Saturday, April 20, 2024

Fans who think Cubs shouldn’t have let Ryno go also think Dutchie should do...

On Wednesday the Cubs and Ryne Sandberg made the difficult decision to part ways. Predictably, many fans were upset that a team icon from the '80s and '90s was allowed to walk out the door with no fanfare. Many of those sentimental fans also believe Harry Caray's widow Dutchie should take over Cubs radio broadcasts.

Desperate Sandberg considering Yankees bat boy job as way to reach Major Leagues

Like all Minor Leaguers, Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dreams of reaching the Majors one day, only this time as a manager instead of a player. In a desperate attempt to fulfill that dream, Sandberg is considering a job as the Yankees' next bat boy.

Phillies complete sinister plan to reacquire Sandberg nearly 30 years after dealing him to...

Almost 30 years since Philadelphia foolishly dealt Ryne Sandberg to the Cubs for Ivan De Jesus, the Phillies reacquired the Hall of Famer to manage their Triple-A affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs, completing the franchise's evil plot to steal back a player who's become the face of the Cubs.

MLB expanding playoffs to include every team but Pittsburgh

The Associated Press is reporting Major League Baseball will planning to expand its playoffs to include every team but the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning with the 2012 season.

Rothschild: ‘I’m taking my towel drill to South Bronx’

The Yankees hired Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild to serve in the same role there. Rothschild said he's looking forward to quickly showing his new team the one thing for which his old one will best remember him.

Underdog and Scooby Doo parade balloons found buried near Eagles’ team hotel

Two days after the McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade down State Street, organizers reported that two of the parade’s beloved inflatable animals had gone missing. But late Saturday night, the Underdog and Scooby Doo Balloons were found buried in the sand at Oak Street Beach, right across the street from the Eagles team hotel, The Drake.

Martz anoints Bears offense ‘Greatest Show on Torn-Up Brown Sod’

It’s been a decade since Mike Martz designed the championship offense in St. Louis Rams known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Now the Bears’ offensive coordinator, Martz has branded his current squad “The Greatest Show on Torn-Up Brown Sod” after Sunday's convincing 31-26 home win over the Eagles.