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Forbes Rates Cubs Most Profitable Team In Baseball
Though the team hasn’t won a World Series in over a century, the Cubs have been listed as the most profitable team in all of baseball, according to Forbes’ annual report.
Wisch: How’s Life In Rosemont? The Cubs Should Ask DePaul
Some people might think that by leaving Wrigley Field for suburbia the Cubs could finally kill their curse. I think it’s more likely that they’d kill the goose that laid the golden egg.
Suburban Mayor Makes Pitch To Bring The Cubs To Rosemont
Rosemont mayor Brad Stephens has an idea – a bold one.
Photo: Tom Ricketts Doppelgänger?
Our friends at ChicagoSide may have found Tom Ricketts’ Doppelgänger.
Schuster: Ricketts Silent On Wrigley Details
ubs owner Tom Ricketts would make an excellent politician because he can talk a long time without saying much. That was the case Sunday when Ricketts met the media and pretty much brushed away all questions regarding a deal with both the city and the neighborhood involving Wrigley Field.
Northwestern-Cubs Deal Includes 5 Football Games
The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University announced what they are calling an “innovative, multi-year event and reciprocal marketing partnership” Tuesday that will include five Wildcats football games at Wrigley Field.
Epstein: I’d Bet On Rizzo’s Future
When Theo Epstein took over as Cubs president of baseball operations in October of 2011, he had a very clear goal: to build an organization that enjoyed sustained success.
Cubs, Rooftop Owners Meet At Wrigley
In an attempt to solve the dispute between the Cubs and the Wrigleyville rooftop owners, the two sides met at Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon.
Wisch: Retire Sosa’s Number? I Think We Can Retire That Thought
By Dave Wischnowsky – (CBS) When it comes to Sammy Sosa’s future, AOL Fanhouse columnist Lisa Olson has a bold prediction. “Within a few years,” she wrote in a column published on Thursday, “the Cubs […]
Sosa Says He And McGwire Belong In Hall Of Fame
Slammin’ Sammy also said the Chicago Cubs should retire his number.
Emanuel Won’t Sign Off On Wrigley Field Upgrade Just Yet
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he like some parts of the Chicago Cubs plans to refurbish Wrigley Field, but he’s not ready to give his blessing to a deal just yet.
Bernstein: Ricketts, Cubs Learn From Mistakes
Tom Ricketts met his wife in the Wrigley Field bleachers, or so goes the legend that was spun as he and his siblings purchased the Cubs in 2009.
Cubs Give Up Persuading City In Diverting Tax Revenues For Wrigley Renovations
The Cubs have given up efforts to persuade the city to divert tax revenues to help fund Wrigley Field renovations – for now, at least – and have shifted their efforts toward getting restrictions at the ballpark eased to allow more sponsorship revenue, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Saturday.
Wisch: Time For Cubs To Focus On Baseball, Not Dollars
For Cubs fans, it’s time to convene. But for the Cubs? Well, apparently, it’s time to count beans.
Wisch: Cubs Need Championship Caliber Pitching, Not Just Pitching
Such is the Catch-22 of the situation that the Cubs have put themselves – and their overpaying, overly patient fans – in thanks to the path that Theo & Co. have embarked upon.
Wisch: Wrigley Field Should Be On Deck For The Bears
Some day soon, I’d like to see Wrigley welcome the Bears again.
Cubs Send A Special Message To A Young Fan Battling Leukemia
Check out the video as Anthony Rizzo, Tony Campana and Tom Ricketts offer their support in Luke’s battle.
Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Forms SuperPAC For Lesbian Issues
Another member of Chicago’s Ricketts family is getting involved with a super PAC.
Cubs, Arizona State University At Odds Over Mesa Stadium
A plan for Arizona State University’s baseball team to use the Chicago Cubs’ new complex in Mesa may be hanging by a thread.
Bernstein: It’s Ok That The Cubs Are Really Bad
Consuming Cubs baseball is simply unhealthy right now, if it matters to you.
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