Mark Cuban’s New Restart Proposal Would Give Bulls a Better Shot at the Playoffs
Just when you thought they were out!
MLBits: Kerhsaw’s Legacy, Near-Retirement Players Squeezed Out in 2021? Life After Yadi, Draft What-Ifs, More
Bits and pieces from around baseball, including the wild story of how a team sale could have involved star players changing teams.
MLBits: Could COVID-19 Lead to MLB Expansion? Judge and Stanton Will Be Ready, An Asterisk on this Season, More
Expansion was coming anyway, but could it come much sooner now that the league needs cash?
Cubs Reportedly Prefer to Hold Spring Training II at Wrigley Field
There are upsides in Arizona, but Chicago might be a better overall fit.
Karnisovas’ Decisions Continue: Assistant Coach Nate Loenser Will Be Back Next Season
Today, the organizational overhaul meant *keeping* someone in Chicago.
Grand Slams Are Cool
I like grand slams.
With Minor League Contraction Coming, a “Wild West” Has Developed Behind the Scenes
Minor league teams don’t want to be left without a dance partner at the end of this crazy process.
How Can You Let Yourself Get Thrown Out at First Base from Left Field?
This *might* be the most embarrassing play I’ve ever seen.
You Also Want to See Players on the Same Page About Health and Safety Protocols
The players need to be on the same page about what protocols are appropriate and necessary. Not that there needed to be another challenge.
Jerry Reinsdorf Was “Not Pleased” with MJ’s Final Comments in The Last Dance
I have no doubt he wanted to go for seven. It’s Jerry Reinsdorf and Jerry Krause that had different plans.
New Cubs Mock Drafts Come Down to One Question: Play It Safe in College or Go for Upside in High School?
The draft is less than one month away. Tick tock.
MLB Proposed Safety Protocols Shared with Players: Testing, Facilities, On-Field Behavior, Travel, More
More details on the health and safety components of baseball’s plan.
7-inning Double-Headers Every Sunday is Just One of Bryce Harper’s Crazy Ideas for the 2020 Season
MLB has a rare opportunity to experiment this season and Bryce Harper won’t let it go to waste.
Owners Reportedly Considering Draft Incentives for Teams Hiring Minority Head Coaches and GMs
Roger Goodell indicated a need for the NFL to be more diverse, particularly in the most coveted positions across the league. And soon, he’ll try his best to follow through.
Highlights from Season Ticket Holders Call: Holding Out Hope for Fans, Pushing Back the Schedule, Game Day Finances, More
The chairman and president are optimistic, but there are still many hurdles to clear.
Scott Boras’s Position: The League Already Made a Deal with the Players, Now They Have to Stick To It
Scott Boras wants the owners to see the deal the way he and the players do, and just honor it.
The “YESTERDAY” Nostalgia Shop in Wrigleyville Will Be Replaced by a Three-Flat
Goodbye, YESTERDAY. We didn’t appreciate you enough while you were here.
MLBits: Furloughs Begin in MLB, Snell Won’t Play for Reduced Pay, Full Salary Loopholes, New Draft Rules, More
Derek Jeter’s Marlins will begin their furloughs in June.
MLBits: Safety Planning First (Money Later), Rangers Drive-In Concerts, No. 1 Picks Throughout the Years, More
The league will deal with the financial component after they address the health and safety concerns of all involved.
Ten Years Later: Galarraga Wants the Most Heartbreaking Call in MLB History Reversed … He Wants His Perfect Game
MLB messed up and I see no reason why they can’t just make it right.
WATCH: Mic’d Up Terry Francona Discuss Michael Jordan’s Progress (As He Laces a Triple)
Where has this video been all my life?
MLBits: Lee *DID* Bounce Back, Rizzo/Lester Risks, Cancelling the WBC, Harper’s Offer, the Halladay Doc, More
It took him a while, but Derrek Lee did bounce back after that broken wrist.
Informed Mock Has the Cubs Taking College RHP Tanner Burns in the First Round of the 2020 MLB Draft
The high-floor righty has had great success at Auburn.
Ah, Much Better: Jon Lester Would “Obviously” Love to be a Chicago Cub “Until the End”
Now that sounds a lot better than what we heard earlier this week.
I Definitely Do Not Remember a Mustachioed Will Ferrell Drinking Beer and Brawling on a Minor League Mound
Hey … that guy looks like Will Ferrell.
Starlin Castro’s Incredible Debut is 10 Years Old Today
Starlin Castro will always hold a special place in my heart.
If We Played By the Rules from 1887, Four Players Would’ve Hit Over .400 Last Year
Were the 19th century rule makes way ahead of their time?
Javy Baez Speaks: Extension Talks on Hold, Preparation Concerns, Caring for Kids in Puerto Rico, More
The Cubs’ shortstop loves his team and “obviously” wants to reach a deal – but now is not the time.
Jon Lester Says He’s Open to Returning to the Red Sox (But Dang It, Let Him Retire with the Cubs)
Jon Lester feels like a Cubs player the rest of the way to me.
MLBits: Pete Rose Allegedly Corked His Bat, a Healthy Verdugo Changes Betts Trade, KBO Flips, MJ the Prospect, More
Another scandal for the hit king? Yeesh.
Kyle Schwarber Just Wanted a Little Peace and Quiet During His Baseball Days at Indiana University (VIDEO)
Come on, Bryan! Keep it down!
Ichiro Was a Mess of Giggles When He Met Michael Jordan in 1995 (VIDEO)
“Nice to meet you. My name is Ichiro.”
When Michael Jordan Was a Baseball Prospect in the Arizona Fall League
The top prospects in baseball got together in Arizona in 1994. Also? Michael Jordan.
This is An Eye-Popping Scouting Report on (Expected Cubs IFA Signee) Cristian Hernandez
A shortstop with power and speed and .300 potential? Yes, please.
You Know What? Hack Wilson’s Cubs RBI Record is Just Never Going to Fall
Yup. I said it. 191 RBI is not going down ever.