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The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908. Here is why the Cubs will finally reverse their fortunes.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

This is a brief history and discussion of the famous Chicago Cubs Billy Goat Curse. The article describes how the curse came about and some strange happenings that have occurred since then.

The Chicago Cubs. Lovable losers. The team that has gone almost a century without winning a World Series and sixty-two years without reaching the World Series.

The Chicago Cubs had a curse put on them by an upset fan in 1945 that seems to have done the job for 61 years. This article chronicles the curse's history.

The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Cubs play in the Central Division of the National League.

In 1930 the Great Depression threatened the game baseball as a moneymaking business.

First you need to understand the problem.

Trips, tours and tips to check out - when traveling - Chicago Style -- plus 7-tourist sites you don't want to miss in the Windy City .

A few years ago I got to watch a documentary about how sorry Red Sox fans were about their team not winning the World Series. Well, now there's one coming out about a really cursed team...The Chicago Cubs.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

Chicago Cubs have been pulling out the stops this year will they make it to the World Series and win?

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

In one of the first signs of Spring in Chicago, Cubs tickets went on sale today. Here's how to get yours, and why being first in line didn't matter this year.

The Chicago Cubs recently made a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Could this be the deal that pushes the Cubs to a World Series title? See what we think!

The recent announcement by new Chicago Cubs owner Sam Zell that he might sell the ballpark or naming rights, and make major "improvements" makes one fan wonder if change of that nature is really what's needed.

Once again the Cubs find themselves in a predictable state where they don't contend for the playoffs and have yet another season of disarray.

The Chicago Cubs won the NL Central, what to look for in the playoffs!

The Cubs haven't won a world series in 99 years. Think about that for a second, in that time span we've had 2 world wars, 17 presidents and of course Paris Hilton.

The Chicago Cubs were originally the Chicago White Stockings. Take a ride through the early history of those "lovable losers", the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubbies have faithful rooters, but even they may not know these things about their squad.

Five simply methods to find Chicago Cubs tickets!

Ah, Wrigley Field, the ultimate baseball venue. The season has started and if you haven't started planning how to get your Chicago Cubs tickets yet, now is the time to get started. Here are some ways to locate those elusive tickets.

There's always next year is a common phrase among Cubs fans. I think the tide is starting to turn and the fans are starting to demand more. Losing is not loveable.

With the signing of Alfonso Soriano the Cubs seem to be showing that they might actually want to make a change. On the other hand, this is Chicago.

An overview and analysis of the 2008 Chicago Cubs lineup.

The Chicago Cubs Major League baseball team is for sale from the Tribune Company. Prospective buyers range from "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks to Donald Trump

A preview of the Chicago Cubs 2008 Spring training, including what fans should look for as the team gets ready for the upcoming season.

A brief summary of the wild game between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs.

In a country where sports teams change towns like army brats, the Chicago Cubs are an oddity. As of 2007, they have remained in Chicago since the National League began in 1876

The Chicago Cubs 2006 season saw the team miss the playoffs for a third straight year. They also had a losing record for the second consecutive season.

This is a look at Wrigley Field through the eyes of a Chicago Cubs fan's first visit to the ballpark.

A closer look at the Chicago Cubs upcoming Spring Training, and three things fans should watch for.

The Chicago Cubs have made it back to the playoffs in 2007. They won't be going far.

This article chronicles the career of baseball player Andre Dawson. His career highlights and records are presented along with his performances with the Expos, Cubs, Marlins, and Red Sox years.

After losing more then 90 games this year and a 98 year absence from the World Series, the Cubs need to make plenty of changes to even consider contending in 2007.

This is an informative look at baseball player Cliff Floyd and his recent signing with the Chicago Cubs.

Guess the Cubs fans should start the parade tonight for the World Series, huh? They hired Pinella. Guess all of their problems are over, right?

I'm going on record right now to say that Willie Mays is indisputably the greatest baseball player of all-time. That's right - forget all the talk about his Godson, Barry Bonds, being the best player ever.

Piniella allegedly kicked third base umpire on accident during Friday's game vs. Braves.

One of the biggest traditions in baseball is going to be sung by one lucky fan.

Lou Piniella is taking over the Cubs. Read about his playing career, one which saw him bat .297 over 16 full seasons.

Carlos Zambrano has given the Chicago Cubs an ultimatum: pay up or I'm packing my bags.

Tribune Co., owner of the Chicago Cubs, announced that they plan to sell the storied baseball franchise later this year.

While teams like the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have been spending money like crazy this off-season, the Philadelphia Phillies have creatively put together a solid team for 2007 - ready to contend in the National League.

The 2007 Chicago Cubs Convention is full of optimism and cliched promises that "next year is here" -- and there just might be something to it this time.

There has been only a couple teams that seem to be keyed in on making the adjustments necessary to win this off season. One of these teams is the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs are floundering near the bottom of the NL Central, with only the Pirates having a worse record in the National League. What went wrong? How long do you have?

Felix Pie is one of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs system. He has played four professional seasons in the Minor Leagues, and continues to improve.

Alright, so the Chicago Cubs aren't exactly known for their extensive tradition of winning, nor would you consider them a dynasty in any sense of the word. Although, it is true that they have pretty much monopolized losing over the past 100 years, give or take.

The front office rained over $300 million on their new additions. Though questions still remain, the Piniella era begins with a talented squad that could be special.

Kerry Wood and Mark Prior have been the object of fascination and frustration for Cubs fans since their respective arrivals into the Big Leagues.

Hack Wilson was an alcoholic, standing five foot six. He was also one of the most feared hitters in baseball history. This articles relates the story of his short career, ruined by his alcoholism.

You can't think Cubs baseball without thinking of Steve Bartman.

With the White Sox still polishing their World Series rings and the Cardinals on the brink of their own title, has their ever been a worse time to be a Cubs fan? Can it possibly get worse? Absolutely.

The Gay Games are coming to Chicago this summer. From July 15 to July 22, 2006, the Gay Games will feature competition in a variety of sports all over the city. The event will bring 12,000 people to compete in Chicago from 70 nations.

The Sox had a chance to beat a weak team and head into the series with Oakland with momentum. They blew it.

Well, the fight is over, but the embarrassment continues.

An overview of the Mark Prior signing.

The Texas Rangers' right fielder/designate red hitter Sammy Sosa hit his 600th career home run on June 20th in a game against his former team, the Chicago cubs.

The Chicago Cubs will be going into the 2007 season with "Sweet Lou" Piniella as their new manager, and it should prove to be an exciting season for the Cubbies. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona.

If you are in a relationship and baseball is the consuming passion for one party, there is a solution. Tour ballparks during a long weekend and enjoy an excellent compromise vacation. Read tips on stadiums to visit and items to do in various cities.

As we approach the middle of August, all I can say is WOW! What a season it's been so far! And best of all, the top history making moments I'm going to discuss first occurred recently between August 4th and 7th.

1967 gave us an Impossible Dream, the last Triple Crown, and a World Series to remember.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

This dozen hit well over a hundred home runs combined in the Fall Classic, led by the great Mickey mantle.

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

Babe Ruth was a man who did things on a grand scale. It should come as no surprise then that with his famed "called shot" in 1932, Babe Ruth is at the center of one of the greatest controversies in World Series history.

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.

What has happened in Major League Baseball in 1987, and the changes in the game since then.

At the end of the 2006 season I could finally say that I have in fact visited all 30 of the current Major League Baseball stadiums. I'll share my thoughts on the best of the bunch.

Check out baseball facts online. Keep updated or look up old stats on the web. Here are several sites devoted to baseball

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the starting right fielder for the National League

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

The Cape Cod Baseball League continues the tradition of baseball as it was meant to be seen--without high costs for fans and huge paychecks for players.

Aaron had the most in a career and Ruth had the most in one season, but who had the most in one game?

NL domination in the All-Star Game was a fact of life, until the AL began to make progress during the 80s. A grand slam in 1983 got them on the right track.

Revenue sharing is keeping teams from reaching their full potential. What major league baseball needs is a salary cap.

Looking for a cheap, fun and safe way to enjoy a summer day; go out to a minor league baseball game. Here are the area's top ballparks and teams for you to go out and see.

In the 2006 season, we watched Barry Lamar Bonds pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list. Then this past season, we watched him overtake Hammerin' Hank Aaron for the top spot .....

The Indians' Eric Wedge and the Diamondbacks'Bob Melvin have a good chance of grabbing an award that their frnachises have never received.

The game we cherished as kids is being steadily pushed to the sidelines of American society. Baseball's slow downfall can be attributed to a perceived loss of the innocence the game commanded in its glory years.

The best ways to get a hold of tickets for the Chicago Cubs, along with my own personal experiences getting high demand tickets.

Looking for place to watch a baseball game and nothing else, Wrigley Field is the place. No exploding scoreboards, swimming pools just baseball pure and simple.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 Chicago Cubs. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all time and all the recent talk suggesting that Barry Bonds might be the best is debunked.

The Chicago Cubs look to return to the postseason and finally get that monkey, er, billy goat off their back. Can they do it?

Since Chicago Cubs tickets went on sale early this morning fans have been eagerly buying up as many as they can get their hands on.