Thursday, April 25, 2024

Dempster busted for streaking outside Hohokam

Setting a new standard for prankster failures, starting pitcher Ryan Dempster decided to strip down stark naked and run around Hohokam Stadium like a coked-up perp on "Cops."

Cubs Convention Update: Dempster insists on singing ‘Oh Canada’ before Cubs Convention

After years of intense lobbying, Ryan Dempster has finally convinced team officials to let him sing his native country's national anthem at the Cubs Convention.

Cubs sign 5th starter

The Cubs' offseason heated up literally and figuratively Thursday with the addition of a burning trash receptacle that will be the team's fifth starting pitcher when the season hopefully gets started sometime before the end of 2021.

Cubs sign third fifth starter

The Cubs further filled out one spot on the starting rotation Friday by coming to terms with Jake Arrieta, after their former ace spent three mediocre seasons with the Phillies.

Carlos Rodón dedicates no-hitter to the memory of Eloy Jiménez

Moments after completing his no-hitter of Cleveland, White Sox hurler Carlos Rodón dedicated his gem to the memory of teammate Eloy Jiménez.

‘Bored’ Guillen takes job as school crossing guard

Aside from a few local personal appearances and sports commentary gigs on national television, Guillen has done little to occupy his time. He told a local radio station that his days are spent mostly watching television. ”I love the Maury Povich Show. I can spend hours trying to figure out who’s the father.”

‘Cactus’ Cubs remain winless after Sox romp

Spring is almost here-though you wouldn't know if you're a Chicago resident-and that means it's time for meaningless baseball games held thousands of miles away. The Cubs and White Sox kicked off their first week of Cactus League play by combining for six losses. Fortunately, the two teams faced off Sunday at HoHoKamPark in Mesa, Ariz., ensuring that one Chicago team would finally come away with a win.