Saturday, March 15, 2025

Cubs fire two bat boys and a ball girl

The Cubs front office shake up continued Friday as the team released two bat boys and a bat girl, citing "differing philosophies on the direction the team was headed."

MLB cancels one of Hernandez’s HRs because it came off Rondon

"After reviewing all three of Hernandez's home runs, we determined that one was invalid because it was hit off Hector Rondon, who got smoked all series long," said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. "The way Rondon pitched doesn't warrant that home run to count."

‘Crazy’ Joe Maddon still running around clubhouse in jockstrap Friday morning

His Cubs may have been eliminated from the postseason Thursday night, but manager Joe Maddon is reportedly still running around the team's clubhouse in his jockstrap, in what insiders call a "crazy" outburst from the recently unhinged skipper.

Local charities flooded with calls offering donated Cubs NLCS tix

With the Cubs postseason hopes on life support, local charities are reporting a dramatic influx of calls Wednesday morning from Cubs fans looking to give away their NLCS Game 4 tickets.

Lackey finally admits he did come to Cubs for a haircut

"I know I said I didn't, but in truth that's the reason." he said. "I mean, look at where I' m from and the places I've played. Try to get a good one in Texas or, for God's sake, St. Louis."

Joe Maddon seen eating soup with a fork, despite having perfectly good spoon on...

Wacky Joe Maddon and his often-times questionable managerial decisions have translated over into his everyday life, as he was spotted Monday afternoon eating soup with a fork, despite having a perfectly good spoon right next to him.

Maddon names Javy Baez starting pitcher for NLCS Game 1

Joe Maddon is at it again. With his pitching staff depleted following an epic five-game ALDS against the Nationals, the Cubs skipper has named infielder Javy Baez the NLCS Game 1 starting pitcher in Los Angeles Saturday night.