Goodwill asks donors to stop dropping off Sosa jerseys
Goodwill Industries has led the charge of Midwestern thrift stores and charitable organizations that will refuse to accept donations that might include a Sammy Sosa jersey or T-shirt. Crates of the No. 21 merchandise have been piling up in resale outlets and donation warehouses for more than a year.
Cubs lose another series, this one to the Giants
It all started when news broke Saturday that Phil Nevin took it upon himself to get traded from the lowly Chicago Cubs by calling the Minnesota Twins manager and begging to play for him. Two hours later, a deal was done.
Interview: What about Bob?
A Chicago TV and radio institution, Bob Sirott shares his thoughts on the Cubs, local sports journalism and why he still hasn't got around to writing an article for The Heckler.
Cubs swept again
Dusty Baker added up the wins and losses on the season and came up with a new formula. Unlike conventional methods like Pascal, Pythagoras and the FOIL, Baker's system relies heavily on making up whatever the hell you want.
Cubs blow lead three times in mind-numbing loss
Carlos Zambrano carried a no-hitter and four-run lead into the fifth Tuesday night against the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates, but the Cubs still found a way to turn it into a disgusting 7-6 extra-inning loss.
Swept away
Yadier Molina beat the Chicago Cubs this weekend without even swinging a bat. The regular Cardinals catcher, out with an injury, watched as Gary Bennett, his .243 career hitting backup, single-handedly swept the Cubs.
Cards beat Bears before taking care of the Cubs
Tony La Russa prepared his team for the MLB postseason with a preseason win over the Bears on Friday night. La Russa, considered one of the best managers in the game using unconventional managing tactics, lead his team to a 23-16 victory.
