Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number

Hendricks was in control in beating the Cards on SaturdayThe Chicago Cubs downed their historic arch-rival Saint Louis Cardinals by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.With the victory, the Cubbies lowered their 'Magic Number' to clinch their second consecutive NL Central Division crown to 10 over the Cards, and to 11 over … Continue reading Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number

Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora

The Chicago Cubs ended the more than 70-year old “Curse of the Billy Goat” by powering their way to a 2016 World Series championship.A group of talented and youthful position players were keys in making that title possible. There were a pair of 26-year old players serving as virtual senior citizens in first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right fielder Jason … Continue reading Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora