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DuPage County trying to land Chicago CubsJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage County is working quickly to develop a plan to bring the Chicago Cubs to the Western suburbs after being approached by an unnamed intermediary of the Ricketts family, county board Chairman Dan Cronin said. Cronin said Wednesday the county will “have something to propose within 10 days.” “We’d be thrilled and delighted if the Cubs wanted to move to DuPage,” he said. “We are going to make a pitch.”
Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley Field May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The owner of the Cubs for the first time publicly threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $500 million renovation of the storied ballpark.
Braun ejected, but not before hurting Cubs Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer in the fifth then was ejected three innings later, and the Milwaukee Brewers won their seventh straight, 4-2 over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Scott Feldman (0-3) gave up four runs on three hits in five innings in the loss. Anthony Rizzo drove in both of the Cubs' runs with a homer in the third inning.
Oh no, shoddy fielding Cubs’ downfall against Brewers Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Images: Cubs lose home opener Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Cubs opend their home season on Monday at Wrigley Field with a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs made a 9th inning charge but lost 7-4.
Is Marmol's time coming to a close?Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Carlos Marmol failed to convert a save for the second time in three chances this week — this time giving up solo homers in the ninth inning to brothers B.J. and Justin Upton as the Cubs blew a four-run lead and lost 6-5 to the Atlanta Braves. "I'm trying, I'm trying," Marmol said. "I don't lack confidence. They're hitting my pitches, though."
Senate approves naming new bridge in honor of Musial Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to name a new Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis in honor of St. Louis Cardinals great Stan "The Man" Musial. The measure to name the new structure the Stan Musial Memorial Bridge now goes to the U.S. House.
Carpenter hasn’t given up on pitching again Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hasn't ruled out pitching again, including this year. If that seems remarkable, remember that it's Carpenter, whose sporadically brilliant career has included several comebacks from injury.
Baseball reflects on Hall of Famers Weaver, Musial Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
One was born in St. Louis, the other became a star there. Aside from that, Earl Weaver and Stan Musial were about as different as two Hall of Famers could be. Weaver was a 5-foot-6 rabble rouser; Musial was a humble slugger. “Talk about your odd couple,” said George Vecsey, the longtime sports columnist for The New York Times.
Images of the proposed renovation of Wrigley Field Jan 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Renovating Wrigley Field has been a hot topic for several years. On Saturday, the Cubs unveiled an ambitious and expensive plan to renovate the almost 100-year-old landmark. The plan would require five off-seasons to complete at a cost of $300 million, but Cubs officials want the city to lift some landmark restrictions.
Buffalo Grove man’s lithographs capture history of Jews in baseball Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The legacy of Jews in Major League Baseball, from Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax to current All-Star Ryan Braun to Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf to Commissioner Bud Selig, has been immortalized in a new series of prints produced by Buffalo Grove resident Greg Harris of Art O Graphs Limited. "This is something that will be displayed prominently on the wall, and then handed down to sons and grandsons," said Harris.
Brenly leaves Cubs broadcasting booth Oct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Bob Brenly says he won't return to the Cubs broadcasting team next season. WGN-TV and Brenly released a joint statement Wednesday announcing his departure from the Cubs. Brenly says he's looking for another baseball broadcasting position. Brenly leaves the team after eight years and a 101-game losing season.
Beltran, Freese hit 2-run HRs as Cards beat Giants Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Rain men: Pirates beat Cubs 3-0 after 3½-hour wait Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
With the Pirates still in playoff contention, the teams waited out two storms at Wrigley Field that pushed back the start for 3 hours, 37 minutes. The first pitch was thrown at 10:42 p.m. CDT, and Joel Hanrahan delivered the final one at 1:28 a.m. on Tuesday. Starling Marte's two-run triple put the Pirates over the Cubs in the end.
Astros manager would welcome Clemens in clubhouse Aug 24, 2012 12:00 AM
If the struggling Houston Astros want to bring back Roger Clemens, interim manager Tony DeFrancesco would welcome the 50-year-old pitcher into his inexperienced clubhouse. "I have nothing against Roger. He's a Hall of Fame pitcher and we can use maybe a guy with 300 wins, who knows?" DeFrancesco, 49, said Friday before his team played the New York Mets.
Youkilis’ slam leads White Sox past Yanks 7-3 Aug 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Kevin Youkilis hit a grand slam, Paul Konerko homered and Dewayne Wise had four hits Tuesday night as the White Sox rallied for the second straight game to beat the New York Yankees 7-3.
Cubs waste strong effort by Wood, fall to Reds Aug 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run double in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to a 4-2 win over the Cubs Saturday afternoon. After Drew Stubbs doubled and Brandon Phillips singled off Cubs reliever James Russell (5-1), Ludwick looped a pitch down the left-field line and into the corner.
Soriano's HR lifts Cubs over slumping Reds 5-3 Aug 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Alfonso Soriano hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Cubs snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the slumping Cincinnati Reds on a rain-soaked Thursday night.
Cubs fall to Dodgers, 6-1Aug 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Chad Billingsley won his third straight start since coming off the disabled list, batterymate A.J. Ellis hit two solo homers and had an RBI single, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday night.
Rizzo homers, Marmol and Cubs hold off Mets 8-7 Jul 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer and Cubs closer Carlos Marmol caught a line drive and started a game-ending double play that blunted the New York Mets' bid for another ninth-inning comeback, giving Chicago an 8-7 win Friday night.