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Home » Starlin Castro

Tag: Starlin Castro

Posted inNews & Politics

The method to Joe Maddon’s madness

by Ted Cox August 5, 2015August 18, 2021

How the Cubs’ quirky new manager, Joe Maddon, has managed to make the Lovable Losers a winning team.

Posted inBlogs

White Sox and Cubs climb to 16 under—and just wait till next year!

by Steve Bogira September 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Both teams were less bad this season.

Posted inBlogs

Reading The Natural and almost feeling hopeful about the Cubs

by Mick Dumke August 13, 2014August 18, 2021

The Cubs may be building something promising—or maybe they’re not. Does it matter?

Posted inBlogs

At 1:34 in the morning, Cubs win!

by Steve Bogira July 30, 2014August 18, 2021

A backup catcher pitches the Cubs to victory in the team’s longest game ever.

Posted inBlogs

Can the Cubs still lose 100 this season?

by Steve Bogira June 30, 2014August 18, 2021

By scheduling more doubleheaders, the Cubs could reach 100 losses quicker.

Posted inBlogs

With dramatic birthday loss, Cubs reduce their magic number to 87

by Steve Bogira April 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Once again, the north-siders do not disappoint at disappointing.

Posted inBlogs

Are there five good things about the Cubs so far?

by Steve Bogira April 15, 2014August 18, 2021

The Cubs have never been worse, the New York Times says. But let’s look on the bright side.

Posted inBlogs

Sox rally, Cubs dally

by Steve Bogira April 3, 2014August 18, 2021

The White Sox win their second straight in 11 innings; the Cubs lose their second straight in 16.

Posted inBlogs

Life’s not fair: Cubs win

by Deanna Isaacs September 2, 2013August 19, 2021

The team that spurned its iconic second baseman takes the rubber game against Ryne Sandberg’s Phillies.

Posted inBlogs

Fantasy redirect . . . and fail

by Kevin Warwick March 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Though less pressure-filled, my fantasy baseball draft last night still sucked ass

Posted inBlogs

Le Baseball Prospectus est arrive!

by Ted Cox March 2, 2012August 19, 2021

Baseball Prospectus 2012 is out, with a mixed forecast for the White Sox and Cubs

Posted inNews & Politics

Cubs too cold, sun too hot, fans evaporating

by Ted Cox July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

The Cubs are losing fans as well as games

Posted inBlogs

LEE ELIA WAS RIGHT

by Whet Moser May 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Starlin Castro gets booed at Wrigley, just a few days after his historic MLB debut.

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