COVID-19 Sports Update: Dr. Fauci Reportedly “Sees Promise” in MLB’s Plan, NBA Seeking Rapid Testing
The latest from a couple sports of note.
Cubs Prospect Notes: Signing Top IFA Prospect, Scout’s Take on Amaya, Marquez Fire, More
Hey, this is a nice diversion – Cubs prospect bits to get into.
Javy Can Do Anything, Miller Interview Perspective, Pay Cuts, and Other Cubs Bullets
Enjoying some El Mago, great interview with a minor league speed guy, and much more.
MLB’s Arizona Plan Includes a May Return, 7-Inning Doubleheaders, Mic’d Up Players, Robo-Umps, More (UPDATE)
To say this would look extremely unfamiliar is an understatement.
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REPORT: MLB and Players Today Discussed Playing All Games in Arizona to Open Season
It still seems like this kind of plan is a long way from being likely, but I cannot dismiss it entirely as impossible. At least not yet.
Three Years Ago Today, Yadi Molina’s Sticky Catcher’s Gear Helped the Cubs Beat the Cardinals
That was a crazy inning. And dubious.
COVID-19 Sports Update: Korean Baseball Still on Track, Masters in the Fall, More
Updates from around the sporting world, including the KBO, where baseball is still scheduled to begin this month.
2020 MLB Draft Bonus Pools Are Out: Teams Like the Cubs Would Be Most Hurt By a Reduced Draft
The Cubs would be hurt more than, for example, the Cardinals.
Cubs Encourage Fans to Stay Home to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
The more we can do this together, the better chance we have at seeing baseball sometime this year.
After the Peak, Widespread Rapid Testing Will Aid the Return of Sports
It will be a great thing for our national recovery and safety, but will also help make sports possible.
Who Was Your Favorite Recent NON-Champion Cub? Also: Bryants Compete, Guessing Pitches, and Other Cubs Bullets
In the last decade, who is your favorite Chicago Cubs player that DID NOT win the 2016 title?
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 1 – April 5, 2020
Leadoff man Kris Bryant hit a grand slam late to win the game.
Pre-Movie-Gamin’: Bull Durham (1:20 CT) – Cast, Movie Thread, Viewing Options
The best baseball movie ever?
Fitting the President’s Optimistic Timeline Into a Quarantined Baseball Plan and Other Cubs Bullets
Does the President’s espoused timeline for sports and fans actually fit with what MLB might be hoping to do?
President Trump Reportedly Tells Commissioners He Hopes Sports Resume – With Fans – By August
President Trump believes the NFL should start on time, and also considers tax deductions to incentivize fans returning.
The President Will Speak With All Major Sports Commissioners Today (UPDATE)
I have absolutely no idea what comes from this.
Players Taking Care of Players, Concerns About College Baseball Because of College Football, and Other Cubs Bullets
More players are securing funds for the next couple months. Also, how college football could wind up harming the talent pipeline to MLB.
REPORT: MLB Considering Starting the Season in Empty Spring Training Stadiums, with Teams Quarantined
The logistical hurdles are many, and mighty. But if it could be done safely, isn’t it the right thing to do?
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 0 – April 3, 2020
Yu Darvish owned the D-Backs.
Jon Lester on Pitching as an Older Gent
“I’m trying different things as far as staying loose and flexible, maybe drop a few pounds. You can pitch at a heavier weight when you’re younger.”
Minor League Cubs Released, Estrada on the Mend, Kipnis Doing Good, and Other Cubs Bullets
Some familiar names exit the Cubs farm system. That and more.
Start Your Day by Going Behind the Scenes of Jason Heyward’s Walk-Off Grand Slam
A completely improbable moment that somehow completely made sense.
Would You Be Into a Home Run Derby To Decide Extra Inning Games?
How do you feel about playing one extra inning … then moving to a HR Derby to decide games in 2020?
COVID-19 Sports Update: Baseball Plans Delayed in Japan/Korea, Wimbledon Axed, Soccer Status
As the pandemic impacts sports – including baseball – around the world, it’s worth tracking how things are progressing.
Try Again in London, Scouting Prospects in This Era, Hinch and Luhnow, Hilarious Umps, and Other Cubs Bullets
There’s always next year. Or something like that. Also: how some Astros are getting off the hook, how teams will try to scout, and more.
Start Your Day With One of the Best Len Kasper Calls of All-Time
I did not initially start my day off well. Let me try to revise that.
“Just Keep Playing Baseball”: Shin-Soo Choo Donates $1,000 to Each Minor Leaguer in the Rangers System
What an unbelievably generous and thoughtful gesture.
Rumor: MLB Discussing Specifics of a 100-Game Season That Would Begin on July 1
If it isn’t obvious: I would extremely take that. 100 games is a lot better than none.
Cubs and Other Players Are Staying in Game Shape However They Can
It’s not easy with facilities closed.
Wow: Dodgers and DirecTV Suddenly Get a Carriage Deal Done AFTER SIX YEARS – Implications Abound
This is seriously incredible, and the timing has my head spinning.
Fun With Conspiracies: The Baseball *WAS* Partly De-Juiced in the Postseason
It was, then it wasn’t. Then it was, but also we deny it. Then we admit it, but don’t understand it. Then we didn’t do it, but also we did.
The Night It Happened, Playing with Masks, Polanco’s Turf Monster, and Other Cubs Bullets
Lots of fun stuff this morning, and also a little bit of mask talk.