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Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora

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The Chicago Cubs will probably lose 105+ games this season, so tonight was pretty much their Super Bowl. It's the first MLB draft of the Theo Epstein- Jed Hoyer regime, so it's a big night for Cubs fans and the long term view. With over a century on ineptitude, Cub fans are always obsessed with the next savior, the next big thing to come along and turn it around. Anthony … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora

Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs

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To say the Chicago Cubs are a franchise known for losing is akin to saying the Irish are a race known for drinking. But Losing 12 in a row i(tying the Kansas City Royals for the worst in baseball this year) isn't loveable for any Major League Baseball team, even the loveable losers. The Cubbies, worst in the majors with a 15-32 record and .319 winning percentage (tied with … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs

Kerry Wood’s final Cubs, MLB moments (video)

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Kerry Wood retired from MLB today. He ended his career with the same team he began with, the Chicago Cubs. He also had some time with the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. Wood set a single game strikeouts record, had some big postseason moments in 2003, suffered major injuries due to aggravating motions in his mechanics, and still had a fine 14 year career. It was just a … [Read more...] about Kerry Wood’s final Cubs, MLB moments (video)

White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

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Today's White Sox vs. Cubs series began with very little pomp and circumstance. Since 2008, when both teams were in first place upon meeting, the red line rivalry has approached with less excitement and intrigue every season. This year, both teams entered with very low expectations and so far living down to them, as each team is below .500. The Sox are a slightly better … [Read more...] about White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night

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On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion was Twitter heavy. The panel consisted of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09), (more on his night here) Cubs.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night

Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter

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Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould is one of the more interesting and articulate athletes out there. When his days draining field goals are over, he has a bright future in broadcasting. Wednesday night, when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Philadelphia Phillies, Gould was part of a three person social media panel. He cracked jokes, dropped one-liners and made an announcement … [Read more...] about Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter

Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood

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The Chicago Cubs, sporting the second to worst record in the national league, today recalled left-handed pitcher Travis Wood from Triple-A Iowa.  To make room for Wood on the roster, infielder Blake DeWitt has been designated for assignment. Wood, wearing number 30, started for the Cubs in today's storm delayed contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. … [Read more...] about Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood