Wrigley Field adds patio to bleachers 75foot LED screen DirecTV And Tribune Resolve Their Retransmission Spat Reach Carriage Deal Will Sports TV Strike Out Big Media Warns Of “Strong Likelihood” Lose Its Stations This Sunday Cubs blow late lead lose Nationals Dawn Patrol No Arlington Hts. cop lawsuit over rape; Grayslake chief DUI charge Chicago may be willing help with facelift 9 questions the hope answer this season Could a long hot summer for baseball Starlin Castro homers as beat Brewers 53 Pujols again Angels and tie Sale impressive White Sox top Dodgers 31 shootout Padres send Randy Wells minors Indians' Gomez gives up his first runs of spring day Soto outslug Rockies Fans Look To Theo Epstein Break Another TitleLess Streak Strasburg gets opener

Chicago Cubs start Theo Epstein era with 2-1 loss to Nationals CHICAGO — As Ryan Dempster left the field at Wrigley to a standing ovation, the Chicago Cubs looked ready to start the Theo Epstein era on a winning note. Chicago Cubs Closer Carlos Marmol Starts 2012 MLB Season with a Loss: Fan's Thoughts The Chicago Cubs played the Washington Nationals in their regular-season opener for the 2012 MLB season on April 5, 2012. The Cubs aren't expected to be playoff contenders as they're undergoing a rebuilding project with first-year general manager Jed Hoyer and first-year president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. Chicago Cubs lose to Nationals on Opening Day 2012 at Wrigley Baseball is back in Chicago as the Cubs started the 2012 season Thursday afternoon with a 2-1 loss in their home opener against the Nationals. Chicago Cubs Fan Take: Cincinnati Reds; Beware of the Long Contract I suppose if I had any real foresight --and thought that the Cincinnati Reds would care one iota about what I think -- I would have written this piece before they signed Joey Votto to a 10-year contract worth $225 million. But alas, here we sit and I'm relegated to sending an opinionated warning after the fact. Chicago Cubs' Top Five Stories to Follow in 2012: A Fan's View Here are five storylines to follow for the 2012 Chicago Cubs as they begin their first season under new manager Dale Sveum. Cubs start Epstein era with 2-1 loss to Nationals As Ryan Dempster left the field at Wrigley to a standing ovation, the Chicago Cubs looked ready to start the Theo Epstein era on a winning note. Chicago Cubs Claim Toronto Blue Jays IF Luis Valbuena Off Waivers: Fan's Take The Chicago Cubs made an unexpected roster move with approximately 24 hours before their regular-season opener against the Washington Nationals on April 5, 2012. The Cubs have reportedly claimed utility player Luis Valbuena off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Valbuena has the versatility to play any defensive position outside of first base, catcher and center field.Valbuena was placed on the ... City may be willing to help with Wrigley facelift The Chicago Cubs, one of the most popular and lucrative sports franchises in the United States despite their unmatched record of failure, may be getting financial help to renovate historic Wrigley Field ... Chicago Cubs, White Sox rivalry divides city in New Era commercial Last summer New Era paid homage to the bitter rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox with a series of commercials featuring comedic actors Alec Baldwin and John Krasinski. This spring, the sports apparel company has shifted its focus to the Windy City where Chicago White Sox fan Craig Robinson (Daryl from "The Office") and Cubs fan Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson on "Parks and ... Fan Preview: Can the Chicago Cubs Begin 2012 with a Series Win Over the Washington Nationals? The Chicago Cubs began the 2011 season by losing a three-game series to the Pittsburgh Pirates at home. The Cubs dropped the first game to Pirates starter Kevin Correia and went on to have a miserable year, finishing 71-91.
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