Gene Baker signed with the Cubs in 1950 and spent three years in the Minor Leagues. Ernie Banks signed less than a week before his debut. And if it weren't for Baker, Banks may not have made it to the Hall of Fame. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Though the ring ceremony won't be until Saturday's contest, there will be plenty to look forward to in Friday's home opener against the Cubs, starting with the pitching matchup as Adam Wainwright opposes Jeff Samardzija. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
The Cubs struck early on Thursday, putting up six runs in the third inning, but Matt Garza hardly needed the support, allowing just three hits over 8 2/3 shutout innings in an 8-0 Chicago win. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
The Cubs struggled with to deliver clutch hits last season and have encountered the same problem in the first six games this year, which has contributed to the 1-5 record. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson didn't get much sleep Tuesday night. His wife, Taryn, was having contractions 10 minutes apart. At 2 a.m. Wednesday, they went to the hospital and five hours later, they welcomed the arrival of a baby girl, Jordan Elizabeth. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
For 16 seasons, Dave McKay wore Cardinal red and was the first base coach for Tony La Russa. He has won two World Championships with St. Louis, but on Friday, McKay returns to the city wearing Cubs blue. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
On Friday, the Cardinals will play their home opener and celebrate the 2011 World Series championship. And the Cubs can only watch. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
After dropping two of three against St. Louis to open the season, the Brewers have taken three straight in Chicago and on Thursday go for a four-game sweep against Matt Garza and the Cubs behind right-hander Zack Greinke. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
George Kottaras, starting in place of injured Jonathan Lucroy, smacked a two-run homer with one out in the seventh to lift the Brewers to a 2-1 victory over Ryan Dempster and the Cubs. Manager Dale Sveum is now 0-3 against his former team. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Alfonso Soriano isn't going to challenge for a Gold Glove, but he has looked like a different player in left field. Soriano credits coach Dave McKay with his suggestions and positioning. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
