In 2023, the Chicago Cubs finished 83-79, under the guidance of manager David Ross. They did not make the postseason. After replacing Ross with Craig Counsell this offseason, they finished 83-79 and out of the playoffs once again. Counsell's contract is worth $40 million over five years, the richest ever in Major League history for a manager. So despite the fact that nothing … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy Says Replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell a ‘knee jerk reaction’
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Syncing Cubs Stats with Iowa Hawkeyes v. Northwestern at Wrigley
Technically a home game for the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field today, fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes outnumbered the people in purple perhaps 10-1, or even 15, or maybe 20-1 today. And honestly, the attendance is really the only place that we'll see large numbers, of any sort, in this Friendly Confines college football game. In the box score, all the numbers are tiny. … [Read more...] about Syncing Cubs Stats with Iowa Hawkeyes v. Northwestern at Wrigley
2019 Chicago Cubs Have Alarming Number of Similarities to 2004
(Editor's note: this originally ran on the eve of the final home series vs. St. Louis, but we're re-publishing it here and now as sadly, the prophecy has come true. “History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes,” as Mark Twain is often reputed to have said. While the final chapter is yet to be written, the story of the current Chicago Cubs greatly mirrors the narrative … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Cubs Have Alarming Number of Similarities to 2004
Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Monday saw the Chicago Cubs move from damage control mode to the damage repair phase of addressing the fallout caused by Joe Ricketts' leaked emails. The billionaire TD Ameritrade founder, already previously notorious for holding some bigoted and racist world views, saw his e-mail messages that conveyed severe Islamophobia, consistent bigotry and belief in bizarre conspiracy … [Read more...] about Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network
On one level, this makes perfect sense. Sinclair Broadcast Group, a vile machine that pumps out MAGA propaganda, is partnering with the Chicago Cubs, a franchise owned by a family with, well you already know what Papa Ricketts is all about. Just in case you forgot about Joe Ricketts' donations to Donald Trump, he reminded you who he is in the recent leaked emails showcasing … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network
Cubs wise to keep Welington Castillo as third catcher
When the Cubs acquired Miguel Montero in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed free agent David Ross away from the Boston Red Sox, it was presumed that incumbent catcher Welington Castillo would be a former Cub by opening day. However, opening day, a 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, came and went and Castillo is still a Cub. … [Read more...] about Cubs wise to keep Welington Castillo as third catcher
OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named
The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Darwin Barney and a cash consideration to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later. OUCH BABE! Remember when he was relevant? When he was possibly considered "a piece" in "the rebuild?" At least defensively, he was thought to be something, Now this is his fate. The one AAA leader hits once gave Cubs fans such high hopes. … [Read more...] about OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named
Chicago Cubs close deal with Scott Hairston, local guy
News out of Mesa, Arizona today on the first day that pitchers and catchers report. The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Scott Hairston agreed to terms: two-years, $5 million contract. To make room for Hairston on the 40-man roster, outfielder Tony Campana was designated for assignment. The deal was reported last month and is now finalized. Scott Hairston, who can earn an … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs close deal with Scott Hairston, local guy
5 Northwestern football games at Wrigley Field this decade, Cubs and NU partner up
In some ways, the Northwestern Wildcats and Chicago Cubs were meant for each other. Both had/have major droughts. The NU college football team just won their first bowl game since 1949, and the college basketball has never ever made the NCAA Tournament, 70+ tries. As you've heard a million times, the Cubs haven't been to the World Series since 1945 and won one since … [Read more...] about 5 Northwestern football games at Wrigley Field this decade, Cubs and NU partner up
Stunning Wrigley Field replica in Freeport adding bleachers
When Denny Garkey built his little league park to replicate Wrigley Field, he paid attention to every detail. In Freeport, IL he brought to life a little league baseball field that recreated every aspect of his own field of dreams. Now he's adding bleachers to his masterpiece, Little Cubs Field. A fundraising drive is starting now, with Cubs fans being offered a chance to … [Read more...] about Stunning Wrigley Field replica in Freeport adding bleachers