Prince Fielder wins $5 on scratch-off lottery ticket, buys Detroit with cash
Fielder has promised no major changes to Detroit in the near future, but he does envision something that will have people saying "Prince Fielder lives here."
Anthony Weiner accidentally provides credit card number while sexting, agrees to pay $500 million...
A despondent Weiner explained that while doing campaign research, he stumbled upon the names “sexy female Cubs” and “Fukudome.” He was so focused on the Mayoral race, Weiner didn’t have time to notice he'd already pulled out his credit card and entered the 16-digit number as well as his three-digit pin.
Worried about being traded, Nate Schierholtz promises to strike out next time
“I signed with the Cubs to play some day games and generally not work that hard," said the Chicago outfielder. "I like to go hunting and fishing in October. If I get traded to some good team, I might have to actually play baseball in October."
Royal baby to be named after Ronnie Woo-Woo
What was totally unexpected was Appleton’s proclamation that the future King of England was named "Ronnie Woo-Woo Mountbatten-Windsor, Duke of Wrigleyville," for Cubs super-fan Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers.
Rooftop owners upset Wrigley concert stage blocks view of field
"First the Cubs want to have this monstrosity of a Jumbrotron in left, then the Pearl Jam and Jason Aldean concerts block our view of the beloved field," said Jeremy Bennett, a rooftop owner on Addison. "Let me tell you something: Jeremy spoke alright ... to Alderman Tom Tunney."
Chicago City Council renames Lincoln Park Lagoon ‘Junior Lake’
A euphoric Chicago City Council, in a unanimous vote of 50-0, renamed the Lincoln Park Lagoon “Junior Lake” after the Cubs rookie center fielder, who made a spectacular Major League debut with a three-hit game.
ESPN awarded ESPY for ‘Most Awesome, Unbiased Sportscasting’
"I'd just like to say thank you to all of the fans of ESPN out there who keep watching us week in and week out to hear the exact same catchphrases, jokes, and my stupid nicknames!" said Chris Berman.
