Chicago Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates Under Clint Hurdle: Prologue

As we watch the Pittsburgh Pirates clash with the St. Louis Cardinals this week for National League Central Division supremacy, it’s worth to stop and reflect on the Pirates lack of fortune, but ambitious optimism since Clint Hurdle took over the position of manager since 2011. The Pirates have been more competitive, but have seen themselves evaporate from NL Central contention

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Cubs Trade Alfonso Soriano to Yankees: Fantasy Baseball Impact

With the Yankees bringing back Alfonso Soriano for prospect Corey Black, the fantasy landscape has shifted ever so slightly – just one shift in a series of moves that will reshape the rest of the fantasy season. Let’s take a look at the fantasy winners and losers of the Cubs-Yankees, Alfonso Soriano-Corey Black trade. Winners:

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MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs Expected to Sell, Sell, Sell

Some teams, like the Philadelphia Phillies, may still be trying to decide if they’re buying or selling at the baseball’s trade deadline, but the Chicago Cubs’ agenda seems pretty clear. Sitting at 42-50 and 14 games out of first place in the NL Central heading into the All-Star break, there’s no question they’re going to

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2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Alfonso Soriano More Desirable With Recent Streak

Make no mistake about it – the Chicago Cubs would love to trade power hitting outfielder Alfonso Soriano. Soriano is still producing, but since the team doesn’t have the feel of a contender in the near future, paying him the $18 million remaining on his contract in 2014 is something the Cubs would like to

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Championshipless in Chicago: 2013 Cubs Roster Projections and Breakdown

Since the Cubs last World Series title in 1908 we have seen: 19 different US Presidents, 18 recessions, the conquering of human flight, the rise of the horseless motorcoach, Germany taking over Europe, then getting split in half, then reuniting, then becoming obsessed with David Hasselhoff, 4736 “Real Housewives” shows and 1 Honey Boo Boo. Is

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