Maddon names Pope Francis starter for Wild Card game
“Deity is nothing new to baseball,” Maddon told reporters. “The Reverend Billy Graham hit 24 homers with the Washington Senators in 1957 and Bishop Desmond Tutu led the National League in steals in ’78 when he was with the Cardinals.”
Arrieta no-hitter ‘best day ever’ for guy who sells mustache onesie
"I never even heard of this guy, but what he's doing for the mustache apparel industry is unheralded," said O'Leary. "And when I saw a pitcher of Arrieta, he doesn't even have a mustache!"
Wrigley Field ivy arrested for distribution of a controlled substance
Pepitone’s recently released memoir of his time playing in Chicago in the early 70’s details accounts of bleacher fans throwing him marijuana cigarettes, often called joints, while he was on the field.
Theo Epstein apologizes for leaked internet ESPN the Magazine body photos: ‘I was young....
"To say I'm beyond embarrassed by these photos is an understatement," said Epstein. "That was a dark period in my life. I was young. I needed the money."
Rizzo hit by a pitch 14 times during HR Derby
Anthony Rizzo was eliminated in the first round of the HR Derby Monday night but not before he was hit by 14 pitches during the competition.
"No matter where I am, the pitches just find...
Sputtering White Sox schedule 12 more Paul Konerko Days
Struggling to boost attendance, the White Sox’ always creative vice president and chief marketing officer, Brooks Boyer, announced the team has scheduled 12 additional Paul Konerko Days.
Gordon Beckham displays love of his parents by only playing on Mother’s and Father’s...
Beckham's walk-off home run provided the theatrics for the South Side Father's Day matinee. But this was no coincidence as Beckham has sworn off playing on non-parental holidays.
