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Ricketts: Cubs Will Win World Series With Wrigley Renovation Deal

A day after striking a $500 million deal with the city to renovate Wrigley Field and build a new hotel, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said the agreement would bring a World Series title to the North Side.

2013/04/15

Carlos Marmol. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Marmol: ‘I’m Going To Put Us In The World Series’

When Carlos Marmol entered the Cubs’ home opener Monday, one day after losing his job as closer, Wrigley Field erupted with a resounding chorus of boos.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/09

Ryan Theriot slides to home in Game 4 of the World Series. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Video: Giants Fans Celebrate World Series Win

When the Giants recorded the final out in Game 4 of the World Series last night to complete the four-game sweep of the Tigers, the city of San Francisco went nuts – as it should.

670 The Score–2012/10/29

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Tigers Vs. Giants: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 4 Of The World Series

Game 4 was the most exciting game of the World Series – a back-and-forth affair that took 10 innings to decide. In the end, though, the result was the same: a Giants victory. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/29

Ryan Theriot slides to home in Game 4 of the World Series. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Giants Win World Series With Four-Game Sweep Of Tigers

Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep and win their second World Series title in three years.

2012/10/28

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Tigers Vs. Giants: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 3 Of The World Series

The Giants took a commanding lead in the World Series last night, going up 3-0 after defeating the Tigers by a score of 2-0 for the second straight game. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/28

Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run off of Brandon Crawford #35 single to center field against Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Detroit Tigers in the second inning during Game Three of the Major League Baseball World Series at Comerica Park on October 27, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Giants Take 3-0 World Series Lead

Ryan Vogelsong escaped trouble three times and Gregor Blanco hit a go-ahead triple to lead San Francisco over the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Saturday night and move the Giants into a 3-0 World Series lead.

2012/10/27

Giants Vs. Tigers: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 2 Of The World Series

Another game of the World Series is in the books, and more unpredictable action has taken place. After the Giants earned an improbable win in Game 1, they extended their series lead with a Game 2 victory. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/26

Gregor Blanco #7, Brandon Crawford #35, Hunter Pence #8 and Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after they won 2-0 against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Giants Take 2-0 Lead In World Series

A Giant dose of small ball, and suddenly San Francisco finds itself in a most unique position — way ahead in a postseason series.

2012/10/25

Hunter Pence. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hunter Pence Reunited With Famous Bat

It’s pretty easy to see that Giants outfielder Hunter Pence forms a special bond with his bats.

670 The Score–2012/10/25

Giants Vs. Tigers: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 1 Of The World Series

Check out these five facts from Game 1 of the World Series that you may not have known.

2012/10/25

Ozzie Guillen, Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams in 2011. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Williams Hopes Sox Fans Remember Guillen’s World Series Above All Else

Those looking for White Sox general manager Kenny Williams to take a cheap shot at Ozzie Guillen in the wake of his firing from the Marlins should keep looking.

670 The Score–2012/10/25

Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants had a big night against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sandoval Hits 3 HRs As Giants Take Game 1 Of World Series

Pablo Sandoval became just the fourth player to hit three home runs in a World Series game, connecting twice against Justin Verlander and once off Al Alburquerque to lead the San Francisco Giants over the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Wednesday night’s opener.

2012/10/24

Giants, Tigers Will Need All Seven Games To Decide World Series

It looks like the World Series will go the distance and seven games for the second straight year.

2012/10/24

Andy Dirks #12, Avisail Garcia #34 and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 8-1 against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Tigers Advance To World Series

Max Scherzer capped a stupendous stretch for Detroit’s starting rotation, and the Tigers advanced to the World Series for the second time in seven years by beating the New York Yankees 8-1 Thursday for a four-game sweep of the AL championship series.

2012/10/18

Alex Rodriguez.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Adding A-Rod Would Be So Kenny

Kenny Williams has always had a thing for twilight.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/18

A statue of Babe Ruth is seen at the National Baseball Hall of Fame during induction weekend on July 25, 2009 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Babe Ruth Called His Home Run At Wrigley Field 80 Years Ago Today

In Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, Yankees slugger Babe Ruth made one of the most famous calls in the history of baseball.

2012/10/01

President Barack Obama watches the Nationals play the White Sox.  (Photo by Gary Fabiano-Pool/Getty Images)

Obama Predicts White Sox-Nationals World Series

aybe he’s biased, but the President of the United States like the White Sox’s chances this season.

670 The Score–2012/09/21

A dejected Cubs fan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Abbatacola: Walk Away, Cubs Fans

I am giving you permission to “take a break” from your team. How long? You should walk away for as long as you need.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/06

Joe Mather. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Bernstein: It’s Ok That The Cubs Are Really Bad

Consuming Cubs baseball is simply unhealthy right now, if it matters to you.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/28

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