The Cubs are again playing to crowds of 33,000 a game, close to capacity, with few promotions.

The Cubs, who lost yesterday afternoon, will play the Yankees again today and tomorrow.

The Cubs do not play Houston the rest of the season, but their final 12 games are against teams with losing records.

The Cubs have not played a post-season game since 1989.

Remember, now, that the Cubs only play day games at home.

During Banks' career, the Cubs as a team often played poorly.

The Cubs have been playing there since 1916.

The Cubs still play the fewest home night games of any major league club (currently, 30 per season).

"Maybe," a woman said recently, "the Cubs will play better in the dark."

The Cubs could play three games in about 28 hours while competing for a postseason bid.