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Despite holding a 4-8 record, the young 2013 season has been far from uneventful for the Chicago Cubs. Fans have been sent through a whirlwind of chaos and confusion, from late-game meltdowns and suspense to mysterious goat packages and Jorge Soler's attempted assault on an opponent.While Soler serves a five-game suspension for charging an opponent's dugout while wielding a bat, other Cubs minor leaguers strive to take the necessary steps to the majors in 2013. Some, like Javier Baez, look to make their Major League debut, while others like Brett Jackson seek to return to the mother club.Begin Slideshow
The Chicago Cubs have won eight of their last 10 home games versus left-handed starters dating back to last season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday, as they prepare to host the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.Sports bettors will find that the Cubs are +125 underdogs in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total sits at 7.5 in the market.Let's take a closer look at this interleague matchup from a betting perspective, while offering up a pick along the way. Begin Slideshow
The Chicago Cubs announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement with the city of Chicago on a proposed $500 million renovation to Wrigley Field, the team's home ballpark since 1916.There are still some details that need to be worked out, but Cubs owner Tom Ricketts went ahead and used the deal as a platform for a bold promise."If this plan is approved, we will win the World Series for our fans and our city," Ricketts said, via Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.While Ricketts' guarantee is all well and good, ending the Cubs' 104-year World Series drought is going to require more ...
Renovations to Wrigley Field will help bring the iconic ballpark into the 21st century. The ongoing discussion about the upgrades is overshadowing the more important factor, which is getting the Chicago Cubs back in contention for a World Series title. Wrigley Field is one year away from celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Cubs' drought without a World Series extends six years beyond that, putting the team's long-term struggles into perspective. Finding a way to end the skid should remain the club's top priority.The agreement between the Cubs and the city of Chicago on plans for $500 million of renovations, as ...
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts made sports headlines when he claimed the lovable losers would “win the World Series” in a renovated Wrigley Field, according to ESPN. Of course, Ricketts didn’t specify what year they would win the World Series. Though Ricketts wisely hedged his bets, it is a realistic expectation for the Cubs to win it all in the next 10 years. Ricketts has a clear vision for the club and has made decisions consistent with his vision. That vision is simple: The Chicago Cubs will win and not be held back by their history. The new framework for ...
In the pantheon of Major League Baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field ranks at or near the top. Along with Fenway Park, it is one of the last remaining true "old-school stadiums." It is part of the fabric of the city of Chicago and the Cubs franchise. It is also outdated and in desperate need of serious upgrades in order to be a great place to watch a baseball game. Having been to Wrigley several times in my life, there are certain parts of it that you can't and shouldn't touch; the bleachers in the outfield remain the best place in America to watch ...
As the MLB team continues to struggle, more and more Chicago Cubs fans will turn at least a portion of their attention to the club's minor league affiliates and what they hope is a more promising future.The team has some solid high-end talent, and while most players are still at least a few years away, how they perform now in the low minors will go a long way in determining how quickly they can help in Chicago.Obviously the season is just two weeks old, so we're still in the very early stages of the 2013 campaign, but here is an ...
Honestly, can the Wrigley Field renovation debacle become any weirder?In a ridiculous turn of events yesterday, a severed goat head was delivered to Wrigley Field, which was ultimately intended for Cubs owner Tom Ricketts. Ricketts, the chairman of the organization, has been involved in a highly publicized debate with the city of Chicago over details of a proposed Wrigley Field renovation. His siblings Pete, Todd and Laura also serve on the board of directors for the team.The four are children of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts. What many don't know is that Joe Ricketts is also the CEO of DNAInfo.com, a ...
Jorge Soler was having an excellent start to the season for the Class-A Daytona Cubs. But on Wednesday night, he ensured the start of his season would be remembered for a much more troubling incident.From Brian Linder of the Daytona Beach News-Journal:It only took Daytona's Jorge Soler a few seconds to make it from his dugout to that of the Clearwater Threshers following the seventh inning of his team's 14-9 extra-inning loss Wednesday night.
But considering the fact that Soler—a 21-year-old who was given a nine-year, $30-million contract by the Cubs last year—was wielding a bat as he charged across the field at Jackie ...
One of the many lovable nuances of Wrigley Field are undoubtedly the day games that are played on the North Side.Many fans know that for over 70 years, until 1988, there had never even been a night game that was hosted at the Friendly Confines.Flash forward a quarter century later, and the Chicago Cubs are under contract to host 27 games under the bright lights through 2015.However, team officials have a desire to add to that total.As reported by Serena Dai and Ted Cox (DNAinfo.com Chicago):The request to have 44 night games next season includes a request of up ...
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