Neifi Perez surprises himself, makes Tigers opening day roster
After receiving a daily dose of home cooking from manager Dusty Baker when he was with the Cubs, journeyman Neifi Perez got a taste of humble pie when he was shipped to Detroit at last year's trade deadline, batting a paltry .200 in 21 games with the Tigers.
Kerry ‘Balsa’ Wood to start season on DL again
Just as sure as day becomes night, and winter turns to spring, arm trouble is sending Kerry Wood to the disabled list for his annual season-opening visit, the Cubs announced Monday. This is Wood's 216th career trip to the DL.
Deng forgets how to pass in win over Blazers
After watching his teammates score game winning shots off his assists in the past two games, Luol Deng decided Monday night would be his coming out party at the United Center.
Hawks drop two over weekend
A 2-1 loss to the Kings Friday night and a 3-2 loss to the Flames yesterday put the Blackhawks in second-last place.
Thomas saves the day in Bulls win
With two-tenths of a second left, rookie Tyrus Thomas tipped-in Ben Gordon's missed jumper for a 109-108 win over the Denver Nuggets. For his efforts and heroics, fans at the United Center treated Thomas to a standing ovation, and unwittingly vaulted him to a higher level of disillusioned arrogance than ever before.
