Bullpen strikes again as Cubs blow another one
Let's face the truth folks, this Cubs team as it is currently constituted is going nowhere. It was never more evident than Tuesday night when the team, especially the bullpen, blew a 5-0 eighth inning lead to the Braves in Atlanta, eventually falling 6-5 in 12 innings.
Cutler completes transition by visiting every bar in Chicago
New Bears quarterback and appointed team savior Jay Cutler wasted no time making himself at home in Chicago. With the 2009 season still months away, discovering the Chicago social scene became Cutler's first order of business.
Cubs declare victory over General Motors
The year 1908 was noteworthy for at least two reasons: It's when the Cubs last won a World Series and when General Motors was founded. Now that GM has filed for bankruptcy, the Cubs are declaring themselves victorious.
Big Z to spend suspension improving temper on Welles Park Little League team
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano was sent demoted to Welles Park Little League following Wednesday's embarrassing temper tantrum and ejection against Pittsburgh.
Zambrano finally snaps
Two inevitable things happened on Wednesday afternoon -- Carlos Zambrano finally snapped and Neal Cotts was jettisoned to the minors. The Cubs did manage to win the game 5-2 over Pittsburgh at Wrigley, to move back over .500.
Pittsburgh Pirates taken hostage by Somali pirates
After attacking numerous ships along the Somalia coast, a large group of Somali pirates staged their most daring attack yet when they overtook baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates.
On Deck Radio Report: Taking advice from drunk fan in stands, Piniella will release...
This week's predictions: Patrick Kane will mistakenly think he's all grown up, things yelled by spectators will start to make sense to the Cubs skipper, and a softball player will set a Ripken-like record.
