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Cubs sign ‘innovative’ deal to broadcast games above urinals at Chuck E. Cheese
The TV deals keep rolling in for the Cubs who today announced their new Marquee Sports Network will be broadcast above urinals at all 17 Chuck E. Cheese restaurants in the Chicagoland area.
Cubs sign ‘blockbuster’ deal to broadcast games on WGN-TV
Faced with a major TV blackout in Chicago in a little more than a month, the Cubs today signed what they're calling a "blockbuster" agreement to broadcast games on WGN.
Astros and Red Sox swap trash cans to kick off Spring Training
"What a better way to commemorate our last few seasons than to exchange something that’s been so crucial to the success of both our organizations?”
Inside source confirms Astros signal for a slider will be when Dusty Baker swallows a toothpick
New year, new manager, but the Astros are at it again. It only took a few days of spring training for sources to confirm how the Astros planned to relay signs to the hitters now that everyone knows about the trash can.
Blago renews Cubs season tickets after prison release
Long-time Cubs season ticket holder and disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, in an exclusive interview with ABC7 News reporter Chuck Goudie, said he intends to renew his seats for the 2020 season.
Scott Boras kindly asks client Kris Bryant to shut up about wanting to be a Cub forever
A day after Kris Bryant told reporters "I can't picture myself wearing anything but the pinstripes," his agent Scott Boras made a phone call.
NFL approves 51-week season
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has put his stamp of approval on a new 51-week season, consisting of a 40-week regular season and 11 weeks of playoffs.
