CHICAGO CUBS Biggest Storylines to Follow at the Start of 2015
With the new season getting underway, a new era of Cubs baseball will be ushered in. As the Cubs push for their first playoff berth since 2008, there are going to be many things at play. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow as the North Side.
Sports: Cubs’ Worst Move? Here, Bradley Stands Out
For their three-year, $30 million investment, the Cubs got a clubhouse pariah in Milton Bradley who was suspended in mid-September for bad behavior.
CHICAGO CUBS MLB 2015 News: Cubs Have Good Young Talent
Kris Bryant is the young star for the Chicago Cubs that most sports fans have already heard of. However, the Cubs are rich in young talent as Theo Epstein since taking over the reigns has invested a lot of time and even a little bit of money into.
As Manager, Sandberg Still Has the Same Passion
Ryne Sandberg has managed three minor-league teams, burnishing his reputation at each, and now he is ready for Wrigley Field again.
Massive Bathroom Lines Force Chicago Cubs Fans to Pee.
Leave it to the Chicago Cubs to force their fans to find an alternative to toilets.
Cubs opening loss predictable in several ways
CHICAGO -- Before the game, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein warned about reading too much into Opening Night. After all, its just one game. But in the Cubs case, the 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday could be .
Modernization comes to Wrigley Field with new video board.
CHICAGO, Illinois -{April 5, 2015} ��� Its the first of many steps to modernize a bit the historic Wrigley Field ballpark. Sunday night the Chicago Cubs open their 101st season at Wrigley, and the 2015 regular baseball season,��.
Cubs’ Roster and Stadium Reflect Their Ages
The Cubs’ roster desperately needs an infusion of youth if the team is to have hope of making the World Series.
+ Against Cards, old habits die hard for Cubs
CHICAGO -- Joe Maddon likes to tell stories, and before his first game as the new Chicago Cubs manager, he spun a yarn about an old scout, Loyd Christopher, who worked with Maddon in the Angels organization. Christopher, who was born in 1919 and .
Epstein & Co. Pass Over the Obvious Choice
Now that the position of Cubs manager is open, Ryne Sandberg is the logical person to fill the job, though club president Theo Epstein disagrees.
Cubs hold Opening Night moment of silence for Ernie Banks, Oscar Taveras
The Chicago Cubs held a moment of silence ahead of their Opening Night game against the St. Louis Cardinals to honor Cubs legend Ernie Banks and former Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras. Banks died in January at 83. Taveras was killed in an October .
Pregame Notes: Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs host St. Louis.
The Chicago Cubs will send southpaw Jon Lester to the mound as they kick off Opening Night against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday evening at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs: Ernie Banks statue returns home to Wrigley.
After being relocated after Ernie Banks death, Mr. Cubs statue has returned home to Wrigley Field a day before Chicago Cubs Opening Night.
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The Cubs had played the first game of the 2015 season amid the skeleton of an active construction site, and that first night demonstrated the promise of what finally was possible: Lesters six efficient innings in his Chicago debut and the big late.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview, Sunday 4/5, 7:05 CT
Not only is it the Cubs season opener, but for the first time in Cubs history the home opener will be a night game and featured on ESPN2 as their national opening game. If that wasnt enough hoopla, well see the Wrigley video board in operation for.
Dont bet against Joe Maddon and Cubs
Today might be Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs, but constantly hyped prospect Kris Bryant wont be in their lineup for a couple more weeks. Wrigley Fields beloved bleachers wont be open to fans until at least May. And there is another eagerly.
Cubs Unveil Opening Day Roster
The roster includes pitchers Tsuyoshi Wada, Phil Coke, Kyle Hendricks, Jason Motte, Dallas Beeler, Jon Lester, Edwin Jackson, Travis Wood, Jacob Turner, Jason Hammel, Pedro Strop, Jake Arrieta, Justin Grimm, Neil Ramirez and Hector Rondon. Wada .
Lester, Chicago Cubs shutout in opener by St. Louis, 3-0
The Chicago Cubs got a less than ace performance from Jon Lester, as they fell to the Cardinals 3-0 on Opening night in Chicago.
The Pulse: Cubs Chairman Takes On Ticket Price Survey
When Team Marketing Report’s annual survey of ticket prices listed the Cubs’ 2010 average as the highest in baseball, Tom Ricketts, the new Cubs chairman, had a simple response: “It’s not scientific.”
Cubs apologize for long bathroom lines at Wrigley: We missed the mark
���Im all for renovating, but Ive now missed two innings trying to get into the bathroom,��� said James Hillebrand in a tweet, directing it toward the Cubs official Twitter page. ���Get your act together.��� Another Cubs fan, Tim Powers, encouraged people.
MLB Opening Night 2015: Time, TV schedule, streaming for.
It has been a few years since the Chicago Cubs have entered a season with so much excitement. The Cubs are a trendy pick to reach the postseason for the first time in six seasons. Their quest begins on Sunday night with��.
Drained From Series Against Yankees, Mets Look Lifeless Against the Cubs
The Mets’ sluggish performance wasted a satisfactory start from Johan Santana and sent them to their third consecutive loss.. Chicago Cubs defeat New York Mets, 6-1.
Chicago Cubs: 2015 Cubbies Crib staff predictions
We make our staff predictions for the 2015 Chicago Cubs. Were pretty optimistic as far as Rookie of the Year, but split on just how good the team is.
What to Know When Interviewing With Cubs
Candidates to be the next manager of the Cubs must take a baseball quiz. But how would they handle Cubby Occurrences?
Memorial Service for Ernie Banks
Fans and friends paid tribute to the Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks on Saturday, recalling how he helped break baseball’s color barrier during a Hall of Fame career in which he won over his teammates and a city with the unwavering optimism he brought to the game and life.
Chicago Cubs to finally have walk-up music in 2015
The Chicago Cubs will finally be allowed to have walk-up music at Wrigley Field for the 2015 MLB season.
Bryant billboard at Wrigley pokes fun at Cubs
Chicago Cubs phenom Kris Bryant will be at Wrigley Field in April after all. Or at least across from it. On Friday, Adidas unveiled a billboard across from the famous Wrigley marquee featuring the 23-year-old third baseman with the text Worth The Wait..
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 3, Cubs 0 ��� April 5, 2015.
For the Chicago Cubs, however, Opening Night was the consolidation of so many reminders to Cubs fans not to get too excited just yet. Simultaneously, of course, it was a reminder that one game is just one game, and there��.
CHICAGO CUBS: David Price to reunite with Joe Maddon in.
Prior to being traded to the Tigers last season, David Price told reporters that winning a World Series with the Chicago Cubs would be the coolest.
Sandberg, Spurned by Cubs, Moves On
Spurned by the Cubs organization in its search for a new manager, Ryne Sandberg has moved on.
Wrigley Field Fills Fans With Reverence, Even if It Looks a Bit Less Friendly
The construction at Wrigley Field, which will not be finished by opening day, has attracted curious fans who have never seen the Friendly Confines quite like this.. Wrigley Field, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014, is undergoing a $575 million face lift that will not be completed when Chicago Cubs open 2015 season against St Louis Cardinals on April 5.
Prices Rise for Cubs, but Loyalty Wins Out
Chicago Cubs fans are notoriously loyal, but will they still buy tickets if the prices keep rising and the team keeps losing?
Welcome to the 2015 Chicago Cubs Season ��� Thanks for.
Chicago Cubs fans have been looking forward to this day since about July 9, 2014. Thats the day Arismendy Alcantara was called up last year, and fans got their first taste of the wave of COOKIES coming through the system.
Cubs finalize roster: Ryan Sweeney DFA
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs finalized their 25-man roster Sunday in advance of their opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals by selecting the contract of spring invitee Jonathan Herrera and designating outfielder Ryan Sweeney for assignment.
5 for 15: Whos the biggest surprise?
PHOENIX -- Id love to be sneaky and tell you Chicago Cubs middle reliever Neil Ramirez will be the surprise of 2015. Hell take over the closers role and dominate with his array of nasty stuff. Maybe it will happen, or maybe Javier Baez will fix his.
Soriano Keeps Hitting as Pirates Stop Losing
Alfonso Soriano went deep again. And again. Nate McLouth’s homer was the decisive one, though.
Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper impressed with manager Joe Maddon
Comcast SportsNet Chicago will continue to air the largest number of games. Kasper sat down with Pioneer Press freelance reporter Daniel I. Dorfman at Sloan Park, the Cubs spring training home, to discuss a number of topics. Pioneer Press: After.
MLB investigation into Maddon signing to continue into season
The Rays accused the Cubs of tampering with Maddon in late October when he was still under contract in Tampa Bay and considering whether to stay or exercise an opt-out clause. The Cubs wound up signing Maddon to a five-year, $25 million deal, firing .
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview, Sunday 4/5.
Its the start of another Cubs baseball season! Welcome to the Cubs first-ever Opening Night!
With Hendry Gone, the Next Step Is Clear
Jim Hendry’s tenure as general manager of the Chicago Cubs saw a few triumphs, but in the end they weren’t nearly enough to save his job.
Diamondbacks Topple Cubs to Claim 2-0 Lead
The Diamondbacks pounded Cubs starter Ted Lilly and put themselves in a position to clinch their divisional series.
As Cubs Ponder, Quade Just Keeps Being Real
Mike Quade, the Cubs interim manager, is comfortable with who he is after 31 years in professional baseball. He is a realist, he said, looking back on his career.
Pre-Gamin: Cardinals v. Cubs (7:05 CT) ��� Lineups.
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Cubs Set Opening Night 25-Man Roster - Bleed Cubbie Blue
Obviously, changes will be coming when Kris Bryant arrives, and I cant see the Cubs carrying three catchers for long. But for now, those are your Chicago Cubs for 2015. Play ball! Small bleedcubbieblue.com.minimal��.
After Cubs, Baker Feels the Love in Cincinnati
Dusty Baker, whose approval rating took a Blagojevich-like dive during his four years with the Cubs, is enjoying success with the Reds.
Baseball’s Eternal Optimist
Ernie Banks, the greatest power-hitting shortstop of the 20th century, maintained his sunny disposition in 19 seasons with the perennially stumbling Chicago Cubs.
New Cubs Manager Fits a Moneyball-Era Pattern
Dale Sveum promises to bring a new work ethic to the Chicago Cubs dugout as manager.
Adidas billboard outside Wrigley Field says Kris Bryant is.
Everyone has an opinion on the Chicago Cubs decision to demote power-hitting phenom Kris Bryant to the minor leagues this week. That includes the sports shoe, clothing and apparel company Adidas, which has a vested��.
St. Louis Cardinals vs CHICAGO CUBS: 2015 MLB Opening Night Live Score.
The north-siders sent Jon Lester to the mound to face off with Cardinals ace, Adam Wainwright. Unsurprisingly, Wainwright was on his game, and held the Cubs scoreless over six innings of work, logging six strikeouts and zero walks in a superb effort.
Catering to an Appetite for a Big Turnaround
Two questions, both enormous, were juxtaposed this week: Can Chicagoans eat healthier, and can Theo Epstein end the Cubs’ World Series drought?
The Pulse: For Sandberg, a Step Back Toward the Cubs
Ryne Sandberg moved closer last week to his goal of managing the Cubs when he was promoted to the highest rung on their minor league ladder.
Fans flock to Wrigley on Opening Day | WGN-TV
CHICAGO ��� And baseball is back at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs opened their 2015 season at home Sunday night. The North Siders took on the St. Louis Cardinals during a rare opening night game. The Wrigley Field��.