One of the oldest franchises in baseball, the Chicago Cubs have earned a reputation as loveable losers. Having failed to win a World Series since 1908, the Cubs still manage to sell out their games on a nightly basis because of their beautiful ballpark and the die-hard loyalty of their fans.
CHICAGO - Canadian right-hander Rich Harden's US$7 million option for next year was exercised Wednesday by the Chicago Cubs, one day after a test showed the hard-throwing right-hander had no structural damage in his pitching shoulder.
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:06:00 GMTOct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The Chicago Cubs picked up Rich Harden 's contract option for 2009, keeping the pitcher who helped them reach the postseason after being acquired in July.
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:51:46 GMTWAUCONDA - Just like the Chicago Cubs, the Wauconda Bulldogs had their division clinched long before the end of the season.
Publ.Date : Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:02:03 GMTSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Chicago Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.
Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:26:00 GMTThe Chicago Cubs were supposed to win the World Series this year. Everyone and their 92-year-old grandmothers picked them to, especially in the mainstream sports media. That is the sort of credibility baseball teams earn when they fail to win a championship for over 100 years.
Publ.Date : Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:46:23 GMT
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The Cubs are said to be plagued by the Curse Of The Billy Goat, baseball's second most well-known curse. The story says that the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern wanted to bring his goat into Wrigley Field, but was turned away. He apparently put a hex on the team.
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