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The Chicago Cubs have convinced Villanova football and baseball star Matt Szczur to pass up playing in the NFL to join their minor league farm system. Szczur accepted a $1.5 million bonus from the Cubs after being drafted by Northsiders in the 5th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old wide receiver showed potential last season playing a […]

The Chicago Cubs made their first big move of the off-season by acquiring left handed first-basemen Carlos Pena. General manager Jim Hendry signed the free agent slugger to a 1-year, 10 million dollar contract this past Wednesday. The Dominican power hitter spent the first six years of his big league career bouncing around the American League, […]

 
The hot topic in Wrigleyville of late has been money. The Ricketts family have made updating Wrigley Field outdated facilities a initiative, but that doesn’t mean the they are willing to pay for it. Presenting a plan where the renovations would be made through public financing, Tom Ricketts has been under fire this week. The outgoing Mayor […]

The Chicago Cubs’ brass recently admitted they’re are actively looking to sign a new free agent first baseman during the off-season. The Chicago Cubs unloaded Derrek Lee in a trade last season, freeing up some salary to bring in a good power hitting player to man first base. There has been considerable support for the Cubs […]

Multiple sources reported that former Cleveland Indians skipper Eric Wedge met with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts in regards to the vacancy at the Northsiders’ managerial position. The 2007 MLB Manager of the Year in Cleveland has been thought of as a potential candidate for the job for some time now. After a few quiet years in the majors, […]

 
 It’s been a frustrating year to say the least in Wrigleyville this season, but it’s all over Cubs fan. It would be unfair not to point out a few positives in the ball clubs’ first season under the Ricketts ownership. A handful of young stars joined the Cubbies’ roster including Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin, and Andrew Cashner. […]

The Chicago Cubs are 20-11 under Mike Quade which has prompted some to ask if the Cubs’ interim manager is a good candidate to take over job full time. Quade has the Cubs playing some of the best baseball they’ve played all year (be it as a team that’s out of the playoff picture). Owner […]

 
The 2010 Chicago Cubs season looks to go down in bitter disappointment as the North Siders will likely finish ahead of only the hapless Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs’ roster is in need of a serious make over despite having the third highest payroll in the MLB in 2010. Wrigley said goodbye to both manager Lou […]

 
The problem with the Chicago Cubs boils down to one simple fact: Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, and Derrek Lee making a combined $49 million in 2010. As of today neither Soriano, Ramirez, or Lee are hitting over .265. The Cubbies simply haven’t got it done at the plate this year. Soriano leads the team in […]

 
Lou Piniella announced this week that he would retire from baseball at the conclusion of the Chicago Cubs’ 2010 season. Sweet Lou plans to go back home to Florida and spend more time with his family. The 66-year-old has had a distiguished career in baseball, both as a player and a manager. How will Lou […]