Friday, April 4, 2014, Ryne Sandberg and his Phillies start the 100th season at Wrigley Field against Ricky Renteria's Chicago Cubs. It'll be Renteria's first game as manager of the Cubs.
A look back at a few other great opening days in Cubs history below:
Tuffy Rhodes hits 3 HR against the Mets, but on a day where the wind was blowing out, it wasn't enough as the Mets beat the Cubs 12-8.
Kosuke Fukudome on May 31, 2008
I got the opportunity to talk to a family about the day they got to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day at Wrigley. Here is their story.
A few of the longest home runs came in Cubs games with Matt Garza giving up a long one to Michael Morse in Wrigley. Rodrigo Lopez gave up a shot to Juan Francisco
So, what about fantasy baseball for various 2011 Cubs? Watching a team so closely gives you an insight into which players are best for your team. Here is an updated list of which Cubs I like.
Chicago Cubs by month. The month of February sees trades like Sammy Sosa being sent to the Orioles for Mike Fontenot and others. The Bartman ball is destroyed.
March is a slow baseball month, but there were some historic Cubs happenings with Andre Dawson's blank check, A Cubs World Tour ends in Dublin, Ireland and an important Cubs trade in 1984.
Chicago Cubs by Month-November. No baseball in November, but Cubs hire managers Lou piniella and dusty Baker. Ernie Banks and Andre Dawson win MVP awards
Cubs history by decade, from the 1908 Cubs World Series victory to Hack Wilson, The Cubs of the 60s with Ernie Banks and Ron Santo to Starlin Castro and today's Cubs.
Ryan Theriot has always been a Cubs fan favorite. An appreciated player because of his hustle and very active in the Chicago community while with the Cubs.
Ron Santo will be missed by Cubs fan. A long-time great Cubs player who was inspiration to many with his struggle with diabetes. Santo was one of the most well known announcer after his playing days
The 1908 Chicago Cubs are the last Cubs team to win the World Series. The 1908 World Series was quick but the 1908 Cubs had to battle the Giants and Pirates in an exciting race.
The 1945 Chicago Cubs are the last Cubs team to make it to the World Series. The most memorable part of the 1945 World Series is the Curse of the Billy Goat.
Chicago Cubs Trivia. Which Cub stole 5 bases and had 3 triples in a single game. A great Cubs infield. A slugger who couldn't hit a grand slam and the last time the Cubs were no-hitted.
Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. Find out about some historic moments at this longtime, beloved home of the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs Spring Training site is hohokam stadium located in Mesa, Arizona nearby Phoenix and Tuscon. Learn more about the stadium, how to get spring training tickets and more.
A few memorable moments of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" sung at the 7th inning stretch by such famous celebrities like Mike Ditka, Eddie Vedder and Vince Vaughn.
Aramis Ramirez has been one of the best Cubs 3B of all time. His Cubs career ended after signing a three year deal with NL central rivals Milwaukee Brewers.
A few great photos around the outside of Wrigley Field. Big thanks to Logan Futej with 20K films for braving a cool October morning to take these photos.
Bill Madlock in his short career with the Chicago Cubs won 2 batting titles for the team in just 3 years with the team. A great final day in 1976 wins the title from Ken Griffey Sr.
The Harry Caray Statue is a tribute to late, great Cubs announcer. Located near the Wrigley Field bleacher's so that Cubs fans can remember the beloved announcer.
Ronald Reagan Cubs fan and announcer. One of Reagan's early jobs even before he went to Hollywood was announcing Cubs games on a Des Moines, Iowa radio station.
Old time Chicago White Stockings (team name ultimately Chicago Cubs), Ned Williamson at one time held the single season HR record until Babe Ruth hit 29 HR's in 1919
Kerry Wood 20 strikeouts game was on May 6, 1998. People tend to forget that this game was also nearly a no-hitter as Wood gave up just one hit and walked no one in the game.
Kerry Wood retires from baseball and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, May 18, 2012. A few great moments in his Cubs career, his 20 strikeout game and his home run in the 2003 playoffs.
The Chicago Crosstwon Classic is the Cubs vs White Sox rivalry. Since 1997, the Cubs and Sox have played regular season games. A little about the history, some stats and videos to relive this series
Wrigly Rooftops is truly one of the unique aspects of the Cubs and Wrigley Field. Being a neighborhood community, there are many buildings behind Wrigley to watch the game from.
As I was looking through great games at Wrigley, 3 primary themes came to mind, how great was the game for Cubs fans, how historic and how memorable. Hope you like this list.
