MRI reveals Lee’s skills eroding at unprecedented rate
Sidelined the past several games with a pain in the neck, Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee had an MRI exam Monday morning. The results confirmed that Lee's baseball skills are eroding an unprecedented rate.
Contreras recalls rooming with Ty Cobb
When he's not giving up multiple runs in first few innings of a game like he did this weekend, Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras, who turns 100 this year, is working on an autobiography that dozens of baseball fans are looking forward to reading.
Thousands tearfully mourn end of Joey Gathright era
While he only had 20 ABs as a Cub, the Joey Gathright legacy will live on forever in the hearts of thousands of fans, who were saddened to learn the speedy outfielder was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles Friday night for Ryan Freel.
Lou wants to know if you can play third tonight
After Friday night's nasty shoulder injury sidelined third baseman Aramis Ramirez for at least a month, Cubs manager Lou Piniella would like to know if you're available to fill in tonight against the Brewers.
May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips;...
Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
Manny tests positive for ‘Crazy Juice’
The red-hot Dodgers and their fans are reeling today after news broke that slugger Manny Ramirez will be handed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for what insiders are calling "Crazy Juice."
Piniella’s minor league lineup can’t solve Lincecum
When Cubs manager Lou Piniella saw that his team would be facing last year's Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum of the Giants on Tuesday afternoon, he immediately flew the white flag of surrender.
