A shout, a moan, a cheer and a heel-click all help explain why Cubs fans fell in love with Ron Santo. People of all ages, be it 7 or 87, love and admire Ronnie. Everyone appreciates him in their respective ways because he was a part of this team for 50 years in different capacities. Ernie Banks might be known as Mr. Cub, but Ron Santo was the franchise. He was the … [Read more...] about Ron Santo, the Chicago Cub, forever
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The Chicago Cubs, Mickey Mouse and plenty of General Managers
Carlos Pena, Adam LaRoche ... or will it be Tyler Colvin? First base is empty for the first time in a long time. Remember when Hee-Seop Choi was the Cubs first-baseman of the future? Yea, it is darn funny to think about that. And this is just the first of many questions regarding the 2011 installment of the Chicago Cubs. Will Tom Gorzelanny be traded? Will Brandon … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs, Mickey Mouse and plenty of General Managers
Cubs Find New Pitching Coach, Mark Riggins
Today the Chicago Cubs named Mark Riggins as their new pitching coach, replacing Larry Rothschild. Riggins, 53, (Not to be confused with Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights) has been promoted to the major league level after spending the last three seasons as Chicago ’s minor league pitching coordinator. … [Read more...] about Cubs Find New Pitching Coach, Mark Riggins
Chicago Cubs Give Manager Mike Quade a 2 year deal
Announced this morning, the Chicago Cubs and manager Mike Quade reached agreement on a two-year contract with a club option for the 2013 season. Quade arrived in Chicago yesterday to finalize the deal and a press conference will be held today at Wrigley Field at 3 p.m. Quade, 53, became the 51st manager in franchise history when he took the helm on August 23 following Lou … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Give Manager Mike Quade a 2 year deal
Cubs, Major League Baseball Announce 2011 Schedule
Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs today announced the tentative 2011 regular season schedule. Chicago will open its 136th season Friday, April 1 at Wrigley Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs will begin the 2011 campaign home for just the second time in the last 10 seasons, joining the 2008 campaign that began on March 31 vs. Milwaukee. The … [Read more...] about Cubs, Major League Baseball Announce 2011 Schedule
Andre Dawson Day at Wrigley Field Announced
“Andre Dawson Day” at Wrigley Field will take place August 30, 2010 in honor of recent Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson. Dawson was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame July 24, 2010 after being named to eight All-Star teams and winning eight Gold Glove Awards in the outfield during his 21-year big league career. The Cubs will … [Read more...] about Andre Dawson Day at Wrigley Field Announced
Progress of the Chicago Cubs 2010 Draft Class
All the hulabaloo yesterday may have been over MLB Draft #1 overall pick Bryce Harper, but when the Draft signing deadline passed, the Chicago Cubs had agreed to terms with 29 of their 50 selections from their 2010 Draft class, including their first five, 15 of their first 16, 17 of their first 20 and 21 of their first 25 selections. Included in the 29 players are four … [Read more...] about Progress of the Chicago Cubs 2010 Draft Class
Cubs promote AAA hits leader Darwin Barney to parent club
Today, the Chicago Cubs called up infielder Darwin Barney from Triple-A Iowa. He will wear uniform number 15 and be available for this afternoon’s game in San Francisco . A 2010 Pacific Coast League All-Star, Barney joins the Cubs leading all of Triple-A with 142 hits this season. Overall, he's hitting .297 (142-for-478) with 24 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 71 runs … [Read more...] about Cubs promote AAA hits leader Darwin Barney to parent club
Cubs trade Mike Fontenot Away
The Chicago Cubs moved another piece off their team of the damned in their season of futility today by trading utility infielder Mike Fontenot away for San Francisco minor league outfielder Evan Crawford. Right around the MLB trading deadline, the Cubbies moved Ryan Theriot, and now with Fontenot gone, the "O boys," whose last names are pronounced in French, are no more. … [Read more...] about Cubs trade Mike Fontenot Away
Cubs future Infield will Likely Include Logan Watkins
Given the way the current Chicago Cubs season is going, it's never too early to start thinking about 2011, 2012 and beyond. And one name sure to be in the mix on those future rosters is current Peoria Chiefs infielder Logan Watkins. Baseball America ranks him as the 9th best prospects in their minor league organization. He's currently hitting just .252, but did make the Midwest … [Read more...] about Cubs future Infield will Likely Include Logan Watkins