Jacob R MisenerJacob R Misener

Recent graduate from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Majored in Multimedia Journalism & Mass Communication and Political Science. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan whose fiance is completely okay with naming our first daughter Addison someday.

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Cubs fall in finale with Atlanta, 5-1

Watching Jeff Samardzija mow through the Atlanta lineup early in Sunday’s game was reminiscent of Kerry Wood’s dominant performance against the Houston Astros fifteen years ago. Unfortunately, the…Read More

Fujikawa in, Marmol out as Cubs’ closer

It’s official. The Marmolcoaster is out of order. Following Saturday’s walk-off loss at the hands of the Braves’ Upton brothers, the Cubs have stripped Carlos Marmol of his closer role,…Read More

Down on the Farm: Vogelbach impresses

Vogie Bear. I think it’s pretty catchy. Can’t say I’d ever call Dan Vogelbach that to his face, but it has a nice sound to it. You know what else has a nice sound to it? The ball when…Read More

Sides nearing a Wrigley renovation deal

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Cubs and the City of Chicago will announce the long-sought after Wrigley Field renovation deal sometime before the team’s home opener on Monday, April…Read More

Cubs sign Sweeney to minor league deal

The Cubs have signed outfielder Ryan Sweeney to a minor league contract, shortly after he was released by the Boston Red Sox, according to Evan Drellich of MassLive.com. Sweeney, 28, came up through the…Read More

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Renovation talks continue past deadline

The self-imposed deadline of April 1 came and went without a Wrigley Field renovation deal, but according…Read More

Samardzija brilliant in win over Pirates

Just 12 short months ago, the Cubs were unsure whether or not Jeff Samardzija would even be effective…Read More

Cubs claim Moscoso off waiver wire

Looking to add pitching depth as the season approaches, the Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher…Read More

What Lohse signing means for Cubs

On Monday, the Kyle Lohse saga finally drew to a close, as the Milwaukee Brewers signed him to a 3 year,…Read More

Wrigleyville rooftop owners weigh in

The ongoing debate between the Chicago Cubs ownership and the City of Chicago is well known to most…Read More

No damage to Baker’s right elbow

One of the low-risk, high-upside acquisitions of Theo Epstein and company this offseason was right-hander…Read More

‘Truck’-ing back to the ’45 Series

World War II had drawn to a close just months before right-hander Virgil Trucks toed the rubber for…Read More

A Wrigley Renovation Deal in Sight?

Last week, Rosemont mayor Brad Stevens shocked Cubs fans across the nation when he proposed what is…Read More

Cubs, Sappelt look for consistency in ’13

With the Opening Day roster beginning to fall into place, many players are learning where they will…Read More

Cubs rotation set to play critical role in upcoming season

The Chicago Cubs have been oft-mentioned as one of the organizations that have significantly improved…Read More

Is Vitters as good as the Cubs thought?

Heading into the 2012 season, third baseman Josh Vitters was ranked tenth by both Baseball America and…Read More

Samardzija showing signs of improvement in second half

Following a 2-1 loss at Washington Monday afternoon, Jeff Samardzija had nothing to hold onto but himself,…Read More

Cubs look to avoid sweep at Wrigley

Wednesday was a night of mixed emotions for Cubs fans. On one hand, Chicago dropped another game to…Read More

Cubs, Castro finalize seven-year deal Tuesday

Shortstop Starlin Castro agreed to a new 7-year, $60-million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs…Read More

Could Randy Wolf be an option for the Cubs moving forward?

Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers released 36-year old left-hander Randy Wolf, after he posted a 3-10…Read More