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Strong players could help Chicago Cubs come back

By Chris Loggins | June 22, 2015

Changes to the Chicago Cubs may help the team finally end its streak of disappointing seasons.The Cubs have continuously struggled to make the playoffs and keep up with fans’ expectations since a 2008 season in which it went 97-64. Seven seasons later,...

Mike Quade is in over his hairless head

August 22, 2011

What exactly goes on in Mike Quade's bald, shiny noggin?The Chicago Cubs manager has been in scalding water all season due to his poor decision making.Quade's latest debacle comes from his choice to sit shortstop Starlin Castro for Monday's game against...

Cubs fans’ call it quits too soon

By Brian Belford | July 12, 2011

As a White Sox fan, I know my team is struggling. They were predicted to finish second in the AL Central division, perhaps even contend for first place, and were a dark horse candidate for the World Series.So you can imagine my disappointment.I'm a die-hard...