David Ross looking to manage Chicago Cubs back into playoffs
David Ross was already stepping into some big shoes when he agreed to replace Joe Maddon as manager of the Chicago Cubs.
David Ross was already stepping into some big shoes when he agreed to replace Joe Maddon as manager of the Chicago Cubs.
White Sox OF Robert, Dodgers 2B Lux among rookies to watch
Baseball’s 60-game season is plenty of time for a young slugger or pitcher to play a pivotal role in a playoff run. Here is a closer look at a handful of rookies who could grab a starring role this year:
Baseball’s 60-game season is plenty of time for a young slugger or pitcher to play a pivotal role in a playoff run. Here is a closer look at a handful of rookies who could grab a starring role this year:
White Sox top pitching prospect Michael Kopech opts out this year
Chicago White Sox prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech chose Friday not to play this season and the team put star third baseman Yoán Moncada and pitcher Jose Ruiz on the 10-day injured list because of unspecified ailments.
Chicago White Sox prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech chose Friday not to play this season and the team put star third baseman Yoán Moncada and pitcher Jose Ruiz on the 10-day injured list because of unspecified ailments.
Doctor walks MLB stadiums for caregivers and patients
Each year, more than 200,000 people suffer unnecessary deaths in U.S. hospitals and that was before the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. David Mayer, a lifelong Cubs fan, is on a mission to visit ballparks all over the country - on foot.
Each year, more than 200,000 people suffer unnecessary deaths in U.S. hospitals and that was before the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. David Mayer, a lifelong Cubs fan, is on a mission to visit ballparks all over the country - on foot.
MLB 2021 schedule: Opening Day set for April 1, Yankees-Mets to face off on 20th anniversary of 9/11
All 30 clubs are scheduled to play on April 1, 2021.
All 30 clubs are scheduled to play on April 1, 2021.
White Sox putting cardboard fan cutouts in stands
There will be fans in the stands as the Chicago White Sox open the season, but they'll be feeling a little flat. The Sox have a new promotion where fans can send in a picture of themselves and it will go on a cardboard cutout in the seats.
There will be fans in the stands as the Chicago White Sox open the season, but they'll be feeling a little flat. The Sox have a new promotion where fans can send in a picture of themselves and it will go on a cardboard cutout in the seats.
White Sox fans can purchase cardboard cutout of themselves to have at opening home games
Diehard White Sox fans can purchase a cardboard cutout of themselves that will be displayed at the field during the team's opening three game series against the Minnesota Twins July 24 to 26.
Diehard White Sox fans can purchase a cardboard cutout of themselves that will be displayed at the field during the team's opening three game series against the Minnesota Twins July 24 to 26.
Craig Kimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with Cubs
The 32-year-old Craig Kimbrel is looking to bounce back from one of the worst stretches of his stellar career.
The 32-year-old Craig Kimbrel is looking to bounce back from one of the worst stretches of his stellar career.
More positive virus tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease
As baseball nears the two-week countdown to the start of its delayed season, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep more players, including Boston Red Sox projected opening day starter Eduardo Rodriguez, off the field.
As baseball nears the two-week countdown to the start of its delayed season, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep more players, including Boston Red Sox projected opening day starter Eduardo Rodriguez, off the field.
2 White Sox players test positive for coronavirus
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Cubs, White Sox fans excited as teams begin workouts for shortened season
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Cubs get back to work as workouts resume in baseball
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
White Sox pitcher Kopech misses start of camp due to personal matter
General manager Rick Hahn said he doesn’t have a timeline for the return of the 24-year-old right-hander.
General manager Rick Hahn said he doesn’t have a timeline for the return of the 24-year-old right-hander.
Cubs’ Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgery
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Cards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of Dreams
The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.
The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.
Cubs say it hasn't been decided if rooftops along Waveland, Sheffield will open
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana suspended for 80 games for using Boldenone
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing substance called Boldenone. His salary of $581,500 was reduced to $215,370 due to the shortened season, and he will lose all of it.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing substance called Boldenone. His salary of $581,500 was reduced to $215,370 due to the shortened season, and he will lose all of it.
Chicago Cubs announce deals with 3 draft picks
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.