In our last match of the “Last Man In” tournament, Jeff Hoffman was victorious over Chad Qualls. Here’s the next showdown: The Phillies thought they might have a chance at playoff contention in 2018.
On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the NLDS after securing a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This game was very smooth-sailing
While no-nos are obviously tremendous accomplishments, the list of pitchers who have thrown one includes some names you wouldn't expect. When it comes to hurlers who have done it more than once, that is understandably not the case.
The time Jake Arrieta* was from another planet, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Chicago Cubs fans know all about Jake Arrieta’s legendary second half in 2015. During his Cy Young-winning campaign, Arrieta posted an unbelievable 0.75 ERA over 15 starts after the All-Star break, highlighted by two complete game shutouts and a stretch of pure dominance rarely seen in MLB history.
Jake Arrieta was traded to the Chicago Cubs in the middle of the 2013 season. To that point, he’d had limited success in his career with the Baltimore Orioles and was in the midst of his worst run in the big leagues.
Before Jake Arrieta ingratiated himself to Chicago Cubs fans by helping them end “The Curse of the Billy Goat,” he was just another college pitcher trying to help his team win.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Ahead of Tuesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, a familiar face threw out the first pitch ahead of the first game in the Crosstown Series at Wrigley Field.
Pitchers can win the MVP, sure, but those occasions are rare. Every year, though, a pitcher wins the Cy Young in both the American League and National League. Here is every NL Cy Young winner of the new millennium.
While no-nos are obviously tremendous accomplishments, the list of pitchers who have thrown one includes some names you wouldn't expect. When it comes to hurlers who have done it more than once, that is understandably not the case.
Every MLB season has its fair share of disappointing players, and this season will most likely be no different. As spring training begins, these 10 could be set for tough 2020 campaigns.