I am currently blogging – here, on Facebook, and on Twitter (hash tag #BNBlogathon for those who want to jump into the fray themselves) – for 40 hours straight, until a little past MLB’s July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, thanks to your generous donations to Make-A-Wish. I’ll be doing recaps on the process throughout the day, but you’ll also see normal posting (Bullets, news, Pre-Gamin’, EBS, etc.), as well as a significant uptick in rumor/trade posts.
Total Posts So Far:
40.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
This is always the toughest stretch, because not only is it the wee hours when your body is SCREAMING at you to just go to bed, there aren’t any hot, breaking rumors to get the blood pumping. So I’m left to share what the “non-waiver” part of the deadline is, Michael’s excellent off-day check-in, and a fun piece on position players pitching.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
Other people like to sleep, it turns out.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I hate it. It’s been terrible. Just so awful.
Nah, I still think it’s fine, and when they trade for another reliever today, it will have been a thoroughly successful, even if unglamorous, trade season.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Needed a double boost, first from the caffeine, and second from the can:
Time to break out the big guns. Not just any Red Bull. The Kris Bryant Red Bull. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/49CcXdP6V8
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2018
Where I’m Writing:
A couch.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
The sun is almost coming up, and it’s just about shower time. I was saving the shower for when I needed a kick, and that moment is here.
Oh, also, this:
So, I went paddleboarding with The Wife right before I left for the #BNBlogathon. Got bit like crazy by bugs, and the itching has just started. @lcm1986 told me rubbing mint on it helps. So I just licked a mint and rubbed it all over my ankles. Yes, it's late.
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2018
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
morning from Cambridge, England. Stellar blogathon. Have you ever watched cricket? pic.twitter.com/mDA2WppFFq
— simon ravenscroft (@s_r_ravenscroft) July 31, 2018
As a Cubs fan coming home from Ireland, thanks God for the @BleacherNation blogathon. It's pretty much the only day of the year I could have Cubs updates at 4 am Central Time.
— Mr. Duff (@MrDuffLHS) July 31, 2018
@BleacherNation I'm here in Italy and it's daytime already…keep the good stuff coming, and I'll send you a doppio espresso!!
— Juri Groenland (@NCSUJuri) July 31, 2018
Land in Heathrow and check in on Brett. Trades and rumors galore, Tattoos, herbal bug rubs. Looks like another successful #BNBlogathon appreciating your antics for charity. #overhalfway
— 1st Place Chicago Cubs (@BrooklynMillers) July 31, 2018
It’s really late now. Let’s get weird. #BNBlogathon https://t.co/m8mkrdEq75
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2018
Cheering you along from Australia (where it's already 7pm on deadline day), stay strong Brett! #BNBlogathon
— David Kaplan (@snapkap24) July 31, 2018
What kind of mischief are @BleacherNation @TheBaseballGirl and @lcm1986 getting into that requires bleach and a hammer?#BNBlogathon #LateNightWeirdness pic.twitter.com/9AWpH0I8vf
— Robert (@newboyx) July 31, 2018