In 2023, the Chicago Cubs finished 83-79, under the guidance of manager David Ross. They did not make the postseason. After replacing Ross with Craig Counsell this offseason, they finished 83-79 and out of the playoffs once again. Counsell's contract is worth $40 million over five years, the richest ever in Major League history for a manager. So despite the fact that nothing … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy Says Replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell a ‘knee jerk reaction’
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Former Cubs OF Albert Almora a Great Friend to Shelter Dogs
There's a shelter pet out there who would love to meet you. With rescue cats and dogs, it's really hard to say whether it's the human being who truly saves the animal, or vice versa. Last week saw the Chicago Cubs co-host a dog adoption event with PAWS Chicago, and we'll have coverage of that event, both here and at the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America … [Read more...] about Former Cubs OF Albert Almora a Great Friend to Shelter Dogs
Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs
Last Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs, along with Emma Hendricks (wife of Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks) and Lindsay Hawkins (wife of Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins) hosted a shelter animal adoption event at Gallagher Way with PAWS Chicago. Three puppies were adopted at the sun-drenched event on the green plaza just outside Wrigley Field, ahead of the Cubs loss to the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs
Syncing Cubs Stats with Iowa Hawkeyes v. Northwestern at Wrigley
Technically a home game for the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field today, fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes outnumbered the people in purple perhaps 10-1, or even 15, or maybe 20-1 today. And honestly, the attendance is really the only place that we'll see large numbers, of any sort, in this Friendly Confines college football game. In the box score, all the numbers are tiny. … [Read more...] about Syncing Cubs Stats with Iowa Hawkeyes v. Northwestern at Wrigley
2019 Chicago Cubs Have Alarming Number of Similarities to 2004
(Editor's note: this originally ran on the eve of the final home series vs. St. Louis, but we're re-publishing it here and now as sadly, the prophecy has come true. “History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes,” as Mark Twain is often reputed to have said. While the final chapter is yet to be written, the story of the current Chicago Cubs greatly mirrors the narrative … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Cubs Have Alarming Number of Similarities to 2004
Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Monday saw the Chicago Cubs move from damage control mode to the damage repair phase of addressing the fallout caused by Joe Ricketts' leaked emails. The billionaire TD Ameritrade founder, already previously notorious for holding some bigoted and racist world views, saw his e-mail messages that conveyed severe Islamophobia, consistent bigotry and belief in bizarre conspiracy … [Read more...] about Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network
On one level, this makes perfect sense. Sinclair Broadcast Group, a vile machine that pumps out MAGA propaganda, is partnering with the Chicago Cubs, a franchise owned by a family with, well you already know what Papa Ricketts is all about. Just in case you forgot about Joe Ricketts' donations to Donald Trump, he reminded you who he is in the recent leaked emails showcasing … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network
Cubs wise to keep Welington Castillo as third catcher
When the Cubs acquired Miguel Montero in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed free agent David Ross away from the Boston Red Sox, it was presumed that incumbent catcher Welington Castillo would be a former Cub by opening day. However, opening day, a 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, came and went and Castillo is still a Cub. … [Read more...] about Cubs wise to keep Welington Castillo as third catcher
OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named
The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Darwin Barney and a cash consideration to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later. OUCH BABE! Remember when he was relevant? When he was possibly considered "a piece" in "the rebuild?" At least defensively, he was thought to be something, Now this is his fate. The one AAA leader hits once gave Cubs fans such high hopes. … [Read more...] about OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named
Former Cubs 1B Mark Grace behaving quite well in prison
Former Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Mark Grace is finishing out a 4 month sentence at Tent City Prison in Arizona. Mark Grace, most recently a D-Backs television color analyst Mark Grace was sent to jail on DUI charges. The "lovable" drunk that used to hang out a lot at Durkin's on the North side of Chicago trolling for Lincoln Park Trixie booty is … [Read more...] about Former Cubs 1B Mark Grace behaving quite well in prison