Though it may have been released a quarter of a century ago, Phil Alden Robinson's movie, Field of Dreams, still hits home for countless baseball fans.
Perhaps its the beautifully strewn poetry of James Earl Jones's monologue about the national pastime, or maybe it's the endearing relationships drawn between a man's childhood and the game.
Or for Chicago Cubs fans, it could be the subtle nods that the film pays to their beloved North Side ballclub.
Though the movie focused on the Chicago White Sox (or more specifically, the Black Sox scandal), those who bleed red, white and blue can't help but notice the subtle ...
Believe it or not, there is relief from the polar vortex that has been sweeping the nation.
Just close your eyes.
Picture yourself in beautiful, 70-degree Mesa, Arizona. The sun is baking down on you as you watch the Cubs stroll out to the practice field. First baseman Anthony Rizzo waves as a little boy in a Cubs hat asks for his autograph.
You can feel the energy around you, like the ninth inning of a close game in September. There's no salt or brown slush on the ground, only the flurry of baseballs flying through the air.
Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
Spring training ...
As Chicago prepares itself for its first major snowstorm of the season, members of the Ricketts family and the front office prepare to make the trip to Orlando for next week's winter meetings.
Jealous much? Thought so.
Many topics will be addressed and decided on at the meetings, from the future of instant replay to the fate of free agents around the league.
Like every franchise, the Cubs also have many topics to address. The team has already begun to make moves, including the signing of free-agent reliever Wesley Wright and the acquisition of Kansas City Royals catcher George Kottaras.
Let's take a look at ...
The year was 1998.
Bill Clinton had just announced that the United States was experiencing their first budget surplus since 1969. "Armageddon" and "Saving Private Ryan" were topping the box office and setting records of their own.
At the same time that the American economy was experiencing a new realm of success, the economy of the American pastime was on the same pace thanks to the thrilling season-long home run derby between Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs.
Like the economy and Bill Clinton, both baseball stars would come crashing down from their high. All ...
The 2013 offseason has been reasonably quiet on the north side of Chicago thus far, not surprising to many fans. The Cubs have already gone on record to say that they will make minimal use of free agency this year, instead opting to put their trust in the young farm system waiting at the helm.
Rumors have inevitably begun to circulate, most notably surrounding the fate of starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The Cubs have expressed interest in re-signing him, but rumors have also flown of discussions between the Cubs and Diamondbacks regarding a possible trade.
Here we play fact or fiction with ...
Following a 66-96 season for the 2013 Chicago Cubs, the front office, coaches and management have a tremendous amount of decisions and progress to make.There is a lot of pressure on Cubs president Theo Epstein and his front office to end the now 105-year championship drought for the franchise, a hype which began almost immediately after Epstein's arrival on the North Side from the Boston Red Sox.The time to win begins now. Following two consecutive seasons of 95-plus losses and declining attendance, the Cubs must begin to right the ship and turn the team into a playoff and championship contender.So, ...
The 2013 MLB season is officially over after the Boston Red Sox knocked off the St. Louis Cardinals to win their third World Series in 10 years.
For a true baseball fan, the season never ends. Eligible players such as Jacoby Ellsbury and Robinson Cano became free agents on Oct. 31, with the general manager's meetings being held Nov. 11-13 in Orlando.
The Cubs have many intriguing matchups on the 2014 schedule, perhaps most notably a trip to Boston to face the World Series champion Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park.
Here we look at the five most intriguing matchups in the 2014 Cubs schedule.Begin Slideshow
On paper, the Chicago Cubs may look like one of the worst teams in baseball in 2013.
They are.
They also may look like they didn't improve all that much from 2012.
They didn't.
However, that doesn't mean that Cubs fans should be slamming the abort button on Theo Epstein and company's rebuilding plan. In fact, his plan seems more logical with each transaction made.
It cannot be stressed enough that Epstein is only in his third year in charge of the Cubs and his plan has only just begun.
In a way, the Cubs will receive a fresh start in 2014 when a new manager takes ...
Let the shopping begin.
Twenty-five days have passed since the Cubs' final regular-season game, and the team has already begun to make moves. The Cubs started off by firing their manager, Dale Sveum, on October 1 merely hours after their regular-season finale against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Following a 66-96 season, the Cubs need to make some serious changes if they want to become a contender in the near future. Although they have many prospects with much potential, the team still has a long way to go.
Here we look at the positions the Cubs need to improve upon this winter.Begin Slideshow
The 2013 off-season has begun for the Chicago Cubs, who look to improve on their disappointing 66-96 season.
The front office led by Theo Epstein and company will likely have a busy winter beginning with the winter owner's meetings in Orlando November 11-13.
Multiple players are shoo-ins for the starting lineup in 2014, including Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro who have already been contractually locked up through at least the 2020 season.
Here we predict the Cubs starting lineup for the 2014 season.
All stats courtesy of MLB.com.
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