Happy New Year Cubs fans! Thanks to everyone for continuing to follow the posts I produce here on Everything Cubs Blog. May 2012 bring you health, happiness and many Cubs victories! The last few days we looked back at 2011 in the world of the Chicago Cubs. Click here for #6 through #10 in our top ten stories series, or click here for the top five.
Now let's take a peak ahead at some of the important dates on the 2012 Cubs calender.
January
4: Cubs Corner Luncheon featuring Theo Epstein at 11:30, WGN Radio broadcast start at noon
9: Hall of Fame inductee Class of 2012 will be announced. Could Lee Smith join Ron Santo?
11: Cubs Caravan Luncheon at Harry Caray's featuring Estpein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod along with several players. Len Kasper will emcee the event.
13-15: The 27th annual Cubs Convention will take place at the Hilton
February
18-21: Spring Training Report Dates- the Cubs have yet to announce their report dates, but most teams have Pitchers and Catcher reporting between Feb. 18 and Feb. 21
March
4: First Spring Training game as the Cubs host the A's at HoHoKam
17 & 18: Half of the Cubs split squad heads to Las Vegas to play the Rangers
9 & 18: Cubs vs White Sox Spring Training games
April
3: Final Spring Training game at HoHoKam Park
5: Opening Day at Wrigley Field as the Cubs host the Nationals in a Thursday afternoon game
13: First road series of the year as the Cubs travel to Busch Stadium to play the defending champion Cardinals
23-25: The Cubs host the defending champs for the first time this season
May
18-20: First interleague series of the year, Cubs vs White Sox at Wrigley
June
8-10: Cubs first ever visit to Target Field to play the Twins
12-20: Interleague play continues as the Cubs host the Tigers and Red Sox before going to the South Side to play the White Sox
July
10: The MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City
22: Ron Santo will be enshrined in Cooperstown with the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Cubs are scheduled to play a day game in St. Louis.
That's a look at the first half of 2012! Go Cubs!
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Comments and Emails
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Polls
Thanks to everyone that voted on our last poll. Here are the results:
Question: Who should join Pat Hughes in the WGN Radio Booth in 2011?
Answers:
1. Dave Otto- 26 votes
2. Rick Suttcliffe- 9 votes
3. Mark Grace- 3 votes
4. Dan Plesac- 2 votes
5. Other, Todd Hollandsworth, Keith Moreland- 1 vote each.
A new poll has been posted for a few days on the right sidebar. It askes what you are most looking forward to about the 2011 season. Please vote if you have not already!
RIP Ron Santo
Some of you have probably noticed the picture and writing to honor Ron Santo on the right sidebar. That will remain there for as long as I write on this site. Ronnie should not be forgotten and will not be forgotten by true fans.
2011 Schedule Previews
I recently wrapped up a six part series previewing the Cubs 2011 schedule. Links to the start of the month-by-month breakdown can be accessed by clicking here. I wrapped it up this past weekend with August and September.
Other Recent Posts
The Cubs Convention is just over a week away! Click here for an early preview. Today the Hall of Fame voting results were posted, and my final post of 2010 reviewed the top ten Cubs news stories of the year.
Upcoming Posts
Next week we will countdown to the Cubs Convention and then provide full coverage all weekend long. We will finish out this week with coverage of all the latest rumors and news, including the Cubs pursuit of Matt Garza. Also, a Down on the Farm Report should be in the works this weekend or sometime next week.
Thank you once again for reading!
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Polls
Thanks to everyone that voted on our last poll. Here are the results:
Question: Who should join Pat Hughes in the WGN Radio Booth in 2011?
Answers:
1. Dave Otto- 26 votes
2. Rick Suttcliffe- 9 votes
3. Mark Grace- 3 votes
4. Dan Plesac- 2 votes
5. Other, Todd Hollandsworth, Keith Moreland- 1 vote each.
A new poll has been posted for a few days on the right sidebar. It askes what you are most looking forward to about the 2011 season. Please vote if you have not already!
RIP Ron Santo
Some of you have probably noticed the picture and writing to honor Ron Santo on the right sidebar. That will remain there for as long as I write on this site. Ronnie should not be forgotten and will not be forgotten by true fans.
2011 Schedule Previews
I recently wrapped up a six part series previewing the Cubs 2011 schedule. Links to the start of the month-by-month breakdown can be accessed by clicking here. I wrapped it up this past weekend with August and September.
Other Recent Posts
The Cubs Convention is just over a week away! Click here for an early preview. Today the Hall of Fame voting results were posted, and my final post of 2010 reviewed the top ten Cubs news stories of the year.
Upcoming Posts
Next week we will countdown to the Cubs Convention and then provide full coverage all weekend long. We will finish out this week with coverage of all the latest rumors and news, including the Cubs pursuit of Matt Garza. Also, a Down on the Farm Report should be in the works this weekend or sometime next week.
Thank you once again for reading!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Schedule Breakdown: September
September 2-4 VS Pittsburgh Pirates
With expanded rosters after September call-ups, the Cubs and Pirates will start the final month with a three game series. In 2010, the Cubs dropped 10 of the 15 meetings against the Bucs to lose the season series for the first time since 2006. The Cubs will look to secure a season series win by taking the final three meetings of the year between the two '10 bottom dwellers..
September 5-7 VS Cincinnati Reds
This series could be a huge September matchup between two clubs battling for the division. Or it could be a meaningless battle between two teams out of the hunt. Time will tell.
September 9-11 @New York Mets
The Cubs will visit Ron Santo's least favorite city for a three game weekend matchup at Citi Field. There will be a 9/11 game in New York on the 10th anniversary of the horrific bombings in 2001. Expect a special ceremony on the field before the game to remember those that we lost.
September 12-15 @Cincinnati Reds
Seven games in the final month against the defending division champs always has potential for some excitement. Even if the Cubbies find themselves out of the race, they could be playing the role of spoilers during this four game series. The Cubs will seek a season series win after dropping 12 of the 16 meetings in 2010.
September 16-18 VS Houston Astros
The final homestand of the season kicks off as the 'Stros come to town. Fans will soak up the final weekend games of the year at Wrigley in the sun as the series features three straight day games. The Cubs will hope they can improve on their 313-362 all time head-to-head record against Houston in 2011.
September 19-21 VS Milwaukee Brewers
The final games at Wrigley this season take place with a Monday though Wednesday series against the 'Crew. Perhaps the Cubs will have punched their ticket into the postseason, but otherwise fans will get a final look at their favorite Cubs players before another long winter. Wednesday's Wrigley finale will take place at 1:20 after 7:05 starts on Monday and Tuesday.
September 23-25 @St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs and Cards have one more big series for the 2011 season. Maybe the division title will be on the line for one or both of these clubs. Friday will feature a night game before two day games round out the weekend and the season set.
September 26-28 @San Diego Padres
The Cubs went to San Diego to start the final road trip in 2010 and this time around the journey ends out on the West Coast. The start times for all three games are still TBD. For the first time in a long time, the final game of the season will be in the middle of the week instead of on a Sunday. With the new schedule structure, the season starts on a Friday and ends on a Wednesday.
With expanded rosters after September call-ups, the Cubs and Pirates will start the final month with a three game series. In 2010, the Cubs dropped 10 of the 15 meetings against the Bucs to lose the season series for the first time since 2006. The Cubs will look to secure a season series win by taking the final three meetings of the year between the two '10 bottom dwellers..
September 5-7 VS Cincinnati Reds
This series could be a huge September matchup between two clubs battling for the division. Or it could be a meaningless battle between two teams out of the hunt. Time will tell.
September 9-11 @New York Mets
The Cubs will visit Ron Santo's least favorite city for a three game weekend matchup at Citi Field. There will be a 9/11 game in New York on the 10th anniversary of the horrific bombings in 2001. Expect a special ceremony on the field before the game to remember those that we lost.
September 12-15 @Cincinnati Reds
Seven games in the final month against the defending division champs always has potential for some excitement. Even if the Cubbies find themselves out of the race, they could be playing the role of spoilers during this four game series. The Cubs will seek a season series win after dropping 12 of the 16 meetings in 2010.
September 16-18 VS Houston Astros
The final homestand of the season kicks off as the 'Stros come to town. Fans will soak up the final weekend games of the year at Wrigley in the sun as the series features three straight day games. The Cubs will hope they can improve on their 313-362 all time head-to-head record against Houston in 2011.
September 19-21 VS Milwaukee Brewers
The final games at Wrigley this season take place with a Monday though Wednesday series against the 'Crew. Perhaps the Cubs will have punched their ticket into the postseason, but otherwise fans will get a final look at their favorite Cubs players before another long winter. Wednesday's Wrigley finale will take place at 1:20 after 7:05 starts on Monday and Tuesday.
September 23-25 @St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs and Cards have one more big series for the 2011 season. Maybe the division title will be on the line for one or both of these clubs. Friday will feature a night game before two day games round out the weekend and the season set.
September 26-28 @San Diego Padres
The Cubs went to San Diego to start the final road trip in 2010 and this time around the journey ends out on the West Coast. The start times for all three games are still TBD. For the first time in a long time, the final game of the season will be in the middle of the week instead of on a Sunday. With the new schedule structure, the season starts on a Friday and ends on a Wednesday.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Schedule Breakdown: August
August 1-4 @Pittsburgh Pirates
The Cubs will start the final two months at PNC Park to play the Pirates. The two teams will play four straight night games, all of which start at 6:05. The Cubbies must get this month start with a series win against the lowly Bucs.
August 5-7 VS Cincinnati Reds
A stretch of six straight home games starts with a weekend set with the defending NL Central champions. All three games against the Reds are afternoon games, with 1:20 starts on Friday and Sunday and a TBD start on Saturday.
August 8-10 VS Washington Nationals
The Nationals, who continue to try to build a solid franchise, will come to Wrigley for three straight night games. All of the games start at 7:05. The Nats are expected to make improvement again this season with the addition of Jayson Werth this winter.
August 12-14 @Atlanta Braves
This could be a big series with teams that are looking to improve on their 2010 marks. Both clubs will be under new managers after their legendary skippers retired last season. The last time the Cubs and Braves met Piniella announced that it would be the last game of his career. The Cubbies struggled against the Braves a year ago including blowout losses on Opening Day and in Lou's last game.
August 15-17 @Houston Astros
The Cubs will go back to Houston for a mid-August set agains the 'Stos. The first two games of the series will be under the lights with a 1:05 start on Wednesday. This set concludes a six game trip.
August 19-21 VS St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs and Cardinals start a three game series at Wrigley Field Friday through Saturday. Quade's squad has an off day on Thursday to rest up for the series. Friday's game starts at 1:20, Saturday is a 3:10 FOX contest and Sunday's game could end up on ESPN Sunday night game.
August 22-25 VS Atlanta Braves
The Braves and Cubs play all seven games against one another during the month of August. Atlanta will visit Chicago for the first time during Mike Quade's tenure with the team. Thursday's series finale will start at 1:20 after three night games start the set.
August 26-28 @Milwaukee Brewers
The Cubs and Crew meet once again in a battle of two teams under new management. The Brewers hired former Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their manager this winter. There is potential for a division contending team this season.
August 29-31 @San Francisco Giants
The Cubs go to the Bay Area for a three game date with the Giants to conclude the month. The first two games start at 9:15 locally, and then Wednesday's game starts at 2:45. The Boys in Blue will look to come out 2-1 during this brief West Coast visit.
The Cubs will start the final two months at PNC Park to play the Pirates. The two teams will play four straight night games, all of which start at 6:05. The Cubbies must get this month start with a series win against the lowly Bucs.
August 5-7 VS Cincinnati Reds
A stretch of six straight home games starts with a weekend set with the defending NL Central champions. All three games against the Reds are afternoon games, with 1:20 starts on Friday and Sunday and a TBD start on Saturday.
August 8-10 VS Washington Nationals
The Nationals, who continue to try to build a solid franchise, will come to Wrigley for three straight night games. All of the games start at 7:05. The Nats are expected to make improvement again this season with the addition of Jayson Werth this winter.
August 12-14 @Atlanta Braves
This could be a big series with teams that are looking to improve on their 2010 marks. Both clubs will be under new managers after their legendary skippers retired last season. The last time the Cubs and Braves met Piniella announced that it would be the last game of his career. The Cubbies struggled against the Braves a year ago including blowout losses on Opening Day and in Lou's last game.
August 15-17 @Houston Astros
The Cubs will go back to Houston for a mid-August set agains the 'Stos. The first two games of the series will be under the lights with a 1:05 start on Wednesday. This set concludes a six game trip.
August 19-21 VS St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs and Cardinals start a three game series at Wrigley Field Friday through Saturday. Quade's squad has an off day on Thursday to rest up for the series. Friday's game starts at 1:20, Saturday is a 3:10 FOX contest and Sunday's game could end up on ESPN Sunday night game.
August 22-25 VS Atlanta Braves
The Braves and Cubs play all seven games against one another during the month of August. Atlanta will visit Chicago for the first time during Mike Quade's tenure with the team. Thursday's series finale will start at 1:20 after three night games start the set.
August 26-28 @Milwaukee Brewers
The Cubs and Crew meet once again in a battle of two teams under new management. The Brewers hired former Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their manager this winter. There is potential for a division contending team this season.
August 29-31 @San Francisco Giants
The Cubs go to the Bay Area for a three game date with the Giants to conclude the month. The first two games start at 9:15 locally, and then Wednesday's game starts at 2:45. The Boys in Blue will look to come out 2-1 during this brief West Coast visit.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2011 Schedule Breakdown: July
July 1-3 VS Chicago White Sox
The month opens up with Part II of the Crosstown Showdown as the venue shifts to Wrigley Field. This time around it will be a weekend series. Friday's game will start at 1:20, Saturday's at 2:55 and Sunday's start time is TBD. The Cubs/Sox set will take place in July for the first time since 2006. The Cubs close out interleague play with Sunday's series finale.
July 4-7 @Washington Nationals
The Cubs will make a perfectly time trip to our nation's capital as America's celebrates its Independence. The holiday week series will be a four-gamer, running Monday through Thursday. The game time for Monday (the 4th of July) has not yet been announced, but night games will be played Tuesday through Thursday.
July 8-10 @Pittsburgh Pirates
The trip continues as the Cubs go to PNC Park for the final series of the first half. A pair of 6:05 starts kick-off the series before Sunday's 12:35 first pitch. After Sunday's game, many of the Cubs will travel to their homes to enjoy three days with their families. Others will got to Phoenix, which is the site of the 2011 All-Star Game. The home run derby will take place at Chase Field on Monday with the Mid Summer Classic on Tuesday.
July 14-17 VS Florida Marlins
A nice long homestand will begin the Cubs post All-Star break run. The Cubs hope to get it started on the right foot with a series victory against the Marlins. The Fish are 74-73 all time against the Cubbies.
July 18-20 VS Philadelphia Phillies
Tickets for this series will be a hot commodity even though it is not slated for a weekend. Fans will get their money's worth as they see the Boys in Blue battle one of the top dogs of the National League. Monday night's game will be on ESPN, while Wednesday is the only day contest of the set.
July 22-24 VS Houston Astros
There is nothing like a nice long stay in Chicago tacked on after the All-Star break. A winning record during that ten game stretch is a must, and the Cubs will likely have to prevail against the 'Stros to obtain that plus-.500 mark. They will be well rested for the series after the first day off of the second half on Thursday.
July 26-28 @Milwaukee Brewers
The Cubs hit the road for the first time in the second half, but they will not have to board a plane just yet. After the bus ride down to Miller Park they will look to pull out a series win against an evenly matched division foe.
July 29-31 @St. Louis Cardinals
Rumors will be flying as the Cubs fly to St. Louis. On the final weekend before the popular trade deadline, the Cubs may be in a position where they are looking to improve, or they could be sellers once again. Will the Cubs be welcoming a new players to the team? Will they be biding farewell to a teammate? Or will trader Jim stand pat? Let's not forget that no matter what, there are bragging rights at stake on the field because it's Cubs VS Cardinals!
The month opens up with Part II of the Crosstown Showdown as the venue shifts to Wrigley Field. This time around it will be a weekend series. Friday's game will start at 1:20, Saturday's at 2:55 and Sunday's start time is TBD. The Cubs/Sox set will take place in July for the first time since 2006. The Cubs close out interleague play with Sunday's series finale.
July 4-7 @Washington Nationals
The Cubs will make a perfectly time trip to our nation's capital as America's celebrates its Independence. The holiday week series will be a four-gamer, running Monday through Thursday. The game time for Monday (the 4th of July) has not yet been announced, but night games will be played Tuesday through Thursday.
July 8-10 @Pittsburgh Pirates
The trip continues as the Cubs go to PNC Park for the final series of the first half. A pair of 6:05 starts kick-off the series before Sunday's 12:35 first pitch. After Sunday's game, many of the Cubs will travel to their homes to enjoy three days with their families. Others will got to Phoenix, which is the site of the 2011 All-Star Game. The home run derby will take place at Chase Field on Monday with the Mid Summer Classic on Tuesday.
July 14-17 VS Florida Marlins
A nice long homestand will begin the Cubs post All-Star break run. The Cubs hope to get it started on the right foot with a series victory against the Marlins. The Fish are 74-73 all time against the Cubbies.
July 18-20 VS Philadelphia Phillies
Tickets for this series will be a hot commodity even though it is not slated for a weekend. Fans will get their money's worth as they see the Boys in Blue battle one of the top dogs of the National League. Monday night's game will be on ESPN, while Wednesday is the only day contest of the set.
July 22-24 VS Houston Astros
There is nothing like a nice long stay in Chicago tacked on after the All-Star break. A winning record during that ten game stretch is a must, and the Cubs will likely have to prevail against the 'Stros to obtain that plus-.500 mark. They will be well rested for the series after the first day off of the second half on Thursday.
July 26-28 @Milwaukee Brewers
The Cubs hit the road for the first time in the second half, but they will not have to board a plane just yet. After the bus ride down to Miller Park they will look to pull out a series win against an evenly matched division foe.
July 29-31 @St. Louis Cardinals
Rumors will be flying as the Cubs fly to St. Louis. On the final weekend before the popular trade deadline, the Cubs may be in a position where they are looking to improve, or they could be sellers once again. Will the Cubs be welcoming a new players to the team? Will they be biding farewell to a teammate? Or will trader Jim stand pat? Let's not forget that no matter what, there are bragging rights at stake on the field because it's Cubs VS Cardinals!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
2011 Schedule Breakdown: June
June 3-5 @St. Louis Cardinals
After concluding a series with the Astros on Wednesday and an off day on Thursday, the Cubs embark on a ten game trip that starts in St. Lou. It will be the team's first trip to Busch Stadium of the season. No matter where the teams are in the standings, when it's Cubs and Cardinals, it's always good baseball games.
June 6-8 @Cincinnati Reds
The stretch of 20 games in 20 days continues as the Cubs battle the Reds at the Great American Ballpark. This set will mark the third series between the two clubs in 2011. The first two games are under the lights with Wednesday's finale starting at 11:35.
June 9-12 @Philadelphia Phillies
The Cubs first four game series of the year takes place as they visit the City of Brotherly Love for one of the toughest series of the season. Unless there is an injury, the Cubs are guaranteed to see at least three of these four guys and possibly all four; Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee. The hitters will have their work cut out for them.
June 13-16 VS Milwaukee Brewers
After a three city trip, the Cubs finally return to the Friendly Confines for a four game set with their Central Division foes from Milwaukee. The first game of the series will be on ESPN while Thursday's contest will be the only day game.
June 17-19 VS New York Yankees
Two historic franchises will do battle for a three game interleague series at a historic venue. The last time the Cubs played the Yanks was in an exhibition set to open up the new Yankees Stadium at the start of the 2009 season. The last time the two teams met in the regular season, the Cubs were swept in New York in June of 2005. The Yankees last visited Wrigley Field in 2003, when the Cubs took two out of three.
June 20-22 @Chicago White Sox
The crosstown rivalry will be renewed at U.S. Cellular Field. Usually when the Cubs and Sox meet it is a weekend series, but this team it run Monday through Wednesday. The times of all three games are still TBD. The South Siders lead the All-Time series 41-37. The Cubbies have not won the season series since 2007, dropping four of six a year ago.
June 24-26 @Kansas City Royals
After a much needed day off on Thursday, the Cubs will visit Kauffman Stadium to continue their stretch of interleague games. From 1997-2001, the Cubs and Royals played each other in a three game series each year. This will be their first meeting since '01, when the Cubs took two out of three at home. The Cubs also won the series in the last visit to KC, which came in 2000. The Cubs hold a 9-6 edge in 15 total meetings.
June 28-30 VS San Fransisco Giants
The Cubs will come back to Wrigley and take on a N.L. foe in the defending champion Giants. The final set of June will be comprised of two night games and one day game. After enjoying a Monday off, this series will run Tuesday though Thursday.
After concluding a series with the Astros on Wednesday and an off day on Thursday, the Cubs embark on a ten game trip that starts in St. Lou. It will be the team's first trip to Busch Stadium of the season. No matter where the teams are in the standings, when it's Cubs and Cardinals, it's always good baseball games.
June 6-8 @Cincinnati Reds
The stretch of 20 games in 20 days continues as the Cubs battle the Reds at the Great American Ballpark. This set will mark the third series between the two clubs in 2011. The first two games are under the lights with Wednesday's finale starting at 11:35.
June 9-12 @Philadelphia Phillies
The Cubs first four game series of the year takes place as they visit the City of Brotherly Love for one of the toughest series of the season. Unless there is an injury, the Cubs are guaranteed to see at least three of these four guys and possibly all four; Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee. The hitters will have their work cut out for them.
June 13-16 VS Milwaukee Brewers
After a three city trip, the Cubs finally return to the Friendly Confines for a four game set with their Central Division foes from Milwaukee. The first game of the series will be on ESPN while Thursday's contest will be the only day game.
June 17-19 VS New York Yankees
Two historic franchises will do battle for a three game interleague series at a historic venue. The last time the Cubs played the Yanks was in an exhibition set to open up the new Yankees Stadium at the start of the 2009 season. The last time the two teams met in the regular season, the Cubs were swept in New York in June of 2005. The Yankees last visited Wrigley Field in 2003, when the Cubs took two out of three.
June 20-22 @Chicago White Sox
The crosstown rivalry will be renewed at U.S. Cellular Field. Usually when the Cubs and Sox meet it is a weekend series, but this team it run Monday through Wednesday. The times of all three games are still TBD. The South Siders lead the All-Time series 41-37. The Cubbies have not won the season series since 2007, dropping four of six a year ago.
June 24-26 @Kansas City Royals
After a much needed day off on Thursday, the Cubs will visit Kauffman Stadium to continue their stretch of interleague games. From 1997-2001, the Cubs and Royals played each other in a three game series each year. This will be their first meeting since '01, when the Cubs took two out of three at home. The Cubs also won the series in the last visit to KC, which came in 2000. The Cubs hold a 9-6 edge in 15 total meetings.
June 28-30 VS San Fransisco Giants
The Cubs will come back to Wrigley and take on a N.L. foe in the defending champion Giants. The final set of June will be comprised of two night games and one day game. After enjoying a Monday off, this series will run Tuesday though Thursday.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
2011 Schedule Breakdown: May
May 2-4 @ LA Dodgers
The Cubs start the month of May on the West coast. After concluding the Arizona set on Sunday afternoon, they travel to Los Angeles where they play two night games and one day game. Both games that are under the lights start at 9:10 CT.
May 6-8 VS Cincinnati Reds
Mike Quade's crew starts a stretch of ten straight home games with a three game weekend series against the defending NL Central champions. If the Cubs want to hand around with the top dogs in the division standings, they must win the head-to-head matchups. Should be an exciting early season set as Dusty Baker brings his team to town.
May 10-12 VS St. Louis Cardinals
After the second off day in a six day stretch takes place on Monday, the refreshed Cubs welcome the Cardinals to town starting Tuesday night. The Cards have one of the strongest pitching staffs in the league with Wainwright, Carpenter and Garcia.
May 13-15 VS San Francisco Giants
The 2010 World Series champions will battle the Cubbies for the first time since winning the title. Former Cub Mike Fontenot will enjoy a return trip to the Windy City in which he can show off his ring.
May 16-17 @Cincinatti Reds
In one of the odd two game series, the Cubs will meet the Reds at Great American Ballpark. The Cubs have a strange week as they visit three different cities in a five day span after leaving Chicago on Sunday.
May 18-19 @Florida Marlins
Another two game road set for the Cubs as the North Siders head to Florida, where they have always struggled. The fish will look to bounce back after finishing third in the NL East last season.
May 20-22 @Boston Red Sox
The first interleague series of the year is a big one for the Cubs, as they make their first trip to historic Fenway Park. The game times of all three contests are still TBD because they will wait for decisions from national TV folks at FOX and ESPN. This series will get a lot of coverage and the Cubs could be featured on ESPN's Sunday night game for the first time this season. Boston has already put together an impressive offseason by adding Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to its lineup.
May 24-26 VS New York Mets
The Cubbies return home and to National League play. There will be night games on Tuesday and Wednesday and then a 1:20 start as the series wraps up on Thursday. The Cubs will look to avoid a letdown after the huge set with the Bo-Sox.
May 27-29 VS Pittsburgh Pirates
The Bucs will make their second trip to the Friend Confines for a battle between two clubs under first year skippers. Clint Hurdle is looking to lead the Pirates out of the basement in the NL Central, while Quade tries to improve on his team's fifth place finish from 2010.
May 30-June 1 VS Houston Astros
The Astros, who are expected to have an improve club, will come to Wrigley Field for the first time this season. Games against teams like the Pirates, Astros and Brewers will be key for the Cubs if they hope to compete.
The Cubs start the month of May on the West coast. After concluding the Arizona set on Sunday afternoon, they travel to Los Angeles where they play two night games and one day game. Both games that are under the lights start at 9:10 CT.
May 6-8 VS Cincinnati Reds
Mike Quade's crew starts a stretch of ten straight home games with a three game weekend series against the defending NL Central champions. If the Cubs want to hand around with the top dogs in the division standings, they must win the head-to-head matchups. Should be an exciting early season set as Dusty Baker brings his team to town.
May 10-12 VS St. Louis Cardinals
After the second off day in a six day stretch takes place on Monday, the refreshed Cubs welcome the Cardinals to town starting Tuesday night. The Cards have one of the strongest pitching staffs in the league with Wainwright, Carpenter and Garcia.
May 13-15 VS San Francisco Giants
The 2010 World Series champions will battle the Cubbies for the first time since winning the title. Former Cub Mike Fontenot will enjoy a return trip to the Windy City in which he can show off his ring.
May 16-17 @Cincinatti Reds
In one of the odd two game series, the Cubs will meet the Reds at Great American Ballpark. The Cubs have a strange week as they visit three different cities in a five day span after leaving Chicago on Sunday.
May 18-19 @Florida Marlins
Another two game road set for the Cubs as the North Siders head to Florida, where they have always struggled. The fish will look to bounce back after finishing third in the NL East last season.
May 20-22 @Boston Red Sox
The first interleague series of the year is a big one for the Cubs, as they make their first trip to historic Fenway Park. The game times of all three contests are still TBD because they will wait for decisions from national TV folks at FOX and ESPN. This series will get a lot of coverage and the Cubs could be featured on ESPN's Sunday night game for the first time this season. Boston has already put together an impressive offseason by adding Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to its lineup.
May 24-26 VS New York Mets
The Cubbies return home and to National League play. There will be night games on Tuesday and Wednesday and then a 1:20 start as the series wraps up on Thursday. The Cubs will look to avoid a letdown after the huge set with the Bo-Sox.
May 27-29 VS Pittsburgh Pirates
The Bucs will make their second trip to the Friend Confines for a battle between two clubs under first year skippers. Clint Hurdle is looking to lead the Pirates out of the basement in the NL Central, while Quade tries to improve on his team's fifth place finish from 2010.
May 30-June 1 VS Houston Astros
The Astros, who are expected to have an improve club, will come to Wrigley Field for the first time this season. Games against teams like the Pirates, Astros and Brewers will be key for the Cubs if they hope to compete.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
2011 Schedule Breakdown: April
We are set for part one of our breakdown of the Cubs 2011 schedule. As Cubs fans count down to Opening Day, let us preview the month of April 2011.
VS Pittsburgh Pirates April 1-3
For the first time in years, Opening Day does not fall on a Monday. Major League Baseball has decided to back the start of the season up to Friday instead of the following Monday in order to prevent the World Series from extending into November. Mike Quade's first full season as the manager of the team opens up at Wrigley Field at 1:20 on April the first. All three games in the opening series will be day games.
VS Arizona Diamondbacks April 4-6
The first homestand concludes as the D'backs come to town for a Monday though Wednesday set. The two teams will do battle starting at 1:20 each afternoon. Alan Trammell, now the Arizona bench coach, will make a return trip to Wrigley as will outfielder Xavier Nady, who recently signed with Arizona.
@ Milwaukee Brewers April 8-10
The 'Crew start their opening homestand with a four game series against Atlanta, and then the Cubs home to town on April 8. After an off day on Thursday, the North Siders play their first night game of the year, which starts at 7:10.
@ Houston Astros April 11-13
Three straight night games at Minute Maid Park will take place. The 'Stros are expected to have an improved ballclub that will compete for the division title.
@Colorado Rockies April 15-17
The Cubs will go to the mile high city to cap off the first road trip of the season. The opener starts at 7:40, Saturday's contest gets underway at 7:10 and then the series finale is an afternoon battle.
VS San Diego Padres April 18-20
The first night game at Wrigley of 2011 will finally take place on April 18, a Monday night. The two teams play under the lights again on Tuesday before the series finale Wednesday afternoon.
VS LA Dodgers April 22-24
The nine game homestand continues on Friday as the Dodgers come to town. Lefty Ted Lilly may pitch against his old team for the first time this season. All three contests will take place during the day. The Cubs will try take care of business in this rematch of the 2008 NLDS.
VS Colorado Rockies April 25-27
The Cubs see a lot of the Rockies in the opening month, but then the two clubs don't meet again after April 27. There have been some pretty good battles when they meet over th years, including a thrilling comeback by the Cubs in May of 2008.
@Arizona Diamondbacks April 28-May 1
The Cubs will travel to the West Coast to Chase Field for the first time this season. The first two games are late night games (8:40 CT) and then there is one earlier night game before a 3:10 Sunday finale. The Cubs have never had much luck in Valley of the Sun dating back to their defeat in the 2007 playoffs.
VS Pittsburgh Pirates April 1-3
For the first time in years, Opening Day does not fall on a Monday. Major League Baseball has decided to back the start of the season up to Friday instead of the following Monday in order to prevent the World Series from extending into November. Mike Quade's first full season as the manager of the team opens up at Wrigley Field at 1:20 on April the first. All three games in the opening series will be day games.
VS Arizona Diamondbacks April 4-6
The first homestand concludes as the D'backs come to town for a Monday though Wednesday set. The two teams will do battle starting at 1:20 each afternoon. Alan Trammell, now the Arizona bench coach, will make a return trip to Wrigley as will outfielder Xavier Nady, who recently signed with Arizona.
@ Milwaukee Brewers April 8-10
The 'Crew start their opening homestand with a four game series against Atlanta, and then the Cubs home to town on April 8. After an off day on Thursday, the North Siders play their first night game of the year, which starts at 7:10.
@ Houston Astros April 11-13
Three straight night games at Minute Maid Park will take place. The 'Stros are expected to have an improved ballclub that will compete for the division title.
@Colorado Rockies April 15-17
The Cubs will go to the mile high city to cap off the first road trip of the season. The opener starts at 7:40, Saturday's contest gets underway at 7:10 and then the series finale is an afternoon battle.
VS San Diego Padres April 18-20
The first night game at Wrigley of 2011 will finally take place on April 18, a Monday night. The two teams play under the lights again on Tuesday before the series finale Wednesday afternoon.
VS LA Dodgers April 22-24
The nine game homestand continues on Friday as the Dodgers come to town. Lefty Ted Lilly may pitch against his old team for the first time this season. All three contests will take place during the day. The Cubs will try take care of business in this rematch of the 2008 NLDS.
VS Colorado Rockies April 25-27
The Cubs see a lot of the Rockies in the opening month, but then the two clubs don't meet again after April 27. There have been some pretty good battles when they meet over th years, including a thrilling comeback by the Cubs in May of 2008.
@Arizona Diamondbacks April 28-May 1
The Cubs will travel to the West Coast to Chase Field for the first time this season. The first two games are late night games (8:40 CT) and then there is one earlier night game before a 3:10 Sunday finale. The Cubs have never had much luck in Valley of the Sun dating back to their defeat in the 2007 playoffs.
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