Michael Bowden grew up a Cubs fan, watching Ryne Sandberg, and when the Red Sox designated him for assignment, he started to imagine playing for his favorite team. Little did he know, Wrigley Field would become his new home. Bowden was acquired Saturda... »
The big righty will join the Cubs' bullpen today. Related posts: Marlon Byrd Traded to Red Sox – Trade Details Yet to Be Announced (UPDATE: Probably for Bowden and PTBNL) The Marlon Byrd era in center field is at a... Taking a Look at (Expected) New Ch... »
The Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Bowden and a player to be named from the Red Sox for Marlon Byrd and a cash consideration. Bowden, 25, began the 2012 season on Boston’s Opening Day roster, posting no record and a 3.00 ERA in two relief a... »
Marlon Byrd is, from all reports, a good guy, and he always hustles on the field and is always smiling... nice to see someone happy to be playing baseball. But since he was hit in the head by Alfredo Aceves in Boston last May, he hasn't hit well. This ... »
The Cubs lost Sunday to the Cardinals 10-3, losing the series two games to one, and looking bad doing it. Starlin Castro's pose in the photo at the top of this post pretty much sums up today's effort. "Huh?" he's appearing to say... and that's about ho... »
Only one week after my mockery of the pre-Muskbox blurb, said blurb has gone missing from this week's Muskbox! What lies in store for future Muskboxes? Will Carrie finally get a cubs.com e-mail address? Will a thought-provoking question get a researche... »
Even though they tried to lower expectations heading into the season, it became clear the Cubs‘ new front office had no desire to tolerate their … »
