In the December 25, 2024 edition of “BCB After Dark,” a segment from Bleed Cubbie Blue, Cubs fans were invited to discuss who might lead the team in stolen bases for the upcoming 2025 season. With Nico Hoerner, the team’s 2024 stolen base leader with 31 steals, potentially starting the season on the injured list, the discussion focused on other potential base-stealing leaders. Candidates included Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had 27 steals in 2024, as well as Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Matt Shaw. The article encouraged fan engagement and also touched on holiday themes, music by the Wynton Marsalis Big Band, and favorite Christmas movies.

BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ Man of Steal?

This discussion reflects the Cubs’ emphasis on speed and base-running agility, especially considering the new MLB rules that have led to an increase in stolen bases across the league. The team’s strategy may adapt to leverage these rule changes, making the role of a “Man of Steal” even more significant in the 2025 season.

 

In the December 25, 2024 edition of “BCB After Dark,” a segment from Bleed Cubbie Blue, Cubs fans were invited to discuss who might lead the team in stolen bases for the upcoming 2025 season. With Nico Hoerner, the team’s 2024 stolen base leader with 31 steals, potentially starting the season on the injured list, the discussion focused on other potential base-stealing leaders. Candidates included Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had 27 steals in 2024, as well as Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Matt Shaw. The article encouraged fan engagement and also touched on holiday themes, music by the Wynton Marsalis Big Band, and favorite Christmas movies.

This discussion reflects the Cubs’ emphasis on speed and base-running agility, especially considering the new MLB rules that have led to an increase in stolen bases across the league. The team’s strategy may adapt to leverage these rule changes, making the role of a “Man of Steal” even more significant in the 2025 season.