Bringing a son to a Major League Baseball game is arguably the most American undertaking a father can achieve. Viewing baseball has been a family affair in years past, as players themselves insist on leading their own sons and daughters to the ballpark. Ken Griffey Sr. allowed his son to […]
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Welcome Back, Dexter!
After reports originally stated that Dexter Fowler was intending on signing a three-year pact with the Baltimore Orioles, he decided to return to Chicago on a one-year deal. We currently live in a digital age, one capable of producing quick news reports, yet questions regarding validity and dependability of news sources may frequent from […]
Why Jake Arrieta Should Win the Cy Young Award
After the Chicago Cubs won the Jon Lester sweepstakes over the winter, inking the pitcher to a franchise record six year, $153 million contract, he was expected to lead an above-average Cubs pitching staff to a playoff appearance and possibly a World Series championship in the years to come. Although […]
Bryant Continues to Hit Bombs
For over a half-century, beginning in 1961, the Cubs have had only two permanent third baseman to display a combination of skilled hitting and gold-glove caliber play in the field; those two players being hall of famer Ron Santo and Aramis Ramirez. Now that Kris Bryant seems to be the […]
Who Deserves To Achieve Baseball Immortality?
I miss the days when I enjoyed watching the game of baseball. Before I had discovered the effects of performance-enhancing drugs, I respected and trusted each and every MLB player who put up astronomical numbers at the plate or on the field. When these players like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]
Sveum Fired, What’s Next For Cubs
It is very hard to believe that we thought Dale Sveum would transform the Cubs into a winning and prosperous organization. Many, including I, were very optimistic and hopeful that he would lead the Cubs to their first postseason appearance since 2008, but that dream is no longer possible. The […]
Cubs Hitting Woes Continue
The Cubs have just gotten swept by the Reds this week and have fallen into a tie with the Brewers for last place in the division. In their last 19 games, they have been shutout by opposing teams five times. Ever since the Alfonso Soriano trade, the Cubs have averaged […]