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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 – June 18, 2013

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 – June 18, 2013

Jeff Samardzija was better than Adam Wainwright.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Cardinals (7:15 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Cardinals (7:15 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Jeff Samardzija has been good this year. Adam Wainwright has been ridiculous.

Report: IRS Likely to Come After Tribune Company for Sale of Chicago Cubs

Report: IRS Likely to Come After Tribune Company for Sale of Chicago Cubs

The implications for the Cubs and/or the Ricketts Family are unclear, but probably not serious, if they exist at all. I think. Well, I hope.

Chicago Cubs Sign 5th Round Draft Pick Trey Masek

Chicago Cubs Sign 5th Round Draft Pick Trey Masek

The power righty announced the deal himself on Twitter.

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: More Suburban Smoke and a Question of Leverage

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: More Suburban Smoke and a Question of Leverage

Other Ricketts siblings reportedly want to explore a move, fearing that the renovation framework will be altered in ways harmful to the Cubs.

Gentle, but Forceful, Reminder: Sign Up for the $300 BN Fantasy Contest

Gentle, but Forceful, Reminder: Sign Up for the $300 BN Fantasy Contest

*Throat-clearing sound, and elbow in your ribs.*

Chicago Cubs Officially Announce Eight Draft Signings, Including Godley, Brockmeyer and Papaccio

Chicago Cubs Officially Announce Eight Draft Signings, Including Godley, Brockmeyer and Papaccio

Some signings – like second rounder Rob Zastryzny – about which we’d already heard were also announced.

Lukewarm Stove: Pitching is the Order of the Day, Garza, Feldman, Norris, Papelbon, and a Bit on Puig

Lukewarm Stove: Pitching is the Order of the Day, Garza, Feldman, Norris, Papelbon, and a Bit on Puig

Everyone is wondering what the pitching trade market is going to look like – it could be thin or robust. That could impact the Cubs greatly.