Big Z eyes All-Star Game, World Series

CUBS IN BRIEF: Soriano still aiming for All-Star Game

Can't Stop The Bleeding found this 6/26/2008 on www.suntimes.com

Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano , on the disabled list with a fractured left hand, has a special incentive to try to return soon: the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

RANDOLPH OUT AS ALL-STAR COACH

FanHouse found this 6/26/2008 on www.nypost.com

If Willie Randolph appears at the All-Star Game it won't be as a coach in the National League dugout. Randolph was replaced today by Cubs manager Lou Piniella on the National League coaching staff, The Post has learned. Major League Baseball is...

Cubs lose series at Wrigley for just 2nd time

Right Field Bleachers found this 6/27/2008 on www.suntimes.com

Aubrey Huff had four hits and two RBIs, Jay Payton drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cubs 11-4 Thursday to become the second team to win a series at Wrigley Field this season.

Deadline Pushed Back to July 31 for Cubs/Wrigley Field Sale

Kumar posted 6/27/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com

The Tribune Co. has pushed back the deadline for bids on the sale Chicago Cubs and/or Wrigley Field from July 9 to July 31 amid concerns by prospective buyers that the rosy revenue projection figures within the 300-page financial “book” put together by Tribune are unrealistic. According to the Chicago Sun-Times , while revenues have almost doubled over the last five years, ...

Articles | Prospectus Hit List: Further Adventures in Interleague Mayhem

Baseball Prospectus found this 6/27/2008 on baseballprospectus.com

Breezing: The Cubs assert ownership of the Windy City by sweeping the White Sox and running their home winning streak to 14, led by a pair of players on the rebound. Ryan Dempster closed out the sweep , and continues to flourish in his return to the ...