The Chicago Cubs will host an inaugural Social Media Night in the Wrigley Field bleachers, Wednesday, May 16, against the Philadelphia Phillies. What will this entail? Well, maybe some #cardinalssuck showing up on Twitter. And probably a couple of drunk Facebook status updates. A pregame social media panel at Captain Morgan Club and a set of Cubs “Social Media Series” … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs hosting inaugural social media night
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Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood
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
Chicago Cubs announce final cuts; set opening day roster
The Chicago Cubs set their Opening Day 25-man roster in advance of the 2012 season opener versus the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field today. The Cubs have selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Shawn Camp, infielder Blake DeWitt and outfielder Joe Mather. Outfielder Tony Campana and right-handed pitcher Casey Coleman have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Left-handed … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs announce final cuts; set opening day roster
Chicago Cubs make roster cuts; including Randy Wells
The Chicago Cubs cut nine players today and sent them to minor league camp, reducing the Cactus League roster from 40 to 31. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs make roster cuts; including Randy Wells
Cubs signing of Cuban pitcher makes them favorites for landing Jorge Soler
Gerardo Concepcion has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs on a five-year major league contract. Terms are not official but it's allegedly for about $7 million. This has been known for over a month already, but it's only been made official in the past five minutes. And that means...the Cubs look like the winners of the Jorge Soler derby. They've been the front-runners for … [Read more...] about Cubs signing of Cuban pitcher makes them favorites for landing Jorge Soler
Cubs and Northwestern: Chicago’s current running sports droughts
Be a Chicago Cubs Ballgirl (or boy)! Apply online
Just like last year with the PA gig, the Chicago Cubs are partnering with CareerBuilder to find four ball boys/ball girls for the 2012 baseball season at Wrigley Field. Submit your applications, including a video sample, now through March 12 at Cubs.careerbuilder.com. The team will select 50 semifinalists to attend live tryouts at BASH Sports Academy in Chicago on March 19. … [Read more...] about Be a Chicago Cubs Ballgirl (or boy)! Apply online
Chicago Cubs Jeff Samardzija: creepiest MLB headshot ever
Worth a thousand words. Actually, a lot more, who long are those pirate romance novels- 50,000? This MLB headshot would make even Fabio blush. Congratulations to Chicago Cubs reliever Jeff Samardzija. The former Notre Dame wide receiver turned major league pitcher looks like he's ready to find and kill the six-fingered man in the "Princess Bride." See his new 2012 mlb.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Jeff Samardzija: creepiest MLB headshot ever
Cubs and Red Sox trade players to be named later, and Chris Carpenter
The Chicago Cubs today sent a player to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. Sounds spine tingling, the Cubs also through in pitcher Chris Carpenter. With this trade, compensation for Theo Epstein joining the Cubs as the team’s President is complete. … [Read more...] about Cubs and Red Sox trade players to be named later, and Chris Carpenter
The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff
After a crazy Cubs week, full of news and groundbreaking signings like those of Trever Miller and Matt Tolbert combined with another eye-opening list of prospects from BA that no one has ever thought of before, it is hard just to catch one’s breath. Can you sense the sarcasm? Good, because I am laying it on pretty thick. And as I am typing this, word breaks across the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff