Theismann says Cutler is least of Bears problems
Joe Theismann says Jay Cutler is the least of the Bears' offensive problems. "What the Bears need is a wide receiver," he told us. "You need somebody to throw the...
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’84 Cubs outfield at work in Philly
The entire starting outfield for the 1984 Cubs is in Philadelphia for the Cubs-Phillies series, but they are working in different capacities these days. Former Cubs left fielder Gary Matthews...
Ramirez doesn’t want to leave Cubs, agent says
Although the Cubs may consider a youth movement if their struggles continue, Aramis Ramirez's agent tells us the veteran third baseman isn't inclined to waive his no-trade clause. Ramirez is...
Shades of ’69: Santo called out teammate too
Carlos Zambrano wasn't the first Cub to rip a teammate publicly for contributing to a loss. The late Ron Santo got caught up in his emotions after center fielder Don...
Guillen wants Dunn, Rios to forget their struggles
Forget about it. That's what White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants slumping Adam Dunn and Alex Rios to do. Dunn is hitting .179 with five homers and 78 strikeouts. Rios,...
John and Joan Cusack ‘all in’ for Sox
Evanston-raised sibling actors John and Joan Cusack appear to be "all in" for both the White Sox and Cubs this season, even though each team is below .500. The Cusacks...
Hawks’ Bolland: ‘Typical, pulling hair and biting people’ from Canucks
Blackhawks center Dave Bolland says he is watching the Stanley Cup Finals on television between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. But that doesn't mean he is enjoying it. "It...
Cubs announcers endure lousy season
Cubs fans can flip the channel with the team disappointing them yet again. But Cubs broadcasters Len Kasper, Bob Brenly, Pat Hughes and Keith Moreland have to watch every at-bat,...
Byrd ‘a battler,’ Jaramillo says
It's going to take more than a fastball to the face to intimidate Marlon Byrd. At least that is the opinion of Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, who saw the...
Quade unwinds handicapping horses
How does Cubs manager Mike Quade decompress away from the game? He has three passions but only two during the season. "I absolutely love to fish, but during the season...