Happ HR on 1st pitch of season; Rizzo, Cubs beat Marlins 8-4

A large contingent of Chicago Cubs fans crashed opening day in Miami, and one pitch into the major league season, Ian Happ had them on their feet to celebrate while Marlins fans stewed.

White Sox rehire man who wrongly spent decades in prison

The Chicago White Sox have welcomed back a former groundskeeper who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Ex-MLB star Albert Belle accused of indecent exposure, DUI

Former Major League Baseball star Albert Belle was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and DUI at Phoenix Rising Stadium in Scottsdale over the weekend.

Cubs' Darvish limits former club to 3 hits over 6 innings

Yu Darvish looked as if he would stumble on the mound, yet still managed to unleash a pitch that struck out Drew Robinson of the Rangers.

Moncada is possible leadoff man for White Sox

Expectations are already high for prized youngster Yoan Moncada of the Chicago White Sox. And as he prepares for his first full season in the major leagues, he could find himself in an important role on opening day.

Happ preparing for key role with Cubs

A year ago, Ian Happ was just looking for a spot on the Chicago Cubs' crowded roster. The touted prospect took balls in the outfield and soaked in the atmosphere of his first big league spring training camp.

White Sox prospect Jake Burger to miss season

The Chicago White Sox say prospect Jake Burger has a torn left Achilles tendon and will likely miss the season.

Cubs C Contreras looking for big year

Willson Contreras was on his way to a huge season last year when he got hurt.

Renteria has White Sox feeling confident, working hard

Even though the Chicago White Sox are relatively early in their rebuilding project, the enthusiasm is very high - even by spring training standards of optimism.

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.