The Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox in an exciting 5-4 ballgame, but yet again the story of the game was Milton Bradley. After flying out in the sixth inning, Bradley melted down and attacked the drink cooler in the dugout. That led to a verbal confrontation between Bradley and Cubs manager Lou Piniella.
The hot-headed Bradley was then told by Piniella to leave the ballpark and go home. Bradley was replaced in the field by Ryan Freel.
The star of the game for the Cubs was Geovany Soto. A day after it became public knowledge that he was busted for …read more

While playing for Puerto Rico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tested positive for the use of marijuana. The 2008 NL Rookie of the Year said that he was informed of the news by the International Baseball Federation.
Said Soto in a statement released to the media: “While I fully acknowledge my inappropriate behavior, I want to assure my fans and my family that this was an isolated incident. I do not say this to minimize or deflect from my conduct and I fully understand the ramifications of my actions. I have and will accept any …read more

Chicago Cubs stars Carlos Zambrano and Geovany Soto needed help Wednesday afternoon. The batterymates were escorted from a Little League field by Chicago police officers due to a raucous scene. Men, women and children were all calling out Zambrano’s and Soto’s name in an attempt to receive an autograph. Some fans were just trying to get close to the MLB players.
The two Cubs were in attendance at Little Cubs Park in Humboldt Park that was being dedicated. After about two-and-one-half minutes, the duo finally reaches their cars and speed away with the help of the CPD. …read more