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White Sox vs Cubs, Craig Robinson vs. Nick Offerman, The Office vs. Parks & Rec (video)

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What follows is the the third installment of the New Era ballcaps ads featuring actors Nick Offerman and Craig Robinson sporting Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs caps. This one is the funniest by far; as it features Robinson in his Sox cap doing a lounge song version of "Take me out to the Ballgame." It's a viral vid sure to spice up the latest edition of the Red Line … [Read more...] about White Sox vs Cubs, Craig Robinson vs. Nick Offerman, The Office vs. Parks & Rec (video)

Comedian Jeff Garlin expresses wish for Cubs to trade Alfonso Soriano (video)

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Chicago Cubs fans would love to see Alfonso Soriano traded out of The Chi. But curb your enthusiasm for it actually happening- who's going to take that albatross of a contract off their hands? It didn't stop comedian/sitcom star Jeff Garlin from expressing his hopes that the Cubbies can unload the most overpaid player in MLB. Garlin was the guest brought in to sing "Take Me … [Read more...] about Comedian Jeff Garlin expresses wish for Cubs to trade Alfonso Soriano (video)

Chicago Cubs fire big expensive hitting coach

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The Chicago Cubs today dismissed hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo and named James Rowson, the organization’s minor league hitting coordinator, the club’s interim major league hitting coach. Jaramillo was a big expensive splash hire three years ago, but obviously couldn't work his magic here. All he accomplished in the Major Leagues meant nothing when he tried to get it done in … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs fire big expensive hitting coach

Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs

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To say the Chicago Cubs are a franchise known for losing is akin to saying the Irish are a race known for drinking. But Losing 12 in a row i(tying the Kansas City Royals for the worst in baseball this year) isn't loveable for any Major League Baseball team, even the loveable losers. The Cubbies, worst in the majors with a 15-32 record and .319 winning percentage (tied with … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs

Kerry Wood’s final Cubs, MLB moments (video)

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Kerry Wood retired from MLB today. He ended his career with the same team he began with, the Chicago Cubs. He also had some time with the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. Wood set a single game strikeouts record, had some big postseason moments in 2003, suffered major injuries due to aggravating motions in his mechanics, and still had a fine 14 year career. It was just a … [Read more...] about Kerry Wood’s final Cubs, MLB moments (video)

White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

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Today's White Sox vs. Cubs series began with very little pomp and circumstance. Since 2008, when both teams were in first place upon meeting, the red line rivalry has approached with less excitement and intrigue every season. This year, both teams entered with very low expectations and so far living down to them, as each team is below .500. The Sox are a slightly better … [Read more...] about White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night

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On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion was Twitter heavy. The panel consisted of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09), (more on his night here) Cubs.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night