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Cubs trust Carl Edwards Jr., who could be their closer of the future
Carl Edwards Jr. wore his black National League Central champion cap backward and held his 1-year-old daughter, Ava, in his valuable right arm as he and his family absorbed the... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
World Series travel day: IRL in Cleveland
The Cubs' 3-2 win in Game 5 on Sunday trimmed the Indians' World Series lead to 3-2 and shifted the Fall Classic back to Cleveland for Game 6 on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. ET air time/8 p.m. game time on FOX). The clubs are making their way to #Believeland on [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
'Crazy atmosphere' awaits Cubs, Indians in Game 6
History will be made in Cleveland this week. This much is guaranteed. But what is undetermined, as the World Series progresses back to Progressive Field for Game 6 on Tuesday night, is whether the history will be "merely" the end of a decades-long drought or if the end of a [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Arrieta, Cubs hope to force decisive Game 7 in Cleveland
History will be made in Cleveland this week. This much is guaranteed. But what is undetermined, as the World Series progresses back to Progressive Field for Game 6 on Tuesday... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
Tolleson not closing door on return to Rangers
Right-handed reliever Shawn Tolleson is a free agent, but he is not closing the door on a possible return to the Rangers. He is keeping all his options open as he waits to see where he will pitch in 2017, though. [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Decisions looming on Maybin, K-Rod for Tigers
At some point this week, the Hot Stove season will officially begin. When it does, the Tigers will have two big decisions to make almost immediately. What the Tigers decide on contract options for center fielder Cameron Maybin and closer Francisco Rodriguez could say a lot about the direction they're [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Cubs-Indians’ TV ratings strong, trounce NFL’s Sunday night game
The Cubs have never played in a televised World Series, but they’re getting the hang of it with Cleveland. They kept their championship hopes alive with a 3-2 Game 5... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
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Cubs can rest easy after resting pitchers
Jake Arrieta carried the Cubs deep into the postseason last year, and Joe Maddon loved it. But the manager and his front office hated how the NL Cy Young Award... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
Cubs can rest easy after resting pitchers
Jake Arrieta carried the Cubs deep into the postseason last year, and Joe Maddon loved it. But the manager and his front office hated how the NL Cy Young Award winner seemed over-extended in his last two starts of the long ride, and they vowed not to let that happen [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Oct. 31 Josh Tomlin workout day interview
Indians starter Josh Tomlin addresses the media at Progressive Field during Monday's workout day ahead of Game 6 of the World Series. [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
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Oct. 31 Terry Francona workout day interview
Indians manager Terry Francona addresses the media at Progressive Field during Monday's workout day ahead of Game 6 of the World Series. [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
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Tebow exits Fall League game with apparent leg injury
Mets outfielder Tim Tebow left Monday's Arizona Fall League game in the bottom of the fourth inning with an apparent right leg injury. [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Cubs eye list of clubs to rally from 3-2 WS hole
The Cubs beat the Indians, 3-2, in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Sunday night, sending the Fall Classic back to Cleveland for Game 6 on Tuesday at Progressive Field. Looking at the big picture, the math still favors the Indians. If the Cubs want cause [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Banister to take part in NASCAR's Texas 500
Rangers manager Jeff Banister will serve as the honorary pace car driver for Sunday's Texas 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source MLB Player Updates 2
Cavaliers’ game time changed to avoid World Series conflict
The NBA moved up the start time for Tuesday night’s Cleveland Cavaliers game because of the World Series. The game against Houston at Quicken Loans Arena will now begin an... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
Who sang ‘stretch’ best during World Series: Bill, Vince, or Eddie?
Wrigley Field hosted World Series Games 3, 4 and 5 this past weekend, and the Cubs picked three die-hard fans – Bill Murray, Vince Vaughn and Eddie Vedder – to... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
World Series travel day: IRL in Cleveland
The Cubs’ 3-2 win in Game 5 on Sunday trimmed the Indians’ World Series lead to 3-2 and shifted the Fall Classic back to Cleveland for Game 6 on Tuesday... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
PELICANS TAKE SIXTH SPOT IN MILB BALLPARK RANKINGS
Stadium Journey has released its Minor League Baseball Ballpark Rankings and TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark, the home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, is ranked sixth out of 160 minor... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
Kyle Schwarber is the Cubs’ X-factor in Game 6
In early July, Cubs president Theo Epstein first began squelching trade rumors out of New York involving Kyle Schwarber, telling reporters he was looking forward to watching the slugger return... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles
Top 10 Game 6s in World Series history
If history is any indication, Tuesday night’s tilt at Progressive Field could be one that will be remembered for a long time. Over the years, 61 best-of-seven World Series have... [...]
Mon, Oct 31, 2016
Source Cubs Chronicles