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
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Chicago Dogs Partner with Curtis Granderson Charity for Season Opener
Editor's note: flash back to the May 2022, with the Chicago Dogs, an unaffiliated minor league baseball team that resides in suburban Rosemont, opening their sixth season on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Chicago Dogs Partner with Curtis Granderson Charity for Season Opener
Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs
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
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
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
Chorizo Offers Five Tips for Milwaukee Brewers on Cinco De Mayo
A re-post from 2010 in honor of chorizo and Cinco de Mayo … [Read more...] about Chorizo Offers Five Tips for Milwaukee Brewers on Cinco De Mayo
What the Eamus Catuli Sign Across Wrigley Field Actually Means
Eamus Catuli, the billboard reads on a Sheffield Avenue rooftop just beyond right center field at the Friendly Confines. The signs are positioned on the left side of the upper facade of the Lakeview Baseball Club building, 3633 N. Sheffield Avenue, across the street from Wrigley Field. As today is the Chicago Cubs home opener, many people are wondering what exactly these … [Read more...] about What the Eamus Catuli Sign Across Wrigley Field Actually Means
Chicago Cubs Head to Home Opener Sitting in a Decent Place
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
Arizona Diamondbacks Face Tough Choice for Opening Day Starter
The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing a pleasant, yet challenging, dilemma as the start of the Major League Baseball season approaches. The team's acquisition of Corbin Burnes, who signed a lucrative six-year, $210 million contract, has sparked a debate: Who will be the team's Opening Day starting pitcher? … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks Face Tough Choice for Opening Day Starter
How Social Justice Movements Are Reshaping Athlete Branding and Sponsorships
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