Despite the team's 41-58 record, fans of the Chicago Cubs have quite a few things to be excited about for the remainder of the 2014 season.
Yes, that's right. Be excited for the future, Cubs fans. Then again, the motto "wait until next year" has been the party slogan for over a century.
Though the big league team is struggling, prospects throughout the Cubs farm system are progressing steadily, and core players for the team are improving as well.
Many aspects of the Cubs organization have already changed, from beer vendors to advertising. And according to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, Wrigley Field will soon ...
As June turns to July, teams around the MLB prepare themselves for the second half of the 2014 season. While some teams aim to make small boosts for a playoff push, other teams look to make moves to pay off in the future.
At 15.0 games out of first place, the Chicago Cubs are certainly not in a position to make a playoff push in 2014. However, a core of young prospects and talent puts the organization in a good spot for the future despite the futility on the field.
There's much more to discuss than just the team on the field, ...
While it's true that defense wins championships, that phrase is only valid to an extent. Despite winning a Gold Glove in 2012 and being a finalist for the award in 2013, second baseman Darwin Barney's defense isn't enough for the Chicago Cubs.
A third of the way through the 2014 season, Barney has almost matched his error total from last season of four. Sure, three errors is nothing to raise a fuss about. It's three errors. But in the past two seasons, Barney has committed only seven total errors. By Barney's standards, three is subpar. He's currently on pace to commit ...
Cubs fans haven't had much to watch at the major league level in 2014, but the stellar performances of a number of Cubs prospects have given fans around the country something positive to talk about.
While the big league team struggles with a 32-44 record, the future stars of the team have played exceptionally well.
The Cubs promoted their last two first-round draft picks last week. They sent 2013 pick Kris Bryant to Triple-A Iowa and moved 2014 pick Kyle Schwarber to Single-A Kane County.
Both young players have hit solid since their promotions, but don't expect either to see the majors this ...
There has always been a bit of irony in being a Cubs fan.
Although the team hasn't won a World Series since the year that Henry Ford produced the Model T, the Cubs are still the No. 4 most valuable franchise in the MLB. Only the Red Sox, Yankees and Dodgers come in before the Lovable Losers.
The on-field futility remains this year, as the Cubs are 28-39 and stand in last place in the NL Central. Despite this, there's a bit of excitement looming on the horizon of Cubs fans.
No, it's not the inevitable defeat of the pesky rooftop owners in ...
One quarter of the way into the MLB season, the Chicago Cubs have already settled into the 5-slot of the National League Central, standing at a 21-34 record. While some problems haven't corrected themselves, other players have stepped up and answered the call to improve.
Some Cubs have struggled through the first quarter of the season, while other Cubs such as Emilio Bonifacio and Starlin Castro have shown consistency on the field.
Here we grade each 2014 Cubs position player entering June.
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As the Chicago Cubs celebrated the 100th birthday of Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Cubs fans around the country will rejoice in the fact that they have...well, something to rejoice.
Although the team hasn't won a World Series since they began playing at Wrigley Field in 1916, fans of the team are optimistic that a championship may very well be on its way to Chicago's North Side in the near future.
Unfortunately, that time is expected to be a few years away still. The team finds itself in last place in the National League Central, already 10 games behind the first-place Brewers only ...
Winter 2014 cannot end soon enough for Chicago Cubs fans, especially those living in the Chicagoland area.
After enduring 96 losses in 2013, Cubs fans have had to endure 79 inches of snow so far this winter. That's right...there has been more snow than Cubs wins in Chicago.
Thank goodness it's spring.
Though not expected to be a legitimate contender until 2016, Cubs fans are already getting excited about the pool of promising prospects that the team is developing.
Players such as Javier Baez, Albert Almora and Kris Bryant are expected to be the future of the team, and spring fever is in full ...
After two consecutive All-Star seasons, Starlin Castro's production drastically decreased in 2013. Because of his struggles, Castro has been the topic of much criticism of late.
Though he is signed through 2019 with a team option in 2020, Castro's future with the Cubs may be in jeopardy due to the team's arsenal of young infielders in the minors. Ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect for 2014 by MLB.com, shortstop Javier Baez could overtake Starlin Castro's job in the future. However, Castro's future lies in his own hands.
As Phil Rogers of MLB.com reported on Thursday, Castro's job is safe while the team develops ...
Despite the foot of snow blanketing the ground in Chicago, Cubs season is officially upon us. Pitchers and catchers formally report on Thursday, and there will be much activity from the start. Many pitchers will be vying for a spot on the roster, including Jake Arrieta and Jason Hammel.
After losing 197 games combined in the last two seasons, the Cubs must begin to make improvements. However, with a very young team and an emphasis on patience for development, the Cubs are not expected to go from last to contender anytime soon.
So what must the Cubs do in order for 2014 ...
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