Baseball America names the Cubs its Organization of the Year for 2016 For the first time the Cubs are Baseball America’s Organization of the Year. Baseball America announced Monday that The World Series Champions are the top organization in the game for 2016. Kyle Glaser detailed in his report how far the Cubs have come under Ricketts family ownership and with Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod calling the shots on the baseball side. The front office not only had to build the talent … [Read more...]
Statements from Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and Aroldis Chapman
The Cubs released statements from Chairman Tom Ricketts and Aroldis Chapman following the trade with the Yankees. LHP Aroldis Chapman (English) “I want to thank the New York Yankees for trusting and supporting me, and I wish nothing but the best for the Yankees organization and my former teammates,” said Chapman. “I am excited about today’s trade and look forward to joining the Chicago Cubs and meeting my new teammates. It is a privilege to wear the Cubs uniform and to play for the fans of … [Read more...]
Ricketts Family Purchased Tenth Wrigley Rooftop
Ricketts family purchased 10th Wrigley rooftop at 1044 W. Waveland Ave. Prior to Opening Night at Wrigley Field, multiple reports surfaced that the Ricketts family purchased a 10th rooftop building, the Brixen Ivy rooftop located at 1044 W. Waveland Ave. Family spokesman, Dennis Culloton did not verify the purchase but according to reports from the Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business, the Ricketts family now owns 10 of the 16 rooftop buildings outside of Wrigley Field and has “a financial … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: No Designated Hitter in the NL for Foreseeable Future and Cubs News
Monday was the one-year anniversary of Rob Manfred becoming MLB’s Commissioner. Fitting the Year of the Rookie was Manfred’s first on the job. After saying last week at the Owners Meetings momentum was gaining for the National League adopting the designated hitter, Manfred told ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick on Monday, “The most likely result on the designated hitter for the foreseeable future is the status quo. I think the vast majority of the clubs in the National League want to stay where they … [Read more...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Phase Two of The 1060 Project
Phase Two of The 1060 Project was delayed a couple of weeks with the Cubs playing deep into October for the first time in seven years. The ownership and front office obviously welcomed the delay and would have preferred the project was put on hold even further this off-season. Phase One received rave reviews. The new video boards enhanced the experience at Wrigley Field and fit in seamlessly to the iconic ballpark. The most important addition that will be made to Wrigley Field during Phase … [Read more...]
Rambling as the Cubs Play in the Playoffs
Hello again, everybody! And holy cow hello again Major League Baseball Playoffs! Wow, the Cubs take the field in Pittsburgh tonight for their first playoff game since 2008. Five managers, two general managers, and what seems like decades in between, it’s now time to play baseball in the playoffs. And it is quite a beautiful thing very few thought would happen in 2015. 27 Sundays ago, I walked into Wrigley Field on Easter to watch the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals on the … [Read more...]
Rambling about the Cubs While Wondering about the Wild Card Game
Hello again, everybody! And hello again as Ramblings returns to Friday. It’s been a long time coming, but we are back, and we are back with a vengeance hoping to distribute, display and define this definitely delirious day with much more than decent thoughts, feelings and emotions. The Pirates roll into town today, and in three days the Cubs might have that home-field advantage fans so desperately want. So let’s get down to it the glorious and glamorous Friday and go Rambling. • Here is to … [Read more...]
Rambling about the Cubs with the Wild Card in Sight
Hello again, everybody. I hope this is a fine Friday for all. The Cubs had a fine trip to St. Louis and proved they can play with the vaunted Cardinals and beat good teams regularly. In fact, they can beat the best team regularly so this should be a good sign for Cubs fans everyone. While it is September, there is still a lot of baseball to be played, but as I have said before, nothing beats a meaningful Cubs’ baseball in September. I hoped for one game that mattered this month, and it … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: More Homers, Rumors and Injury Updates than Wins
It was a rather busy weekend for the Chicago Cubs. From the action on the field to the rumors about which player the front office could select in the first round of the draft and which players the Cubs may be interested in to improve the big league roster, there wasn’t much down time over the last four days. Counting the late victory Thursday in San Diego, the Cubs went 2-3 in the five games over the extended holiday weekend. Joe Maddon received a complete game effort from Kyle Hendricks in … [Read more...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Judge Denies Rooftops Request to Stop Installation of Right Field Video Board
According to a report from the Tribune, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall “denied a request by two nearby rooftop businesses for the Cubs to stop installation of their right field video board” on Thursday afternoon. The Tribune explained the ruling “could mean an end to the acrimonious dispute between the team and Skybox on Sheffield and Lakeview Baseball Club.” The team responded to the Judge’s ruling in a statement to the Tribune: “The Cubs are grateful the Court today declined to … [Read more...]