Perhaps one of the most recognizable writers of today, John Grisham is best known for his intense legal thrillers and courthouse dramas, as well as the occasional sports novel.Besides law and crime, Grisham is also an avid sports fan. Growing up in rural Arkansas, he is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and even jokingly criticized Hillary Clinton for her devotion to the Cubs at a fundraiser that he hosted for her in 2007. Despite his devotion to the Cardinals, Grisham's latest novel details the fictional story of Joe Castle, a AA first baseman for the Cubs who was abruptly called ...
The Chicago Cubs signed 20-year old Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion on Sunday, ending weeks of speculation as to the details of the contract. The deal guarantees $6 million to Concepcion, including a $3 million signing bonus. The remaining $3 million will be spread out over the five years of the deal, as reported by ESPN.Concepcion becomes only the seventh left-handed pitcher on the Cubs' current 40-man roster. Despite this fact, there is absolutely no rush to bring Concepcion to the majors for quite awhile.Perhaps most importantly, Concepcion must adjust to the grueling MLB season. Concepcion's previous league, the Cuban National ...
The latest MLB The Show 2012 commercial touches a personal note for Cubs fans. According to the 1985 blockbuster hit "Back to the Future", the Cubbies will win it all in 2015. Will it happen? Who knows. Watch here for a teaser of what it may be like when they finally win. Begin Slideshow
Wrigley Field, built in 1914, is the second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. Although in many ways it is regarded as one of the most beautiful parks in the game, it certainly has its downfalls for fans, players and employees.Here is a look at the 10 worst aspects of Wrigley Field.Begin Slideshow
For years, the Chicago Cubs have been the "doormat of the National League," constantly at the center of harsh insults, failures and embarrassing moments. Players have come and gone, many of them receiving enormous contracts only to be run out of town by angry bleacher bums and even teammates. Here is a look at the 10 most disappointing Cubs figures of the past 20 years. Begin Slideshow
Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster and Trever Miller have more in common than just their uniforms. When the two began playing catch in warm-ups the other day, neither man really knew much about the other. Immediately, they began asking about each other's personal backgrounds. Both Cubs pitchers? Obviously. Have three kids? Interesting. Both have a daughter with a rare chromosome disorder? Say what?!Dempster, who is entering his eighth season in the blue pinstripes, has a daughter with 22q11.2, also known as DiGeorge syndrome, a rare chromosome disorder. Much to his surprise, he isn't the only Cub dealing with a situation ...
Over the past two rollercoaster decades, perhaps no one has witnessed the Cubs' operations as closely as Cubs WGN radio broadcaster Pat Hughes.Hughes, entering his 17th season in the booth, spoke about his thoughts on the upcoming 2012 season.In a phone interview conducted last week, the veteran broadcaster voiced his approval of Theo Epstein and Co.'s moves during the offseason:"So far so good. But the real test will come once the games start in April. It's one thing to make changes, but you never know how the changes will work out until the games begin."Hughes particularly discussed the December 21st trade that ...
The Chicago Cubs are currently searching for an alternate stadium to call home for the 2013 season if the Cubs management decides to do significant renovations to Wrigley Field, according to a report by NBC 5 Chicago. Sources connected with the Cubs deny the rumors, but the Cubs ownership have openly voiced their desire to significantly revamp the 96-year-old stadium.Reports in the past have stated that the Ricketts family, principal owners of the franchise, are interested in extensive renovations to the Wrigley Field clubhouse, offices and facade, as well as constructing multiple buildings in the surrounding areas.Sources at U.S. Cellular ...
With 140 years of rich tradition and nearly a century of games played at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs are one of the most storied franchises in the world. Despite the 104-year championship drought that the Cubbies somehow manage to continue, the "lovable losers" still have perhaps the most loyal and unique fans in all of sports. This celebrates some of the traditions that Cubs fans, whether young or old, live by. Begin Slideshow
With Carlos Zambrano's departure to the Miami Marlins to join fellow Venezuelan Ozzie Guillen, Cubs fans around the world rejoice in the fact that their clubhouse will no longer be as dramatic as a high school classroom. Perhaps even more of a relief is the departure of Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols to the American League, both of whom had great success against the Cubs. However, despite the recent additions of pitcher Chris Volstad and Andy Sonnanstine, as well as the much needed re-signing of Kerry Wood and Reed Johnson, there is still much work needed to be done before ...
