Bruce Froemming, former MLB umpire who played the third-most games in league history and had a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday in Milwaukee, his son Steven confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 86. Froemming hit his head during a fall at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin, on Tuesday evening, and doctors were unable to […]
The next time the Chicago Cubs enter Chavez Ravine, don’t expect a warm Hollywood welcome for Pete Crow-Armstrong. The 23-year-old All-Star, a Los Angeles native with industry bloodlines and a Little League past in Sherman Oaks, decided this week to take a shot at his hometown fans, the two-time defending World Series champion fans. Pete […]
The internet can be a cruel place, but it can also be hilarious. When the New York Post’s Jon Heyman broke the news Monday afternoon that former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto had signed a one-year minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, well, let’s just say the Boys at Blue’s X have turned […]
Well, that’s one way to start a ball game. Five pitches into Giants-Cubs spring training on Sunday, and an emergency message sounded throughout Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, causing confusion among players and fans alike. “Attention, attention, an emergency has been reported in this building,” the automated message said. “Please stop activities and leave the building […]
While the Bears made an exciting comeback to the NFL on Saturday night, the Cubs completed the blockbuster free agency signing of Alex Bregman. The 31-year-old didn’t seem to waste any time celebrating his new deal, as his wife, Reagan, posted a photo of a smiling Bregman on Instagram shortly after news of the five-year, […]
The Yankees don’t get their talent from South Beach. The Cubs are working on a deal to acquire Marlins righthander Edward Cabrera, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Wednesday, after the Yankees had been in talks with Miami about a potential deal — though they were said to be “never close.” Cabrera has the kind of […]
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Phil Maton is a cub. The veteran reliever agreed to a two-year contract with Chicago on Friday, including a club option, according to The Athletic. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed pending a physical transaction. The 32-year-old Maton is coming off a strong split season between the Cardinals and Rangers in 2025, as […]
In episode 507, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig adapt some previous banter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Chicago fired: Looks like the Cubs are reshaping their roster? But where exactly? Well, except for a cheaper version.2. The Thin Red Bottom Line: Speaking of cost-saving NL Central teams…3. Hello Joey Jo Jo: The angels […]
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series on Saturday. The Brewers, making their […]