MLB lockout: Little progress made as league, players’ union resume talks
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
Jon Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement.
Sports betting at Chicago stadiums gets OK from City Council committee
After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.
Former White Sox, Orioles GM Roland Hemond dies at 92
Roland Hemond, whose 70-year career in baseball included three Executive of the Year awards as general manager of the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday night. He was 92.
Chicago aldermen push to shut down Wrigley Field sports betting plans
Chicago aldermen are pushing to shut down a plan that would allow sports betting at Wrigley Field.
Chicago White Sox legend Minnie Minoso elected to the Hall of Fame
Minoso broke the color barrier in Chicago baseball when he debuted with the White Sox in 1951, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. He also blazed a trail as the first star ballplayer from Cuba.
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
Chicago Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation
Marcus Stroman rushed to the airport and caught a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago as soon as he got the word from his agent.
Chicago White Sox, Leury García finalize $16.5 million, 3-year deal
The Chicago White Sox and versatile Leury García have finalized a $16.5 million, three-year contract.
1983 AL Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt dies at 66
LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died. He was 66.
Chicago Cubs, Yan Gomes finalize $13 million, 2-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes finalized a $13 million, two-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2024.
White Sox sign reliever Graveman to $24 million, 3-year deal
Kendall Graveman talked to Lance Lynn and Dallas Keuchel, and he exchanged text messages with Liam Hendriks. All that homework led him to the Chicago White Sox.
'Chili Dog MVP' recounts Dick Allen's transformative arrival to the Chicago White Sox
Author John Owens talks about his new book "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The 1972 White Sox and A Transforming Chicago" and the impact Dick Allen had on the South Side.
Chicago White Sox to honor the late Minnie Minoso on his birthday Monday
Minnie Minoso broke the color barrier in Chicago baseball when he debuted with the White Sox in 1951, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. He also blazed a trail as the first star ballplayer from Cuba.
Cubs acquire outfielder Harold Ramirez from Cleveland
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Harold Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash on Monday.
MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
Chicago Cubs hire Greg Brown as hitting coach
The Chicago Cubs have hired Greg Brown as their hitting coach, the team announced Tuesday night.
Cubs, White Sox cancel fan conventions due to COVID-19 concerns
Chicago's major league ballclubs called off their 2022 fan conventions over the weekend due to concerns about large indoor gatherings during the pandemic.
Chicago Cubs claim LHP Wade Miley off waivers from Reds
The Chicago Cubs claimed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds Thursday.
Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995
The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions for the first time in nearly two decades with their 7-0 win over the Astros in Houston during Game Six on Tuesday.