As a sign of lowered expectations at Clark and Addison, Cubs radio flagship station WGN has a contest where they're looking for "the next great song" about the Chicago National League Ballclub.
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WGN Radio Is Looking For The First Next Great Cubs Song
Yankees Hire Former Cubs GM Jim Hendry
The New York Yankees rummaged through the Cubs' trash and pulled out former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.
Will There Be More Concerts At Wrigley Field In 2012?
Two acts have already been announced to play shows at Wrigley Field this summer, but rumors are swirling about Bruce Springsteen and Phish raising the question of whether Wrigley will be hosting more concerts than usual this year.
Cubs Convention Give Wrigley Faithful Genuine Optimism For The Future
The Cubs held their 27th annual Cubs Convention this weekend, filling the Hilton Chicago with blue and red for three days that very well could have been renamed Theo-pallooza.
Looking Like Cubs, Wood To Part Ways Again
Wood wants to be paid fair market value to stay with the Cubs after the team has slashed payroll and entered a rebuilding phase.
Cubs' Castro Accused of Sexual Assault
WBBM-AM radio broke news this morning that Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night of clubbing.
Big Z Is Miami's Problem Now
The rumors have been stewing for months. Last night the Cubs finally pulled the trigger and traded Carlos Zambrano's talents, his mercurial temper and his me-first attitude to South Beach, and they'll be eating a major portion of the $18 million owed Zambrano in the process.
Mother Plays Cruel Christmas Prank on White Sox-Loving Daughter
While you work your way through your Christmas leftovers and try to get to Macy Field's to exchange those gifts you don't want, here's a video that, in some neighborhoods, could be construed as child abuse, depending on your baseball allegiance.
The Ricketts Family Paid $20 Million for a Parking Lot
Looks like the Ricketts Family paid a premium to turn a parking lot into a possible Paradise.
Finally: Ron Santo Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Santo's election to the hall comes just over a year after his passing. Some, including this writer, long believed Santo's open campaigning for the Hall was a major reason he was denied enshrinement in Cooperstown when he was alive
Zambrano Busted in the Face With a Baseball, Needed 16 Stitches
Despite taking a line drive to the face, Zambrano still managed to throw to first to get the out.
Dale Sveum: Fashion Plate
WSCR-AM afternoon hosts Terry Boers and Dan Bernstein found new Cubs manager Dale Sveum's high school yearbook photo.
Hall of Sveum: Cubs Name Their Next Manager
Sveum is widely respected within baseball, although his stint as the Red Sox’s third-base coach seems somewhat controversial.
But he was there when the team won the World Series in 2004, so he’s undoubtedly familiar with the methods of Cubs’ prez Theo Epstein et al.
Cubs Set to Hire Sveum
Did the Cubs find their man? Or at least a man willing to manage the team next season?
Cubs Fire Quade
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein flew to Florida today to personally break the news to Quade that he isn't in the Cubs' future plans.
Welcome, Theo!: A Tour of Chicago for New Cubs President
We've put together a list of places for Theo Epstein to visit around town to get a pulse of the city away from Wrigleyville and help lay that "foundation for sustained success" he talked about.
No End In Sight for Cubs' Theo Impasse
At this rate the negotiations to extricate Epstein from Yawkey Way are beginning to rival the Billy Goat Curse, the College of Coaches and the black cat on the field in Cubbie lore.
What's the Deal with Theo's Deal?
Given the star-crossed history of the Chicago National League Ballclub and the current dysfunction of the Red Sox, is anyone surprised a deal to bring Epstein to the team has become filled with drama?
Your Morning Wake-Up Call for October 14, 2011
What should we expect from the weather now that the weather has caught up to all the leaves on the ground?
Theo Epstein Close to Deal With Cubs
The reported deal in place could earn Epstein $15 million over five years.
Cubs request permission to talk with Boston GM Epstein
The Cubs have asked to speak with the onetime wunderkind who helped transform the Red Sox from cursed also-rans into Evil Empire 1A to the Yankees' Evil Empire.
Morning Box Score: Cubs World Series Drought Reaches 103 Years
Ryan Dempster ends his season as he started it - wild. Starlin Castro becomes the youngest player to lead the National League in hits.
Morning Box Score: Buehrle Wins Possible Sox Swan Song, Soriano Powers Cubs
If last night was Mark Buehrle's final game at 35th and Shields he made it a memorable one.
Extra Extra
Today's closing post is an all sports roundup, including more drama on the South Side of town.
Morning Box Score: Cubs Lose, Sox Send Ozzie Off a Winner
Whatever the future holds for Ozzie Guillen, he left Sox Park a winner last night.
Morning Box Score: Sox Seal Losing Season, Cubs Keep On Losing
The White Sox assured themselves of a losing record yesterday and their 7-11 record against Kansas City is one reason why.
Morning Box Scores: Castro Reaches 200 Hits, Royals Treat Sox Like Peasants
Starlin Castro made Cubs history again, becoming the youngest Cub in history to reach 200 hits in a season.
Morning Box Score: Cubs End Home Slate with Win, Sox Top Tribe
The Cubs close out their home portion of the season with a win while Mark Buehrle got untracked against Cleveland.
Morning Box Score: Sox Split With Tribe, Castro Makes Cubs History in Loss
Starlin Castro set a Cubs record for most hits in his first two seasons.
Morning Box Score: Sox End Skid, Cubs Lose Wild One
An umpire trumped Wrigley field's ground rules yesterday while the White Sox need to go on a run if they want to finish the season above .500.
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