Cubs BCB After Dark: Do the Cubs need to lock up Carson Kelly?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 21: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs fist bumps Carson Kelly #15 during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while.

The more the merrier. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now.

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 week I asked you how many home runs do you expect Nico Hoerner to hit this season . A solid 50 percent of you predicted “16 to 20,” which seems reasonable to me. Another 33 percent said 11 to 15, which isn’t crazy either.