Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced an amendment to the night game ordinance Wednesday according to a report from Serena Dai. The ordinance would allow the Cubs to play 40 night games at Wrigley Field plus add six 3:05pm Friday start times. The current ordinance limits the Cubs to 30 night games, 27 scheduled, with an additional [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Mayor Emanuel Introduced Ordinance for 40 Night Games
May 9, 2013 By 5 Comments
Gregg Named Cubs’ Closer and Fujikawa Set to Come off DL
May 8, 2013 By 6 Comments
Prior to Wednesday’s finale against the Cardinals, Dale Sveum officially announced that Kevin Gregg is the Cubs’ closer, even when Kyuji Fujikawa returns from the DL on Friday. The Cubs bullpen has struggled all season, and did once again on Wednesday. While Gregg is a perfect 5-for-5 in save opportunities since he started closing games, [...]
From the Wire … Ian Stewart Clears Waivers, Outrighted to Triple-A Iowa
May 8, 2013 By 16 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs outrighted Ian Stewart to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Stewart cleared waivers and was removed from the Cubs 40-man roster. Stewart has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa and will have to remain with the I-Cubs in order to receive the $2 million contract he signed with the Cubs in the [...]
From the Wire … Cubs DFA Kameron Loe, Recall Rafael Dolis
May 6, 2013 By 15 Comments
According to the transactions page on Cubs.com, the Cubs designated Kameron Loe for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for OF Ryan Sweeney. The Cubs recalled RHP Rafael Dolis to fill Loe’s spot in the rotation. Dolis figures to remain with the big club until Kyuji Fujikawa is activated from the [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Call-Up Ryan Sweeney, Option Dave Sappelt to Iowa
May 5, 2013 By 33 Comments
According to reports from Iowa and the Daily Herald’s Bruce Miles, the Cubs have called up Ryan Sweeney from Triple-A Iowa. Dave Sappelt posted on his Twitter account that he has been sent down to Iowa. The Cubs have not announced either roster move or the corresponding roster to open a spot on the 40-man [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Activate Stewart from DL, Option to Triple-A Iowa
May 3, 2013 By 21 Comments
As expected, the Cubs activated Ian Stewart from the 15-day DL on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. Stewart has struggled during his rehab assignment with Iowa that expired on Friday. In 13 games with Iowa, Ian Stewart is 4-for-44 with eight walks, one double, five runs scored, five RBI, 16 strikeouts and four [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Rooftop Owner Believes Cubs No Longer Trying to Block Views
May 2, 2013 By 2 Comments
The Cubs met with the owners of the rooftop clubs on Wednesday to go over the Wrigley Field Restoration plans. According to reports from the Tribune and ESPN Chicago, the meeting went well and Beth Murphy no longer thinks the Cubs are trying to block their views. In fact, Murphy is “optimistic” that the Cubs [...]
Matt Garza Completes First Rehab Start
May 1, 2013 By 2 Comments
It appeared for a while Wednesday that weather would delay Matt Garza from pitching in a game for the first time since last July. But after a one hour and 32 minute rain delay, Garza was able to pitch off a mound in an actual game. Garza was scheduled to throw 45 pitches or three [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Ricketts Threatens to Move Out of Wrigley If Signs Are Not Approved
May 1, 2013 By 16 Comments
Tom Ricketts met with the media on Wednesday morning at the City Club of Chicago to discuss the Wrigley Field Restoration plans that were released Tuesday night. For the first time publically, Tom Ricketts has threatened to move the Cubs out of Wrigley Field if they are not able to add the signs inside Wrigley [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Cubs Release Illustrations and Details of Restoration Plans
May 1, 2013 By 5 Comments
The Cubs released details of their plans to restore Wrigley Field on Tuesday that included conceptual drawings. Crane Kenney called it a historic restoration as the team plans not only includes renovating Wrigley but restoring and preserving the iconic park. While the framework on a deal to Restore Wrigley Field has been agreed to, there [...]
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