Cubs replace Kraft Noodle with ‘Rahmen’ Noodle to honor new mayor
In order to get on the good side of Chicago's newly elected mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Cubs and the Ricketts family announced today they have replaced the Kraft Noodle that was outside Wrigley Field with a brick of 'Rahmen' Noodles.
Konerko faster than most infants
A segment of ESPN's Sport Science recently exposed one of Major League Baseball's more common myths, proving once and for all that White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko is, indeed, faster than most infants.
BALCO-aided Byrd takes 3rd in Mr. Universe competition
Marlon Byrd strolled into Mesa last week with a confident gait, broad shoulders and a bronze medal in the 2011 Mr. Universe body building competition. Byrd's medal was just one more piece of hardware that has eluded the Cubs for far too many years.
Rahm enlists Ernie Banks for controversial ‘Let’s Cast Two’ voter turnout effort
“Rahm is my nom,” said the Cubs legend, glad-handing voters in Wrigleyville Tuesday morning. “This is finally the year…we elect Mr. Emanuel. Let’s Cast Two!”
Top Cubs and Sox concerns going into Spring Training
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen's Twitter account and statues blocking every single Wrigley Field entrance are just two of the issues that may plague Chicago's baseball teams this season.
New Marmol contract also includes accuracy clause
Cubs closer Carlos Marmol is an electric presence on the mound and now that he signed a three-year, $20 million contract earlier this week the pieces are in place for him to become one of the game's elite. Still, some worry about Marmol's issues with consistency, but Cubs GM Jim Hendry said he's got that covered.
Over his metrosexual phase, Soto starts growing full lumberjack beard
In an effort to shave valuable time from his morning routine, Geovany Soto has turned in his manscaping kit, and possibly earned back his man card. The idea was to leave more time to focus on baseball. But letting his beard grow has brought mixed results.
