Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
I don’t usually put photos of the Cubs’ opponent as the lead on game recaps or mention them in the headline but, well, Cal Raleigh is the story of the Mariners’ 9-4 win over the Cubs. He homered twice, walked to key another Seattle rally and singled to start their three-run ninth that put the game away.
This game wasn’t all bad news, though.