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Trump Faces Jeers, Calls for Impeachment at World Series

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 28, 2019 With First Lady Melania Trump and several Republican officials looking on, fans serenade the president chants of "lock him up." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cubs’ New Curse: Being Winners

Allen Barra / Truthdig Nov 6, 2016 The players wanted to win the World Series for their fans as much as for themselves. Their success means the days of being “lovable losers”—and having the comfort of baseball fans' pity—are over. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

If There Is Joy in Cubville, Let’s Dream Big Today

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 5, 2016 After 108 years, Chicago’s lovable losers are World Series champions. Maybe, just maybe, anything is possible. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Baseball Architect Theo Epstein Continues Tradition of Turning Lovable Losers Into Winners

Allen Barra / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 His first reclamation project was the Boston Red Sox. Now, Epstein, as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, has made good on his promise to transform the team into a World Series contender. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

MLB All-Star Game Has Become a ‘Midsummer Classic’ Dud

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Jul 12, 2016 Baseball’s showcase used to be a big deal, but like all other professional sports leagues’ All-Star Games, it continues to decline in popularity and now exists mainly as a way to schmooze sponsors and media partners. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )