More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP New Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts (standing) and his siblings (left to right) Pete, Todd and ... will coach first base and I'll coach third". Wow -- a sense of humor!). He -- and Crane Kenney, who has the new title of team president -- will bring in the best ...

... in Chicago. With the Rickett’s purchase of the Cubs, she becomes the first openly gay MLB owner. Laura is ... in Chicago. With the Rickett’s purchase of the Cubs, she becomes the first openly gay MLB owner. Laura is ... conversation at the Ricketts table. Forgive the attempt at humor.. I’ll try better down the road. There’s always next year, after all…

Sammy Sosa (left) during his Cubs days, and Sosa at the Latin Grammys last week (AP Photo right; Getty Images left) – Believe it or not, these ... Abrams – It’s good to see that Palm Beach County Commish and attorney Steve Abrams has kept his sense of humor despite resigning from the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Rothstein Rosenfeldt and Adler as it collapsed last week. Founder Scott ...

... , Tom, but that doesn't make you right on this one. In 2009, the Cubs had the fifth-worst batting average in the majors, one player ... 85-77, not 83-78! In all seriousness, it seems highly unlikely for the Cubs to be even a contender in the NL in 2010. Their rotation is quite good, ... Ricketts' bravado. Fortunately, Ricketts also has a sense of humor: Referring to the famed "Billy Goat ...

... toast of town once again. For the 27th time in their storied history, the Yankees are World Series champions. And the team seemed very excited about it when they left the field last week to celebrate. But now that the glow of winning has passed, the Read the rest of the story at the Cubs Brickyard - www.thecubsbrickyard.com - and check out our Cubs message board at www.thecubsbrickyard/sonsofivy.

... ) while you're sleeping and wake to partially grown, cute, cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that. If you're a mama bear, everyone knows you mean business. You swat anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs get out of line, you swat them, too. I could deal with that. If you're a bear, your mate EXPECTS you to wake up growling. He ...