http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:23 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Heilman-goes-to-Diamondbacks-for-two-prospects?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner He's heard the cheers and also the jeers in Chicago. Now Aaron Heilman can try to prove his worth with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was traded yesterday for two Diamondback prospects, left-handed pitcher Scott Maine and first baseman Ryne... MLB Aaron Heilman Chicago Cubs John Grabow Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Heilman-goes-to-Diamondbacks-for-two-prospects?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Advice-for-the-Ricketts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Since officially announcing themselves as owners of the Cubs on October 30, the Ricketts have literally hit the ground running.  Two weeks ago they attended the club organizational meetings in Arizona. As the new owners, they have a lot to le... MLB Ricketts family Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Advice-for-the-Ricketts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Zambrano-receives-third-career-slugging-award?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner It's true that most pitchers are not hitters. But most pitchers are not Carlos Zambrano. Z, as he is known, loves to hit, and has been used as a pinch hitter on more than a few occasions in his career. To top it off, not only is Z a good hitte... MLB Chicago Cubs Carlos Zambrano Silver Slugger Award Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:12:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Zambrano-receives-third-career-slugging-award?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d9-What-does-Ted-Lillys-surgery-mean-to-the-Cubs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Last week, Ted Lilly had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. At the same time a debridement was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. During the surgery no major damage to Lilly's shoulder was found. It basical... MLB Chicago Cubs CBOE Ted Lilly Chicago Cubs injuries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:33:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m11d9-What-does-Ted-Lillys-surgery-mean-to-the-Cubs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Its-official--the-Cubs-have-new-owners?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Tom Ricketts, his sister Laura and brothers Todd and Pete were officially introduced today as the new Cubs owners. Tom heads the group as chairman of the board with his three siblings as board members. Former Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney is now Pres... MLB Ricketts family Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Its-official--the-Cubs-have-new-owners?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Fight-for-Cubs-spring-training-venue-heats-up?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Now that the sale of the Cubs is complete and the Ricketts family has been named the new owner, one big question likely to be asked in tomorrow's press conference is about the state  of the Cubs spring training site and whether a move to ... MLB Spring Training Chicago Cubs Cactus League Ricketts Group Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Fight-for-Cubs-spring-training-venue-heats-up?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Cubs-sale-to-Ricketts-final?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner The sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family is complete, according to various news sources. The sale, worth approximately $845 million, was completed this morning. Out of respect to Bud Selig and the World Series, the official announcement... MLB Ricketts family Chicago Cubs Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:31:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Cubs-sale-to-Ricketts-final?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Cubs-name-Rudy-Jaramillo-as-new-hitting-coach?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner The Chicago Cubs have named Rudy Jaramillo the team's new major league hitting coach. Jaramillo replaces Von Joshua, who at the end of the 2009 season was offered his previous position as hitting coach at Triple-A Iowa. "Rudy Jaramil... MLB Chicago Cubs Rudy Jaramillo Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:35:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Cubs-name-Rudy-Jaramillo-as-new-hitting-coach?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Mr-Cubs-accepts-Living-Legend-honor-in-Washington?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner This morning National Public Radio aired an interview with Ernie Banks who was in Washington, DC, to accept an award at the Library of Congress as a “Living Legend.” Banks was in Washington October 2 and 3 as part of a symposium sponsored... Ernie Banks Cubs Player Profiles Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:59:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Mr-Cubs-accepts-Living-Legend-honor-in-Washington?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cubs-in-bankruptcy-court-to-speed-sale-to-Ricketts-group?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner In an expected move, the Cubs today filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. The move, which could as little as one day, was made to speed sale of the team to the Ricketts  It is purely procedure. A hearing before the judge in the T... MLB Chicago Cubs Ricketts Group Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:21:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cubs-in-bankruptcy-court-to-speed-sale-to-Ricketts-group?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Cubs-face-busy-off-season?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner The Chicago Cubs season ended on Sunday with one final loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. There were no celebrations on the field after the game, nor were there many celebrations around the park after the game. Some fans did gather in nearby bars to l... MLB Ricketts family Chicago Cubs Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:38:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Cubs-face-busy-off-season?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Cubs-and-Pirates-rained-out?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner What was Cubs management thinking when it opened the gates while it was raining before yesterday’s game? Yes, the rain stopped briefly and the game started on time, but was stopped in the 4th with the Pirates up 3-0 in the top of the 4th. ... Cubs MLB Chicago Cubs Cubs rain outs Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Cubs-and-Pirates-rained-out?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Cubs-get-chance-to-play-in-October?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner What’s worse? Losing both games of a double header, or losing both games of a double header to the Pittsburgh Pirates? Both are equally bad, but when push comes to shove, the answer would have to be losing both to the Pirates, which is exactly ... MLB Chicago Cubs October Baseball Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:46:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Cubs-get-chance-to-play-in-October?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Cubs-eliminated-from-post-season-but-still-make-history?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Last night the Cubs were mathematically eliminated from this year’s post season, despite an incredible winning performance from Ryan Dempster. At least they made the Colorado Rockies earn their playoff spot. While the outcome of the season... MLB Ryan Dempster Chicago Cubs Colorado Rockies Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:45:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Cubs-eliminated-from-post-season-but-still-make-history?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Cubs-magic-number-at-one?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner It went almost unnoticed, but do you remember where you were 25 years ago last Thursday? Let me jog your memory a bit. The date was September 24, 1984. The Cubs were playing in Pittsburgh. Is it coming back now? Maybe you were one of the lucky few wh... MLB Chicago Cubs Cubs baseball Baseball Magic Numbers Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:14:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Cubs-magic-number-at-one?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Goodbye-Mister-Bradley-dont-let-the-door-hit-you-when-you-leave?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Yesterday I started a column about Milton Bradley and his recent antics. I called for his trade at the end of the season. I let it sit and I’m glad I did, because while I was out, word came that Bradley had been suspended for the rest of the se... Cubs MLB Milton Bradley Jim Hendry Chicago Cubs Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:32:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Goodbye-Mister-Bradley-dont-let-the-door-hit-you-when-you-leave?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Cubs-are-hanging-by-a-thread?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Apathy seems to be settling in with Cubs fans. Attendance is getting lower at games as we edge toward the end of the baseball season. Some factors contributing to the decrease in attendance include school starting, ticket prices and the fact that the... Cubs MLB Chicago Cubs Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:32:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Cubs-are-hanging-by-a-thread?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Cubs-beat-up-on-Pirates-and-tie-a-record?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner If you think it’s difficult being a Cubs fan these days, try being a Pirates fan. Monday the Cubs not only defeated the Pirates, but also cemented the team’s fate giving it not only its 17th consecutive losing season, but also mathematica... Cubs MLB Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:51:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Cubs-beat-up-on-Pirates-and-tie-a-record?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Cubs-to-expand-roster-tomorrow--who-wore-that-number-before?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner September 1 marks the day that major league teams can expand their active player rosters. Typically, this is when you’ll see some of the players from the minors who didn’t quite make it to the big show this year, but are worth watching. I... MLB Chicago Cubs Books Book Review Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:19:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Cubs-to-expand-roster-tomorrow--who-wore-that-number-before?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Improving-the-Cubs-Suggestions-for-the-Ricketts-once-they-are-handed-the-keys-to-Wrigley?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner Since everyone else is weighing in on suggestions for the Ricketts once they take over full ownership of the Cubs, I thought I would add my two cents to the fray. You will find that I will disagree with some points made by Paul Sullivan, of the Tribu... MLB Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:33:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1553-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Improving-the-Cubs-Suggestions-for-the-Ricketts-once-they-are-handed-the-keys-to-Wrigley?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cubs-Examiner