The Ryan Dempster saga seems like it has been going on longer than it took for the Ricketts to complete the transaction to acquire the Cubs, but it's all only a little over 24 hours old. I'll see if I can sum this up as succinctly as I can, though I'm sure I will miss some salient details. As best …
TRADE ALERT! Cubs Complete Trade With Boston Red Sox!!!
OMG! OMG! OMG! This is the most exciting thing ever!!! Cubs acquire relieve Justin Germano from Boston for cash; Jairo Asencio designated for assignment. Coleman scratched from Iowa start. — Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) July 19, 2012 OK, maybe it's not so exciting. But Coleman is probably heading to St. Louis, which probably means something is actually going to happen with …
Let the Piling On Starlin Commence in Three… Two… One…
Shit is about to come down on Starlin Castro, and it shouldn't be shocking to anyone that the source of the impending storm is located in a Paul Sullivan piece in the Tribune. Whether he is trying to stir the pot purposefully is a matter of opinion, but whether he is doing it intentionally or not, this pot is getting …
Cubs Post-Game Recap by Frank the Tank (We're Going Streaking!!!)
Rizzo? We don't need no stinking Rizzo! Tomorrow they go for the SWEEP!
Cubs Post-Game Recap by the Rebellion (and Ewoks)
We won! Enjoy it while it lasts. Hopefully this little celebration won't end in a lawsuit by George Lucas.
Cubs Post-Game Recap by Sesame Street (Counting to 12 Old School)
Has counting to twelve ever been more fun? How about if we counted lady bugs! Only 2 to go before the Cubs tie a team record! Go Cubs Go!
Cubs Post-Game Recap by Spinal Tap (This Goes to 11)
Thank you, Nigel.
The 45%: When Theo Epstein Is Wrong
During Theo Epstein's introductory press conference, as well as the many rounds he made to various radio and tv shows, there is one line that I remember more than any other. if you do a great job, you're right 55 percent of the time. Of the many hours Theo spent talking with people about the Cubs on that day, I …
Cubs Are #1! (In the 2013 Amateur Draft Pick Race)
In what is sadly becoming an annual tradition, OV has unveiled this years' version of our reverse standings. A few people have been asking for it sooner, but I had wanted to wait until the Cubs had fallen at least 10 games back in the standings to officially unveil our recognition that no miracle will occur this year. The reverse …