Saturday, March 15, 2025

Santo statue to replace Moreland in Cubs radio booth

The newly unveiled statue of Santo will relieve Moreland of his broadcasting duties effective immediately.

Cubs bronze wrong Ronnie; Woo-Woo accidentally honored with Wrigley statue

“It’s entirely our fault” said Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts. “I guess we never did give a last name. We just assumed the sculptor would know.”

Campana finally gets ‘I like you’ note passed to Carrie Muskat

After months of crushing on MLB.com’s Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat, outfielder Tony Campana was finally able to get a note passed to her that read “I like you. Do you like me? Check yes or no.”

Hendry also refuses to trade his Pogs collection

While Cubs GM Jim Hendry left many Cubs fans surprised by his decision not to part with valuable trade pieces before the July 31st deadline, Buster Olney has reported that Hendry also turned down numerous trade offers made for his Pogs collection from 1994.

Guillen, Quade investigated for child labor law violations with Lillibridge and Campana

Authorities have been poking around U.S. Cellular Field and Wrigley Field for the last several weeks after receiving several tips that White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and Cubs manager Mike Quade may have violated Illinois Child Labor laws in regards to their play of Brent Lillibridge and Tony Campana, respectively.

Wrigley’s concert-style seating to remain intact through September since Cubs can’t hit ball out...

The decision is not only financially based as the Cubs will save on overtime pay to the grounds crew, but also on the realistic impression of a Cubs team that can’t hit the ball out of the infield anyway.

Cubs management announces trades of Soriano, Pena and Zambrano in cruel prank

"It was a difficult decision," GM Jim Hendry said before snickering and pausing to regain his composure. "But we felt it was in their best interest to ... I'm sorry, I can't, I can't even keep a straight face, you guys!"