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There's no spinning out of Cubs' woes

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

No matter how Lou Piniella spins it, the Cubs are in trouble, Wayne Drehs writes.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009

Bradley's outburst ignites Mount Lou

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

Milton Bradley's outburst ignited Mount Lou, Wayne Drehs writes of Cubs manager Piniella.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Desperate measures

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

Milton Bradley, Chicago Cubs desperately searching for a solution to their hitting woes

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Dempster's start helps family situation

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

Dempster's start affords time with ill daughter.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Rainout fitting end to sad day

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

Even Mother Nature seemed to shed tears Tuesday as the news broke about Sammy Sosa.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Numbers say Cubs will click

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

While the Cubs' batting averages may make some fans cringe, they should take heart in the numbers game.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

For some fans, Cubs are an undying love

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

They say you can't take it with you, but Cubs fans now have the opportunity to bring their undying passion for the team into the afterlife. Wayne Drehs visits a unique new cemetery in Chicago.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Rocky authors big comeback

Wayne Drehs, ESPNChicago.com

Rocky Wirtz has completed two daunting tasks: getting Chicagoans to attend Blackhawks games again and to speak his family's name without cursing. At Thursday's playoff opener, Rocky was the toast of the building.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Young Dodgers are showing confidence of veteran team

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

After back-to-back blowout victories over the Cubs, the team many considered the best in the NL, the Dodgers have every intention of ending this series on the West Coast and playing in their first NLCS in 20 years.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Despite loss in opener, Cubs remain optimistic

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

The Cubs lost 7-2 in their NLDS opener against the Dodgers, but they still are confident heading into Game 2.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

No Love Lost

Wayne Drehs

If a century of unmitigated pain hasn't killed the affection of Cubs fans from ages 7 to 100, nothing ever will.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

These Cubs playing with unfamiliar confidence

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

Friday's walk-off victory was typical of this year's Cubs, who are undaunted by adversity and confident they'll win.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008

Fans won't let Elia forget meltdown

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

No matter where he goes, former Cubs manager Lee Elia is reminded of his three-minute tirade, which occurred 25 years ago Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2008

New owner can transform 'lovable losers' ... for $1 billion

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

While the Cubs' sale is likely to be a $1 billion transaction, all Cubs fans care about is whether the new owners will deliver a World Series champion.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

For Glavine, winning 300th game was a family affair

Wayne Drehs, ESPN.com

Fans are desperate for someone they can trust -- and Tom Glavine is as good a bet as anyone.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2007