Cubs lose on purpose
Wednesday Cubs manager Dusty Baker insisted his team was still in the postseason hunt and that they'd continue to believe so until mathematically eliminated.
Benson, Jones injuries open door for unknown rookie
Injuries to running backs Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson will give Bears fans a good look at an unfamiliar face this preseason. Undrafted rookie running back P.J. Pope is expected to get the majority of the carries in the preseason opener Friday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Zambrano slipping as Cubs lose to Brewers
Before Wednesday's 6-3 loss, Cubs manager Dusty Baker claimed the team can still make the playoffs. Most people within earshot assumed Dusty meant their opponents, the Milwaukee Brewers, but the Cubs skipper pressed on to say the North Siders still have a chance.
White Sox get lift from Konerko’s home-run heroics
The Chicago White Sox were playing like it was June all over again in last night's dramatic opener against the New York Yankees. The South Siders rallied to beat the Bronx Bombers 6-5 in an 11-inning struggle in which neither team ever led by more than two runs.
Pat Hughes describes trash thrown on field for listeners at home
After another disastrous eight-run inning at Wrigley Field, beloved Cubs radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes described the trash thrown onto the field by disgruntled bleacher bums with his usual panache and flair for the dramatic.
Mancow joins Cubs radio booth
In a bold effort to boost slumping ratings, WGN Radio has employed the talents of recently ousted radio shock jock, Mancow Muller. Teamed with Ron Santo and Pat Hughes, Mancow's non-traditional approach has already raised some eyebrows.
