Tony LaRussa: A True Role Model

The classic moment that will be replayed for a long time in the minds of Cub fans everywhere in Wednesday’s game between the Cubs and Cardinals was not Carlos Zambrano almost ordering the Cubs’ coaching staff to allow him to pitch to John Mabry. It was...

Daily Dose: Return of the Franchise(s)

One night, two Franchises and validation for both. Who knew? In Cincinnati, Corey Patterson was hitting and robbing his ass off for some guy named Mark Prior. You might remember Mark, he’s pretty good at this pitching the baseball thing. He was hurt last year...

Daily Dose: Mass confusion

The Cubs decided to prove to me and the world that they weren’t as dull as they may have previously appeared. Last night they started off with a bang. The Cubs hit three homers off of erstwhile Reds’ starter Matt Belisle before the first inning was over,...

Daily Dose: The 2005 Cubs! Duller than dirt

The 2005 Cubs should come equipped with a warning sticker that urges you not to pay attention to them while operating heavy machinery, driving a car or mowing your lawn wearing only your underwear and a pair of Dora the Explorer flip flops. I don’t want to say...

Daily Dose: Don’t mess with Sheff

You can’t beat fun at the old old ballpark. Especially if your idea of fun is to take an awkward swipe at Gary Sheffield, or the ball, or whatever the hell you were taking that awkward swipe at. Last night in Boston, a Red Sox fan was tossed from the game for...