Chicago Cubs News

Jerry Manos was the envy of a lot of men, his sister-in-law Sheila Meyer said. As a peanut vendor outside Wrigley Field for nearly 30 years, Mr.

Sep 5, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carlos Marmol celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

Given his age, he is seven years younger than Cespedes and will come at a much cheaper price.

After having a terrible 2000 season, the Cubs got off to a good start in 2001 and by late May were in first place.

Per MLBTR's translation, the offer is in the vicinity $40M over 6 years, so less than $7M per season.

With his image plastered on the side of Dudy Noble Field, Mississippi State University fans continue to wonder when the next Paul Maholm will take the mound in Starkville.

It may be hard to see in the photo, but what they've done so far is cut the curb and put in a new entryway.

It's time for Fantasy Baseball, BCB style. We've had a core of 5-6 guys who have regularly participated in this Bleed Cubbie Blue fantasy baseball league in the past 4 years .

In a radio appearance during The Carmen, Jurko & Harry Show on ESPN 1000 on Friday, Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer spoke about various aspects of the roster heading into the 2012 MLB season.

The 1995 season started late, due to the lateness of the settlement after the 1994 labor stoppage.

At least three times a week , and possibly more often depending on how much baseball news is around, Brett will be making an "around MLB" linkpost, highlighting the major stories of the day.

Despite the Cubs ' loss in the NLCS to the Giants , you probably remember the 1989 season fondly.

Head south to Phoenix this March for the unofficial kick-off of the 2012 major leauge baseball season, also known as spring training.

Fans of the Kansas City Royals know that it's been 26 years since the franchise last played in the postseason , which did result in a world championship.

The nine-packs of tickets the Cubs have been selling for the last few weeks have been joined by a new six-game pack, which will go on sale next Friday.

The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2012 , an annual "must buy" for all baseball fans, is now shipping.

President Obama, a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, couldn't help but note the warm welcome he received at a big donor fundraiser last night was coming from one of the owners of the cross-town rival Chicago Cubs.

The latest news on the 2012 MLB free agency front is that former starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , right-hander Rich Harden , has undergone shoulder surgery and will miss the 2012 MLB season .

Chicago Cubs veteran outfielder Alfonso Soriano has been a major name in Cubs trade rumors throughout the offseason, and while the team has spoken with several other clubs about a deal, they haven't gotten anything done yet.

The system rankings were yesterday, today ESPN's Keith Law released his individual top 100 .