League & Division:
The Chicago Cubs compete in the National League Central Division with the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.
Ballpark:
Wrigley Field- Capacity: 41,118
- Opened in: 1914
- Ballpark owner: Chicago Cubs
- Construction cost: $250,000
History:
The franchise was founded in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings and became a charter member of the National League in 1876. The team was also known as the Colts and Orphans before becoming the Cubs in 1901.
Memorable Moments:
- The Cubs won four championships in five years from 1906 to 1910, led by the famous infield of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance. Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance was the subject of a famous poem of the day.
- In 1998, the Cubs made a rare playoff appearance, led by Sammy Sosa, who dueled with Mark McGwire for the home run record late in the season. He finished with 66 home runs.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 15 (1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938, 1945, 1984, 1989, 1998, 2003, 2007)
Division champions: 4 (1984, 1989, 2003, 2007)
National League pennants: 16 (1876, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1885, 1886, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938, 1945)
World Series titles: 2 (1907, 1908)
Wild-card berths: 1 (1998)
Spring Training:
The Cubs are a member of the Cactus League and play spring training games at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Arizona.
Famous Past Players:
- Ernie Banks
- Ryne Sandberg
- Billy Williams
- Ron Santo
- Sammy Sosa
Top Current Players:
- Alfonso Soriano
- Derrek Lee
- Aramis Ramirez
Leadership:
Owner: Tribune Company
General Manager: Jim Hendry
Manager: Lou Piniella
