Sunday, November 24, 2024

SoxFest scaled back to just Reinsdorf hoisting World Series trophy outside Cubs Convention

"The only reason we won a World Series was to stick it in the face of Cubs fans forever," said GM Kenny Williams. "This year's SoxFest is going to be great."

Soriano menu suggestion for Cubs Convention: ‘Anything but sliders’

Alfonso Soriano had only one request in preparation for this year’s annual Cubs Convention -- absolutely no mention of sliders. So it was only natural that panic and confusion set in when the slugger arrived at the Hilton Chicago to see the word "sliders" listed on the menu.

Cubs Convention Update: Ricketts brothers turn to street performing to raise money

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has resorted to street performances in an attempt to raise funds for Wrigley renovations.

Cubs Convention Update: Starlin Castro tries to use fake ID from Delaware at Kitty...

20-year-old Cubs phenom Starlin Castro was caught trying to buy drinks at the Cubs Convention hotel bar with a fake ID from Delaware.

Cubs Convention Update: Dempster insists on singing ‘Oh Canada’ before Cubs Convention

After years of intense lobbying, Ryan Dempster has finally convinced team officials to let him sing his native country's national anthem at the Cubs Convention.

Cubs Convention Update: Kerry Wood injures pitching arm in Hilton elevator

Much to the chagrin of fans attending the Cubs Convention, Kerry Wood arrived to Friday’s opening ceremonies at the Hilton Chicago wearing a sling after injuring his elbow pushing a button in the hotel’s elevator.

Airport X-ray body scanner proves Lovie has a horseshoe up his rear end

X-ray body scanners at O'Hare Airport proved what many have suspected all along -- the Bears head coach does indeed have a lucky horseshoe implanted up his rear end.