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Mom: Bradley's travails affected focus

ESPN.com news services

The mother of banished Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley said her son would consider returning to the team if it will have him back.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Union may file Bradley grievance

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The MLB Players Association is considering filing a grievance on behalf of Milton Bradley.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Cubs suspend Bradley for rest of 2009

ESPN.com news services

Chicago Cubs suspend Milton Bradley for the rest of the season.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009

Chicago's finest

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Gene Wojciechowski lists the 23 most important athletes in Chicago history.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Highlights from Day 2 of the draft

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

How the Pirates, Athletics, Rays, Angels and Braves have fared through the first 30 rounds of the draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Complete 2009 draft results

ESPN.com

Check out which players were among the 1,521 selected in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, from Stephen Strasburg to Alibay Barkley.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Who's the next mayor of Chicago?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Chicago has always been home to larger-than-life sports personalities. So, which current athlete will step forward to take ownership of the city's athletic landscape?

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009

Wrigley deal ran into problems

Associated Press

A deal to renovate Wrigley Field was in trouble before the Illinois governor was charged.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Cubs decide on Ricketts family

Associated Press

The billionaire Ricketts family has been selected by Tribune Co. as the winning bidder for the hard-luck Chicago Cubs.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Game on: One Cubs game with an infamous governor

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

It happened -- our guy once spent a few innings at Wrigley with Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Why the guv is now persona non Cub.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Blagojevich charged with crimes

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

The governor of Illinois, accused Tuesday of trying to sell the appointment of President-elect Barack Obama's seat in the U.S. Senate, is also charged with crimes resulting from his role in the sale of the Cubs and Wrigley Field.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Game delayed by rain, lightning, tornado warning

Associated Press

A powerful storm halted Monday night's game between the Astros and Cubs, and fans at Wrigley Field were advised to take cover on the concourse during the delay.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Report: Cubs cut number of bids to at least three, including Cuban

ESPN.com news services

Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008