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Ricketts family moves to control fallout on Obama attack ad
Chicago Tribune Clout St. Politics
May 17The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, today moved to control the fallout from a now-disavowed plan to politically attack President Barack Obama reportedly funded by family patriarch. »
No timetable for Cubs' Clevenger return from oblique strain
Chicago Breaking Sports News
Apr 28PHILADELPHIA -- Chicago Cubs back-up catcher Steve Clevenger will be lost for indefinite period of time after suffering a right oblique strain on Friday. »
Maholm, Castro lead Cubs to 5-1 win over Phillies
Kansas City Star Baseball
Apr 28Paul Maholm pitched 6 1-3 solid innings, Starlin Castro had two hits and an RBI, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Friday night. »
Reviving an ancient ballpark, version 2.0: Can Fenway's renovation architect work the same magic at Wrigley?
Cityscapes
Apr 28Meet Charles “Chuck” Izzo, an architect on the hot seat. After crafting a 10-year, $285 million renovation of Boston’s Fenway Park that successfully marries modern amenities and timeless traditions, Izzo and his Boston-area firm are taking on what loom... »
Sveum sticking with struggling Stewart
Chicago Breaking Sports News
Apr 27PHILADELPHIA -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum is going with his usual lineup against right-hander Roy Halladay tonight, with Ian Stewart and Geovany Soto starting. »
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Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Monday 5/21, 7:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue
May 21The Cubs and White Sox have played 87 games in the regular season since 1997, with three more to go this year. For the first two years of interleague play, there was just one series per year. In 1997, the games were at then-Comiskey Park; in 1998, at W... »
The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History
Committed Indians
May 21In the wake of Kerry Wood announcing his retirement from the Chicago Cubs, fans have engaged in a number of discussions surrounding Chicago sports. Should the Cubs retire Wood’s number? Why can’t Sox fans respect his career? And, perhaps the … Continue... »
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview, Friday 4/27, 6:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Apr 27The team the Cubs will face over the next four days (a "wraparound" series, including Monday) isn't the Phillies team we've been used to seeing over the last five years, all playoff seasons. They've scored the second-fewest runs in the National League ... »
Local Nonprofits Benefit From "Timtacular" Birthday
Chicagoist
Apr 27Tim Sarrantonio turned 30 last Friday and decided to ring in the occasion with a huge blowout fundraiser for four nonprofits on Sunday, April 29, at Goose Island Wrigleyville brewpub he’s dubbed “The Timtacular.” [ more › ] »
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Triangle Building Project is Probably Part of the Deal
Bleacher NationChicago Cubs News, Rumors, And Commentary
Apr 27At a cost of about $200 million, coming directly from the Ricketts Family. Related posts: Chicago Mayor Says City in “Final Stages” of Wrigley Renovation Deal That could mean something is close to being announced, or... Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Wat... »