Baez hits 2-run HR, Russell adds slam as Cubs rout White Sox

The Chicago Cubs saved their scoring and drama until the later innings. Aroldis Chapman then capped it in his Cubs' debut, even in a non-save situation.

White Sox place Lawrie on DL

The Chicago White Sox placed second baseman Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, and recalled infielder Carlos Sanchez from Triple-A Chrlotte on Wednesday before their game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

White Sox avoid Chapman, down Cubs 3-0 behind Shields

James Shields allowed four singles in 7 2/3 innings, Adam Eaton homered and the White Sox stayed unbeaten since Chris Sale's suspension by beating the Cubs 3-0 Tuesday night in Chicago's crosstown rivalry.

New Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman arrives to a mixed reaction

Star closer Aroldis Chapman joined the Cubs on Tuesday, arriving to a mixed reaction in Chicago and saying he couldn't remember what management told him about off-field expectations and behavior.

Ventura insists he can work with Sale after uniform flap

Robin Ventura insists he can work with Chris Sale despite the suspended ace's critical comments about the White Sox manager.

White Sox beat Cubs 5-4 on Saladino's single

Tyler Saladino held out his arms as the Chicago White Sox poured out of the dugout to mob him near second base.

White Sox ace Sale to start Thursday at Cubs

White Sox ace Chris Sale will start on Thursday against the crosstown Cubs in his first appearance since he was suspended for five days for destroying collared throwback uniforms the team was scheduled to wear.

Cubs get Chapman in trade with Yankees, but not everyone's happy

The Chicago Cubs acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the NL Central leaders a boost as they try for their first World Series title in more than a century.

Divvy station opens at U.S. Cellular Field ahead of Crosstown

South Siders hoping to ride a Divvy bike to the Crosstown Classic this week are in luck–a new station has opened at U.S. Cellular Field in the Bridgeport neighborhood.

Nathan gets win in return to majors; Cubs beat Brewers 6-5

Entering his first big league game in 16 months, Joe Nathan felt his heart racing while doing a full sprint to the mound.

Cabrera singles in 9th, White Sox beat Tigers 5-4

The Chicago White Sox suspended Chris Sale five days, then got a rare win in a game their ace was supposed to start.

Chicago Cubs activate veteran reliever Joe Nathan

The Chicago Cubs have activated Joe Nathan from the 60-day disabled list, completing the veteran reliever's journey back to the majors from Tommy John surgery.

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza inducted into Hall of Fame

Staring out at their families and tens of thousands of fans who hung on every word, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony tinged with tears all around.

Lackey surrenders 2 homers, Cubs lose to Brewers 6-1

A key first-inning matchup turned out to be costly for Chicago Cubs pitcher John Lackey when he surrendered a two-run homer to Jonathan Lucroy during a lengthy at-bat.

White Sox ace Chris Sale suspended 5 games after destroying jerseys

The Chicago White Sox have suspended pitcher Chris Sale for five days after concluding the club’s investigation into a clubhouse incident prior to Saturday’s game with the Detroit Tigers.

Tigers, White Sox to resume suspended game Sunday

The Detroit Tigers thought they were going to face one of the best pitchers in baseball. They also assumed they would play a complete game.

Morneau homers, struggling White Sox lose 7-5 to Tigers

Getting cheered in Chicago after hitting a home run felt just a little odd for Justin Morneau. He wouldn't mind making it the norm, and the same goes for the White Sox.

Fowler returns with a homer, Cubs down Brewers 5-2

Watching Dexter Fowler jog out to play center field for the first time in more than a month made Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon smile.

Cubs activate Fowler from DL, add Montgomery to roster

The Chicago Cubs have activated Dexter Fowler from the 15-day disabled list after the outfielder missed a month with a strained right hamstring.

Hahn: White Sox open to rebuild, not interested in rentals

The Chicago White Sox are at least open to the idea of a rebuild and are not interested in trading for short-term rental players to spark a struggling team, general manager Rick Hahn said.