Ricketts: Cubs Have Potential To Be 'Special Team'
Opening day, for every Major League team, is filled with optimism, and no team exemplifies that more than the Chicago Cubs. And maybe no owner exemplifies that quite like Tom Ricketts.
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Opening day, for every Major League team, is filled with optimism, and no team exemplifies that more than the Chicago Cubs. And maybe no owner exemplifies that quite like Tom Ricketts.
I'm rooting like hell for Mike Quade to succeed in his new, unlikely job as Cubs' manager. (I have no idea if he's going to be any good at it).
It will be 46 degrees and rainy when Cubs take to the mound for their home opener at Wrigley Field, but the conditions aren't putting a damper on the buzz at the Friendly Confines.
Baseball returns to the Friendly Confines on Friday, while Sox fans will have to wait until April 7 for their home opener, either way, baseball is back!
Chicago Cubs rookie Darwin Barney will be the team's starting second baseman when the team takes to Wrigley Field on Friday.
If there is one thing I have learned from being a Chicago Cubs fan my whole life, it is the uncanny ability to be overly-optimistic about the teams' chances during the summer.
New Chicago Cubs' manager Mike Quade has already faced a wide range of tests, and he's passed them all.
Jim Hendry and Mike Quade ultimately did the right thing regarding bloated man-child Carlos Silva -- releasing him, eating the remaining salary, starting Andrew Cashner and keeping Marcos Mateo – but only after the aftermath of the move turned ugly.
Welcome Carlos Silva to the A & W club. What is the A & W club? It has nothing to do with root beer. The A & W Club is a cabal of athletes who come into a town and prove to be as annoying off the field as they are worthless on it.
On Friday, Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade named Randy Wells as the team's fourth starter. With four of the five starting slots filled, the final spot comes down to Andrew Cashner or Carlos Silva.
Carlos Zambrano isn't your typical pitcher. Of course there's the whole anger management thing, but he's also a very effective player in the batters box.
At this time last year, Starlin Castro was turning heads in spring training, but wouldn't make his major league debut until May 7. This year he'll be an opening day starter and one of the keys to the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade has plenty of experience as a manager in the minor leagues, but this will be his first full season as the manager of a major league club.
When the Cubs' Lou Piniella stepped down as manager and Mike Quade took over, there was an apparent difference in the team. The Cubs began to win. Now that a new season is about to begin to give Mike Quade a fresh start, they hope things continue to improve.
Mike Quade's tenure as the Chicago Cubs manager got off to a pretty rocky start when Carlos Silva and Aramis Ramirez got into a dugout scuffle after errors were committed while Silva was on the mound.
Wednesday was a rough day for the Cubs giving up six runs, two home runs and committing three errors in the first inning alone. A scuffle broke out in the dugout as a result of the team's frustration. Manager Mike Quade is letting that slide, granted the team improves.
Mike Quade's reaction to the spring training dugout scuffle has incensed many. The Cub haters have seized upon it, and many defeatist Cubs fans, expecting a sign that the status quo of losing will reign, have shaken their head in disappointment.
The players on the Cubs were used to knowing if and where they were playing at the last minute. For many, this throws their game off, not having a chance to plan for it. Mike Quade appears to be changing that for the Cubs.
It hasn't been a complete overhaul of the Chicago Cubs team, but there's already a different feel around spring training.
The baseball season is fast approaching, and WGN-TV and Comcast SportsNet Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper is talking about what to expect.
It's not easy being skipper of the Yankees. It's no cakewalk coaching the Lakers. And when you assume the reigns of the Dallas Cowboys? Well, you can expect to catch a whole lot of heat in return.
Dusty Baker spent four seasons as the manager of the Chicago Cubs. In those four years he went from being honored with the slogan "In Dusty We Trusty," to an ugly present left for him in the dugout.
At some point today Albert Pujols will either sign an extension with the Cardinals or announce that he is headed to the open market after the season.
The 2011 season will be full of adjustments for Matt Garza. He's adjusting to a new team, a new league and a new stadium.
The Chicago Cubs' Tyler Colvin broke into the Major Leagues as an outfielder, but starting this spring he'll start to log some time at first base.
Tuesday's temperatures will drop from the 20s to 30s with breezy northwest winds, prompting wind chill values in the teens.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
The gift is the largest ever received in the 50-year history of the organization.
Schaumburg police said they were conducting a thorough investigation late Monday.
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
Madigan is facing a slew of charges—including racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The Bears have been focusing their plans on a new stadium in the city of Chicago for some time now, but they have also just reached a deal with the Village of Arlington Heights on property taxes for the old Arlington International Racecourse property. Charlie De Mar reports.
Scott is giving $15 million to the Community Investment Corporation, a nonprofit lender that helps buy, rehab, and preserve affordable rental housing.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 25. 2024.
The officers from the South Chicago (4th) District were treated to a fine dinner by the youth group at Immaculate Conception St. Michael Parish.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Tuesday's temperatures will drop from the 20s to 30s with breezy northwest winds, prompting wind chill values in the teens.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
Pippen, playing in the arena where his Hall of Fame father's retired number hangs, had 26 points in the first three quarters for Memphis, which has won three of its last four.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
Investigation into each of the shootings remains under investigation.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
