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Little-used Blanco comes up big for Cubs Friday, July 25, 2008 First sighting of veteran catcher in months spurs team to victory Has anyone wondered where Henry Blanco has been the last two months? Ok, probably not, but the veteran catcher finally got a start Thursday night, going 2 for 4 with a home run as the Cubs snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Florida Marlins. Cubs avoid sweep in Arizona as bats finally come alive Game recap from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Howry does his best to keep things interesting in 10-6 win Sometimes the best things come from where you least expect them, like the No. 8 spot in the lineup. That's where Reed Johnson was planted Wednesday night. He came through big time, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam as the Cubs offense finally showed some life in a 10-6 sweep-avoiding win over the Diamondbacks.  The Heckler offers Bartman $1 million to stay in hiding foreverThursday, July 24, 2008 'Here's hoping we can all move on and never speak of the poor guy again' Just a day after some third-rate memorabilia Web site offered Steve Bartman $25,000 to show up at a suburban collectors' convention next week, The Heckler has announced it will offer the infamous Cubs fan a cool $1 million to go away forever.  Quick turnaround no problem as Sox win second in a rowGame recap from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Players motivated to beat Rangers' closer late Before I had time to post the recap from the Sox inspirational 10-2 win over the Rangers from Tuesday night the South Siders beat the team that drafted Sammy Sosa again on a Wednesday afternoon. Cubs struggling to avoid sweep in Arizona Game recaps for Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Offense continues post-break slumber In the five games since returning from the All-Star break, the Cubs have scored just 13 runs. Take away Sunday's nine-run effort and the number is just four. After losing five of six, including their last pair in Arizona the last two nights and with the Brewers just a game out, the bats better wake up in a hurry or things could get ugly. Radio Brief: Thome entertains fans during batting practice with his mammoth swing and misses Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2008 The Sox DH might swing through a lot of pitches, but at least he swings really hard.  Umps screw Sox again in loss to RangersGame recap from Monday, July 21, 2008 Hawk Harrelson provides truth behind conspiracy calls After watching all the slow motion replays, split screens, and shutter-stop images from last night's game I am now convinced of the conspiracy. On Deck Radio Report: Josh Hamilton will inspire local kids to find glory by first using drugs and other predictions Monday, Jul. 21, 2008 This week's predictions: youngster's will hear Texas outfielder's inspiring story of drug abuse, a Cubs fan will see specific parts of herself on TV, and Bud Selig will make promises he might not keep.  A Royal stinker of a weekend for SoxSeries recap from Sunday, July 20, 2008 Sox lead now just a half game I went to yesterday's game to see the Sox front office unveil the Harold Baines statue and the current first-place team beat the Royals. At least I saw the statue. Wood still out with 'blister' as Cubs drop two of three in Houston Weekend recap from Monday, July 21, 2008 Road woes continue despite Sunday victory The Cubs came out of the All-Star break with a comfortable cushion over the Cardinals and Brewers in the NL Central, but all three teams were determined to do something about that over the weekend, with St. Louis and Milwaukee posting series wins, and the Cubs dropping two of three to the last place Astros. Boy injured by Lilly foul ball now world's third most-famous Cubs fan Friday, July 18, 2008 Child trails only Harry Caray and Woo-Woo in popularity When a local 7-year-old boy attended a Cubs game at Wrigley with his father last week, neither family member expected to leave the game a celebrity, but that's just what happened when the boy was hit in the head by a foul ball off the bat of pitcher Ted Lilly.  Piniella blames dry cleaner after jersey gets tighterThursday, July 17, 2008 Expanding skipper now wearing a 3XL Despite muggy conditions, Cubs manager Lou Piniella was forced to wear a wind breaker to a recent game earlier this month in St. Louis after he was unable to fit into his jersey. The skipper is blaming faulty dry cleaning. Looking Back: Cubs first-half historic for all the right reasons Thursday, July 17, 2008 Cubs Nation 'aflutter,' according to Cubs.com Cubs fans are in a tizzy--or as a recent Cubs.com headline read: "aflutter" -- and rightfully so. Their team marched to the best first-half record in the National League, sent eight players to the All-Star game and lost only 12 of 49 home games. They've also done it with their prized superstar Alfonso Soriano either disabled or ineffective most of the season. The future bodes well for the 2008 Cubs.  Sox first half nothing short of shockingFirst-half recap from Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Only Pedro Gomez predicted playoff contender Considering how bad many thought this season would be, things are looking pretty good on the South Side.  Santo gets lost in Home Depot for nearly eight hoursTuesday, July 15, 2008 Provis to do all of Cubs Legend's future shopping Nearly half a day after he disappeared on Monday morning, Cubs radio broadcaster Ron Santo turned up safe but confused in a Chicago-area Home Depot. Radio Brief: Brenly goes nuts after Comcast misspells his name Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008 The Cubs announcer is tired of people spelling his name Brenley. On Deck Radio Report: Zambrano will throw 134 pitches in All-Star Game, blow out his arm and other predictions Monday, Jul. 14, 2008 This week's predictions: Lou Piniella's advice to manager Clint Hurdle will hurt his ace, the Bears will pick up a Green Bay QB, and a work of art will be created at Wrigley.  Sox lose last series before breakSeries recap from July 13, 2008 Pitching proves it doesn't deserve to be at mid-summer classic In a classic case of playing down to expectations, Sox pitchers looked like a minor league team as the squad lost two of three in Texas. Marmol's All-Star selection proves you don't have to be good at your job to succeed Monday, July 14, 2008 Hard work and positive results only get you so far For the first two months of the season Carmol Marmol was virtually unhittable. Since then, however, he's been anything but. Yet he was named as a last-minute All-Star game replacement, proving you don't have to be good at your job to be successful at it. Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Giants Weekend recap for Monday, July 14, 2008 First half ends the way it started: with a rare loss at Wrigley The Cubs were unable to complete a sweep against the mediocre Giants Sunday, but ended the first half on a very strong note, taking two of three from both the Reds and Giants during this week's six-game homestand. Cubs consider shutting Wood down due to blister Monday, July 14, 2008 'We don't want to take any chances' says Piniella Cubs closer Kerry Wood was unavailable the last two games and will skip the All-Star game due to a blister on his finger. While the injury doesn't sound serious, the Cubs are considering shutting him down for the rest of the season as a career-saving precaution. Radio Brief: Theriot added to All-Star team as batboy Friday, Jul. 11, 2008 Cubs shortstop's dream of making All-Star team comes true, though he won't actually play. Radio Brief: Harden trade forces Rothschild to get towels out of storage Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008 Looks like pitching coach was wrong in assuming he wouldn't need towels this season.  Russell gets third win this month as Sox beat hapless KC againGame recap from Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Fantasy owners drop Vazquez for hot reliever When I drafted Javy Vazquez for my fantasy league I wanted strikeouts and wins, not the 4.61 ERA and shaky starts against AL Central bottom-feeders. After watching Javy get smacked around by the Royals--only to have All-Star Carlos Quentin bail out the team--I, like thousands of other fantasy owners, have dropped Vazquez for reliever Adam Russell, who has now won three games since July 1. Zambrano masterful in win over Reds Thursday, July 10, 2008 NASCAR's Montoya lights fire under Big Z Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano shut down the Reds on one-hit over eight innings for his 10th win of the season. Harden to take Mark Prior's spot in Cubs rotation Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Oft-injured former A's pitcher good for a couple quality starts Ever since the Cubs let Mark Prior go during the off-season after his injury-riddled career in Chicago, GM Jim Hendry has been searching for a starter with great potential who is always hurt to fill Prior's spot in the rotation. On Tuesday, Hendry got his man.  Royals fans get their $3 worth as Sox win 13-inning thrillerGame recap from Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Team very, very sad Ozuna DFA'd I have never been to Kauffman Stadium--home of the Kansas City Royals--but I assume a ticket there can't possibly cost more than $3, making Tuesday night's 13-inning, 11-9 Sox victory one of the best values in professional sports. Radio Brief: Counsell maimed in tragic Sabathia/Fielder belly-bump accident Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2008 Shocking incident takes place in Brewers clubhouse as skinny infielder gets in between massive stomachs. Radio Brief: Selig changes course, encourages steroid use for Home Run Derby Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2008 MLB commissioner decides he liked the contest better when the participants were juiced.  The Heckler's July '08 Issue is outTuesday, July 8, 2008 Among the headlines: Big Z goes nuts and Santo gets lost at Home Depot for 8 hours The July 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.  Sox split weekend set against Oakland Series recap from Sunday, July 6, 2008 Danks, DeWayne Wise screwed out of All-Star selections As John Danks salvaged the split in the four-game series against the Oakland A's Sunday most of the Sox family was mourning two colossal snubs from this years Mid-Simmer Classic—both Danks (2.50 ERA) and DeWayne Wise (5 RBI) were left off the American League roster. Wood saves Cards from sweep by Cubs with 3-run meltdown Saturday Weekend recap from Sunday, July 6, 2008 Nearly perfect weekend ruined by one bad inning Kerry Wood made the All-Star team this year, but almost by default: There's a shortage of good closers in the NL this season. He proved he doesn't deserve to make the team this weekend when he was the sole reason the Cubs didn't sweep the Cardinals and instead had to settle for taking two out of three and leaving the Loo with a 3.5 over their fat, sweaty brethern in Missouri and Wisconsin. On Deck Radio Report: Fellow columnists will give Mariotti atomic wedgie and other predictions Monday, Jul. 06, 2008 This week's predictions: the Sun-Times columnist's feud with coworkers will get ugly, the White Sox will lose a sponsor, and Del Negro will lose control. Sabathia traded to Brewers; average weight of Wisconsinites goes up five pounds Sunday, July 6, 2008 Wisconsin is generally regarded as the beefiest state of the union and it got a little fatter when the Brewers acquired C.C. Sabathia from the Indians Sunday. Source: Aaron Rodgers has 'itch' to put Brett Favre in coma July 3, 2008 Former first-round pick is sure retired QB won't be at training camp Packers starting-quarterback-in-waiting Aaron Rodgers has the "itch" to find Brett Favre -- who has reportedly communicated a desire to un-retire and return to the Packers next season -- and strike the future Hall of Fame QB in the head so hard that the legend slips into a coma, sources close to the at-his-wits-end player have confirmed. Radio Brief: Tech glitch suspected as Murton gets 4.3 million votes in final hour of All-Star balloting Thursday, Jul. 03, 2008 The Cubs outfielder surprises everyone with late surge. Lil' Mike Fontenot powers Cubs to big win in SF Game recap from Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Half pint comes up huge in 6-5 win Mike Fontenot is listed at 5-foot, 8-inches and 170 pounds. There's no way that he physically should be able to hit a Major League home run. It just doesn't make sense. But he did last night, a solo shot in the eighth inning to break a 5-5 tie and help the Cubs beat the Giants 6-5.  Pierzynski provides walk-off magicGame recap from Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Could not happen to a nicer guy A.J. Pierzynski hit a home run in the first inning and another in the tenth, the second of which gave the Sox their second extra-inning win in two games and kept their seven-game winning streak alive, pleasing all those Major League Baseball players who voted A.J. "the Major Leaguer you would most like to see get beaned."  Sox beat Tribe to grind out sixth straight winGame recap from Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Team now 1-0 in games I’ve seen live Like most Sox fans, I almost never go to the games. But I did make the quick 53-mile trip to 35th and Shields last night, excited to see fireworks, grand slams, 20 runs scored, “Cubs suck” tattoos, and everything else that makes The Cell the magical place that it is. Instead I was treated to a very National League style 3-2 Sox win. Radio Brief: Cubs radio main reason people still buying fax machines Wednesday, Jul. 02, 2008 Hughes and Santo still receive messages old-fashioned way for some reason. Radio Brief: Pierzynski to skip game for Fantasia concert Tuesday, Jul. 01, 2008 The Sox catcher asks for a night off so he can see his favorite singer. Overpaid Zito continues serving meatballs as Cubs roll to easy win in SF Game recap from Monday, June 30, 2008 DeRosa knocks in 6 filling in for Aramis Two off-seasons ago, the Giants signed one-time Cy Young winner Barry Zito to a seven-year, $126 million deal. Many observers thought San Francisco was grossly overpaying for the lefty. They were wrong, but only because "grossly" doesn't accurately describe how bad this deal was for the Giants.  Cubs tell Zambrano to eliminate food intakeTuesday, July 1, 2008 'Food-Free Pyramid Diet' recommended immediately Less than two months after Cubs medical personnel instructed Carlos Zambrano -- scheduled to return from a short stint on the DL Friday -- to eliminate his caffeine intake, which they said was causing him cramps, team doctors went a step further, ordering the 6-foot, 5-inch, 255-pound pitcher to eliminate everything from his diet that contains calories.  Swisher's hot bat almost makes up for annoying personality in win over TribeGame recap from Monday, June 30, 2008 Dork hits two home runs, including second grand slam of home stand If Swisher keeps hitting home runs like he has this current home stand, he may be worth the annoying tendencies. Maybe. On Deck Radio Report: Pat Hughes will again prepare for game by reading entire dictionary and other predictions Monday, Jun. 30, 2008 This week's predictions: the Cubs radio announcer will brush up on his knowledge of every single word, the Bulls GM will get a call that makes him think twice about his draft pick, and Prince Fielder will binge on the 4th.  South Side Perspective: Sox beat Cubs on field, Sox fans beat up Cubs fans in upper deckSeries recap from Sunday, June 29, 2008 Revenge South Side-style may leave lasting impression So after two weeks of excruciating hype, dozens of arrests, and thousands of dollars spent on alcohol, all we know is both teams are really, really good at home. And if you wear your Cubs hat to The Cell, you better plan on getting jacked.  North Side Perspective: Listless Cubs get swept da hell outta BridgeportWeekend recap for Monday, June 30, 2008 Oh boy was that ugly When your team can't hit, can't pitch and several of its best players are banged up, your team's not going to win, particularly in an environment so hostile its fans should probably be wearing kevlar. That's what the Cubs were up against this weekend as the White Sox swept them handily, giving Sox fans something to brag about for the next year of their sad little lives. Benson ordered to install 'Run the 40 in under six seconds' ignition lock in car Friday, June 27, 2008 Troubles continue for ousted Bears RB Former Bears running back Cedric Benson has been ordered by a Texas judge to install a "Run the 40 Yard Dash in under six seconds" lock device in his car. Rose demands trade after Bulls pick huge guy from Istanbul instead of college teammate June 27, 2008 'What kind of organization are these guys running?' says first overall pick Derrick Rose had awaited this moment all his life. The 6-foot, 3-inch point guard had just been selected by his hometown team as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, and he was visibly emotional. Cubs bounce back against Orioles Thursday, June 26, 2008 MacPhail tries to fleece Cubs be reopening Roberts trade talks After dropping a sloppy game to the Orioles the night before to end their 14-game home win streak, the Cubs bounced back Wednesday to take the middle game against Baltimore.  Sox Park to serve as Chicago's third airportWednesday, June 25, 2008 Stadium's large walkways and food court rival O'Hare The City of Chicago announced plans this week to expand U.S. Cellular Field as the Second City's third airport. The stadium's large walkways, food court and extra players will provide the new airport with some amenities. Brian Roberts shows up Mark DeRosa as Cubs' home winning streak ends June 24, 2008 Cub players pin loss on Daryle Ward for scarfing down entire pregame buffet The Cubs lost their first home game in over a month Tuesday night, despite charging back from a six run deficit. Afterward, several Cubs players blamed veteran Daryle Ward for the defeat, who'd been recalled from the DL before the game. Why was it Ward's fault?  Piniella installs electronic lift in dugoutWednesday, June 25, 2008 Manager needs help getting to field Interested in taking care of their manager in any way possible, the Cubs installed an electronic lift to help Lou Piniella out of the dugout during games at Wrigley Field.  Sox go Shaq on Kobe's Dodgers: 'Tell me how my a** tastes'Game recap from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Bats come alive in 6-1 victory Following an ugly series at Wrigley, the South Siders appear to have their swagger back as they not only defeated the Dodgers, but also free-styled a rap in the dugout following the 6-1 win. Radio Brief: Hawk hoping to call games for Cubs this weekend Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2008 The Sox announcer is looking to change sides for the weekend so he doesn't have to go silent every time the Cubs hit a homer. Radio Brief: Piniella gives birth to twins Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2008 The Cubs manager discovers the real reason for his distended belly.  North Side Perspective: Eat that Sox fans!Series recap from Sunday, June 22, 2008 Cubs sweep dirty Sox out of Wrigley as terrific season continues The Cubs' great season got even better after the North Siders swept the Sox at Wrigley this weekend, giving their fans bragging rights over Sox fans who were sent slouching back to Homewood, Cal City or whatever god-foresaken smelly town it is they call home, left to ponder their meager existence while sucking down yet another Marlboro Menthol.  South Side Perspective: Sox fans need to wait another week to tell Cubs fan co-workers to shut upSeries recap from Sunday, June 22, 2008 Bad weekend made worse with Minnesota winning Ouch! Not only do the Sox drop all three, Ozzie sounds like a jackass the entire weekend, and the Cubs continue to capture the hearts of Chicago, but Minnesota also swept the Diamondbacks to shrink the AL Central lead to 1.5 games. On Deck Radio Report: Cubs will up beer prices for 'premium innings' and other predictions Monday, June 22, 2008 This week's predictions: the Cubs will announce a new way to make more money, female fans on both sides of town will prepare for Cubs-Sox part two, and Sunday night's game will get physical. Sox fans work on politically, factually incorrect Fukudome heckles Friday, June 20, 2008 'Go back to China!' and 'Me love you long time' sure-fire misses Ever since the Cubs signed Kosuke Fukudome, White Sox fans have feverishly been brainstorming politically incorrect heckles for the Cubs-Sox series, which starts today. White Sox street marketing guru Mickey O'Sullinski claims they have some real gems this year for the Japanese native.  Pirates Dye by the long ballGame recap from Thursday, June 19, 2008 J.D.'s six RBI lead Sox to sweep The Pirates are 31-27 when they play teams that don't hail from Chicago. Thankfully for them, they don't play the Cubs again until August. Bulls find out Derrick Rose is actually 4 ft. 4 in. tall Thursday, June 19 Paxson exploring other options with first overall pick The Bulls brought in Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose for one-one-one evaluations this week to determine which collegiate star they will select in next week's NBA draft. Both were found to be significantly shorter than expected. Zambrano to join Tiger on the shelf Thursday, June 19, 2008 Loss to Rays doubly bad as Big Z leaves game early with shoulder soreness On a day when it was announced to the world that golf superstar Tiger Woods would be out for the rest of the year due to knee surgery, the Cubs may have gotten some bad injury news of their own, when their ace, Carlos Zambrano left Wednesday's game with shoulder soreness.  Even Toby Hall can hit Pirates pitchingGame recap from Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Sox win second in a row against Pittsburgh If the White Sox and Cubs could play the Pirates every game during the regular season, Chicago would have a great chance at a Red Line World Series.  Wrigley gets 'Culverized'Thursday, June 19, 2008 Historic scoreboard painted brown, grill marks added Fans attending this weekend's Cubs-Sox series at Wrigley will soon find another corporate sponsor had left its mark on the Friendly Confines, as the famed scoreboard had been "Culverized." Radio Brief: Fans agree winning Crosstown Series more important than World Series Thursday, Jun. 19, 2008 Taking the majority of games against their crosstown rivals is the most important thing their team can do this year, according to fans on both sides of town. Dickie V skips Jon Scheyer weight training session to watch Rays edge Cubs Game recap from June 17, 2008 Cubs lose opener at Tropicana Gulag, I mean Field The Cubs' three day sentence to Tropicana Prison, err, Field, began in shaky fashion, as baseball's best team fell to the home Rays, 3-2. ESPN college basketball analyst and Tampa Bay Rays super-fan Dick Vitale took a brief hiatus from covering voluntary Duke basketball summer workouts to take in the dreary, bleak atmosphere that is the Rays' home park.  Rothschild removes warm-up jacket for the first time in six yearsWednesday, June 18, 2008 Reveals tattoo from crazy 2005 road trip In an event that rivaled the anticipation of the Al Capone vault unveiling, Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild removed his warm-up jacket yesterday for the first time in six years.  Sox pick on poor PiratesGame Recap from Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Pittsburgh loses 100th game in Chicago this season It may be hard to believe if you've only seen them play against Chicago teams, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are a near-.500 ballclub. The Windy City continued to exert its will over the Steel City in a 16-5 victory over the Buccos Tuesday night.  Paxson plans to follow Celtics' road to titleWednesday, June 18, 2008 Bulls GM to pillage talent from lesser franchises this offseason Just minutes after the Boston Celtics won the 2007-2008 NBA Championship Tuesday night, Bulls GM John Paxson saw his team's future. "We're going to do exactly what the Celtics did," said Paxson. "We're going to rip off crappy teams with lop-sided trades." Hall of Fame Game rainout allows WGN to air classic Maury episode June 16, 2008 TV scheduling change gives me excuse to watch 'My boyfriend swears he had sex with my mother!' Projecting basement-level TV ratings for the annual Hall of Fame Game, WGN was relieved when a rain out allowed the network to pull the plug on its coverage of Monday's Cubs-Padres telecast, instead deciding to air the highly-anticipated Maury episode: "My boyfriend swears he had sex with my mother!" Radio Brief: Cubs out do themselves with B-List celebs for stretch during Sox series Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2008 The Cubs-Sox series will feature Chicago area celebrities some people may have heard of singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." On Deck Radio Report: Angelo will test positive for performance decreasing drugs and other predictions Monday, Jun. 16, 2008 This week's predictions: the Bears GM's draft day screw ups will be explained, a Cubs visit will bring Tropicana Field attendance into five figures for the first time in its history, and Ozzie will miss a Sox game to hang out with some friends. Cubs take two of three from Blue Jays Series recap from Sunday, June 15, 2008 There is still Major League Baseball in Canada, but it ain't pretty The big Cubby Blue Machine kept on rolling this weekend, taking two of three from the Blue Jays. In case you're thinking what I'm thinking: Yes, there still is a Major League Baseball team north of the border. And they suck.  Sox pick up one win in 'welcome back' series against ColoradoSeries recap from Sunday, June 15, 2008 Scotty Pods, Uribe both make returns to South Side The South Side Hitmen scored eight runs in three games. At home. Against the Rockies.  Passport problems keep Woo-Woo from making trip to TorontoFriday, June 13, 2008 Cubs vs. Blue Jays -- June 13-15 From San Francisco to Atlanta, Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers somehow finds a way to visit ballparks across the county to root on his beloved Cubbies. But the unofficial team mascot, who annoys fans nationwide with his high-pitched wooing shrieks, will not be making the trip north of the border this year due to recent visa problems.  Underachieving D-Town sweeps SoxGame recap from Thursday, June 12, 2008 Increasingly rare Buehrle gem wasted It's possible the Detroit Tigers may have finally turned the corner and become contenders. It's also possible the Sox may be a terrible road team. Whatever the case, the bottom-feeding Tigers finished their sweep of the league-leading Sox thanks to a walk-off Miguel Cabrera home run. Cubs throttle Braves as Soriano goes down with broken hand Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Team's error total sure to drop significantly over next six weeks In their easy victory over the Braves on Wednesday night, the Cubs lost one of their main offensive cogs when outfielder Alfonso Soriano was hit on the left hand by a Jeff Bennett pitch in the third inning. Radio Brief: Del Negro not exactly Paxson's first choice Thursday, Jun. 12, 2008 The Bulls GM was rejected by many before finally hiring a head coach.  Verlander quiets Sox batsGame recap from Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Guillen outburst to come any minute now The silent Sox bats allowed former ace Justin Verlander to get on track and the Tigers to even their mark at Comerica Park in a 5-1 snoozer. Felix Pie demoted to Lane Tech June 11, 2008 Struggling Iowa CF designated to IHSA summer league The Iowa Cubs have optioned struggling outfielder Felix Pie to Lane Tech High School, GM Jim Hendry announced Wednesday. Lilly uses old-school 'yacker' to lead Cubs past Braves Game recap from Tuesday, June 10, 2008 If you're not familiar with the term 'yacker' then keep reading The Cubs looked sharp after an off-day Monday, tomahawk-chopping the once-mighty Braves in half, 10 to 5. Despite an enormous strike zone that would've made Hawk Harrelson cry umpire conspiracy, the Cubs managed double-digit runs for the ninth time this season. Radio Brief: MLB makes deal with T-Mobile, all signs to be sent by text Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2008 New sponsor means teams will do away with hand signals.  Tigers beat Sox away from CellGame recap from Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Contreras has very weak outing Possibly feeling bad for the hard-luck Tigers, Sox starter Jose Contreras decided to just leave everything right over the plate in a 6-4 loss. Report: Bulls hire Del Negro because of his cool-sounding name June 10, 2008 Assistant coaching candidates include Granville Waiters, World B. Free and God Shammgod The Bulls have hired former NBA player and Suns' assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro as their next head coach "because he's got a really cool name," GM John Paxson admitted on Tuesday.  The June '08 issue of The Heckler is outTuesday, June 10, 2008 Among the headlines: Cubs go green, Sox Park to serve as city's 3rd airport The June 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.  Sox finish embarrassment of TwinsGame recap from Monday, June 9, 2008 Kirby Puckett rolls over in grave Paul Konerko is raking, Joe Crede is on fire and now even Nick Swisher has begun to hit as the Sox completed a 7-0 home stand and increased their lead over the Twins to a MLB-leading bazillion games. On Deck Radio Report: Theriot will try to vote self onto All-Star Team and other predictions Monday, Jun. 09, 2008 This week's predictions: Theriot's computer time will make him late for a game, Benson will actually set an NFL record, and the Cubs will turn a baseball problem into a giveaway.  DJ warns 'steamroller could be a-comin'Weekend recap from Sunday, June 8, 2008 Sox pick up three wins against second place Twins The Sox bats have warmed up with the weather. The South Siders scored 33 runs since Friday, and Monday's make-up game is the only obstacle between the Sox and a four-game sweep of Minnesota.  Benson becoming expert on Texas DWI lawsSaturday, June 7, 2008 After second bust in a month, Bears RB considers post-football legal career Bears RB Cedric Benson is considering a legal career in DWI rights after receiving another invaluable lesson when busted in Austin, Texas, last night on a drunk-driving charge, his second alcohol-related arrest in a little over a month.  Cubs fire grounds crewFriday, June 6, 2008 Unpaid contest winners replace staffers in cost-cutting move The Cubs announced another cost-cutting move last week, firing the entire Wrigley Field grounds crew and replacing them with unpaid daily contest winners, who will have the chance to labor manually on historic Wrigley Field in the Briggs & Stratton Push a Mower at Wrigley Field Dream Day Giveaway, Presented by Citibank. Radio Brief: Paxson has been teaming up with brother to make bad decisions Friday, Jun. 06, 2008 The Bulls GM has elicited the help of his brother Jim, General Manager of the Cavs back when they were bad. Cubs' winning streak halted as Brenly makes deal to save mustache Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Announcers' secret pre-game meeting with umpire helps silence Cub bats When TV analyst Bob Brenly agreed to shave his mustache if the Cubs won 10 games in a row, he made a deal with the devil. When the Cubs ran their win streak to nine on Tuesday night, a petrified Brenly held a secret meeting with home plate umpire Bill Hohn.  Sox need four hours to beat RoyalsGame recap from Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Konerko's 15th inning homer raises average to .202 Paul Konerko hit his fourth home run in six at bats against reliever Jimmy Gobble to beat the Royals in the 15th and save Greg Walker's job for one more day. Brenly one game away from shaving world-renowned mustache June 3, 2008 Barrett's incompetence, Cubs' power surge help extend win streak to 9 On the night Barack Obama clinched the Democratic party's nomination for President, another event of historic and far-reaching proportions became a day closer to reality: the potential shaving of Bob Brenly's longtime, well-groomed mustache.  Ozzie's 'shake-up' powers Sox winGame recap from Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Guillen promises changes, does close to nothing No roster changes were made on Williams' part, and the only lineup change was Guillen flipping Konerko and Dye. Yet magically, the offense exploded with a nine-run outburst in a welcoming home win. Zambrano does it all in Cubs' 8th straight win June 2, 2008 Brenly agrees to shave mustache if Cubs sweep series (not a joke) Carlos Zambrano used his arm (5 INN, W), bat (3 for 3, RBI) and legs (triple, bunt single, foot-stomping temper tantrum) in helping the Cubs – who remain baseball's best team at 37-21 – to their eighth straight win in front of a raucous pro-Chicago crowd. Radio Brief: Selig hopes replay replaces steroids in legacy Tuesday, Jun. 03, 2008 Selig wants to be known as "Replay-Era" Commissioner.  Rays prove not all first place teams are equal by taking 3 from SoxSeries recap from Sunday, June 1, 2008 Young, hungry Tampa team wins 4-game series Both the White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in their respective divisions, but they sure didn't look equal as the upstart Rays took three in a row against the tired, old Sox. On Deck Radio Report: Another day with no runs will drive Guillen crazy, even though Sox didn't play and other predictions Monday, Jun. 02, 2008 This week's predictions: the Sox manager will curse out his teams again, the Cubs will continue to beat up on crappy teams, and Big Brown will unfortunately prove to be much like a lot of other athletes. |
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