The Cubs were ready to release him at the end of spring training 2019. They thought they had better talent ahead of him in the outfield. But they offered him a chance to stick around if he'd immediately switch and become a pitcher.
These type of stories are always fun to look at. Kid movie stars all grown up. The most stunning is Ralphie from "A Christmas Story" (Peter Billingsley), or Anthony Michael Hall from the Brat Pack movies of the 80's. They look nothing like their young selves.
The baseball world champions, the Chicago Cubs, did something very classy today. They gave Steve Bartman a 2016 World Series ring. If you're saying "so what", you don't know the story.
These are heady times to be a Chicago Cubs fan. It always is when the team you root for wins a championship; especially winning one after waiting 108 years.
Bill Murray and his brothers are opening a Caddyshack themed sports bar near Chicago. According to Fox News, it is only a "verbal agreement" at this time but it includes an 11,000 square foot space at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemon, Illinois, about a half an hour outside of Chicago...
One of the feel good storylines of the Cubs' World Series victory was "Grandpa" David Ross. He had previously announced his retirement after the post season was over, and then in Game 7 he was thrust into the spotlight. And has stayed there in the aftermath.