Wrigley Field is turning 100 in 2014. To commemorate this special occasion, the Cubs are giving their fans the opportunity to develop the official logo used during the season. Complete details can be found below. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (February 6, 2013) – Wrigley Field will turn 100 years old during the 2014 season, and… [Continue Reading...]
PirateFest attracts record crowds
December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their annual “PirateFest” on Sunday and were pleased to announce crowds turned out in record fashion for the three-day weekend event. “Coming off a tremendously successful Pirates Winter Caravan, the strong show of support from our fans this weekend has been unbelievable. We cannot express enough the appreciation everyone within… [Continue Reading...]
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Wood Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, broke ground yesterday on “Kerry Wood Cubs Field” in Chicago. The full story is below. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (October 11, 2012) – Chicago Public League student athletes will soon be playing baseball and hosting IHSA state baseball playoffs at a new stadium,… [Continue Reading...]
28th Annual Cubs Convention is set
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Chicago Cubs announced Monday the dates and location for their 28th Annual Cubs Convention. Complete details follow. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (September 17, 2012) – The Chicago Cubs will host the 28th Annual Cubs Convention January 18-20, 2013, in downtown Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers at 301 E. North Water… [Continue Reading...]
Clemente award nominees
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Each year every team in Major League Baseball nominates one of their players for the “Roberto Clemente Award”. This prestigious award is named for right fielder Roberto Clemente and recognizes players for their work in the community. The Hall of Famer played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and had his life cut short on December 31,… [Continue Reading...]
Could the Pirates make the playoffs?
August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Over the past 19 years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the most inept franchises in all of sports. The Pirates haven’t reached the postseason or finished above .500 since 1992. But, over the weekend the Pirates released information on, wait for it, playoff tickets. That’s right, the Pirates have a good enough shot… [Continue Reading...]
Guzman 23 Foundation
August 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Jose Guzman Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers Website: Guzman23Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The mission is to provide financial assistance to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, their families or loved ones when finances or basic insurance is unavailable. This is a personal journey to honor my Mother, Maria Mirabal Guzman, who died… [Continue Reading...]
Great Britain’s men’s gymnastics team ends drought
August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A resounding applause from a chorus of British supporters filled the London Arena yesterday as the hometown heroes from England’s men’s gymnastics team made their way to the medal stand for the first time since 1912. According to most analysts, this was unexpected. China and the United States were considered to be among the world’s… [Continue Reading...]
Ryan Dempster stays classy
July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, Chicago Cubs right hander Ryan Dempster continued his dominance on the pitchers mound. This time against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dempster threw six scoreless innings, he has not given up a run now in the past 33 innings pitched. This matched a club record set in 1969 by Ken Holtzman. But, that’s not all…… [Continue Reading...]
