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Back End of the Cubs’ Rotation Shaping Up
Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano, and Matt Garza will start the first three games of the Chicago Cubs’ season, but, so far, the Cubs have not announced which two pitchers would[Read More…]
Archive for March, 2011
Take a Break from the NCAA Tournament and Enter the BN Opening Day Contest
Bracket already busted? (Seriously, Morehead State? You’re good for funny hats, and that’s it.) No problem, because you can win your pool money ($50 to CubWorld) right here by entering[Read More…]
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 5, A’s 6 – March 17, 2011
The Cubs blew a two-run 9th inning lead to lose to the A’s today, and I’ve got a smile on my face. Why? Because it’s Spring Training, folks. It sucks[Read More…]
Carlos Pena is the Most Positive Guy Ever
The Chicago Cubs didn’t quite know what they’d be getting from new first baseman Carlos Pena when they signed him. He’s just two years removed from some dominant seasons, but[Read More…]
Spring Numbers Won’t Change the Top of the Order
As we’ve discussed, you always have to take Spring Training numbers with a grain of salt. You never know exactly what veterans are doing with their Spring time – maybe[Read More…]
Opening Day Contest: Want to Win $50?
We don’t have enough fun around these parts. For the most part, you can blame the Cubs’ performance. But, hey. It’s a new season and, at least for Opening Day,[Read More…]
Rotation and Bullpen Tidbits
There remains an active competition in camp for the fifth starter spot, and at least two bullpen spots. I say only the fifth starter spot because, by most accounts (including[Read More…]
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 8 and 2, A’s 1 and Rockies 4 – March 15, 2011
I do apologize if the headings to these split-squad days have giving you headaches, but, for whatever reason, they make me smile. No worries, though – today was the last[Read More…]
The Second Cut is the Deepest: Cubs Send 18 Packing
In what was technically the second cut of the Spring, the Chicago Cubs today shuffled loose 18 players, bringing the Spring roster down to 40. Among the cuts were pitching[Read More…]
Can’t Wait: Bartman Documentary to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival
Get ready to be equal parts annoyed and miserable. Next month, the long-awaited documentary about Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS and the infamous Bartman incident will premier at the[Read More…]
More Michael Young Rumors
This weekend, the Boston Globe suggested that the Chicago Cubs continued look at disgruntled Ranger Michael Young as a possible trade target, believing that Young would be an upgrade at[Read More…]
God’s Wrath Watch: A Myriad of Minor Injuries
The Chicago Cubs (you better knock on some wood) have had a relatively healthy Spring, particularly for their most important players. Starlin Castro’s bruised leg – which is not considered[Read More…]
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 3, Mariners 5 – March 14, 2011
Matt Garza had his first decent outing of the Spring, though it was still far from sparkling: two walks and three hits in four innings, one earned, and three Ks.[Read More…]
Braden Looper: 25-Man Roster or Bust
Non-roster invitee Braden Looper does not intend to head to the minor leagues or another team if he doesn’t make the Chicago Cubs. And that’s not because he’s stubborn or[Read More…]
God’s Sigh of Relief Watch: Starlin Castro OK
If there is one player the Chicago Cubs cannot afford to lose this year – for a variety of reasons, some performance-related, and some attendance-related – it’s probably shortstop Starlin[Read More…]
Why the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck
Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and[Read More…]