Theo makes first trade, sending G. Heileman to Boston for Sam Adams
In the first of many moves to come in his new role with the Cubs, Theo Epstein today traded the inexplicably popular old-timer G. Heileman to the Red Sox for the highly rated Samuel Adams.
Graphic: Theo unveils new ‘Cubs Way’ guidelines
New team president Theo Epstein has vowed to establish a "Cubs Way" of playing baseball. Here are a few of the preliminary guidelines.
Epstein trades himself back to Red Sox, pockets cash
As part of the deal, the much-heralded executive included a clause that the Cubs would send shortstop Starlin Castro to the Red Sox and be on the hook for Epstein’s 2012 salary as well as cash compensation for the deal, which would be paid to him.
Theo hires two guys he hopes can bring ‘that special Padres magic’
"The Padres went 71-91 this year, which is the exact same record the Cubs had," said Epstein. "You can't teach that kind of symmetry. So we see no reason to believe there will be a drop-off in when Jed and Jason join our club."
Epstein resigns from Cubs after spending 10 minutes with David Kaplan
In a shocking turn of events Tuesday afternoon, Theo Epstein walked away from his job as new Cubs president and a five-year $20 million contract after spending just 10 minutes with David Kaplan, deeming the WGN-AM and Comcast Sportsnet host "the most obnoxious person" he's ever met.
Campana spending off-season duplicating Forrest Gump’s cross-country run
After energizing Cub fans with his fleet-footed inside-the-park home run in August, outfielder Tony Campana has decided to just keep on running.
Cubs to host haunted house at Wrigley filled with bad contracts and pulled hamstrings
Always in search of new revenue streams in this difficult economy, the Cubs are once again opening Wrigley Field for a non-baseball event, this time hosting a haunted house at the “Frightly Confines” the last weekend in October.
