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Joc Pederson was not a Cub for very long last year. The outfielder signed as a free agent on Feb. 5 and was traded to the Braves on July 15. He played in only 73 games, starting with the Cubs'...

A previous post told the story of Bernie Friberg, who rarely played first base during 6 season as a Cub, yet in 1925 made the first 2 outs of a triple play moments after taking over at first for...

Aug. 25 will be the 100th anniversary of the highest-scoring game in baseball's Modern Era, the Cubs' 26-23 victory at home over the Phillies. The Cubs scored 14 runs in the fourth inning of that...

Sixth in a series of posts about how the identity of the Cubs' greatest rival has changed over the years. .......... FIFTH GREAT RIVAL: NEW YORK GIANTS (1888-1938) The commercial and cultural...

Fifth in a series of posts about attendance at Cubs' home games in 1876-1900, the 25 seasons of the National League before the Modern Era began in 1901. ......... The White Stockings, today's...

During their 146 seasons in the National League, the Cubs have played 1,834 doubleheaders, 867 at home and 967, exactly 100 more, on the road. They played 153 of those twin bills in 1876-1900, the...

More tales about the 19th Century Cubs and superstitions. .......... AHEAD TO BEHIND, AND VICE VERSA The following extended commentary appeared in the Chicago Tribune way back on July 3, 1878,...

In memory of my wife of 46 years, Cathy, who died one year ago today, at age 68. She loved cats of all colors -- and me. .......... Some odds and ends from Cubs history. ........... 19TH...

Second of 2 posts about the Cubs' back-to-back home runs before 1901. .......... Based on my research, the Cubs -- as the White Stockings, Colts and Orphans -- hit back-to-back homers 19 times in...

A previous post described a game unlike any other the Cubs have played since 1901. On May 26, 1950, they won at Pittsburgh, 4-0, with all their runs coming on a fourth-inning grand slam by Roy...