It remains to be seen whether David Ross is a solid Major League manager or not. The same can be said of Jed Hoyer, and his position of General Manager of the Chicago Cubs. We do know this, the early returns are not good as this team is now pace to lose 98 games in 2022. Twitter lights up, with the phrase David Ross a top trending term, during any Cubs game night that isn't … [Read more...] about David Ross, Jed Hoyer Not the Main Scapegoats for 2022 Cubs Disaster
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Chicago Cubs Offer Booze Promotion in Wake of Poor Ticket Sales
The popularity and relevance of the Chicago Cubs, in large part, has been able to transcend wins and losses due to the "Margaritaville" atmosphere it and around their ballpark. At least since the late 1980s when front office man John McDonough brilliantly marketed the ballclub as a summer party destination. The reputation has stuck through the years, as they are not just … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Offer Booze Promotion in Wake of Poor Ticket Sales
Contreras, Thompson Among Cubs Early Season Bright Spots
With any Major League Baseball team, no matter how poor their record may be, you are still going to have standout players who consistently produce at a high level. And so it is with the 2022 Chicago Cubs, the first edition of the team post epic Ricketts Fire Sale. The Cubs weren't expected to do much this season, and they are indeed matching those expectations, as they sit … [Read more...] about Contreras, Thompson Among Cubs Early Season Bright Spots
Chicago Cubs Taking Part in Lou Gehrig Day Tomorrow
In 2022, the Chicago Cubs will be associated with at least one tried and true winner, as they're joining up with the rest of Major League Baseball for the second annual Lou Gehrig Day. When you're a Yankees best of the best, as Gehrig is, well, you're in the most truly rarified air of the entire pantheon of pantheons. Go to Yankee Stadium and visit Monument Park (although … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Taking Part in Lou Gehrig Day Tomorrow
Cubs Owning Ricketts Family Drops Out of Chelsea FC Ownership Race
The Ricketts family, a Nebraska -based dynasty that owns the Chicago Cubs, have decided against making final bid to buy Chelsea Football Club stating that “certain issues could not be addressed given the unusual dynamics around the sales process.” The Ricketts family, part of a consortium that includes hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin (much more on him in a bit) and Cleveland … [Read more...] about Cubs Owning Ricketts Family Drops Out of Chelsea FC Ownership Race
Ricketts Family Makes Pledge to Chelsea FC Fans
New York-based merchant bank Raine Group are overseeing the derby to purchase Chelsea Football Club from Roman Abramovich, with a deadline for final proposals now set for April 11. We're down to the final four, with a bid from the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, getting the most public attention (and not in a good way). Last weekend's home loss to Brentford saw … [Read more...] about Ricketts Family Makes Pledge to Chelsea FC Fans
Cubs Unveil Wrigley Field Statue Row Plan, Ahead of Opening Day
Happy Opening Day Eve, to all those who celebrate. As the Chicago Cubs begin their first season post Ricketts fire sale, optimism about their fortunes this season is in short supply. Honestly, if this team of no-names can finish third or higher in the NL Central, well that might be an accomplishment just in itself. With an idea of the present being kind of bleak and the … [Read more...] about Cubs Unveil Wrigley Field Statue Row Plan, Ahead of Opening Day
Cubs, Dodgers Owners Make the Chelsea FC Bidding Final Four
Here we go! We're down to the final four of a huge money, big stakes sports competition that the whole world is watching. No, we're not talking about the NCAA Tournament culmination down in New Orleans this weekend, but the sale of Chelsea Football Club. We're down to the short list now, it's contenders only, no pretenders at this point. When all is said and done, Roman … [Read more...] about Cubs, Dodgers Owners Make the Chelsea FC Bidding Final Four
Chelsea Supporters Trust to Meet with Ricketts Family Amid Takeover Bid
When Roman Abramovich sells Chelsea FC to whomever wins the bidding process, it is widely expected to be the biggest club sale in the history of professional sports. We do know that we're down to the short list now of potential owners, but we can't confirm completely who is on that list. It would appear that the Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs of Major League … [Read more...] about Chelsea Supporters Trust to Meet with Ricketts Family Amid Takeover Bid
Chelsea FC Supporters Protest Against Potential Ricketts Takeover
Tuesday brought news that the Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are flying to London in an attempt to complete a purchase of Chelsea Football Club. It's reportedly down to the short list now, only the serious candidates to takeover CFC are supposedly still in the mix. Aligned with Ken Griffin, the CEO of hedge fund Citadel, the Ricketts family are certainly on that … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Supporters Protest Against Potential Ricketts Takeover