1949 Bowman #141 - Tony LupienOn this day in 1948, the Chicago White Sox played the Chicago Cubs in a exhibition game. That exhibition became the first MLB game to be broadcast on WGN-TV. Not much is remembered about the game itself, but the White Sox ... »
I have found it amusing in recent weeks to hear the political rhetoric related to Wrigley Field.Government officials want to help the Chicago Cubs with the overhaul of their 98-year-old building that would be required for the ball club to keep playing ... »
"I'm not excited about that at all," Governor Pat Quinn said about reports that the city and the Cubs are closing in on a funding deal. Related posts: Governor and Mayor Say No Dice on Ricketts’ Plan for Wrigley Cash The political machinery is in gear,... »
The real baseball season in Chicago begins Friday, yet the return of professional ball keeps making me think about the conditions that existed in this city some 36 years ago.64-97 I’m referring to 1976, which isn’t officially the worst combined season... »
The Cubs are playing AL Central teams this year. Well, except for the Indians. And the Royals, who they played last year when they were matched up with the AL East. And the Red Sox will be an interleague opponent for the second year in a row. This will... »
With spring training almost here, I try to forget about winter in Chicago and turn my mind to baseball. My teenage son, a South Side fan, thinks it is ridiculous that I, a Cubs fan, find White Sox history more interesting. Maybe it’s the Black Sox scan... »
Cubs' camp is in full swing after a long day Friday at Fitch Park. All of the players have reported and the Cubs' workout Friday went late into the afternoon. Tom Ricketts, Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Dale Sveum addressed the team before the first full... »
Gov. Pat Quinn said he doesn't think taxpayers have any responsibility, or the means, to help out with any renovations to the Chicago Cubs' aging ballpark. "Our State has severe fiscal challenges so the very idea of the State of Illinois spending milli... »
