Without fans making noise, Cubs and Brewers shout at each other without leaving dugouts
With no fans in the stands, players can now hear the other team -- and shout at them. During the Cubs-Brewers game, things got testy. "I think this is going to be part of this season," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "Both dugouts can hear each other and umpires can hear everything. There's talking that goes on in game you never hear with all the fans here. It's just part of the game."
With no fans in the stands, players can now hear the other team -- and shout at them. During the Cubs-Brewers game, things got testy. "I think this is going to be part of this season," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "Both dugouts can hear each other and umpires can hear everything. There's talking that goes on in game you never hear with all the fans here. It's just part of the game."
Giants' pitcher Sam Coonrod refuses to kneel during Black Lives Matter moment because of faith
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod was the only player to stand during a moment honoring the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, telling reporters after the game that as a Christian he “can’t kneel before anything besides God.”
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod was the only player to stand during a moment honoring the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, telling reporters after the game that as a Christian he “can’t kneel before anything besides God.”
Kepler hits 2 HR, Twins power past White Sox 10-5 in opener
Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 on Friday night in the clubs’ first game of a 60-game season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 on Friday night in the clubs’ first game of a 60-game season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0
Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.
Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.
Cubs add Dietrich, LaMarre on minor league deals
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor-league deals with infielder Derek Dietrich and outfielder Ryan LaMarre on Friday.
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor-league deals with infielder Derek Dietrich and outfielder Ryan LaMarre on Friday.
Baseball's long-awaited Opening Day finally arrives in Chicago
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez and Joanie Lum report...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez and Joanie Lum report...
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
'We need changes': MLB teams kneel before season opener in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Baseball is back, but COVID-19 never left; Police plan to monitor social distancing on Opening Day
Opening day for Chicago baseball will be Friday, and although fans won’t be allowed at games, it’s not stopping White Sox and Cubs fans from getting in on the action.
Opening day for Chicago baseball will be Friday, and although fans won’t be allowed at games, it’s not stopping White Sox and Cubs fans from getting in on the action.
White Sox reinstate star 3B Moncada in time for opener
The Chicago White Sox reinstated Yoán Moncada from the injured list on Thursday, clearing the way for their star third baseman to open the season in the lineup after missing the start of summer camp because he contracted COVID-19.
The Chicago White Sox reinstated Yoán Moncada from the injured list on Thursday, clearing the way for their star third baseman to open the season in the lineup after missing the start of summer camp because he contracted COVID-19.
Cubs place lefty Quintana on IL with injured pitching thumb
The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander José Quintana on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of nerve damage to his pitching thumb he suffered before the start of summer camp.
The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander José Quintana on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of nerve damage to his pitching thumb he suffered before the start of summer camp.
Major League Baseball on Fox will have virtual crowd, noise, and the wave
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
MLB to make long-awaited return to the diamond this Friday
Adam Amin, Chicago-native and FOX MLB play-by-play announcer, talks about MLB returning to the diamond this weekend.
Adam Amin, Chicago-native and FOX MLB play-by-play announcer, talks about MLB returning to the diamond this weekend.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch for Nationals on Opening Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
Star 3B Yoán Moncada rejoins Chicago White Sox
Star third baseman Yoán Moncada has rejoined the Chicago White Sox after missing the start of their summer camp.
Star third baseman Yoán Moncada has rejoined the Chicago White Sox after missing the start of their summer camp.
Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
Kyle Hendricks was selected by David Ross to start on opening day for the Chicago Cubs, getting the nod over Yu Darvish.
Kyle Hendricks was selected by David Ross to start on opening day for the Chicago Cubs, getting the nod over Yu Darvish.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo frustrated by continuing back trouble
Cubs first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, has been dealing with back tightness yet again.
Cubs first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, has been dealing with back tightness yet again.
White Sox prospect Jake Burger to play in local St. Louis league
Jake Burger is going to play in a local league this summer in his hometown of St. Louis after the Chicago White Sox approved the plan for their first-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft.
Jake Burger is going to play in a local league this summer in his hometown of St. Louis after the Chicago White Sox approved the plan for their first-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft.
Talented White Sox look to make run in 60-game MLB sprint
The Chicago White Sox arrived at spring training with plans to make a jump in the AL Central and their sights set on a playoff spot.
The Chicago White Sox arrived at spring training with plans to make a jump in the AL Central and their sights set on a playoff spot.