It really doesn't matter how disappointing or frustrating the previous season has been. New Cubs manager Dale Sveum throws out a ceremonial first pitch as Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, watches at the Cubs Convention in Chicago on Jan. 1

AP Photo/Morry GashCubs fan Steve Bartman endured death threats after interfering with Moises Alou's chance at catching a foul ball. While every great romance features two halves joined in bliss, in sports, the greatest games end with a winner and a lose

If I can’t get a ticket to support the team as I’ve done before, then don’t ask me or the fans to come back after the attendance returns to 10-thousand fans a game. My 55″ HD flat tv will allow me to have all replays and close ups of the game. I refuse t

Except for one horrendous, torturous, all-manner-of-bad-things eighth inning on an October night in Chicago in 2003, Jim Hendry might have a much different résumé. Jim Hendry and a ball just out of reach. (AP) It’s amazing that in baseball, a sport where

Buck started the Q&A with several questions of his own. Thanks to all who came out (ok, more accurately stayed in) for the live blog last night--I had a great time chatting about baseball once again. Can't wait until this becomes a regular occurrence aga

As the Astros prepare for their final season in the National League, Climbing Tal’s Hill begins a series of articles previewing the teams of the N.L. Central. We’re calling it The National League Central Farewell Tour. The first stop on the tour is Chica