Jackie Robinson Day The Cubs improved to a Major League best 8-1 (.889) with Thursday night’s 8-1 victory over the Reds. Joe Maddon’s team has won five in a row and has outscored their opponents 64-21 after nine games. According to ESPN Chicago, only two teams in the modern era have a better run differential through nine games than the Cubs (+43), the 1905 Giants and 1999 Indians had a plus-44 run differential. The Cubs finished each of the first three series with at least a plus-10 run … [Read more...]
Marquee Musings
The beloved Wrigley Field marquee has been put back in place just in time for the start of the Cubs’ home opener, after undergoing restoration. It got me wondering about the origins of the marquee itself and how it has become a symbol of the team, the city, and the most loyal fan base in the world. When fans attend a game at Wrigley, the first picture they want to take is one of themselves, standing in front of the famed icon with huge grins on their faces. I’ve taken a few of those and … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Single Game Tickets Go On-Sale February 26, Purchase Options for 2016 Season
The Cubs announced Wednesday details for purchasing single game tickets for the 2016 season. Single game tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 26, at 10:00am CST, and will be available on www.cubs.com or by calling 800-THE-CUBS (800-843-2827). Fans may once again participate in the MasterCard Presale prior to the general on-sale date. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Noon (12:00pm) CST, single game tickets will be available at www.cubs.com for a 20 percent premium, or a 15 percent premium for fans … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! It’s Two Thousand Sixteen
Happy New Year from Chicago Cubs Online to the Cubs Faithful The calendar has flipped and as I do every New Year’s Day, to quote the great John Lennon, it’s hard to believe another year is over and a new one has just begun. And what a year it was and what a year it could be in 2016 for the Chicago Cubs. Baseball is just around the corner and before we know it, the off-season will be over and it will be time to watch games again. It is only 14 days until the 31st Annual Cubs Convention … [Read more...]