Travis Calvin
Hello fellow baseball lovers; my name is Travis Calvin and I hail from a small town that most, if not all of you, have never heard of called Halstead, Kansas. I have been a huge Cubs fan, as well as a baseball fan in general for my entire life. Although I love baseball and talking baseball, I also enjoy all types of entertainment and pretty much any conversation topic. Follow me on for some random comments on Twitter, my handle is @Tcal_5.
Kansas City Royals preview: Playoff dreams not unrealistic
James Shields may be the secret ingredient for the Kansas City Royals’ success. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star) If you’ve been a Kansas City Royals fan for long, as I have, then you’ve been hearing More...
NL Central preview: Surprise! Cincinnati Reds are team to beat
The Cincinnati Reds should celebrate once again as NL Central champs. (John Grieshop/Getty Images) In the last five seasons, four different teams have won the NL Central, so what can we expect in 2013? It’s a More...
Are Kansas City Royals legitimate contenders in AL Central?
Playoff fever could be headed to Kauffman Stadium in 2013. For the first time in a decade, the Kansas City Royals have a chance to contend for a playoff spot. Now, it probably won’t be for the AL Central title, More...
Tony Campana heads to Arizona, not for spring training with Cubs
Tony Campana takes his speed to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013. (Bob Levey/Getty Images) Tony Campana is a fan favorite in Chicago, or I should say was a fan favorite. Campana was designated for assignment last More...
Scott Hairston signing gives Chicago Cubs outfield options
Scott Hairston should be the full-time right fielder with the Cubs. (Jason Szenes/Getty Images) The Chicago Cubs were active again in the free-agent market, signing Scott Hairston to a two-year deal. It was initially More...
Two moves the Chicago Cubs could make before spring training
Signing Jeff Samardzija to a long-term deal would be a smart move by the Chicago Cubs. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) The Chicago Cubs have been inactive since signing Edwin Jackson, Carlos Villanueva and Nate More...
Chicago Cubs pitching dilema: What to do with Matt Garza?
Matt Garza: Is he staying or going? Now that the Chicago Cubs have reportedly added two more starters into their staff – Carlos Villanueva and Edwin Jackson (not crazy about the Jackson move) — a question More...
Cubs update: Ian Stewart, Anibal Sanchez and Edwin Jackson
Ian Stewart returns to the Chicago Cubs for 2013. A few things have happened in the last week or so in the world of Chicago Cubs baseball: Ian Stewart re-signed with the Cubs after injuring his wrist last season, More...
Cardinals make big mistake in trading Skip Schumaker
Will the Cardinals regret the day they sent Skip Schumaker packing? (Keith Allison) Let me start by saying, as a Chicago Cubs fan, I’m happy to have Skip Schumaker out of the division. However, I feel the St. More...
Why the Chicago Cubs should trade for Peter Bourjos
The Cubs would benefit from Peter Bourjos’ glove in center field. (Gary A. Vasquez/US Presswire) Call it wish-full thinking, but, in my opinion, the Cubs should trade for Los Angeles Angels back-up center More...
Cubs add free agent Scott Feldman to starting rotation
Scott Feldman has an opportunity to be an everyday starter with the Chicago Cubs. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed starting pitcher Scott Feldman to a one-year $6 million More...
Chicago Cubs sign reliever Shawn Camp to one-year deal
Shawn Camp will return as a reliable outlet in the Chicago Cubs bullpen. (David Banks/Getty Images) The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed relief pitcher Shawn Camp, the club’s lone free agent, to a one-year $1.35 More...
