Tuesday, March 18, 2025

9 Reasons Chicago Fans Can Be Thankful This Year

The Cubs and Sox tanked, Derrick Rose is out yet again, and the Bears are only a game above .500. Despite this mix of horror and mediocrity, Chicago fans should take solace this Thanksgiving…and be grateful for the good things.

Banks replica Medal of Freedom giveaway among Cubs’ 2014 promotions

“We realize the team might continue to struggle next year, so we are giving back to fans in the form of exciting value-added promotional events,” a team press release said.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to throw first pitch at 2014 White Sox game

“The mayor was somewhat reluctant to do it, but when he found out he’ll get free Labatt’s and Molson, he jumped at the chance,” Boyer said. In addition to attending the game, Ford will make a personal appearance at gentlemen’s club Heavenly Bodies in Elk Grove Village.

Cubs shopping online for middle relief help

“We have three or four left-handers and a dozen right-handers in our shopping cart right now, but we’re not quite ready to check out," said Hoyer. "And, of course, we must consider if players will come with free shipping.”

Wrigley naming rights sold, park will be known as Appetite Control Energy Field

"For the Cubs, this makes all the sense in the world. We are getting out of our piss poor deal with WGN TV and could really use any means of revenue," Kenney said.

Milton Bradley named new Cubs radio analyst

Saying they believe in giving people second and third chances, the Chicago Cubs announced they have hired former Cub Milton Bradley, currently serving a 3-year prison sentence, to be their new radio analyst.

Renteria firing set for October 2015

“The front office is confident Rick will take the team in the right direction and that we’ll be ready in 2016 for that next manager to get us over the hump and into the playoffs," said a team source.