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The Chicago Cubs, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, played their first National League game on April 25, 1876. Coincidentally, they also have the longest championship droughts among the major sports, having gone an entire century since last winning the World Series in 1908.
The Cubs have not even gone to the Series since 1945, when local tavern owner William "Billygoat" Sianis placed a curse on the team after they refused to let his goat into a World Series game against Detroit. The tag "lovable losers" is synonymous with the Cubs, who finished in the bottom half of the league standings i...
The Cubs have not even gone to the Series since 1945, when local tavern owner William "Billygoat" Sianis placed a curse on the team after they refused to let his goat into a World Series game against Detroit. The tag "lovable losers" is synonymous with the Cubs, who finished in the bottom half of the league standings i...
The Chicago Cubs, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, played their first National League game on April 25, 1876. Coincidentally, they also have the longest championship droughts among the major sports, having gone an entire century since last winning the World Series in 1908.
The Cubs have not even gone to the Series since 1945, when local tavern owner William "Billygoat" Sianis placed a curse on the team after they refused to let his goat into a World Series game against Detroit. The tag "lovable losers" is synonymous with the Cubs, who finished in the bottom half of the league standings in every season from 1947-66. As former broadcaster Jack Brickhouse once lamented: "Anyone can have a bad century." The 1969 team that blew an 8 1/2 game lead to the New York Mets after leading its division most of the season remains one of the most beloved in Chicago history in spite of its infamous collapse. On the few occasions the Cubs have come close since, fate has somehow intervened. The most recent example occurred in 2003, when the Cubs were within five outs of advancing to the World Series before losing to Florida in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, in what is now known as the "Bartman game."
The Cubs have not even gone to the Series since 1945, when local tavern owner William "Billygoat" Sianis placed a curse on the team after they refused to let his goat into a World Series game against Detroit. The tag "lovable losers" is synonymous with the Cubs, who finished in the bottom half of the league standings in every season from 1947-66. As former broadcaster Jack Brickhouse once lamented: "Anyone can have a bad century." The 1969 team that blew an 8 1/2 game lead to the New York Mets after leading its division most of the season remains one of the most beloved in Chicago history in spite of its infamous collapse. On the few occasions the Cubs have come close since, fate has somehow intervened. The most recent example occurred in 2003, when the Cubs were within five outs of advancing to the World Series before losing to Florida in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, in what is now known as the "Bartman game."
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Piniella at the bat: 'Our focus is 2009'
Tribune reporterLou Piniella hasn't spoken to any of the Cubs since the season came to a stunning finish seven weeks ago at Dodger Stadium. But his silence has nothing to do with the loss or the way the Cubs looked during the Dodgers' three-game playoff sweep. It's...Tags: Ryan Dempster, Carlos Marmol, Alfonso Soriano, Spring Training, Lou Piniella
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MLB rules postseason games will not be shortened
There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced the sport will enact a rules change stating that postseason games cannot be shortened because of bad weather. ''All...Tags: Major League Baseball, Mike Mussina, George Steinbrenner, Sam Zell, New York Yankees
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C. Izturis appears at top of O's wish list at short
The Orioles have talked to the representative for free agent Cesar Izturis, the latest indication that the slick-fielding shortstop is at the top of their list to fill the team's vacancy at the position.
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Fan gain, franchise pain?
Tribune reportersThe tumultuous economy has played havoc with Tribune Co.'s plans to sell the Chicago Cubs, making it harder for prospective buyers to raise money and throwing into question the value of the storied franchise. The impact also has trickled down to an issue...Tags: Major League Baseball, Real Estate Transactions, Dining and Drinking, Sam Zell, Tribune Co.
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K.C. Johnson's Bulls mailbag
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Must go 9: Baseball to enact rule that postseason games can't be shortened by weather
AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced the sport will enact a rules change stating that postseason games cannot be shortened because of bad...Tags: New York Weather, Major League Baseball, Weather Reports, George Steinbrenner, Sam Zell
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O's look at Izturis for shortstop
The Orioles have talked to the representative for free agent Cesar Izturis, the latest indication that the slick-fielding shortstop is at the top of their list to fill the team's vacancy at the position. Izturis, 28, hit .263 last season with one homer...Tags: Major League Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals, Jack Wilson, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers
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MLB says Tribune sets Dec. 1 deadline for Cubs bids
The Associated PressBidders for the Cubs have until Dec. 1 to submit offers, Major League Baseball said Wednesday after a meeting of its ownership committee. Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met in New York in recent...Tags: New York Weather, Major League Baseball, Weather Reports, Sam Zell, Tribune Co.
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Yankees to play third wheel in Peavy deal?
On the Yankees beatBy Joe Pawlikowski While most of the Yankees' off-season attention has been focused on free agent CC Sabathia, their attention also lies elsewhere. We've heard some pretty scary rumors involving A.J. Burnett. Thankfully, Kat was able to find a source........Tags: Major League Baseball, American League, Johan Santana, Dining and Drinking, Atlanta Braves
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Dempster, Cubs agree on deal
Pitcher Ryan Dempster and Chicago agreed Tuesday on a $52 million, four-year contract that includes a player option for 2012. He gets a $4 million signing bonus, $8 million next year, $12.5 million in 2010 and $13.5 million in 2011. Dempster was 17-6...Tags: Major League Baseball, Michelle Kwan, Motor Racing, Diplomacy, Fran Drescher
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Red Sox deal Crisp to Royals
The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday. Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power...Tags: Major League Baseball, Dining and Drinking, New York Yankees, Minnesota Vikings, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Cards' Pujols wins NL MVP Award
Of The Associated PressAlbert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. ''You have to consider everything. You have to put all the numbers together,'' the St. Louis star said Monday after powering past Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard to win the award for the...Tags: Lance Berkman, Major League Baseball, All Stars, Milwaukee Brewers, Manny Ramirez
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