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When All the Scoring Will be in the Infield, Eh?
bizofbaseball.com - 10/29/2008
When All the Scoring Will be in the Infield, Eh?
— bizofbaseball.com — Take a peek. This is what Wrigley Field will look like New Year’s Day. What you are... looking at is the seating configuration of this year’s NHL Winter Classic where the Blackhawks will host the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings. Tickets are going for $75, $225 and $325 Yes, here’s one case where ... (more) When All the Scoring Will be in the Infield, Eh?

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 10/29/2008posted this
Financial Crisis Impacting Cubs Sale in a Big Way
bizofbaseball.com - 10/14/2008
Financial Crisis Impacting Cubs Sale in a Big Way
— bizofbaseball.com — Just under a month ago, we heard through more than one source that the field had been... narrowed down on the bidders for the Cubs, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake in ComcastSports Chicago, and with it, the winning bidder was rumored to be Thomas Rickett’s group. That was then, this is now. (more) Financial Crisis Impacting Cubs Sale in a Big Way

Comments vote down Kumar Kumar posted 10/14/2008posted this
suntimes.com - 10/2/2008
Cubs fan arrested for throwing ball at Dodgers player
— suntimes.com — A Lincoln Park man was arrested for attempting to strike Los Angeles Dodgers’ left fielder Manny Ramirez... with a baseball during the Cubs Wednesday night playoff loss at Wrigley Field. (more) Cubs fan arrested for throwing ball at Dodgers player

Comments vote down Women Like Sports found this 10/2/2008found this
Sarah Spain is F*cking Steve Bartman
homerderby.com - 10/9/2008
Sarah Spain is F*cking Steve Bartman
— homerderby.com — The girl who tried to auction herself for SuperBowl tickets is back ... and she's singing about... F-ing Steve Bartman. (more) Sarah Spain is F*cking Steve Bartman

Comments vote down Richie Rich Richie Rich posted 10/9/2008posted this
Worse than Wall Street: The collapse of the Cubs ticket market
sports.yahoo.com - 10/9/2008
Worse than Wall Street: The collapse of the Cubs ticket market
— sports.yahoo.com — A graphical representation of the complete and utter collapse of the Cubs' World Series ticket market.... (more) Worse than Wall Street: The collapse of the Cubs ticket ...

Comments vote down Big League Stew Big League Stew posted 10/9/2008posted this
Wrigleyville bars stop alcohol sales from the end of the seventh for one hour
sportscracklepop.com - 10/1/2008
Wrigleyville bars stop alcohol sales from the end of the seventh for one hour
— sportscracklepop.com — What are people to do now in Wrigleyville if the Chicago Cubs actually are close to clinching... or getting blown out? No booze to calm those nerves or forget the devastating loss! “Bars and restaurants surrounding Wrigley Field on Monday ... (more) Wrigleyville bars stop alcohol sales from the end of the ...

Comments vote down SI.com - Extra Mustard found this 10/1/2008found this
Frank Caliendo apparently unaware Vin Scully is still breathing
sports.yahoo.com - 10/8/2008
Frank Caliendo apparently unaware Vin Scully is still breathing
— sports.yahoo.com — Here's a good question: If TBS and Frank Caliendo keep insisting on showing us ads for a... show that most of us have already sworn not to give a chance, couldn't Caliendo have maybe worked up a few baseball-related impressions to mix in the ... (more) Frank Caliendo apparently unaware Vin Scully is still ...

Comments vote down MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog found this 10/8/2008found this
Solution: Just move this thing to Wrigley Field already
sports.yahoo.com - 10/28/2008
Solution: Just move this thing to Wrigley Field already
— sports.yahoo.com — Since no one seems to have any good ideas about solving these weather shenanigans that have extended... our stay in Philadelphia for at least another day, I thought I'd just go ahead and propose an unconventional idea of my own. Let's load the Rays and ... (more) Solution: Just move this thing to Wrigley Field already

Comments vote down yoonewverse found this 10/28/2008found this
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 10/3/2008
At O'Hare, Fukudome's plane is boarding
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — By Paul Sullivan Kosuke Fukudome's downfall has led to booing at Wrigley Field, and now he's getting... no respect. Passengers at O'Hare Airport were surprised to hear his name being paged over the public address system in Terminal B on... (more) At O'Hare, Fukudome's plane is boarding

Comments vote down Another Cubs Blog found this 10/3/2008found this
chicagotribune.com - 10/2/2008
Dodgers take Game 1
— chicagotribune.com — Ryan Dempster walked the bases loaded and gave up a grand slam to the Dodgers' James Loney... in the fifth inning, and Los Angeles took the first game of the National League Division Series from the Cubs, 7-2 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night.  ... (more) Dodgers take Game 1

Comments vote down Big League Stew found this 10/2/2008found this
Cubs Renounce Satan, Still Lose Game One [Nlds]
deadspin.com - 10/2/2008
Cubs Renounce Satan, Still Lose Game One [Nlds]
— deadspin.com — The Cubs have yet to get a handle on this curse business, no matter how hard they... try. While a Catholic priest was furiously blessing their dugout (this is true) before their Game 1 NLDS showdown with the Dodgers on Wednesday, outside of Wrigley ... (more) Cubs Renounce Satan, Still Lose Game One [Nlds]

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 10/2/2008found this
Cubs Fan Arrested For Throwing Ball At Manny
sportsbybrooks.com - 10/2/2008
Cubs Fan Arrested For Throwing Ball At Manny
— sportsbybrooks.com — It’s been a long-time tradition at Wrigley Field that when an opposing player hits a home run,... the ball is thrown back. During yesterday’s loss to the Dodgers, one Cubs fan was a little late with his throwback response - instead waiting ... (more) Cubs Fan Arrested For Throwing Ball At Manny

Comments vote down MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog found this 10/2/2008found this
torontosun.com - 10/2/2008
Cubs' hopes are slammed
— torontosun.com — When you get within 15 city blocks of Wrigley Field, the "It's Gonna Happen" signs are everywhere.... But this wouldn't be Cubs territory, and it certainly wouldn't be October, if there weren't doubters. (more) Cubs' hopes are slammed

Comments vote down SportsAnna SportsAnna posted 10/2/2008posted this
chicagotribune.com - 10/3/2008
Do-or-die turns into slow death for Cubs -
— chicagotribune.com — But the way they played Thursday night, they couldn't have won a Little League World Series. I... haven't seen a team kick this many balls since World Cup soccer. It was like watching a "Bad News Bears" movie. The entire Cubs infield just qualified for ... (more) Do-or-die turns into slow death for Cubs -

Comments vote down Sons of Steve Garvey found this 10/3/2008found this
The Summer That Didn't Quite Last Forever [MLB]
deadspin.com - 10/10/2008
The Summer That Didn't Quite Last Forever [MLB]
— deadspin.com — Walter E. Smithe is a Chicago furniture store whose management figured that they'd cash in big when... the Cubs finally broke 100 years of frustration with a World Series championship. So sure were they that this was the year, actually, that they ... (more) The Summer That Didn't Quite Last Forever [MLB]

Comments vote down FanIQ Blog found this 10/10/2008found this
mlb.com
mlb.mlb.com - 10/1/2008
mlb.com
— mlb.mlb.com — Dodgers probable pitcher Derek Lowe Dodgers: He parlayed postseason stardom into a rich free-agent contract four years... ago and he's got just the right temperament to do it again. Not only that, but he's on his best roll of a 14-win season. He's ... (more) mlb.com

Comments vote down Bleed Cubbie Blue found this 10/1/2008found this
Where champions are made
diningwithdre.mlblogs.com - 10/1/2008
Where champions are made
— diningwithdre.mlblogs.com — We just had our workout at Wrigley Field. It was cloudy and cool and the place was empty... and I can imagine what it's going to be like tomorrow when the playoffs start. We flew into Chicago yesterday and I had... (more) Where champions are made

Comments vote down Blue Heaven found this 10/1/2008found this
latimes.com - 10/1/2008
Dodgers' Ned Colletti saved the season; will he be back for another? - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — The visiting clubhouse at AT Park in San Francisco was clearing out on Sunday, as players rushed... out of the showers, dressed quickly and dashed through the back door to the team bus. Colletti wasn't in a hurry. He stood in the middle of the clubhouse, ... (more) Dodgers' Ned Colletti saved the season; will he be back ...

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 10/1/2008found this
latimes.com - 10/2/2008
Dodgers slam Cubs in opener - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — "Like a cemetery in Wrigley," Matt Kemp said. With three teammates in front of him, Loney rounded... the basepaths in front of 42,099 fans who fell silent almost from the moment his bat met a changeup from Ryan Dempster. His fifth-inning grand slam ... (more) Dodgers slam Cubs in opener - Los Angeles Times

Comments vote down Projo Sox Blog found this 10/2/2008found this
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