Must-see Cubs TV

Hiring the next Cubs manager would definitely make for must-see TV for fans.

Anderson draws loud ovation

Sparky Anderson says the reunion of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 championship team is special because the whole squad will never be together again.

Twins, Cuddyer keep chugging along

The Twins have overcome several key injuries, most notably to first baseman Justin Morneau, to remain quite relevant in the AL Central race with one week left in the season.

BP Daily: The Captain just keeps rolling

Baseball Prospectus saw Derek Jeter walking away from the diamond in 2013. Since he's had a fantastic season for the first-place Yankees, BP must reconsider that notion and explores when the end might come for The Captain.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Baseball's all-time 'train-wreck' seasons

The 2009 Mets have company as one of several teams in baseball history that have had "train-wreck" seasons -- disastrous results despite high hopes.

What not to do

Gene Wojciechowski has a memo for the Ricketts family, the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, listing actions they should avoid taking.

Prep Notes With A Twist

...1979 - Willie Stargell, Pittsburgh Pirates (Alameda Encinal) 1983 - Rick Dempsey, Baltimore Orioles C (Encino Crespi) 1984 - Alan Trammell, Detroit Tigers SS (San Diego Kearny) 1985 - Bret Saberhagen, K.C. Royals P (Reseda Cleveland) 1989...

Polanco's single scores key run in eighth as Tigers clip Twins

Placido Polanco hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 on Sunday.

ESPN 1000, Chicago

Cubs' bench coach Alan Trammell, Jeff Dickerson and David Haugh get you set for Bears' training camp, Bruce Levine on all...

Henderson unsung as great teammate

Rickey Henderson, entering the Hall of Fame this weekend, dazzled with his talent and showmanship on the field, but those who played with Rickey remember him as a great teammate.

June 24, 2009 - Detroit, MI Chicago Cubs manager Lou Pinella has a laugh with bench coach Alan Trammell in action during the game on Wednesday evening at Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. Chicago Cubs at...

Survivor, NL East edition

The NL East is playing out like a really nasty game of dodgeball, and if you're keeping score at home, you could probably count the bodies left standi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Tigers win seesaw battle on Raburn's two-run shot in ninth

Ryan Raburn hit a two-run, walk-off homer to lift the Tigers past the Cubs on Tuesday.

At long last

Randy Wells didn't want to watch the final two innings of Sunday's 6-2 Cubs win from the dugout. Who could blame him? The 26-year-old rookie has been...

Book excerpt from 'Sweet Lou'

In an excerpt from her new book "Sweet Lou," Melissa Isaacson recounts Lou Piniella's first spring training with the Cubs.