Thanksgiving dinner is likely to seem especially tasty for onetime American Association hurler Bo Schultz since news arrived Wednesday that he had been added to the Arizona Diamondbacks' 40-man roster after a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. The 28-year-old righty and Northwestern journalism grad, who was mostly a bullpen contributor (4-3, 4.13 in 37 appearances) … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks promote Northwestern grad Bo Schultz
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Wrigley Field hosting Michigan vs. Northwestern…..in baseball
The purple will return to Wrigley Field. 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 … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field hosting Michigan vs. Northwestern…..in baseball
Cubs vs. Wrigleyville rooftop owners: more friction inevitable
In the 2000s, the Chicago Cubs and the owners of the rooftops surrounding Wrigley Field had quite a tiff going on. The Cubs put up fences in the bleachers blocking the view of the Wrigleyville rooftops, so the rooftop owners built their seats higher above it. Then the ballclub put up another screen blocking the view, claiming it was for "post 9/11 security screens." After years … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Wrigleyville rooftop owners: more friction inevitable
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
Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention
After a day dominated by headlines about Kerry Wood returning to the North Side, day two of the Cubs Convention in Chicago was marked by headlines in other areas. New changes to Wrigley Field were discussed, some free agency matters were addressed by the Cubs’ head honchos, and there was plenty of reaction both positive and negative to all of it. … [Read more...] about Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention
Wrigley Field Epic Fail Health Inspection; Black Slime Grows in Ice Machine
I remember when I was a kid, my Aunt, the one who always took to me to the White Sox games I earned (By earned, I mean free and later half price ticket vouchers were distributed to southwest suburban schools to kids who had straight As and/or perfect attendance. Since I used to routinely fake being sick in order to stay home and watch 1980s game shows, you know I got the … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field Epic Fail Health Inspection; Black Slime Grows in Ice Machine
Cubs Unveil New Statue of #10 Ron Santo (Video)
The Chicago Cubs and their fans celebrated “Ron Santo Day” (it is the 10th after all) yesterday by unveiling a statue of the Cubs legend at the corner of Addison and Sheffield, only the fourth statue of its kind at Wrigley Field. Members of the Santo family, many members of the 2011 Chicago Cubs and several of Ron’s former Cubs teammates – including Ernie Banks, Glenn … [Read more...] about Cubs Unveil New Statue of #10 Ron Santo (Video)
Chicago Cubs Sign Wayne Gretzky’s Kid
TREVOR GRETZKY WILL JOIN CUBS ORGANIZATION The Chicago Cubs have signed Trevor Gretzky, the son of Wayne Gretzky. The Cubs drafted The Great One's offspring this year in the seventh round of the MLB draft. Trevor Gretzky, a 6'4", 190 lbs first baseman, played high school baseball last year in Thousand Oaks, CA. By signing with the Cubs, Gretzky will no … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Sign Wayne Gretzky’s Kid
The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!
Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!