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Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division

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The 2025 MLB season was supposed to be one in which the Toronto Blue Jays would compete for the American League pennant. However, the Blue Jays are currently in third place in the AL East Division behind the Yankees and the Devil Rays. Considering their recent string of injuries, the Blue Jays, for all things considered, could easily be far worse off. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division

Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s

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It's a time for a look back. Thus, I reflected back to when I was a hard core baseball cards collector: 1985-1992. Memories of opening up my first Topps baseball wax pack are still vivid. I even set up shop as a dealer at card shows during my youth. Then I lost interest when I entered high school, but here are the five most iconic baseball cards that will strongly resonate … [Read more...] about Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s

Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist  

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By Poch de la Rosa Legendary Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best players of his generation. Not only was he an outstanding hitter, but he was also a staunch defensive player as well.  Junior (his nickname) could do it all on the baseball field. It’s obvious from the get-go he got his baseball genes from his father, … [Read more...] about Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist  

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