Cubs

• ST. LOUIS — The Cubs waited through a half-hour World Series banner-raising ceremony before the Cardinals home opener Friday at Busch Stadium.
(Chicago Tribune)
• ST. LOUIS – Bryan LaHair said he couldn't remember his last grand slam. Ian Stewart joked that he couldn't even remember the list time he hit a home run of any kind.
(ESPN)
• ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright waited almost 19 months to pitch in front of his home crowd. He probably wants a do-over.
(Minneapolis Star Tribune)
• ST. LOUIS -- Ian Stewart hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Bryan LaHair later connected for a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs hammered Adam Wainwright, spoiling the St. Louis Cardinals home opener with a 9-5 victory on Friday.
(CBS Sports)
• With one of their aces beginning the season on the disabled list, the St. Louis Cardinals looked to Lance Lynn to solidify their rotation.
(FOXSports.com)
• ST. LOUIS –The Cubs still haven't shown they can compete for a National League Central title, but they sure know how to crash a party. The St.
(ESPN)
• Marlon Byrds name has been mentioned throughout spring training and into the season as a possible trade piece for the Chicago Cubs. He is owed $6.5 million this season, the last year on his current three-year contract.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• ST. LOUIS (AP) — A handful of Chicago Cubs players were on the field warming up during the St. Louis Cardinals' pre-game ceremony honoring the World Series champions, watching as the team's four title trophies were brought onto the field.
(Tucson Citizen)
• Needless to say, there hasnt been a lot for Chicago Cubs fans to cheer about early in the 2012 season. From their subpar record to high profile blown saves, it looks like the Cubs are smack dab in the middle of a rebuilding process.
(YAHOO!)
• ST. LOUIS (AP) - So far, the St. Louis Cardinals are doing just fine without Albert Pujols. And they dont seem to miss Tony La Russa, either. The World Series champions are off to a nice start heading into Fridays home opener against the Chicago Cubs.
(Washington Post)