Game One Hundred Forty-Eight: Cubs (86-61) vs. Cardinals (92-55) Game Time – 12:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: FOX – Radio: WBBM 780, Cubs Radio Network, XM Radio Channels 184, 844 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Travis Wood (5-4, 4.11/1.30/3.52) vs. Michael Wacha (16-5, 2.96/1.15/3.56) The Cubs look to make it two wins in a row over the Cardinals this afternoon behind another ‘Bullpen Day.’ Travis Wood is first up out of the pen and will have the tough task of keeping what should be a … [Read more...]
Hollandsworth, Otto and Possibly Coomer in the Mix for Cubs Radio Gig
WGN and the Cubs are in the process of finding a replacement for Keith Moreland in the Cubs’ radio booth alongside the great Pat Hughes. A report earlier in the week indicated eight former Cubs and Andy Masur were on the shortlist to fill the vacated spot. At the time, Mark DeRosa was thought to be the frontrunner, especially after he retired from baseball the next day. DeRosa took a job with the MLB Network which left Rick Sutcliffe, Kerry Wood, Dave Otto, Ryan Theriot, Doug Glanville, Todd … [Read more...]
Eight Former Cubs on List to Replace Keith Moreland
According to a report from Robert Feder, there are eight former Cubs on the shortlist to replace Keith Moreland in WGN’s booth. 720 WGN is on the "fast track" to find a replacement for Moreland to call games alongside of the Voice of the Cubs, Pat Hughes. Feder reported WGN would like to hire the Cubs’ new color analyst by the start of the Winter Meetings on Dec. 9. WGN compiled a list of potential candidates on Monday that includes Rick Sutcliffe, Todd Hollandsworth, Dave Otto, Kerry … [Read more...]
Rambling About the Cubs as the Dog Days Are Upon Us
As the season trudges on, and thoughts of 2014 fill my head, it is hard to describe the current installment of the Chicago Cubs. The names, faces, trades and waiver moves come together to make one random story of a season. With less than two months to play, it is hard to imagine the Cubs will get to 100 losses, but if another Samardzija start ends in 12 runs for the opponent … who really knows. So let’s get to it. … [Read more...]
Jim Deshaies Lands Cubs Color Analyst Job
According to multiple reports, Jim Deshaies has been hired to replace Bob Brenly in the Cubs' booth. Deshaies left the same position with the Astros to team up with Len Kasper to call games for WGN TV and Comcast SportsNet ... 'The Len and J.D. Show'. Updated 3:10pm CST - According to Alyson Footer, Jim Deshaies signed a four-year contract. The Astros countered the offer with a fair market value. Paul Sullivan reported that Len Kasper pushed hard for the Cubs and WGN to hire Jim Deshaies. … [Read more...]
Weekend Update … News, Notes and Cubs Rumors
Major League Baseball will be front and center with the announcements of the AL and NL Rookie of the Year (Monday), AL and NL Manager of the Year (Tuesday), AL and NL Cy Young (Wednesday) and AL and NL Most Valuable Player (Thursday) awards this week. And while baseball is focused on awards week, the Cubs will continue working on the roster. The deadline for clubs to file reserve lists both at the Major League and minor league level is looming (November 20) and the Cubs have decisions to make. … [Read more...]
The Cubs Don’t Have Unlimited Assets to Deal … and Other News and Notes
The GM Meetings are underway in Indian Wells, California and the Cubs are "still in the stage of figuring out what opportunities will be there" for them. According to a report from the Tribune, it appears the Cubs will be filling their needs this winter with free agent signings rather than trades. Theo Epstein said Wednesday that the Cubs "do not have a ton of fits with 25 of the other 29 clubs." The Cubs will continue to pursue all avenues but Epstein indicated they will likely focus on the … [Read more...]
Cubs Rumors Heating Up as GM Meetings Begin
The Cubs' brass will continue laying the groundwork for the off-season this week at the GM Meetings in Palm Springs. Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, Jason McLeod and assistant GMs Randy Bush and Shiraz Rehman will represent the Cubs at the general manager meetings that officially begin Wednesday and run through Friday. Jed Hoyer said last week they've had dialogue with other teams about possible trades and they have also checked in with agents of free agent players they are interested in signing. The … [Read more...]
Weekend Update … It’s Just the Beginning of the Cubs Off-Season
With free agency underway and the General Managers meetings in California during the coming week (November 6-9, Palm Springs), there figures to be a lot of news and even more rumors throughout the game over the next seven days. While activity might be at a minimum, the GM Meetings have historically set the tone for future trades. The Cubs are looking to add at least two starting pitchers, an outfielder and possibly a third baseman and backup catcher. It also appears that the Cubs are trying to … [Read more...]
Zych, Baez Named to Rising Stars Roster … and Other Cubs News and Notes
Rosters for Saturday's AFL Rising Stars Game were released on Wednesday night. Two of the Cubs' prospects participating in the Arizona Fall League were named to the East Division team, but only one has a chance to play in the annual event. Tony Zych and Javier Baez made the East squad after solid starts to the fall league. Baez will not be able to participate due to breaking his thumb last Saturday but Zych should pitch out of the pen. Zych is 1-0 with a save in eight appearances with four … [Read more...]