The Chicago Cubs are trading in their gloves and helmets for oven mitts and chef’s caps in the Chicago Cubs Cookbook: All-Star Recipes From Your Favorite Players to benefit the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Foundation. Here's more snippets from the publishing company's descriptive shill of the book: From Ryan Theriot’s favorite jambalaya to Lou Piniella’s chicken salad, or … [Read more...] about Maybe the Cubs are better at Cooking than Winning: Cookbook Released
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Cubs’ Ownership Decrees Jim Hendry Will Come Back To Fix the Mess He Made
No one wants to be a giant pessimist about their team. The Cubs are trying hard to send their fans in that direction though. On a day where Lou Piniella said that he would be retiring after this season of managing the Chicago Cubs -- and who could blame him, really? -- the Ricketts' family also announced that Jim Hendry would be retained for next season. Now, part of … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Ownership Decrees Jim Hendry Will Come Back To Fix the Mess He Made
Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Alan Trammell: The Bench Coach Trammell is likely salivating at the idea of making a different kind of managerial history this time around. During his first season as manager of his beloved Tigers, he led a woeful roster to an American League-record 119 losses. He’d eventually turn things around in his final two seasons, with seasons of 72 and 71 wins but his teams … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly
Pat Listach: The Dark Horse The 1992 American League Rookie of the Year with the Milwaukee Brewers is probably the most interesting candidate on this list. Listach’s playing career flamed out early, but his coaching career has been thriving. Because for as many organizational dues as Ryne Sandberg has paid over the past few years, Listach has him beat several times … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly
Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
This hire almost makes too much sense. Joe Girardi is a Chicago guy through and through. He starred at Northwestern and came up through the Cubs system. He has long openly coveted the Cubs’ managerial job even while with other organizations. When he was a Cubs catcher, he was a fan favorite for his hard-nosed style of play and cerebral approach to the game. Matt … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
Cubs Managerial Candidate: Ryne Sandberg
Just two years ago, more than 33,000 fans showed up at Wrigley Field just to watch Ryne Sandberg manage his Class-A Peoria Chiefs in a game against the Kane County Cougars. Sandberg is the Cubs’ most recent Hall of Fame inductee and a fan favorite. He’s certainly paid his organizational dues as well, having now managed Cubs minor league affiliates at every level but … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidate: Ryne Sandberg
Dave Matthews Band to play 2 shows at Wrigley, I must flee the Neighborhood
Frat boys unite! You have nothing to lose but your sobriety; and maybe your pants. When Jimmy Buffett elected to play a couple concerts at Wrigley Field a couple years ago, I thought "wow, makes perfect sense from a marketing standpoint- a musician who has won zero awards, but still sells A TON of records on the concept of a "Margaritaville" state of mind, teaming up with … [Read more...] about Dave Matthews Band to play 2 shows at Wrigley, I must flee the Neighborhood
Marlon Byrd is the All-Star Word
As miserable a season as the Chicago Cubs of had, every Major League Baseball team is allowed one All-Star and outfielder Marlon Byrd has been named to the 2010 National League team on behalf of the Cubs. It is the first All-Star selection of Byrd’s career. Byrd was selected to the All-Star team by way of voting by the players. The 81st Major League All-Star Game is … [Read more...] about Marlon Byrd is the All-Star Word
More with Jerry Pritikin: Most Interesting Cubs fan in the World
The Chicago Cubs fanbase is very vast, and within its friendly confines you’ll find numerous individuals with fascinating stories to tell. Chicagoan Jerry Pritikin could be the most intriguing of all. I’ll let him edify you on his life experiences. For part one of the interview with the "Gay Forrest Gump" or the "Bleacher Preacher" go here. To read about and see his … [Read more...] about More with Jerry Pritikin: Most Interesting Cubs fan in the World
White Sox Ruin Cubs’ 20,000th Franchise Game
It's fitting that a pitiful franchise synonymous with losing would lose their landmark game. The Chicago Cubs tonight became the first major league franchise to reach 20,000 regular season games played when they were beaten by the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Sox win gives them the BP Crosstown Cup for the first time in the trophy history. (And what says prestigious trophy … [Read more...] about White Sox Ruin Cubs’ 20,000th Franchise Game