Hendricks lowers ERA to 2.09 as Cubs top Pirates 3-0

Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors' best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night for Chicago's 21st victory in August.

Cub's Rizzo sends touching letter to boy battling leukemia

Even if you're not a fan of the Chicago Cubs, you might find it hard to not be impressed by their hard-hitting first baseman.

Saltalamacchia's HR lifts Tigers over White Sox 4-3

Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

Rodon, Morneau, Cabrera lead White Sox past Mariners, 4-1

A month ago, Carlos Rodon was deep into a disappointing season. However, the 23-year-old left-hander now is in the midst of a major turnaround.

Bryant's 2-run homer rallies Cubs past Dodgers 6-4 in 10

Kris Bryant heard the "MVP" chants from the contingent of Chicago fans at Dodger Stadium. Inside the clubhouse, his teammates showered him with more of the same.

Blue Jays get C Navarro from White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays added depth at catcher for the stretch run by re-acquiring veteran switch-hitter Dioner Navarro from the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Frazier's single in 9th leads White Sox over Mariners 7-6

On Thursday night, Todd Frazier provided the clutch hitting the White Sox coveted when they traded for him in the offseason.

White Sox fans react to ballpark's new name

The Chicago White Sox have sold the stadium naming rights to a new company, so starting after this season, US Cellular Field will become Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox announce name change to ballpark
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Lissa Druss Christman, branding expert at Serafin & Associates, talks about the implications of the White Sox ballpark name change.

White Sox ballpark changing name to Guarantee Rate Field

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based national mortgage lender, and the Chicago White Sox have signed a 13-year naming rights agreement for the team’s home ballpark in Chicago, which will be named Guaranteed Rate Field beginning November 1, 2016. Financial terms of the deal between the White Sox and Guaranteed Rate were not disclosed.

Abreu homers again, Rodon sharp as White Sox crush Phillies

Jose Abreu homered for a third straight game, Carlos Rodon threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Tuesday night.

Sale ends drought with 8 scoreless, White Sox beat A's 6-2

Chris Sale raced out as the majors' first 14-game winner and was the AL starter in the All-Star game. Then the White Sox ace hit a rut and drew attention not for his pitching, but his jersey-shredding tirade.

Bryant homers, drives in 4 as Cubs beat Rockies, 9-2

Kris Bryant launched a long homer and drove in four runs, and Ben Zobrist had three hits and also went deep for Chicago as the Cubs cruised to a 9-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

Cubs put starter Lackey, reliever Rondon on disabled list

The Chicago Cubs have put pitcher John Lackey on the 15-day disabled list because of strained right shoulder.

Naquin hits game-ending sacrifice fly, Indians top White Sox

Cleveland manager Terry Francona put up a pinch-hitter in the middle of an at-bat and the strategy paid off when Tyler Naquin lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning that lifted the Indians over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Thursday night.

Bryant homers twice, has 5 hits as Cubs sweep Brewers 9-6

Kris Bryant homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs while going 5 for 5 and the Chicago Cubs overcame a career-high seven walks by Jake Arrieta to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-6 Thursday for a four-game sweep.

Cubs' La Stella to report to Double-A

Cubs infielder Tommy La Stella will report to Double-A Tennessee, and Chicago manager Joe Maddon said he hopes La Stella will be back with the big league team by early September.