Soriano using hop scotch to teach younger teammates his technique in outfield
Alfonso Soriano isn’t exactly known for his prowess in the outfield, which is why Mike Quade and the entire Cubs coaching staff are frightened over the idea that Soriano has taken it upon himself to teach his “hop” technique to all of the younger outfielders.
Radio Brief: Theriot excited to bring his terrible base running skills to St. Louis
The former Cub is looking forward to playing and making outs on the basepaths for the Cardinals this year.
Wrigley Field to serve Cubs Kool-Aid this year
The Chicago Cubs have announced they will introduce a new drink in 2011 called “Cubs Kool-Aid,” to be made available during all Wrigley Field home games.
Veterans angry at Marlon Byrd for hustling so much during Spring Training
In his first season with the Cubs, Marlon Byrd impressed fans and team brass with his determination, hustle and impeccable work ethic. A full off-season working with deposed BALCO founder and convicted drug felon Victor Conte has gotten Byrd’s juices flowing even more this spring.
The Heckler Stat Pack
This edition of The Heckler Stat Pack includes a new NHL scoring system, NBA Awesome Percentage leaders and a breakdown of Ernie Banks' career.
Silva, Ramirez dugout scuffle anointed ‘Blubber vs. Flubber’
Wednesday afternoon, Cubs fans were treated to their own battle of historic proportions as rotund pitcher Carlos Silva and languid third baseman Aramis Ramirez duked it out in the Cubs dugout in a bout being referred to worldwide as “Blubber vs. Flubber.”
South Side plumber turns down Wrigley Field job on principle
“I hung up on the jerk and told him to screw off because I thought it was a joke,” said the plumber. "Like I'd ever work at that hellhole."
