Agony & Ivy

Greatest Moments, No. 3: Kerry Wood's 20-Strikeout Game

(Editor's Note: Twenty-eighth in a series recalling the 30 greatest moments in Cubs history.)

My friend, Terry, gave me a call on Wednesday morning, May 6, 1998, and asked if I wanted to join him for that afternoon's game at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and the Houston Astros.

Greatest Moments: No. 8, Game 163

(Editor's Note: Twenty-third in a series recalling the 30 greatest moments in Cubs history.)

The 1998 Cubs will never be mentioned when the greatest teams in franchise history are discussed.

13 Moments to Forget

You don't put together a 103-year championship drought without a few infamous and embarrassing moments. Cubs history is full of head-scratching and gut-wrenching moments. I believe these are the 13 worst:

1998: Game 163

The 1998 Cubs will never be mentioned when the greatest teams in franchise history are discussed.

Cubs 4, Nationals 0

Hero: Ryan Dempster (12-8), now 4-0 with a 1.57 ERA in his five August starts, allowed just two hits, walked one, and struck out eight over seven shutout innings.

How To Boost Attendance At Wrigley

"Attendance Down Sharply At Wrigley," the Tribune reports.

We have some suggestions.

The Cub Factor: Uncle Lou Just Getting Started

The big news this week was Carlos Zambrano's move to the bullpen. The Cub Factor has learned that Lou Piniella is considering other dramatic changes. Such as: