Chicago Cubs – Bat Flips and Nerds

Against the odds, competitive September baseball is back at Wrigley Field

September 11, 2023 Sean Guest Baseball, Team Contributors

Whichever way you look at it, the Chicago Cubs are one of the feel good stories of the 2023 season. Projected to win just 77 games this year (they picked up their 77th win on Sunday), they’ve exceeded all expectations,

A picture of Sammy Sosa in a Chicago Cubs uniform stood next to Mark McGwire, who is wearing a St Louis Cardinals uniform.

MLB Rivalries: Chicago Cubs vs St Louis Cardinals

August 30, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, Team Contributors

In this, the second edition of our new series focusing on team rivalries in MLB, we’re looking at a rivalry between two proud Midwest cities. That’s right, in this article, we’ll be looking at the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds: Postseason ambitions dented after historic clawing by Cubs

August 5, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball

I am prone to exaggeration, but the recent Reds vs. Cubs series was the most horrific series loss in my lifetime. My frustration with the division-leading Reds opting against strengthening at the deadline was compounded by the Chicago Cubs treating

How soon is now? Cubs go all in on present after thrilling two week stretch

August 4, 2023 Sean Guest Baseball, Team Contributors

Just two weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs trailed the National League Central leading Milwaukee Brewers by 7.5 games, and their 46-51 record put them six games back of the NL Wild Card. Things were looking bleak ahead of the 1

2023 Trade Deadline: Manic Week of Trades

August 2, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball

Well, that was fun! One of the consequences of expanded playoffs is greater activity at the trade deadline, and 2023 saw all 30 teams in action on the trade market. Here is a recap of the comings and goings in

Justin Verlander pitching in his previous stint with the Houston Astros

The 2023 MLB trade deadline: reactions and analysis

August 2, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, Team Contributors

Last week, a selection of Bat Flips & Nerds’ top contributors shared their predictions for what they thought their teams would do at the trade deadline. Following the deadline passing at 11pm BST last night, here are some reactions to

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The 2023 MLB trade deadline: Predictions and wish lists

July 28, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, Team Contributors

With the MLB trade deadline approaching on Tuesday (1 August) at 6pm ET (11pm BST), a few of our contributors have shared their hopes and predictions for what their teams will do at the deadline. Sure, you could read Jeff

“London broke the Cubs!” But what a weekend

July 14, 2023 Sean Guest Baseball, London Series, Opinion, Team Contributors

Heading into the London Series, the Chicago Cubs had won 10 of their last 12 games. Their hot streak saw them go from 10 games under .500 on 8 June to just two games under come 24 June. Behind yet

“Did you enjoy it?” – The real success of London Series 2023

June 26, 2023 Thomas Pringle Baseball, London Series, Opinion

“Did you enjoy it?” she said. I stopped scrolling through the photos on my phone and turned to look at the lady sat beside me on the tube. It was around 10am, I was really tired, mildly hungover, in need

The London Series: the BBC’s coverage review

June 26, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, London Series, Team Contributors

For those who were unable to go down to London for this weekend’s London Series games, we instead had to rely upon the BBC’s coverage of the games, which were shown on iPlayer and the BBC Sport app. I was