The River Bandits fell short in their attempt to repeat as Midwest League Champions when they lost 7-2 to the Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodman Park last night.
Teams from the Mid-West League including the Bandits, Burlington Bees, Clinton Lumberkings, and Cedar Rapids Kernels, along with the Chicago Cubs are assisting in the repairs.
I'm going on vacation this week. I can't wait to relax and recharge. I'm not going on a lavish vacation. In fact, I'm not going far.
I'm going to go see the City of Chicago come together for the Crosstown Classic. The World Champion Chicago Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox at whatever they are calling the Sox home stadium...
A billion dollars in World Series memorabilia wasn't enough for the Rickett's family. Now the Cubs are selling a limited edition of 2,016 pieces of ivy from the outfield wall at Wrigley Field.
The leaves were supposedly meticulously picked from the wall after the Cubs won the World Series in early November...
"If you build it they will come," according to 'the voice' in Field of Dreams. Having decent lighting so "they" can see once they get there is a good idea too.
All week, crews have been working to install new LED lighting at Modern Woodmen Park...
For the fans, a championship is symbolized by the trophy. The Lombardi Trophy in football, the Stanley Cup in hockey, the O'Brien Trophy in basketball, and the Commissioner's Trophy in baseball.
For the players, their part in a championship is symbolized by the ring...