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15 results for "theres always vanilla"
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Castillo aims to keep starting catcher job
Jesse RogersGLENDALE, Ariz. -- If there is one position the Chicago Cubs seemingly are always trying to find a long-term starter for it's arguably at catcher. With Geovany Soto long gone, this year they'll turn to 25-year-old Welington Castillo. Cubs manager ...
Blog | February 25, 2013 -
Cubs' Barney adding a little power to mix
Doug PadillaCHICAGO - At this point, if it isn't bolted down it seems like it could be traded, but Darwin Barney has a good chance of staying with the Chicago Cubs past July. There is always the chance he could be thrown into the mix to sweeten a deal -- and...
Blog | July 15, 2012 -
Former Chicago Cubs Gary Scott struggles to redefine his life aft...
Tim StrubyThere's always tomorrow for Chicago Cubs fans. But there's only yesterday for former thirdbaseman Gary Scott.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2012 -
espnW -- Tis the season for Major League Baseball call-ups
Sarah SpainWith Anthony Rizzo set to make his debut on the North Side, Sarah Spain uses this week's "That's What She Said," to offer a few more names who could see the big leagues soon.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2012 -
Hector Santiago, Heath Bell, J.J. Putz among struggling closers w...
Tristan H. CockcroftTristan H. Cockcroft looks at teams that have setup men who could take over for struggling closers sooner rather than later.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2012 -
Ricketts talks free agency, Theo and more
Bruce LevineChicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts met with reporters on Tuesday and touched on a variety of subjects. On going after a big-ticket free agents: "Like I've always said, there is one person making decisions and one person accountable for those resul...
Blog | November 29, 2011 -
Newest Pittsburgh Pirates Derrek Lee, Ryan Ludwick to debut Monda...
There was a time -- really any time in the last 18 years -- when Derrek Lee knows getting traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates was like being sent to baseball's version of purgatory.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2011 -
Games We're Watching -- A game a century in the making
Sarah SpainThe Cubs and the Red Sox last met at Fenway in the 1918 World Series. Tonight, nearly a century later, they'll meet again in Boston for the opener of a three-game set. If you don't dig baseball, there's always hoops and hockey this weekend.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2011 -
Danny Valencia, Danny Espinosa, Carlos Ruiz among potential surpr...
Tristan H. CockcroftTristan H. Cockcroft picks out one 'fantasy unsung hero' from each team who could shine in September.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2010 -
Fantasy Camp Notes: Howry, Rivera get good news
Eric KarabellEric Karabell has the fantasy spin on the latest spring training news, including the leader for the Cubs saves, and a new position for Juan Rivera.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008 -
Cubs have the look of winners
Jayson StarkForget about those 99 years of heartbreak and misery. This is beginning to look like a magical season for the Cubs.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007 -
Cubs will put up statue of Banks for Opening Day 2008
For 19 years, shortstop Ernie Banks was a fixture at Wrigley Field. Now, the team will make sure "Mr. Cub" will always be there to greet fans.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2007 -
Yankees will be rolling come October
Jayson StarkWho will be this year's version of last season's White Sox and Astros? Jayson Stark polled a bunch of baseball people to find out.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2006 -
Marlins' hopes slip-sliding away
Jayson StarkThe Marlins were all but eliminated Monday after splitting a doubleheader with the Cubs.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2004 -
Lee drives in five for Cubs
CHICAGO CUBS 12, CINCINNATI 4
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 17, 2004