The Cubs tied two decades-old records with a blowout win on this spring Tuesday. A harbinger of things to come? Unfortunately, no.

No, they didn't, not really. But a player they recently signed has the same name as a furniture store. Thus, this post.

1968 was "The Year of the Pitcher"; run-scoring was at its lowest level in decades. Here's a typical game from the season, which also defined the year for future Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins.

MLB will now test for HGH and synthetic testosterone. A couple of pitchers are glad to be leaving the NL and heading for the AL East. And the hunt is on for whomever voted for Aaron Sele.

The 29th Cubs Convention will take place January 18, 19 and 20 at a new location, with new players, new broadcasters and new things to see and do. Here's a few of the highlights.

Everybody loves a prospect list. Here's mine. I've included the rules, as well.

The Cubs announced the name of 16 non-roster players they'll have in camp when it opens one month from now.

Commissioner Bud Selig and Players Union head Michael Weiner are announcing Thursday afternoon a tough new set of tests for performance-enhancing drugs in baseball.

1967 produced cultural changes in American society, including the "Summer of Love" in San Francisco. In Chicago, though, people were falling in love with the suddenly-contending Cubs.

When the Cubs play, could it be Brett Jackson? But what else will be "playing" in the Wrigley outfield? Check out this week's Cub Tracks to find out.