Wayback Machine: Matt Clement
Continuing our Wayback Machine series is a reflection on oft-forgotten Cub, Matt Clement. His time in Chicago may have been brief, but his impact should be remembered more fervently.
Author: Austin Bloomberg
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Dugout. Formerly with On Tap Sports Network and The Loop Sports; featured on Bleacher Report.
Lifelong Cubs fan and baseball junkie.
Lover of Chicago, gardening, camping/canoeing, bicycling, live music, craft beer.
A Premature Assessment of the Cubs’ 2021 Rotation
The Cubs rotation in 2021 currently employs just Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. Winter might be far away, but it doesn’t hurt to examine a potential free agent signing for the future rotation.
Remembering Kerry Wood’s 20 Strikeout Game
With ESPN set to re-air Kerry Wood’s 20 strikeout masterpiece at 1pm today, it’s a fitting time to revisit Austin Bloomberg’s story about this historic game.
The Keystone Belongs to Nico Hoerner
Come Opening Day the Cubs plans for second base will clarify. Austin Bloomberg asserts the job should already belong to Nico Hoerner.
Podcast: Welcome to The Northside Show
On the debut episode of The Northside Show Austin Bloomberg and Daniel Shepard analyze the Cubs roster for the shortened 2020 season.
MLB, Union Making Progress on 2020 Service Time Agreement
Even with a grain of salt, it’s encouraging that MLB owners and the MLBPA are nearing a service time resolution for the 2020 season.
Wayback Machine: Kevin Foster
The Chicago Dugout staff is waxing nostalgic about childhood favorites on both the Cubs and White Sox. Today, Austin Bloomberg remembers the career of Kevin Foster.
Public Awareness of Minor League Players’ Vulnerability is Growing
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us considerably. In the world of sports minor league players are especially vulnerable, yet the public continues to rally to ease their burden.
How a Shortened 2020 Season Impacts the Cubs
A shortened 2020 MLB season poses many questions for the Cubs and first-year manager David Ross.
Cubs 'Pen Might Surprise in 2020
The Cubs may have constructed their bullpen on a budget, but the versatility, depth, and upside of the arms assembled could surprise many in 2020.
