White smoke at Wrigley: Team has chosen new third baseman
The Chicago Cubs have chosen a new third baseman for 2013, as evidenced by the white smoke billowing across the sky above Wrigley Field. While there's no word yet on who the lucky ballplayer will be, Cubs President Theo Epstein was willing to provide some details.
Sveum says Cubs might go without a third baseman in 2013
“What’s the point?” Sveum said from the club’s spring training complex in Mesa. “The three of them [Ian Stewart, Luis Valbuena and Josh Vitters] are triple threats: Can’t hit, can’t field, can’t throw.”
Cubs to honor Hawks streak by losing 24 straight games to start season
"The Blackhawks have become synonymous with winning in this town, so that mantle is taken," said Cubs president Theo Epstein. "But losing? We own that. And that's how we plan to make history."
Dusty Baker given second chance to end Mark Prior’s career
"I can't believe I'm finally getting a chance to finish the job!" exclaimed Baker. "Dude, forget the minors. [Mark] is going straight to the mound on opening day and then right back to the DL after that. I'm putting him on a strict 200-pitch minimum."
Horse meat found in Matt Garza’s right arm
The Chicago Cubs were drawn into Europe's ever-widening food scandal Monday after authorities said they had detected horse meat in Cubs pitcher Matt Garza’s right arm.
Phoenix leveled by giant, rampaging Ryan Braun
Spring Training turned violent today as Milwaukee slugger and suspected steroid user Ryan Braun attacked downtown Phoenix, apparently after "hulking out."
Cubs trade entire roster to Kane County Cougars
“Let’s face facts. This ball club is going nowhere for the next five years, so why not make this trade?” mused Hoyer. “Our sabermetrics tell us that Kane County was going to outdraw us in attendance in 2013, so it makes even more sense.”
