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The First Step To The Cubs' New Triangle Building
bleedcubbieblue.com - 13 hours ago
The First Step To The Cubs' New Triangle Building
— bleedcubbieblue.com — BCB photo by David Sameshima, Saturday, November 7, 2009 View full size photo » Demolition barricades surround the former Yum Yum Donut Shop on Clark St. ... (more) The First Step To The Cubs' New Triangle Building

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waxpaperbeercup.com - 7 days ago
Wrigley 2014: the plan continues under Ricketts
— waxpaperbeercup.com — According to ESPN 1000’s Bruce Levine the plan to renovate Wrigley Field by 2014 (the ballparks 100th) will continue under new owner Tom Ricketts. Levine gives out the details : Part of his plans for Wrigley centers around the 100th ... (more) Wrigley 2014: the plan continues under Ricketts

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Laura Ricketts Is First Openly Gay MLB Owner
huffingtonpost.com - 7 days ago
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

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Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
bleachernation.com - 7 days ago
Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
— bleachernation.com — Among the tall list of tasks for the Chicago Cubs’ new owner is a reported interest in bringing the All Star Game to Wrigley Field for the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field in 2014. The process, which involves a petition to the league, is expected to begin soon. “It would be ... (more) Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?

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windycitymediagroup.com - 8 days ago
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

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suntimes.com - 9 days ago
Ricketts says he'll lead off with repairs to Wrigley Field
— suntimes.com — Now that Tom Ricketts has control of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, he has plans to make immediate upgrades to the ballpark that turns 100 years old in 2014. Enough upgrades, he hopes, that Major League Baseball will agree to hold the 2014 All-Star Game ... (more) Ricketts says he'll lead off with repairs to Wrigley Field

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Ricketts introduced as Cubs' owners
chicago.cubs.mlb.com - 9 days ago
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

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Sun-Times' Q&A with Tom Ricketts
suntimes.com - 10 days ago
Sun-Times' Q&A with Tom Ricketts
— suntimes.com — Shortly before the sale of the Cubs was complete, new owner Tom Ricketts met at Wrigley Field with Sun-Times sports editor Stu Courtney, columnist Rick Telander, national baseball columnist Chris De Luca, Cubs beat reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and ... (more) Sun-Times' Q&A with Tom Ricketts

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sports.espn.go.com - 10 days ago
Sale of Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field to Ricketts family complete
— sports.espn.go.com — The sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family is complete. (more) Sale of Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field to Ricketts family ...

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Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs
bizofbaseball.com - 10 days ago
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 ...

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npr.org - 10 days ago
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'

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The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game
thecubreporter.com - 10 days ago
The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game
— thecubreporter.com — Tom Ricketts and family will be introduced to Cubs fans everywhere in a press conference on Friday morning at 11am CST and probably a couple dozen TV and radio interviews. To help you get through the day, I suggest grabbing your favorite alcoholic beverage(bring a thermos if you're at work) ... (more) The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game

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espn.go.com - 12 days ago
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

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Ricketts family finally take ownership of Chicago Cubs
sportspromedia.com - 12 days ago
Ricketts family finally take ownership of Chicago Cubs
— sportspromedia.com — The sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family, agreed in August, has finally gone through, with the family formally taking control of the team, its Wrigley Field stadium and 25 per cent of Comcast Sportsnet. (more) Ricketts family finally take ownership of Chicago Cubs

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Day One of the Ricketts Regime
chicagocubsonline.com - 12 days ago
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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SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED
bizofbaseball.com - 13 days ago
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

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chicagobreakingsports.com - 13 days ago
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

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sports.espn.go.com - 13 days ago
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 ...

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Weekend Update ... The Countdown to Ricketts
chicagocubsonline.com - 15 days ago
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

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Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
cubscore.com - 17 days ago
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

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Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall
suntimes.com - 17 days ago
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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blogs.dailyherald.com - 19 days ago
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

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The Cubs’ First Game at Weeghman Park/Wrigley Field
miscbaseball.wordpress.com - 23 days ago
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

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Cubs Sale Gets Second Bankruptcy Approval
bleachernation.com - 26 days ago
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

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If Naivete Is Bliss, Is Wrigley Field Heaven?
cubscore.com - 26 days ago
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?

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Bankruptcy Judge Clears Chicago Cubs Sale
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com - 27 days ago
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

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Chicago Cubs get needed bankruptcy court OK (AP)
cubscore.com - 27 days ago
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)

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Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale (AP)
cubscore.com - 28 days ago
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)

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