Cubs BCB After Dark: Which Cub makes you smile?

Apr 8, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark, the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad.

So glad to have you stop by. We’ve got a bit of a celebration going on here. You’re welcome to join us.

There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site.

The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon. Last night I asked you how worried were you about Michael Busch’s slow start to the season. Overall, your level of worry was low, as 31 percent put it at a “2” on a scale of 1 to 5, with one being almost no worry at all.