Cubs, White Sox and Chicago Sports

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan wrote an article about how the Cubs' roster may change if they don't win this year. While I usually find Sully's columns to be less than noteworthy, he has hit the nail on the head with this one. Yes, there seems to be a lot riding on the 2010 season. While new owner Tom Ricketts keeps saying positive things about GM Jim Hendry, you have to think that he at least "nudged" Hendry to bring in Greg Maddux this...  

The Kansas City Royals out hit their opponent and still manged to lose as they were held scoreless in nine innings. That could be the headline for both of the Royals games today. Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs managed to hold the Royals scoreless as Big Z lasted five innings of three hit shutout [...]  

Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano each hit two-run homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over their crosstown rival White Sox on Friday.  

The Chicago White Sox got started on their 2010 season before a lot of other teams did. When the biggest contenders were picking up parts for a playoff run, the White Sox acquired Alex Rios from the Toronto Blue Jays - a reclamation project with some upside - and Jake Peavy, an injured ace who was the best pitcher in the National League just a few years ago. And optimism reigns on the South Side already, especially in a wide-open division...  

The Chicago White Sox looked impressive at the plate in a 10-7 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, getting two-run homers from Gordon Beckham and Alex Rios in a split-squad game.  

2010 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago CubsCBSSports.comThe rotation flopped at every turn, with Rich Harden and Carlos Zambrano succumbing to injuries and Ryan Dempster falling short of his breakout 2008. ...  

Ricketts at Spring Training Nice write up on his feelings to date about what it has been like to be the owner of the Chicago Cubs. Along with that what he has noticed about the fans passion and loyalty, the players and conditioning and the coaches and how hard they work. I'm getting pumped guys, this is gonna be a fun summer!  

Ryan Dempster has inspiration every time he gets in a tight situation on a baseball field with the Chicago Cubs . It comes from his 10-month-old daughter, Riley, who's been fighting DiGeorge syndrome all her young life.  

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UM baseball game vs. Florida Gulf Coast postponedMiamiHerald.comThe University of Miami baseball team's 6 pm home game Wednesday against Florida Gulf Coast has been postponed due to inclement ...FGCU baseball game against Miami postponed due to weatherThe News-PressFGCU-Miami baseball game postponed due to weatherNaples Daily NewsCollege baseball: FGCU heads to Miami ready to take on HurricanesNaples Daily Newsall 9 news articles »  

CBC.caJay McGwire shares steroids secretsESPNJay McGwire could strut confidently into a baseball clubhouse and, at first blush, pass for his older brother. Mark, the enigmatic ex-slugger, ...AP Interview: Jay McGwire says Big Mac gained his strength from steroidsLos Angeles TimesAP Interview: Jay McGwire Says Drugs Aided Big BroNPRMark McGwire's brother tells-allDigital Sports DailyTrue/Slant -Newsday (subscription) -Coversall 492 news...  

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TSNAaron Boone done with playing baseball; now he'll talk on ESPNLos Angeles Times (blog)Aaron Boone announced Tuesday both his retirement from baseball and his new job as baseball analyst with ESPN. Boone, an infielder with a career .263 ...Aaron Boone, Jack Curry on TVNewsday (subscription)Aaron Boone retires to work for ESPNDetroit Free PressAaron Boone Retires to work for ESPN!Gather.comMLB.com -ESPN -Examiner.comall 317 news articles »