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Sox Edge Cubs Again

Doug Davis was coming off of his best outing as a Cub, when he held the high powered Yankees in check for his first win this season. The Cubs lefty was trying to repeat the performance against another…Read More

Brewers Take Game 3

Jeff Baker, who got the start at first base and batted third, staked Carlos Zambrano to an early 1-0 lead when he hit a home run to left center field, his second of the season. But the Cubs ace failed…Read More

Cubs Brew Up Comeback

Randy Wells and the Cubs fell behind Milwaukee 3-0 by the end of the 4th inning and with Yovani Gallardo overwhelming the Cubs offense, things were looking bleak. Geo Soto was the only Cub in the line…Read More

Cubs To Call-Up Chris Carpenter

Chris Carpenter will soon be a member of the Chicago Cubs. Yes, the St Louis Cardinals have traded….Sorry, I could not resist. No, the Cubs have not acquired Chris Carpenter from the Cardinals. Instead,…Read More

Don’t Expect A Youth Movement Anytime Soon

A common subject that has been brought by just about every Cubs fan this season is the idea about a potential youth movement. A movement where Brett Jackson, Josh Vitters, Jay Jackson, Chris Carpenter,…Read More

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With Cards’ in Town, Pujols Rumors Resurface

In case you have been in a cave the past few months, here is a brief summary for you. Albert Pujols will…Read More

Who Is Gone After 2011?

Opening week is finally upon us as many teams are in the final processes of choosing their 25 man rosters.…Read More

Final Group Of Cuts Expected Today

By the end of the day, the Cubs’ 25 man roster should be known. After meeting with general manager…Read More

Spring Training: Cubs (SS) vs Rockies, Cubs (SS) vs A’s

Despite the roster cuts Jordan mentioned, Tuesday featured more split squad action for the Cubs. Entering…Read More

Spring Cleaning Resumes

As expected, the Chicago Cubs made more roster cuts in anticipation of their first day off tomorrow.…Read More

Spring Training: Cubs vs Angels

On Monday the Cubs played the other team from Los Angeles. Although in my book the Angels should still…Read More

Spring Prospect Report

We have a few spring training games out of the way, and while it is still early it isn’t too early…Read More

Spring Training: Cubs vs Brewers (SS)

For the second game of Spring Training, the Cubs faced a Brewers split squad. Spring Training stats complied…Read More

Down Goes Wainwright!

What an off-season it has been for the St Louis Cardinals. First, they have been in the middle of contract…Read More

Prospects in the Pen

Yesterday’s trade for Coello adds yet another good arm to the already deep mix of Cub pitching prospects…Read More

Let The Quade Era Begin

With the exception of Opening Day, today is one of the most exciting days for baseball fans. As today…Read More

How The Cubs Will Succeed?

As we head into the days of Spring Training, many national columnists will begin to look at each team…Read More

Cubs Convention Day 2

Day 2 0f the Cubs convention took on a much more serious tone than day 1. The Ricketts family held a…Read More

Prospects Are Just That…Prospects

The Chicago Cubs made headlines yesterday as they traded for Matt Garza as part of an eight player deal…Read More

Cubs Close To Acquiring Matt Garza? (UPDATED)

The Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays appear to be closing in on deal that will send right handed starting…Read More