Soto reportedly stoned for entire WBC
Blames late-night munchies for noticeable off-season weight gain
ESPN has reported that portly Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tested positive for marijuana at the World Baseball Classic according to the International Baseball Federation. When pressed about...
Cubs get Bradley’s mouth zippered shut
"Problem solved." That's how Cubs skipper Lou Piniella described the outcome of Milton Bradley's latest turn under the knife. According to Piniella, Bradley found himself the recipient of a mouth zipper that Cubs management hopes will turn things around for him this year.
Cards acquire DeRosa, immediately clinch NL Central
The Cardinals trumped the Cubs and the rest of the N.L. Central Division this weekend by acquiring future Hall-of-Famer Mark DeRosa from Cleveland. Upon hearing the news, every team in the division except the Pirates folded and anointed St. Louis as N.L. Central champs.
Ronnie Woo-Woo at Declaration of Independence signing on July 4, 1776
The original Fourth of July meant many things to many people, but perhaps no one was more excited than Cubs superfan Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers who used the opportunity to share the spotlight with our nation's Founding Fathers.
Wealthy man moves closer to buying most futile franchise in sports for nearly $1...
News broke Monday that the pending Chicago Cubs sale has finally closed and should become official by next month, Observers wondered what would prompt the new owner to spend nearly $1 billion on a team with the longest championship drought in professional American sports.
Gregg earns reverse save as Cubs lose to Braves
The Cubs were hanging tight to a 2-1 deficit against the Braves Wednesday afternoon when Kevin Gregg promptly surrendered two runs in the top of ninth to lock down what statisticians are now calling a "reverse save." Chicago wound up losing 4-1.
July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat;...
Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
