This Week’s Biggest Gainers

1 Mark Buehrle
The White Sox starter became the eighteenth pitcher in baseball history to throw a perfect game, an achievement that even earned him a spot on Letterman.

2 Barack Obama
On a tour that included a trip home to Chicago, the president rallied support for healthcare legislation.

3 Lou Piniella
The Cubs skipper has led his team to eleven wins in its last fourteen games and a spot on top of the NL Central.

4 Robert Maldonado
Was appointed the new alderman of the 26th ward by Mayor Daley.

5 Alfonso Soriano
At press time, the Cubs outfielder had a ten-game hitting streak, which included a walk-off grand slam in extra innings against the Astros.

This Week’s Biggest Losers

1 Brian Dugan
Already in prison serving two life sentences, the murderer was set to confesss to the 1983 slaying of Jeanine Nicarizo.

2 Barack Obama
Took heat after saying the Cambridge police department “acted stupidly” during the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, and still has these “birthers” to deal with…

3 Mike Barz
It was reported the co-anchor of WFLD’s “Good Day Chicago” was let go from the station following allegations of misconduct at an off-site party.

4 Martin Hossa
The new Blackhawk had to undergo shoulder surgery.

5 Ted Lilly
The lone Cubs All-Star was forced to undergo knee surgery and won’t return until mid-August.