Need to Stop a Run?  Go to Number One

Need to Stop a Run? Go to Number One

The Bulls extended their win streak to eight games Thursday as they shut down the Nets 84-73. New Jersey came into this game hot, but Deron Williams was put in his place by Derrick Rose. Rose had 21 on 8-23 shooting. Although his shot was flat, he more than made up for that with his

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D-Lee gone, where is the love?

D-Lee gone, where is the love?

Derek Lee was just officially traded off to the Braves for a double A and two single A prospects. I have been ready to see Lee leave for the last two years, but now, it seems unfair. It isn’t unfair that he is leaving, but rather that no one cares. Derek Lee put up better

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Gorzelanny looks for support

Gorzelanny looks for support

Pitching (Cubs) Tom Gorzelanny (6-6) vs (SF) Barry Zito (8-6) Tom Gorzelanny will face off against left handed veteran Barry Zito in a 9:15 CST matchup against the San Francisco Giants tonight. In Gorzelanny’s last appearance where he pitched against the Reds, he threw seven strong innings and gave up three earned runs on four

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Cubs outslug Giants

Cubs outslug Giants

W: Ryan Dempster (10-8) L: Tim Lincecum (11-6) After being swept by the Reds at Wrigley, and dropping a close night game with the Giants Monday, the Cubs bounced back Tuesday night with an 8-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Starting in the first inning Chicago’s bats were hot, starting with a Starlin Castro

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Can anyone cool down the Heat?

Can anyone cool down the Heat?

A lot has been made of the coup known as the Miami Heat. Many of us “haters” make claims about chemistry, durability and over-hype. Objectively though, how good are the Miami Heat, really? In order to do this lets look at the top 3 teams over the last 25 years (I know how good the

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Stubbs snubs Cubs in series loss

Stubbs snubs Cubs in series loss

W: Logan Ondrusek (3-0) L: Randy Wells (5-10) For the first time in 30 years the Cubs were shutout one game after scoring 15 runs, when they beat Milwaukee 15-3 earlier in the week, a feat that most MLB clubs never experience. After an uninspiring offensive showcase yesterday, the Cubs looked to get back on

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Cubs blanked by Arroyo

Cubs blanked by Arroyo

W: Bronson Arroyo (12-6) L: Tom Gorzelanny (6-6) Chicago had their opportunities to put some runs on the board this afternoon at Wrigley, but failed to do so against Cincinnati pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who improved to 12-6 on the season in the Reds 3-0 victory on Friday. In what has become a season to forget

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Bulls sign veteran guard Bogans

Bulls sign veteran guard Bogans

The Bulls are making the finishing touches on their roster, which now stands at 12, after the signing of veteran guard Keith Bogans. Bogans will receive a 2-year deal worth approximately 2.5million the first year, with the second year not full guaranteed, which should allow the Bulls more cap room to make one more signing.

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Bulls add Bogans

Bulls add Bogans

The Bulls added what looks to be the final piece they were looking for in Keith Bogans today. ESPN writer Sam Smith is reporting that the deal is for 2 years, with only one guaranteed, at $2.5 million. Bogans played for the Spurs last year averaging 4.4 points and shooting nearly 36% from behind the

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Cubs breakout bats in win

Cubs breakout bats in win

W: Ryan Dempster (8-7) L: Manny Parra (3-9) The Cubs snapped a seven-game losing skid Wednesday afternoon when they pounded the Brewers 15-3 at Wrigley. Within the last week the Cubs had been embarrassed in high run ballgames, losing 18-1 and 17-2 respectively, and seemed to be throwing in the towel for the season. Their

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