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Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates received hate mail - ESPN Chicago
sports.espn.go.com — Cleveland Indians closer and ex-Cubs ace Kerry Wood didn't dismiss the notion that Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley and other African-American players may have experienced racial insensitivity during their time in Chicago. "I know just from the ... (more) Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates ...
Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
suntimes.com — Lake View community groups are lining up against a plan to construct a hotel, retail and residential complex across from Wrigley Field featuring a building so tall they fear it would set a precedent and destroy the residential character of their ... (more) Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall

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The First Step To The Cubs' New Triangle Building
17 hours ago at Bleed Cubbie Blue
Tough, but fair
espn.go.com — The news is almost all good for Chicago Cubs fans with the team now in possession of new owner and chairman of the board Tom Ricketts. Ricketts will start the process of revealing his long-term and short-term plans on Friday with a news conference at ... (more) Tough, but fair
Laura Ricketts Is First Openly Gay MLB Owner
Laura Ricketts Is First Openly Gay MLB Owner
huffingtonpost.com — The Chicago Cubs have reached a baseball milestone and it has nothing to do with their century-plus World Series drought. With the team's purchase by the Ricketts Family, the Cubs are the first Major League Baseball team to have an openly gay owner. ... (more) Laura Ricketts Is First Openly Gay MLB Owner
SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED
SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED
bizofbaseball.com — THIS IS BREAKING NEWS…. Mark Tues. October 27, 2009 as the day the controlling interest of the Chicago Cubs was officially sold from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family. The $845 million deal, which includes the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake in Comcast ... (more) SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED
SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
windycitymediagroup.com — In a major development, the Chicago Cubs have become the first major-league sports franchise to have an openly gay owner. On Oct. 30, the Ricketts family were announced as the new owners of the Cubs, buying the team, Wrigley Field and a share in ... (more) SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs
Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs
bizofbaseball.com — Tom Ricketts, the new board chairman of the Chicago Cubs. Marking a return to family ownership, the Ricketts family today was formally introduced as the eighth ownership group in the 133-year history of the Chicago Cubs at a morning press conference at Wrigley Field. On ... (more) Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of ...
Jaramillo, Cubs agree to terms
blogs.dailyherald.com — Look for the Cubs to unveil Rudy Jaramillo as their new hitting coach today at Wrigley Field. Cubs people confirmed early this morning that the team and Jaramillo have agreed to a multiyear contract. One report has it as three years and $2.42 million ... (more) Jaramillo, Cubs agree to terms
Cubs sale to Ricketts is complete
chicagobreakingsports.com — By Paul Sullivan The Ricketts family officially took control of the Cubs Tuesday morning, closing the $845 million deal to take 95 percent controlling interest in the team, Wrigley Field and 25 percent of Comcast Sports Net.   "My ... (more) Cubs sale to Ricketts is complete
Bankruptcy Judge Clears Chicago Cubs Sale
Bankruptcy Judge Clears Chicago Cubs Sale
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — The sale of the Chicago Cubs moved closer on Tuesday as a federal bankruptcy judge ruled that the team could be acquired by the family of the billionaire J. Joseph Ricketts in a $845 million deal. The judge, Kevin J. Carey, in Delaware had already ... (more) Bankruptcy Judge Clears Chicago Cubs Sale
Cubs' New Owner: 'There Is No Curse'
npr.org — Curse? What curse? Tom Ricketts, who's taking over as chairman of baseball's Chicago Cubs now that his family has completed its $845 million purchase of the franchise, isn't one to subscribe to the many, many reasons that many, many Cubs fans think ... (more) Cubs' New Owner: 'There Is No Curse'
Ricketts introduced as Cubs' owners
Ricketts introduced as Cubs' owners
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com 10/30/09 5:31 PM ET CHICAGO -- Now, Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster and his teammates know who their boss is. On Friday, the Ricketts family was formally introduced as the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, purchasing the team, ... (more) Ricketts introduced as Cubs' owners
Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale (AP)
Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale (AP)
cubscore.com — The Chicago Cubs baseball team is seeking Chapter 11 protection, a step that will allow its corporate parent to hand the team to new owners. The team filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday. The move was anticipated as the Tribune Co. looks to complete an $845 million sale of the team, ... (more) Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale (AP)
Chicago Cubs get needed bankruptcy court OK (AP)
Chicago Cubs get needed bankruptcy court OK (AP)
cubscore.com — The sale of the Chicago Cubs moved closer Tuesday as a bankruptcy judge said the team can go to the family of billionaire Joe Ricketts in a $845 million deal. The judge had already cleared Tribune Co. to sell the team and Wrigley Field. But he gave his approval again Tuesday because the Cubs ... (more) Chicago Cubs get needed bankruptcy court OK (AP)
Cubs Sale Gets Second Bankruptcy Approval
bleachernation.com — I love how all of the news late yesterday was some variation of “Chicago Cubs sale gets bankruptcy approval.” Hoo-ray! Er, wait. Didn’t that already happen, like, a month ago? Yes. It did. The judge, Kevin J. Carey, in Delaware had already cleared the Tribune Company to ... (more) Cubs Sale Gets Second Bankruptcy Approval
If Naivete Is Bliss, Is Wrigley Field Heaven?
If Naivete Is Bliss, Is Wrigley Field Heaven?
cubscore.com — Disclaimer: I am an enormous Cubs fan who still spends months dreaming about Opening Day at Wrigley Field. I love the Chicago Cubs. Full Story: Chicago Cubs : CBSSports.com MLB Team News (more) If Naivete Is Bliss, Is Wrigley Field Heaven?
The Cubs’ First Game at Weeghman Park/Wrigley Field
The Cubs’ First Game at Weeghman Park/Wrigley Field
miscbaseball.wordpress.com — Lots of color in the Tribune's story of this game, including the presence of “several hundred snipers" watching from atop the buildings across the street from Wrigley. (more) The Cubs’ First Game at Weeghman Park/Wrigley Field
Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
cubscore.com — Lake View community groups are lining up against a plan to construct a hotel, retail and residential complex across from Wrigley Field featuring a building so tall they fear it would set a precedent and destroy the residential character of their neighborhood. Full Story: Chicago Sun-Times :: ... (more) Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
Weekend Update ... The Countdown to Ricketts
Weekend Update ... The Countdown to Ricketts
chicagocubsonline.com — The week ahead will be a very exciting time for the Chicago National League Ball Club. Reports on Friday indicated the Ricketts Family would take control of the organization by the end of next week . Bruce Levine reported Saturday morning Tom Ricketts would assume control on Tuesday ... after ... (more) Weekend Update ... The Countdown to Ricketts
Day One of the Ricketts Regime
Day One of the Ricketts Regime
chicagocubsonline.com — It took two years, six months and twenty-five days but the Chicago Cubs finally have an owner and today is the Ricketts Family first full day at the helm. Tuesday officially ended Tribune Co.'s 28-year run as the owner of the Chicago National League Ball Club ... on June 16, 1981 Tribune Co. ... (more) Day One of the Ricketts Regime
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