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Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals

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Another baseball season is upon us, and Sammy Sosa has reconciled with the Cubs. Thus it's time to look back at some of the funniest baseball cheating scandals in history. With Michael Pineda’s pine tar-smeared neck transports us to a time when baseball cheating was simpler; a time before steroids and the boost that they provide to users, congressional committees and televised … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals

Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

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Last Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs, along with Emma Hendricks (wife of Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks) and Lindsay Hawkins (wife of Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins) hosted a shelter animal adoption event at Gallagher Way with PAWS Chicago. Three puppies were adopted at the sun-drenched event on the green plaza just outside Wrigley Field, ahead of the Cubs loss to the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

Former Cubs OF Albert Almora a Great Friend to Shelter Dogs

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There's a shelter pet out there who would love to meet you. With rescue cats and dogs, it's really hard to say whether it's the human being who truly saves the animal, or vice versa. Last week saw the Chicago Cubs co-host a dog adoption event with PAWS Chicago, and we'll have coverage of that event, both here and at the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America … [Read more...] about Former Cubs OF Albert Almora a Great Friend to Shelter Dogs

Livvy Dunne Could be to MLB What Taylor Swift is to NFL

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Paul Skenes, considered the greatest pitching prospect in a generation, made his Major League debut yesterday, and garnered a no decision in a home win over the Chicago Cubs. On hand at PNC Park to watch him was his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, a.k.a. Olivia Dunne a.k.a "Livvy." Dunne is a national champion gymnast at LSU and the ultimate queen of all Name, Image and Likeness … [Read more...] about Livvy Dunne Could be to MLB What Taylor Swift is to NFL

Chicago Cubs Head to Home Opener Sitting in a Decent Place

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The Chicago Cubs home Opening Day is commences tomorrow, Friday, April 4 at 1:20 p.m. versus the 7-0 San Diego Padres. The Chicago Cubs opened the regular season ridiculously early on the calendar (March 18), with an absurd and ridiculous two game sweep at the hands of the L.A. Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan. Then they had five more spring training exhibition games (so do those … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Head to Home Opener Sitting in a Decent Place

How Social Justice Movements Are Reshaping Athlete Branding and Sponsorships

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Unsplash Civil rights movements have left the streets and taken their roots in sports, and that is the reason why there has been a change in the viewing of athletes. Activism is not a choice. It is an integral part. Today, athletes do not only market footwear. They engage in social issues, campaign for movements, and partake in international conversations. Companies are … [Read more...] about How Social Justice Movements Are Reshaping Athlete Branding and Sponsorships

Trump Batted Only .138 in High School, Refuting Claims of Interest from MLB Scouts

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As the 2024 Election draws near, we now republish some of our more scathing posts on Donald J. Trump. And thus, we now revisit this piece from April 2023, covering the laughably awful Trump baseball career. Remember when former President Donald J. Trump claimed that he could have been a professional baseball player (in a 2010 interview with MTV)? And/or the time he said that … [Read more...] about Trump Batted Only .138 in High School, Refuting Claims of Interest from MLB Scouts