Cubs take last place
Cubs closer Ryan Dempster loaded the bases in the top of the ninth before throwing a wild pitch to give the Pirates a 6-5 lead and Freddy Bynum struck out with runners on to end the game as the Cubs secured their hold on last place in the N.L. Central.
Interview: Mike Murphy
On a station that's the home of the White Sox, WSCR's Mike Murphy is a beacon calling out to Cubs fans to air their woes. While he sometimes gets hot under the collar on the air, it's that same passion that drives him to strong opinions on Dusty Baker and his beloved Cubs.
Sox just can’t get it done against Royals
White Sox fans who have been pining for the collapse of the Detroit Tigers all summer are finally seeing their wishes come true. Detroit has dropped 17 of 26 games in a tough stretch that has included the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and White Sox.
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.
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.
Sox pitching staff nearly blows it against Rays
The White Sox are back in the Wild Card saddle again and are only five games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central after scoring 12 runs in a win at U.S. Cellular Field last night. The team should be pretty happy about that, right?
