Busch Stadium finally gets indoor plumbing
When Busch Stadium opened in 2006, it was hailed as a state-of-the-art ballpark with modern amenities. "Except bathrooms," said Cardinals owner William DeWitt. "We weren't aware indoor plumbing existed at the time. I guess we in Missouri aren't what you'd call a fancy group of folks."
July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat;...
Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
Gregg earns reverse save as Cubs lose to Braves
The Cubs were hanging tight to a 2-1 deficit against the Braves Wednesday afternoon when Kevin Gregg promptly surrendered two runs in the top of ninth to lock down what statisticians are now calling a "reverse save." Chicago wound up losing 4-1.
Wealthy man moves closer to buying most futile franchise in sports for nearly $1...
News broke Monday that the pending Chicago Cubs sale has finally closed and should become official by next month, Observers wondered what would prompt the new owner to spend nearly $1 billion on a team with the longest championship drought in professional American sports.
Ozzie adopts rat he found at Wrigley
Ozzie Guillen may have to stop complaining about the dirty, decrepit state of Wrigley Field, since it has given him a new pet. The Sox skipper adopted a rat he found in the dugout there when the South Siders visited the Friendly Confines back in mid-June.
Cards acquire DeRosa, immediately clinch NL Central
The Cardinals trumped the Cubs and the rest of the N.L. Central Division this weekend by acquiring future Hall-of-Famer Mark DeRosa from Cleveland. Upon hearing the news, every team in the division except the Pirates folded and anointed St. Louis as N.L. Central champs.
Cubs get Bradley’s mouth zippered shut
"Problem solved." That's how Cubs skipper Lou Piniella described the outcome of Milton Bradley's latest turn under the knife. According to Piniella, Bradley found himself the recipient of a mouth zipper that Cubs management hopes will turn things around for him this year.
