Cards hire McGwire as hitting coach/steroid injector
When the Cubs got swept out of the playoffs by the Dodgers in 2008, GM Jim Hendry made a reactionary off-season move by signing malcontent Milton Bradley to a lucrative contract, and saw the decision blow up in his face.
Local teen reclaims stolen possessions from ‘Monsters in the Morning’ set
Jimmy Kain of Lombard was relieved to learn that the contents of his bedroom--stolen two weeks ago in a home burglary--had been located safe and sound on the set of Comcast SportsNet's "Monsters in the Morning" TV show hosted by Mike North.
Woo-Woo in History: Amazin’ Mets of 1969
Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers often tells people he's been a Cubs superfan since birth, but he switched sides if only for a bit when the upstart Mets took the world by storm in 1969.
ESPN demotes Steve Phillips to minors
Following revelations that he had an affair with a production assistant, ESPN has demoted Steve Phillips to the network's minor league broadcast system.
Cubs sign Jaramillo as hitting coach/right fielder
The Cubs signed hitting guru Rudy Jaramillo to a three-year deal today as hitting coach and right fielder, filling two desperate needs from its dismal 2009 season.
Kevin Gregg gets off-season job at Olive Garden
Cubs reliever Kevin Gregg will be busy working this winter. But instead of concentrating on pitching, he will be dishing out endless amounts of pasta, salad and breadsticks at a local Olive Garden.
Oct 09 issue is out: New Soldier Field Carpet; Gregg’s tasty new gig; Impact...
Great news: The Heckler's October issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
