The 2013 MLB Draft is rapidly approaching as only 16 days remain until the draft kicks off on June 6 in MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.The Chicago Cubs hold the second pick in the 2013 draft, following the Houston Astros. Pitching is always a concern, and the Cubs will have no shortage of pitching choices in 2013.Here is a look at three pitchers the Cubs should target in the 2013 draft.Begin Slideshow
Can you believe it, baseball fans? A quarter of the 2013 MLB season is already in the books and the Cubs are, well, the Cubs. Standing seven games below .500 and 8.5 games behind the Cardinals, the boys in blue have struggled (as expected). There have not been many surprises, though we have learned some things about the team, such as the abilities of newcomers and young players.Here, we will look at some things we have learned.Begin Slideshow
"As athletes get older, their accomplishments become greater and greater as the years pass on.” The words of Dereck Whittenburg from ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary “Survive and Advance,” which chronicles Jimmy Valvano’s 1983 Wolfpack, ring true for all sports. Some moments become etched infinitely into the highlight reels of history, to be played over and over for generations to come. Other moments become forgotten stories, remembered only by some lucky few—perhaps an elder who shared their memories, or an attic discovery of a dusty, old newspaper clipping. Generations pass on, and history becomes a mystery. One specific moment happened ...
To many rival fans, the Cubs organization is jokingly referred to as a "minor league team" because of their often lack of success and sub-par players. However, the Cubs organization is rich with young, talented players itching to become the stars of tomorrow.Unfortunately, the Cubs also have multiple players in need of some fine-tuning and time in the minor leagues to improve their game. Here are some Cubs players who should be demoted to the minors.Begin Slideshow
Unfortunately for the Chicago Cubs, eight isn't exactly a lucky number. They find themselves eight games behind the first-place Cardinals and eight games under .500. While a few players like Nate Schierholtz have shined, many others have struggled through the first month of the season.There have been few bright spots in the 2013 Cubs season thus far, with the most obvious being the team's starting pitching. But just how good (or bad) are they?Here we grade each Cubs player through the first month of the 2013 MLB season. Begin Slideshow
Eighteen games are in the books for the Chicago Cubs, who find themselves at a disappointing 5-13. They stand six games behind the division-leading Cincinnati Reds and have now lost four in a row.Cubs fans have much to criticize, from the manager to the offense. Manager Dale Sveum has even threatened to demote Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro, whom are seen by many as the "future" of the Cubs.Here we shine the light on the (already quite exposed) flaws in the 2013 Chicago Cubs.Begin Slideshow
As the Chicago Cubs continue to struggle at the beginning of the 2013 campaign, the future of many underperforming players become unclear...or rather, demotion becomes more and more inevitable.Many players, such as Dave Sappelt (who won a roster position over Brian Bogusevic, now hitting .383 with Triple-A Iowa) seem destined for the minor leagues.The Cubs are now 5-12 in 2013 following a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. They have now lost three in a row and head to division-leading Cincinnati to continue their 10-game road trip. Although the Cubs have played sloppy ...
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
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 ...
Just when I think that rival fans have enough material for Cubs jokes, some crazy fan adds more fuel to the insult fire. The Chicago Tribune reported today that a package containing a goat head was delivered to Wrigley Field today, addressed to Cubs owner Tom Ricketts. The package was reportedly placed at Gate K today, and police were notified.Gate K is the northwest gate of Wrigley Field, located off Waveland Avenue. In my experience exploring around Wrigley Field, I have often found Gate K to be open with a small security booth located just inside.Although few details have been released ...
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