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Chicago Cubs Opening Day 2013: Fan Photos
Baseball fans flocked to Wrigley field on Monday for the Cubs' home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Cubs: You'll Want to Cover Your Eyes
GM Theo Epstein begins the second year of a rebuilding process. Just don't expect to see huge gains in 2013. Patch Editor Ron Kremer outlines three reasons for the Cubs' faithful to give up the faith—an in a hurry.
The Cubs open at 12:35 p.m. Monday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The game will be televised on WGN-Channel 9.
Monday, January 21, 2013
PHOTOS: Wrigley Renovation to Cost $300M, Take 5 Years
The Cubs are talking Wrigley Field, with plans to completely renovate the stadium moving full steam ahead.
The Chicago Cubs are planning to spend $300 million and five seasons to do a complete renovation of Wrigley Field, the team announced officially on Saturday. Expected to start this fall, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney presented the latest renderings during the 2013 Cubs Convention. The new ballpark will feature everything from added concessions and bathrooms to a completely new clubhouse for players. “We listened to you, and your love for this ballpark came through loud and clear,” Kenney said. “Your input was put into this ballpark, and what you see is the direction we’re heading.” And because construction will on happen on the off-season, the Cubs will continue to play at the iconic field while the renovation is under…
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OakLawnGuy
3:58 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Rip the Cubs all you want, at least you're not paying for their ballpark. What with another couple facilities depending on taxpayers money already. more ›
Friday, April 20, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sox Bar vs. Cubs Bar? You Decide
Vote in our best bar for a ballgame poll.
Batter-up fans! Baseball season is under way for the Sox and the Cubs. Through April 15, the Sox are 5-3, and the Cubs—at 3-7—have already found their way to the basement. But there are a lot of games left to play. What's the best bar in Evergreen Park to watch a ballgame? The best place to let out a cheer or cry in your beer? Our lineup was set by recommendations from our Facebook fans and bars in our Patch Places Directory. Vote in the poll and click through the name of your place and leave a quick review. Our victor will be based on a combo of positive reviews and poll votes. One Patch user who leaves a review will be randomly chosen to win a Patch T-shirt. And if our Facebook fans missed your favorite watering hole, please give a shout…
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Glory Days
Like Father, Like Son: Jim Adduci Jr. Making Push for Major League Career With Cubs
Junior starred at Evergreen Park High School before being drafted by Florida Marlins in 2003.
When Jim Adduci claims his son has what it takes to play in Major League Baseball, it holds more merit than just that of a boastful father. The 1977 Brother Rice graduate had stints with three Major League teams and believes his son, Jim Adduci Jr., is capable of playing at the highest level. “He’s somebody that can play in the big leagues,” Adduci said. “The circumstances just have to be right for him to get an opportunity.” Jim Adduci Jr. attended Brother Rice his freshman year and then transferred to Evergreen Park where he played basketball and baseball. He was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 42nd round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. He began his professional career with the Gulf Coast League Marlins and was traded to the …
Special Powers
4:35 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
After being a cub fan all of my life,I'm done.The last thing the Ricketts family care about is putting a solid,winning team on the field.As long as the poor loyal fans keep spending money at Wrigley field,they're happy.Concerts,ice rinks,statues,personal tours.It sickens me.Please STOP GOING.Oh yea,58 wins. more ›