The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ farm system concludes with our list of the top 20 prospects in the Cubs’ organization. The Cubs system as a whole is coming off a good year, the first under the new regime. Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, Jason McLeod and Tim Wilken were able to add projectable talent [...]
A Letter from the CCO
Our goal at ChicagoCubsOnline is to provide the best source possible for news, information and the kind of day-to-day coverage that Cubs fans have come to expect and enjoy. Since our inception in 2005, we have grown every year, and that is all due to you, the avid reader and contributor. In today’s electronic world, [...]
The CCO’s Top 20 Cubs Prospects for 2012
The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ farm system continues with our list of the top 20 prospects in the Cubs’ system. The Cubs’ minor league system is coming off a good and bad season. Like the big league team, several of the top prospects down on the farm dealt with injuries … and those [...]
The CCO Radio is Back
About a year ago, the CCO added an aspect to the site that it had not seen before. Brian McCabe and Shaun O’Rourke used their unique style and perspective to break down the Cubs in an informative and entertaining fashion. After about 10 months off, the CCO Radio is back. And now, thanks to Blog [...]
CCO Radio Presents….Back to the Future
Installment 9 – Back to the Future The CCO Radio returns after a long, long break and Brian and Shaun get back to talking about baseball….among other things. Topics discussed in the latest installment ranges from Miguel Tejada to the Cubs’ solid start to an upcoming anniversary. Shaun and Brian also share their thoughts on [...]
CCO Radio Presents….Managers, Men and More Lip Service
Installment 8 – Managers, Men and More Lip Service The CCO Radio returns for the latest edition on a much needed off day for the Cubs. Brian and Shaun, along with a special guest, discuss the latest from Carlos Zambrano’s great start to Ronny Cedeno to Ryan Theriot as well as the return of Alfonso [...]
CCO Radio Presents….Brian and Shaun Talk Baseball
Installment 7 – Brian and Shaun Talk Baseball…. The CCO Radio returns for the latest edition of CCO Radio on an off day. Brian and Shaun discuss a variety of Cubs topics during Sunday’s game against the Phillies from the struggles of Ted Lilly and Rich Hill to the rest of Piniella’s pitching staff to [...]
CCO Radio Presents….The Start of a Historic Season?
Installment 6 – The Start of a Historic Season? The CCO Radio returns from vacation for a Friday edition with the first series of the season in the books. Brian and Shaun discuss a variety of Cubs topics from Ryan Dempster’s start on Thursday to Kosuke Fukudome’s debut to the ‘Wild Woody’ and Cubs bullpen [...]
CCO Radio Presents….Avoiding Pie’s Problem
Installment 5 – Avoiding Pie’s Problem. The CCO Radio returns for a Friday edition at the midway point of the exhibition season. Brian and Shaun discuss a variety of Cubs topics from Brian Roberts to Lou’s lineup to Micah Hoffpauir with all of the dude references that can be packed into nearly a 38 minute [...]
CCO Radio Presents….The First Four Installments
Brian and Shaun will return soon with their unique views on Cubs baseball. The CCO is working on adding more features and writers to the site, so all we can ask is for our readers to remain patient as the changes take place. We would like to say ‘Thank You‘ to all of the faithful [...]
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