For a century, the Cubs have based their identity on disappointment and defeat. So what happens if they actually win it all this year?
By Edward McClelland Oct 1, 2008
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The short format of the divisional round makes it flukey, but that's a good thing. And off days are not.
By King Kaufman
October 8, 2008
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After 9,999 defeats, baseball's Philadelphia Phillies boast the worst sports record since the Christians played the lions.
By Bruce Buschel
July 13, 2007
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In defense of the junk stat PRV. Plus: Speaking of junk stats, our hero Neifi Perez is killing the Tigers!
September 14, 2006
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Greg Maddux's change of uniform and return to brilliance is the latest insult to Cubs fans. How rare is the aging great's midseason turnaround?
August 14, 2006
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Either that or it's because the Dodgers played better for three games.
By King Kaufman
October 6, 2008
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Could be, but the Angels, not the Sox or Rays, had the best record in the A.L. And: Is this really the year at Wrigley?
By King Kaufman
October 1, 2008
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A Chicago win over the Tigers in Monday's makeup game would mean baseball on Tuesday.
By King Kaufman
September 29, 2008
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The Pearl Jam leader manages the rare sports song that's actually pretty good. What are some others?
By King Kaufman
September 24, 2008
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Rename Wrigley Field? The horror! Ah, go ahead. Plus: Bob Knight, longtime admirer of TV analysts, becomes one.
By King Kaufman
February 29, 2008
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MySpace nukes Cubbies Baseball's page at MLB's request. Fans are used to the treatment, but not the villain: MySpace.
August 24, 2007
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Red Sox pay $51.1 million just to talk to a pitcher. Oh, yeah. The drunken-sailor era is back!
November 15, 2006
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Roger Clemens stays put while Greg Maddux goes to the N.L. West race. Do great players "deserve" to finish their careers with contending teams?
August 2, 2006
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ESPN's Rob Neyer talks about his new "Big Book of Baseball Blunders." Pay attention, Cubs and Red Sox fans.
July 21, 2006
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Cubs in free fall: How did Dusty Baker lose his mojo? And is it gone for good?
June 28, 2006
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The case of the unloved White Sox. Until now: Chicago in 7. Plus: NFL Week 7.
October 21, 2005
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Red Sox Blame Game: Graffanino's the new Buckner. Plus: NHL returns. Where's the clutching?
October 6, 2005
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Baseball attendance crisis in the Heartland! The White Sox are winning but not drawing! Except that they are. Plus: Remembering hoops legend Sue Gunter.
August 5, 2005
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Rafael Palmeiro's drug denials sound more like Bush or Rove than Clinton. The readers write.
August 2, 2005
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Rafael Palmeiro tests positive. Maybe the post-steroids era hasn't started after all. Plus: Manny Ramirez is happy! And other trade-deadline non-blockbusters.
August 1, 2005
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After a magnificent Sunday, I'm finally a believer.
July 25, 2005
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Midseason baseball report. Big surprises: White Sox, Nationals. Not a surprise: This column's Cubs-like prediction performance.
July 11, 2005
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NBA playoffs: Another pair of 8 seeds bite the dust, with a pair of 7s to follow, but things are looking up for the Mavs. Plus: Neifi Perez, Sultan of Swat.
May 2, 2005
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"Three Nights in August": Buzz Bissinger goes inside the mind of Cardinals manager Tony La Russa as he battles the Cubs. A bit too far inside.
April 11, 2005
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Steve Stone's on ESPN now, and that rocks. Plus: Who you callin' "Lady"? The readers write.
April 7, 2005
Can the Chicago Cubs lose for winning?
Make the LCS best-of-5 too
The city of brotherly losers
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