Cubs option Russell to Triple-A after completing suspension
The Chicago Cubs have optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa after he completed his 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
The Chicago Cubs have optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa after he completed his 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
White Sox rally for doubleheader split against Orioles
CHICAGO (AP) - José Abreu played a big role for the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday even when the Baltimore Orioles pitched around the red-hot slugger. Yonder Alonso hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning, and the White Sox topped the Orioles 7-6 to salvage a split of their doubleheader. Pinch hitter Leury Garcia sparked the winning rally with a leadoff walk. Adam Engel...
CHICAGO (AP) - José Abreu played a big role for the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday even when the Baltimore Orioles pitched around the red-hot slugger. Yonder Alonso hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning, and the White Sox topped the Orioles 7-6 to salvage a split of their doubleheader. Pinch hitter Leury Garcia sparked the winning rally with a leadoff walk. Adam Engel...
Cubs jump on Mariners, Lester allows 1 hit in 11-0 rout
Jon Lester was nearly flawless, even when he didn't need to be thanks to an early outburst from Javier Báez and the Chicago Cubs' offense.
Jon Lester was nearly flawless, even when he didn't need to be thanks to an early outburst from Javier Báez and the Chicago Cubs' offense.
Schwarber's homer lifts Cubs to 6-5 win over Mariners
Kyle Schwarber's last swing Tuesday night provided the latest sign that he is beginning to emerge from his early season slump.
Kyle Schwarber's last swing Tuesday night provided the latest sign that he is beginning to emerge from his early season slump.
Orioles, White Sox rained out; doubleheader Wednesday
The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain several hours before it was scheduled to begin.
The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain several hours before it was scheduled to begin.
Bañuelos pitches White Sox past Orioles 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Manny Bañuelos is determined to make the most of perhaps the biggest opportunity of his career. Bañuelos pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first start since replacing Ervin Santana in the rotation, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Baltimore Orioles for a 5-3 win on Monday night.
CHICAGO (AP) - Manny Bañuelos is determined to make the most of perhaps the biggest opportunity of his career. Bañuelos pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first start since replacing Ervin Santana in the rotation, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Baltimore Orioles for a 5-3 win on Monday night.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon working ahead with lineups
Joe Maddon likes to work on his lineups at a local coffee shop. Armed with his iPad, the manager looks over a variety of statistics and other data while searching for every edge for the Chicago Cubs.
Joe Maddon likes to work on his lineups at a local coffee shop. Armed with his iPad, the manager looks over a variety of statistics and other data while searching for every edge for the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs outlast Diamondbacks 6-5 in 15 innings
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes to set his lineups before every series so the players know what to expect.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes to set his lineups before every series so the players know what to expect.
Lopez strikes out 14, White Sox beat Tigers 4-1
Reynaldo Lopez struck out a career-high 14 and allowed two hits in six innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday for a sweep of an abbreviated two-game series.
Reynaldo Lopez struck out a career-high 14 and allowed two hits in six innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday for a sweep of an abbreviated two-game series.
White Sox place top rookie Eloy Jiménez on IL
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago White Sox rookie Eloy Jiménez was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a high right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old was injured when he crashed into the left-field wall on Friday night trying to catch a home run by Detroit's Grayson Greiner in the third inning. Jiménez is likely to be sidelined for a month or longer. "He'll be...
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago White Sox rookie Eloy Jiménez was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a high right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old was injured when he crashed into the left-field wall on Friday night trying to catch a home run by Detroit's Grayson Greiner in the third inning. Jiménez is likely to be sidelined for a month or longer. "He'll be...
Snow postpones Sox-Tigers game
Saturday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and White Sox has been postponed because of snow.
Saturday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and White Sox has been postponed because of snow.
Flores helps Diamondbacks beat Cubs 8-3 for 5th straight win
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks are rolling along quite nicely. Wilmer Flores and Adam Jones led the way Friday night. Flores drove in three runs, helping Arizona beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 for its season-high fifth straight victory. Jones added three hits and two RBIs as Arizona won for the 10th time in 12 games overall. Nick Ahmed hit a two-run triple in the Diamondbacks'...
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks are rolling along quite nicely. Wilmer Flores and Adam Jones led the way Friday night. Flores drove in three runs, helping Arizona beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 for its season-high fifth straight victory. Jones added three hits and two RBIs as Arizona won for the 10th time in 12 games overall. Nick Ahmed hit a two-run triple in the Diamondbacks'...
Anderson homers as White Sox top Tigers 12-11
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Anderson atoned for a baserunning mistake with another memorable moment in what is beginning to look like a breakout season for the young shortstop. Anderson helped turn José Abreu's three-run homer into a two-run single when he tagged up at first and was passed on the bases, but he went deep in the ninth to give the Chicago White Sox a wild 12-11 victory over...
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Anderson atoned for a baserunning mistake with another memorable moment in what is beginning to look like a breakout season for the young shortstop. Anderson helped turn José Abreu's three-run homer into a two-run single when he tagged up at first and was passed on the bases, but he went deep in the ninth to give the Chicago White Sox a wild 12-11 victory over...
White Sox designate RHP Santana for assignment
The Chicago White Sox have designated struggling right-hander Ervin Santana for assignment.
The Chicago White Sox have designated struggling right-hander Ervin Santana for assignment.
Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop's car stolen from garage in Gold Coast
Chicago Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop’s car was stolen out of his garage Wednesday in the Gold Coast.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop’s car was stolen out of his garage Wednesday in the Gold Coast.
Lester solid in return, but Dodgers get past Cubs 2-1
Although it wasn't enough to keep the Cubs rolling, Jon Lester was pleased with his first outing in more than two weeks.
Although it wasn't enough to keep the Cubs rolling, Jon Lester was pleased with his first outing in more than two weeks.
Cubs' Russell says he's focused on becoming a better person
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell said Thursday that he is focused on "trying to become a better person" since being suspended for 40 games for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell said Thursday that he is focused on "trying to become a better person" since being suspended for 40 games for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Wilkerson HR helps Orioles beat White Sox 4-3 for series win
An unusual, second-chance home run enabled the Baltimore Orioles to put a satisfying finish on a homestand that began with four straight defeats.
An unusual, second-chance home run enabled the Baltimore Orioles to put a satisfying finish on a homestand that began with four straight defeats.
Cubs' Lester set to start Thursday against Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs say ace left-hander Jon Lester is set to start Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined because of a strained left hamstring.
The Chicago Cubs say ace left-hander Jon Lester is set to start Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined because of a strained left hamstring.
Orioles hit 4 HRs off Nova, beat White Sox 9-1 to end skid
During a season already littered with poor pitching performances and lopsided defeats, the Baltimore Orioles altered the script with an impressive display of pitching, offense and defense.
During a season already littered with poor pitching performances and lopsided defeats, the Baltimore Orioles altered the script with an impressive display of pitching, offense and defense.