Al Yellon
@bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
Managing editor of the SB Nation Chicago Cubs site Bleed Cubbie Blue, proud member of the IBWAA(@ibwaa.bsky.social) and SABR and the author of "Chicago Cubs Firsts": http://bit.ly/ChicagoCubsFirsts
That's a really good point, and I do not know the answer. Most likely, neither does Manfred.
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
That's a really good point, and I do not know the answer. Most likely, neither does Manfred.
Yes, and on a lot of other Cubs promotional materials, too.
November 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yes, and on a lot of other Cubs promotional materials, too.
Oh, I get what you're saying completely. I'm not sure what the eventual answer is for the league. The current commissioner simply tries to suck up as much money as he can for team owners. In so doing they don't really consider fans. It's not a great situation.
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Oh, I get what you're saying completely. I'm not sure what the eventual answer is for the league. The current commissioner simply tries to suck up as much money as he can for team owners. In so doing they don't really consider fans. It's not a great situation.
Well yes, but the TV landscape you are talking about worked well... in 1999.
It's not 1999 anymore. TV has changed.
It's not 1999 anymore. TV has changed.
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Well yes, but the TV landscape you are talking about worked well... in 1999.
It's not 1999 anymore. TV has changed.
It's not 1999 anymore. TV has changed.
Today's all Cubs grid. Score: 2. Beat me by one -- with nine different players!
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today's all Cubs grid. Score: 2. Beat me by one -- with nine different players!
He's a good Grid guy!
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
He's a good Grid guy!
We had five matched squares -- maybe our most ever!
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We had five matched squares -- maybe our most ever!
8/9 Cubs. No Tigers Gold Glove winner ever played for the Cubs. Score: 5
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
8/9 Cubs. No Tigers Gold Glove winner ever played for the Cubs. Score: 5
Anyone else being added? Or just Martin?
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Anyone else being added? Or just Martin?
Today's all Cubs grid. Score: 3
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today's all Cubs grid. Score: 3
It's actually 27, as I missed a few names the first time.
I'm thinking Andruw Jones gets in this year.
I'm thinking Andruw Jones gets in this year.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's actually 27, as I missed a few names the first time.
I'm thinking Andruw Jones gets in this year.
I'm thinking Andruw Jones gets in this year.