners of 11 of the last 13 All-Star Games, the exceptions being a National League win in 2023 in Seattle and last year’s swing-off in Atlanta,…...
2026 MLB All-Star Game, Tuesday 7/14, 7 p.m. CT
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) This year’s annual Midsummer Classic is in Philadelphia. First pitch for the 2026 All-Star Game is officially scheduled for 7 p.m. CT, but you know how that goes, could be a bit later than that after all the pre-game festivities. The game…...