Cubs Introduce New Owner: The Ricketts Family

Tom Ricketts was introduced today at a news conference as the new controlling owner of the Chicago Cubs.  The Tribune Company sold the Cubs to the Ricketts family for $845 million, which includes a 95 percent...

Chicago In 2020?

Although I have lived in the state of Florida for most of my life, I consider myself an "honorary" Chicagoan by virtue of my birth and first ten years on this earth in the Windy City.  That being said, I was...

Today Rickey Henderson is a very, very humble man

When a professional reaches the pinnacle of his or her career cockiness often gives way to confidence and what was once seen as a negative become a positive, a tool utilized to help one achieve their ultimate...

Carlos Zambrano Meltdown: Bumps Umpire, Busts Gatorade Machine

Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano will likely face suspension after being ejected from last night's game for bumping into plate umpire Mark Carlson. Zambrano thought he had tagged Pittsburgh's Nyjer Morgan at...

Mr. T Mangles Take Me Out To The Ballgame At Wrigley Field

As we all know, Mr. T doesn't have time for jibba jabba. He also doesn't have time for singing lessons. The former A-Team star mangled a version of "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch...

Bill Murray To Buy Chicago Cubs With Tom Ricketts?

Comedian Bill Murray has reportedly been approached by businessman Tom Ricketts to buy part of the Chicago Cubs. Ricketts is working to buy the team from the cash-strapped Tribune Company. It's been reported that...

ESPN Sunday Night Basball -- The Great Soriano Debate

On Sunday Night ESPN commentators Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips almost came to blows carrying on a heated debate with no clear resolution. The two former major leaguers pitted themselves on opposite side of...

List of Most Unfortunate Names: Stan Still and Doug Hole Top List

Sometimes it's hard not to wonder what parents are thinking when they name their children (I'm looking at you, Sarah Palin). A UK website has assembled a list of "Most Unfortunates Names." Topping the list are poor souls named Justin Case, Barb Dwyer and Stan Still. ...

Ron Santo Denied Entry To Baseball Hall of Fame Yet Again

Once again, Chicago Cubs great Ron Santo did not earn enough votes to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Other retired baseball greats who did make the cut include Gil Hodges and Joe Torre.To get into the...

Greg Maddux To Announce Retirement Monday

Veteran pitcher Greg Maddux will retire from baseball on Monday after 23 years in the Major Leagues.The four-time Cy Young winner played for several teams throughout his career, but is probably best known for his...

Mark Cuban Will Not Be Buying the Chicago Cubs

Billionaire NBA owner Mark Cuban will likely have bid to buy the Chicago Cubs if and when the offer makes it to the desk of Major League Commissioner Bud Selig."Global financial crisis or not, baseball's old guard...

Cubs Fans Sell Loyalty on eBay

A frustrated Chicago Cubs supporter has tried to sell his fan loyalty on eBay. After the Cubs were eliminated from this year's playoffs by the LA Dodgers, Scot Moore decided he had enough of the team's...

Wrigleyville Bars May Close Early During Cubs Playoffs

The City of Chicago has asked bars and restaurants around Wrigley Field to stop serving alcohol after the seventh-inning stretch after playoff games where Cubs could win a playoff series. Bar owners are said...

Instant Success For Cubs

Made history at Wrigley by throwing no-hitter in first start with new teamDon Cardwell, forever etched in Wrigley Field lore by pitching a no-hitter against the Cardinals in his first game as a Cub, died...

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