Selig reveals photos of cave he was living in during Steroid Era
MLB commissioner Bud Selig confirmed Tuesday what had been widely speculated for months.
Cubs Convention coat check mix-up results in Fontenot leaving with child’s jacket
A coat check mix-up at the Cubs Convention left a Cub confused and a small child coatless and freezing. Pint-sized Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot was mistakenly given the jacket of an 8-year-old girl when he turned in his claim check to retrieve his coat Friday.
Sammy Sosa sets up convention booth
Thousands of die-hard Cubs fans look forward to mingling with current and former Cubs players, broadcasters and front office executives each January at the Cubs Convention, but this year, many fans were shocked by an unexpected appearance from former superstar Sammy Sosa. The once-beloved North Side slugger made his first appearance with the organization since fleeing the ballpark during the last game of the 2004 campaign.
Mayor Daley enacts lanyard-wearing tax in time for Cubs Convention
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley approved a 25 percent city tax the week on the purchase of any lanyard, including those used as passes by Cubs fans at the team's annual convention held this weekend.
Greedy MacPhail stalls Roberts trade talks
Just last week, the trade of Oriole Brian Roberts to the Cubs appeared imminent as Chicago was set to jettison Ronny Cedeno, Sean Marshall and Sean Gallagher to Baltimore in exchange for the All-Star second baseman. But Orioles President Andy MacPhail--who was president/CEO of the Cubs from 1994 to 2006--has apparently soured on the deal and has asked the Cubs to increase their offer.
MLB expands to Vegas with all-steroid team
Barry Bonds has been named the first member of the MLB's newest franchise, the Las Vegas Juicers, a team comprised solely of alleged steroid users. Sporting the team's home jersey, a short-sleeved shirt that provides team physicians unfettered access to players' arms, Bonds fielded few questions from the media at yesterday's press conference. Instead, he outlined the team's aggressive negotiating and Bonds-led Juicers will join AL West in 2008 recruitment drive, which aims to deliver a roster within the next month.
Dempster and Marquis suspended by MLB’s newly formed Dept. of Investigations
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced Friday the creation of a new Department of Investigations and on Monday handed out 30-game suspensions to several players, including Cubs pitchers Jason Marquis and Ryan Dempster. The Department is primarily responsible for conducting all investigations into violations of MLB's rules and policies, including investigations related to the use, possession or distribution of performance-enhancing substances by Major League or Minor League players, and other threats to the integrity of the game.
