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...]
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...]
The Daily CCO: Russell Flashes More Power, Sandberg Back in Cubs Camp
The Cubs dropped two exhibition games Monday, one to the Royals in Mesa and the other to the Rockies in Scottsdale. Jason Heyward collected his first hit of the spring, a solo home run, and Anthony Rizzo also took the Rockies’ Jon Gray deep. As was the case in Mesa, the bullpen could not hold the lead at Salt River Fields. Addison Russell drove in both of the Cubs runs against the Royals with his second homer of the spring. Russell smacked a two-run home run to left with two down in the fifth … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Addison Russell Just Wants to Win and Other Cubs Spring Training News
Countdown to Cubs Cactus League Opener: 4 Days Addison Russell is the Cubs shortstop and at just 22 years old, he is the anchor of an infield that includes three All-Stars and three of the top 100 players in baseball. Russell will be on a big league diamond for the first time on Opening Day when the Cubs begin the season in Anaheim against the Angels. Russell showed last season he can provide Gold Glove defense at two positions and this year his offense should start catching up with his … [Read more...]
Day Two of 2016 Cubs Convention: The Ricketts Family Forum
Day Two of the 2016 Cubs Convention began with the Ricketts family forum hosted by Mully and Hanley (670 The Score), featuring Tom, Laura and Todd Ricketts. There was a common theme throughout the day in the leadership sessions. Ownership, the front offices and field staff all thanked the fans for their patience with rebuilding the team and Wrigley Field. The first question Tom Ricketts fielded Saturday morning was about Theo Epstein’s extension. Tom was asked what is the holdup and if he … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs Outfield Ranked Second in Baseball, Jake Arrieta and Other News
The accolades for the Chicago Cubs kept rolling in Thursday from Buster Olney. A day after the Cubs received top billing on Olney’s list of the best infields in the game, the group of outfielders received high praise from ESPN. According to Buster Olney, the Cubs have the second best outfield in baseball, behind Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates. Jason Heyward was added this off-season to Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Soler. The Cubs have a good fourth outfielder in Chris Coghlan and Ben … [Read more...]
Ryne Sandberg Rejoins Organization as Cubs Ambassador
Updated 12:17pm CST – According to the Sun-Times, the Cubs confirmed Ryne Sandberg has rejoined the organization as a team ambassador. According to a report from Bruce Levine, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is finalizing an agreement to become a team ambassador and return to the Cubs in an official capacity. Levine did not provide any details other than he is still talking to the team about what his duties would be as a team ambassador. Ryne Sandberg is returning to the Cubs Convention this … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: Four One-Game Winning Streaks, Big Flies Galore, Awards and Roster Moves
It was a very good Labor Day weekend for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks at Wrigley before hitting the road and winning game one in St. Louis behind Dan Haren. Joe Maddon wants his team focused on one day and one game at a time. And he would be happy with a string of one-game winning streaks right now as the Cubs look to nail down a spot in baseball's post-season tournament. Jake Arrieta and Kris Bryant were recognized by Major League Baseball … [Read more...]
Report: Tom Ricketts and Theo Epstein Met with Ryne Sandberg
According to a report from the Sun-Times, Ryne Sandberg had lunch Tuesday with Tom Ricketts and Theo Epstein. Sandberg told Michael Sneed that it was “just a friendly little lunch” and acknowledged he is moving back to Chicago. Sandberg did not comment further on the meeting or his future plans. Sneed reported Sandberg “is selling his house in Arizona and plans to move to the North Shore.” And Sneed’s sources indicated Sandberg “is looking to reconnect” with the Cubs. It is hard to see … [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...]