Thank god the NL Central is a weak division.
Despite being just a .500 ballclub through their first 30 games, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in second place in the division and 6.5 games behind the strongest team in baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals.
Though they've shown some positives throughout the season, the Cubs have struggled as of late. After a winning month to begin the year, the Cubs have dropped eight of their last 11 games, all against division rivals.
The Cubs have a long ways to go if they still intend to live up to Anthony Rizzo's prediction of an NL ...
There's not much that can dampen the spirits of Chicago Cubs fans, but that's especially true in 2015. The Cubs top two prospects are finally in the majors, Wrigley Field is in the middle of a massive facelift and next year doesn't seem as farfetched as usual.
Even more exciting is that the Cubs have the best farm system in baseball, meaning that the future is even brighter than normal. It was virtually impossible to find a Cubs fan who was unaware of the impending arrival of top prospects Kris Bryant and Addison Russell, but there's even more to look forward to for ...
Although the Chicago Cubs were shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Night, the optimism of the Cubs faithful wasn't dampened by the lack of offense by their team.
Though the Cubs played poorly Sunday, fans are certain that the good times are yet to come. The Cubs have a wealth of talented prospects at the major league and Triple-A level who they hope will soon make a significant impact on the club.
While some players such as Kris Bryant are yet to make their major league debuts, others like Javier Baez have struggled in their time in the majors. ...
Even though the 2015 Chicago Cubs baseball season is just a week away, the hot topic of discussion lately has not been the state of the team; rather, it has been the fate of the historic Wrigley Field.
Chairman Tom Ricketts has already announced that the ballpark will not be ready for Opening Day, and renovations could take an extra year to complete.
Look on the bright side, Cubs fans. Wouldn't you prefer an extra year of construction for the ballpark instead of the reconstruction of the team?
There are mixed expectations for the 2015 Cubs, though the reality is that the success of the team depends largely ...
Chicago Cubs fans will have a lot to get used to when the 2015 season opens on April 5.
Not only will the famed bleachers be under construction for much of the first half of the season, but the team on the field will be a work in progress as well. Though the Cubs are in a good position to contend for a playoff spot, they will have stiff competition in the NL Central. Chicago is a young team that will need to develop quickly if it wants any hope of making the playoffs.
The Cubs had a quite successful offseason, adding ...
Perhaps the most difficult struggle throughout winter 2015 in Chicago is not the frigid cold, but instead the anxious await of the return of baseball to Wrigley Field. As the Cubs get into the full swing of spring training, fans of the Lovable Losers can't help but become even more excited about the upcoming season.
It's already been announced that the ballpark itself will not be ready for Opening Day. But fans are hoping that the team on the field will be ready for baseball when the Cubs take on the hated Cardinals on Opening Night, April 5.
The Cubs had a quite ...
To some people, being a dedicated fan of the Chicago Cubs can seem like a struggle at times. Years—even generations—have come and gone without experiencing the long-coveted celebration of a Cubs World Series championship.
For Ernie Banks, there was never a bad moment in being a Cubs fan. It was always wonderful. He realized to the fullest that being a Cubs fan was a privilege and a joy every single day. Sure, there were difficult times, but all of those struggles would make that inevitable World Series championship that much sweeter.
Most Cubs fans have been waiting 'til next year. Ernie always ...
Hopefully, Luis Valbuena will look back at his time at the 2015 Cubs Convention with fond memories. He may or may not have known at the time, but it was his last hurrah in a Chicago Cubs uniform.
Just a day after the Cubs Convention ended, the team announced on Monday that it sent Valbuena to the Houston Astros along with right-handed pitcher Dan Straily for outfielder Dexter Fowler.
Perhaps Valbuena's departure will be to his benefit. With "mega-prospect" Kris Bryant soon to begin his major league career with the Cubs, Valbuena's time at third base was beginning to dwindle. Had he stayed with the ...
Though 2015 doesn't officially begin until January 1, the Chicago Cubs have already kicked off their 2015 by making a huge splash in free agency and a few trades during the 2014-15 offseason.
Most importantly, the Cubs signed starting pitcher Jon Lester to a six-year, $155 million deal on December 10. Just days before, the Cubs traded for two-time All-Star Miguel Montero and signed his former coach from Arizona, former Cub Henry Blanco.
Other moves have included signing starting pitcher Jason Hammel and manager Joe Maddon, both of whom are key pieces for the future of the Cubs.
However, the Cubs still have moves to ...
There's a warm cheer sweeping throughout the city of Chicago this week, but it's not the holiday season.
It's baseball.
Forget the summer of 2014. December is the highlight of the Chicago Cubs' 2014 season by far.
The Cubs crossed off their No. 1 goal for the offseason and inked LHP Jon Lester to a six-year, $155 million deal, beating out the Red Sox, Giants and Dodgers for Lester's services. The team also brought back starting pitcher Jason Hammel, who posted a 2.98 ERA in 17 games for the Cubs as well as traded for two-time All-Star catcher Miguel Montero.
So Back to the ...
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