On a Saturday afternoon with Bob Costas calling the game for NBC, Ryne Sandberg cemented himself in the storied history of the Chicago Cubs with one of the greatest games in franchise history. That unbelievable afternoon has since been nicknamed ‘The Sandberg Game’ and for many reasons June 23, 1984 will be forever etched in the memory of generations of Cubs fans. Ryne Sandberg went on to win the NL MVP that season and the Cubs made it to the post-season for the first time since 1945. A new … [Read more...]
Players File for Salary Arbitration and Other Cubs News and Notes
Tuesday was the deadline for eligible players to file for salary arbitration. 146 players across the league filed for salary arbitration, including the eight remaining players on the Cubs’ roster. It is not believed the front office will end up in an arbitration hearing in February (Feb. 1 – Feb. 21) with Jeff Samardzija, Travis Wood, Darwin Barney, Luis Valbuena, Justin Ruggiano, Pedro Strop, Nate Schierholtz or James Russell. Darwin Barney said last month he has spoken with management about … [Read more...]
Tis the Season for Cubs Trivia
Happy Christmas from the CCO! It is that time of year again. Time to break out the Cubs’ history books and take a look back at what the franchise and players accomplished in years gone by. So for those looking for their daily baseball fix after unwrapping what the jolly old elf left under the tree, here are a few facts you may or may not have known about the Chicago National League Ball Club. … [Read more...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – The Split Squads – 03/21/13
Spring Training Game Twenty-Eight: Cubs (ss) (12-14) vs. Dodgers (9-14) Game Time - 3:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com Location – Kino Stadium, Tucson Scott Feldman (0-2, 11.81/2.25) vs. Stephen Fife (1-0, 3.72/1.03) Spring Training Game Twenty-Nine: Cubs (ss) (12-14) vs. Mariners (17-7) Game Time - 9:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: MLB.TV (Mariners)/MLB Network (delay) – Radio: 720 WGN Location – Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria Jeff Samardzija (2-0, 3.68/1.16) vs. … [Read more...]
A Cubs Trivia Christmas
Merry Christmas from everyone at the CCO! For those looking for their baseball fix after opening what the jolly old elf brought down your chimney, here is another look inside the Cubstory book. Did you ever wonder when the Cubs played their first game? Or who holds the franchise record for the longest hitting streak? Do you know who the primary third baseman was in the famed Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance infield? Or which player hit the first grand slam in the franchise's history? How about the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/25/10
Brett Jackson makes his 2010 Arizona Fall League debut. Josh Vitters and Ryan Flaherty both continue their campaigns with streaky weeks. Vitters plays twice more at first base, where he could find himself in the spring. The Dominican Winter League's season gets started and the rosters are stacked with Cubs. One candidate for Mike Quade's coaching staff is set to manage in Puerto Rico. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/18/10
The Arizona Fall League and Venezuelan Winter League kick-off, while the Arizona Instructional League and the Pan American Qualifiers wind down. Several Cubs farmhands have bad first outings in Winter Ball. Chris Archer strikes out ten in six strong innings for team USA. Josh Vitters sees action at first and third and goes deep for the Solar Sox. Four Cubs minor league coaches find themselves in the dugout in Venezuela. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/26/10
A top-pitching prospect in the Cubs organization who has the same name as the St. Louis Cardinals ace is promoted from Double-A to Triple-A. The Daytona Cubs have pulled within two games of the division leaders in the FSL North. The Iowa Cubs see their lead get thinner and thinner in the PCL American North. Carlos Silva will join the Peoria Chiefs on a rehab assignment. Rob Whitenack had a very strong outing for Daytona. Plus, updates on all the prospects that the Cubs have netted in their … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/23/10
The three newest Cubs pitching prospects make their organizational debuts. One Cubs right-hander who started the year with Peoria will join the Smokies for their playoff run. The Iowa Cubs bullpen looks sharp as relievers vie for spots in the big league 'pen in September. Esmailin Caridad is finally pitching again after months away from the mound because of an injury. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/16/10
One Cubs prospect hit for the cycle this weekend! Another was not so successful, going hitless and making an error in his first game in the system. Micah Hoffpauir finds instant success back in the minors after a rough stint in Chicago. The Smokies are still flying high, the I-Cubs are racking up the Ws, and the Daytona Cubs are fighting for their lives. Catchers are promoted all over the organization, a ripple effect caused by the injury to Geovany Soto. One Cub affiliate plays back-to-back … [Read more...]