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AP: MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief

February 27, 2020 8:38am CST

Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned.

'It's a girl!' Chicago Cubs infielder helps with couple's gender reveal

February 27, 2020 7:40am CST

An Indiana couple found out they were having a baby girl after Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote helped with their gender reveal at a spring training game on February 25.

Healthy again, Cubs' Souza Jr. aiming for regular OF role

February 26, 2020 3:45pm CST

Steven Souza Jr. played in his third spring training game Wednesday, trying to make the most of an opportunity for quality playing time in the outfield for the Chicago Cubs this season.

Chicago area kids fighting for their lives get flown to Arizona for Cubs spring training

February 20, 2020 10:00pm CST

Thanks to the Cubs and American Airlines, five kids will get to be kids for a few days.

White Sox's Rick Renteria gets a full shot at turning team around

February 20, 2020 4:54pm CST

Expectations are high for the White Sox for the first time in a decade, and Renteria is ready for it.

Kipnis chasing Cubs’ 2nd base job, mentoring Hoerner

February 20, 2020 12:35pm CST

The two-time All-Star spent his entire nine-year career in Cleveland, amassing nearly 100 postseason at-bats.

Cubs raising pay for minor leaguers this season

February 18, 2020 8:33pm CST

The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants are pushing ahead with pay raises for minor league players this season, days after Major League Baseball mandated salary bumps beginning in 2021.

Batting champ Anderson says he won't change his style

February 18, 2020 3:07pm CST

As far as Tim Anderson is concerned, winning a batting title doesn't change his status.

Chisox slugger Jiménez hopes to improve on solid rookie year

February 17, 2020 9:17pm CST

Eloy Jiménez got a big contract before playing in a major league game, and his bat justified the deal once the Chicago White Sox left fielder made his debut.

Cubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost team

February 17, 2020 5:15pm CST

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts isn't convinced bringing in more high-priced free agents during the offseason would have boosted Chicago.

Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season

February 17, 2020 8:09am CST

The two-time All-Star said Sunday at spring training that he and the Cubs were lacking last year when it came to their pregame routines and work ethic.

Cubs Yu Darvish: Astros should be stripped of 2017 World Series championship

February 16, 2020 9:38pm CST

Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish says the Astros should lose their 2017 World Series title because they cheated.

Cubs 3B Bryant: No hard feelings on losing grievance

February 15, 2020 2:06pm CST

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant realized all along his service-time grievance against the team would be tough to win, and he still believes how he handled himself might help players in the future.

Moncada ready to lead White Sox into contention

February 14, 2020 7:57pm CST

Moncada has established himself as one of the top young players in the American League.

White Sox's Reynaldo Lopez focuses on matching Giolito's turnaround

February 13, 2020 7:52pm CST

Reynaldo Lopez saw the success Lucas Giolito had after adopting a more focused approach to pitching for the Chicago White Sox. He wants to find a similar solution.

Rebuild nearly over, Chicago White Sox say they’re ready to win

February 12, 2020 6:12pm CST

The rebuild may not be quite over yet but the Chicago White Sox hope the fun is already beginning.

Schwarber, Heyward, Rizzo among Cubs early arrivals at spring training

February 12, 2020 6:09pm CST

Kyle Schwarber was among the position players who reported early to spring training after the Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.