Cubs announce Ryne Sandberg to throw out ceremonial first pitch, Eddie Vedder to sing the Stretch, Wayne Messmer to sing the National anthem The Cubs announced Sunday morning Ryne Sandberg will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 5 of The World Series. Sandberg’s former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer, Andre Dawson will deliver the game ball. Sandberg joins Billy Williams (Game 3), Greg Maddux and Ferguson Jenkins (Game 4) as the four Cubs’ Hall of Famers to throw out the … [Read more...]
Billy Williams to Throw Out First Pitch Prior to Game 3 of The World Series
Billy Williams to make ceremonial first pitch … Bill Murray to Sing the Stretch The Cubs announced Sweet Swingin’ Billy Williams will throw out the first pitch prior to Game 3 of The World Series. Mr. Williams is one of the greatest players in Cubs history and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. Billy Williams’ No. 26 flies proudly at Wrigley Field as one of the six numbers retired by the Chicago Cubs. Bill Murray will lead the crowd in singing ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ for … [Read more...]
Anthony Rizzo Etched Name in Cubs History Books
Anthony Rizzo is first left-handed hitter in franchise history with three consecutive 30-home run seasons … Rizzo joined Billy Williams as the only two left-handed hitters in team history with multiple 30-home run, 100-RBI seasons Anthony Rizzo recorded his fourth two-home run game of the season Wednesday in St. Louis. Rizzo hit a solo homer in the sixth, his 30th longball of the year. Rizzo went yard again in the ninth inning, a two-run shot to right. It was his 31st dinger of the … [Read more...]
Cubs Opening Homestand Features Wrigley Changes, Award Presentations, Hall of Famers
Cubs Opening Homestand features changes to Wrigley Field, award presentations to Jason Heyward and Kris Bryant and Cubs Hall of Famers Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins and Ryne Sandberg Cubs to Host Opening Homestand of 2016 Season at Wrigley Field April 11-17 - Fans are encouraged to arrive early to accommodate new Security screenings Following a six-game road trip to begin the 2016 season, the Chicago Cubs will host Opening Night at Wrigley Field Monday, April 11, at 7:05pm CDT vs. the … [Read more...]
Cubs Looking for Javier Baez to Step Up Mental Side of Game
Throughout the winter when Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer talked about the Cubs’ plans for the season Javier Baez was included in the discussions. Baez may not be part of the starting lineup, but he figures to have a big role on team looking to return to the post-season tournament. Javier Baez has a lot of talent beyond the tremendous bat speed that is always mentioned in the first couple of sentences when listing what he brings to the table. Baez has very good baseball instincts and the ability … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant Sets Cubs All-Time Rookie Home Run Record
While Jake Arrieta was busy dealing Tuesday night in route to his 20th win of the season, it was a Kris Bryant two-run homer in the third inning that gave Arrieta all the runs he would need. And put Bryant in the Cubs’ record book. Kris Bryant hit his 26th homer of the season Tuesday night and broke the Cubs’ All-Time single-season rookie home run record. Billy Williams set the mark with 25 home runs in 1961. Kris Bryant topped Mr. Williams’ record for the most RBI by a … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: The All-Star Game is in the Books, Cubs Franchise Four and Other News and Notes
The All-Star Game and the festivities are in the books. The American League beat the National League, again. Mike Trout was named MVP, again. And Major League Baseball will take a breather for a couple of days, well at least on the field. Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant played in the Midsummer Classic and each player made two plate appearances. Rizzo was the first Cubs’ player to start in the All-Star Game since 2008. Rizzo was the NL’s designated hitter, batted sixth and went 0-for-2. … [Read more...]
Cubs Franchise Four
Major League Baseball is asking for fans to vote on the four players who best represent the history of each franchise. And the players that receive the most votes will be revealed at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati on July 14. Some of the best players in the history of the game have played for the Cubs at one point during their career. But when one talks about the best players in the history of the Chicago National League Ball Club, several come to mind without having to give it too much … [Read more...]
Kevin Youkilis Reportedly Joining Cubs Front Office as a Special Assistant to Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer
According to reports from Mark Gonzales and Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have hired Kevin Youkilis to be a special assistant to Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer. Kevin Youkilis joins former Cubs’ Kerry Wood, Ted Lilly and Ryan Dempster as special assistants to Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer. Tim Wilken is also a special assistant to Epstein and Hoyer and Billy Williams is the Cubs’ Senior Advisor. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are obviously familiar with Youkilis from their days together with the Red Sox. … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs News and Notes on the First Day of February
It’s the first day of February, there are 18 days until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training and Billy Williams said, “The Cubs will win as a team in 2015.” And Mr. Williams knows Ernie Banks would give his stamp of approval. The Cubs are viewed as one of the most improved teams of the off-season and one of the winners of the winter. And for the Cubs to be successful and reach their goal in 2015, it will take a total team effort. Jim Duquette thinks the Cubs are one of five … [Read more...]