MLB cancels replay in meaningless games on account of it being stupid
MLB Commissioner Rob "Right Said" Manfred today announced the league will no longer conduct instant replay reviews in games that have no playoff implications, citing "stupidity."
Maddon to use entire pitching staff Sunday
Former Cubs manager Dusty Baker used to like to ride his horses, often extending guys like Mark Prior, Kerry Wood and Carlos Zambrano to the 130-pitch mark and beyond until their arms practically fell off.
Cubs throw Maddon surprise retirement party
"It was a little weird to be blindfolded as I was led into the clubhouse, but I figured some of the guys were just looking for a way to ease the mood after a tough week," said Maddon.
Cubs fire Maddon for road games only
The Cubs have shaken up their management ranks, firing Joe Maddon for road games only and replacing him with whomever fans feel is fitting at the moment.
Cubs sign four Little Leaguers to bolster bullpen
The Cubs marked their 7-1 victory over the Pirates in Sunday night's Little League Classic by beefing up their bullpen, signing four 12-year-old pitchers to big league contracts.
Theo takes away players’ stuffed animals, security blankets for remaining road trips
Under the cover of darkness, team personnel cloaked in black removed all teddy bears and other stuffed animals, as well as security blankets and pacifiers from the players’ hotel rooms and visitors’ clubhouse.
Future Heckler Headline: Right-handed batter Javy Baez retires with 2,999 hits
After an illustrious career of being the most successful magician to play the game of baseball, right-handed batter, Javy Baez, who bats right-handed, by the way, will head off into the sunset of baseball retirement with 2,999 hits.
