Starlin Castro doesn’t know how to be a Cub yet
Starlin Castro Home Run in First At Bat and 6 RBI Game
On May 7, 2010 the much heralded prospect Starlin Castro was called up to join the Chicago Cubs. He was immediately penciled into the starting lineup at shortstop as the Cubs didn’t intend on calling [...]
The Infamous Lee Elia Rant (Edited Version)
Chicago Cubs manager Lee Elia Rant on March 29, 1983
Lee Elia Rant
Each year on the 29th of February we take a moment to reflect upon the legendary Lee Elia rant. Audio recorded at a Wrigley Field post game press conference on March 29, 1983.
Chicago Cubs Legends - Great Games Collector`s Edition - DVD
Chicago Cubs Legends DVD
So here you have it, the ultimate DVD set currently available for Cubs fans. Chicago Cubs Legends Great Games Collectors Edition is EIGHT DVD worth of complete and unedited Cubs game broadcasts. This is only for the hardest of hardcore Cubs fans, which [...]
When people think of Wrigley Field, they think of the ivy
The Wrigley Field Ivy
The beautiful green vines growing on the brick outfield walls is one of the first things people visualize when they hear the name Wrigley Field. The Wrigley Field Ivy is unique in all of baseball and one of Wrigley’s many unique charms.
The [...]
Wrigley Field scoreboard as seen from center field bleachers (photo by JaseMan)
The Wrigley Field Scoreboard
When you visualize Wrigley Field you probably think of bricks, ivy, sunshine and the iconic Wrigley Field scoreboard. The green scoreboard behind the center field bleachers is original from 1937 and still operated by hand to this day. You can follow [...]
Hall of Famer Andre Dawson
Andre Dawson Elected to Hall of Fame
Congratulations Andre! On January 6, 2009, Andre Dawson became a member of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. After not receiving enough votes to gain entrance eight times, he finally “got the call” after getting 420 of the 405 votes needed to join.
For Cubs fans [...]
Have a Chicago Cubs Christmas ornament
Chicago Cubs Christmas Ornaments
If you’re one of the truly hardcore Cubs fans who continually sell out the Cubs convention in mere minutes, then you need to keep your Cubs fix going all winter long. One way to do that is to build your collection of Chicago Cubs Christmas ornaments.
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Jose Cardenal is a legend for more than just his afro
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The Chicago Cubs and injuries go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Injuries are a part of professional sports and can’t be avoided but somehow the Cubs seemed to have taken injuries to a higher form of art. Why get injured making a diving catch [...]
Meet Tom Rickets, new owner of the Chicago Cubs. Are you familiar with the term “Back Loaded Contract” Tom?
Tribune Agrees to Deal to Sell the Cubs to Ricketts Family
Part of me worries that it may be to early to report on this story, but the Chicago Tribune and MLB.com have both reported that the Chicago [...]
The Chicago Cubs play at West Side Park in 1906
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Where Did the Chicago Cubs Play Before Wrigley Field?
Though today it seems to us like the Chicago Cubs have always played in Wrigley Field, many people are surprised to learn that it is actually the FOURTH ballpark the Cubs franchise has played in.
Wrigley Field Became the [...]
