Wrigley Field renovations making progress as 2018 begins

Wrigley Field will still feel plenty familiar to Chicago Cubs fans this season even as the 104-year-old ballpark undergoes more major renovations.

White Sox banking on youth, confidence on the mound

Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez made it to the Chicago White Sox roster last season. Top prospect Michael Kopech figures to land sometime this summer. Former first-round picks Carlos Rodon and Carson Fulmer remain in the mix.

Cubs' Rizzo travels to Florida to offer support

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Florida, to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school.

With Darvish, well-armed Cubs hold first spring workout

The Chicago Cubs, boosted by the addition of Yu Darvish, are certainly well armed as they start spring training. The result, they hope, is a drive toward a second crown in three years.

Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contract

When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard.

Yolmer Sanchez beats White Sox in salary arbitration

Infielder Yolmer Sanchez beat the Chicago White Sox in salary arbitration and will get a raise from $546,000 to $2.35 million rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.

Cubs co-owner to become GOP finance chair

The Republican National Committee is confirming billionaire Todd Ricketts as its next finance chair, replacing casino magnate Steve Wynn, who resigned last week over sexual misconduct allegations.

Abreu sticks around as White Sox rebuild

The numbers are just part of the picture. Jose Abreu’s value to the Chicago White Sox extends far beyond the field.

Former White Sox slugger Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame

Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.

AP source: Cubs having active talks with RHP Yu Darvish

The Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.

Duensing, Cubs finalize $7 million, 2-year contract

Left-hander Brian Duensing and Chicago have finalized a $7 million, two-year contract for the reliever to remain with the Cubs.

Cubs' Bryant agrees to record-setting $10.85M deal

Kris Bryant has agreed to a $10.85 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, a record for a player eligible for arbitration for the first time.

All's quiet for Cubs at fan convention

There was no surprise return for Jake Arrieta. No dramatic entrance for Yu Darvish, Alex Cobb or Greg Holland, either.

White Sox avoid arbitration with Abreu, 3 others

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $13 million, one-year deal with slugger Jose Abreu.

Marlins host Cubs on March 29 in major league opener

The Miami Marlins will host the Chicago Cubs in this year's major league opener on March 29, the earliest start in the sport's history excluding international openers.

Cubs sued for better wheelchair access at Wrigley

A 20-year-old Chicago Cubs fan is suing team owners to force them to provide better wheelchair access at Wrigley Field.