Cubs 'embrace the target' during spring training

The Chicago Cubs are facing soaring expectations, and manager Joe Maddon is welcoming them with a neat slogan: Embrace the Target.

Cubs, Sox report for spring training

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - The long wait is over, baseball is finally back!

White Sox believe they're ready to contend this time

This time last year, the Chicago White Sox welcomed the start of spring training with visions of a playoff run after a busy offseason they thought would vault them toward the top of the AL Central.

RHP Mat Latos agrees to $3M, 1-year deal with White Sox

Mat Latos agreed Tuesday to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving manager Robin Ventura another option for the back end of his rotation.

White Sox eye AL Central, not Cubs, as their competition

To Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, his team's main competition comes from all across the AL Central, not across town from the Cubs.

Ventura heading into final year of contract with White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura is entering the final year of his contract. He is looking for his first playoff appearance since he took over, and general manager Rick Hahn thinks his team should contend in the tough AL Central.

Walt 'No Neck' Williams dies of heart attack in Texas

Walt Williams, an outfielder who played for four major league teams in the 1960s and '70s and was best known for his nickname "No Neck," has died.

Chicago White Sox, reliever Matt Albers agree to 1-year deal

The Chicago White Sox and reliever Matt Albers have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $2.25 million and includes a club option for 2017.

Optimism rules at Cubs Convention after 97-win season

Fans gave Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon a rock star's welcome, chanting his name as they greeted him with a standing ovation.

Cubs exchange arbitration numbers with Arrieta

The Chicago Cubs exchanged arbitration proposals with NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on Friday, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said he is confident the sides will reach an agreement before a potential hearing despite the huge difference in the offers.

Cubs SS Addison Russell drops 12 pounds, ready for 2016

When Addison Russell got hurt in Game 3 of the NL Division Series in October, he got right back to work while trying to return to the field for the Chicago Cubs.

White Sox agree to 1-year deals with Garcia, Putnam

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Avisail Garcia and reliever Zach Putnam, avoiding arbitration.

White Sox agree to 1-year contracts with Lawrie, Jennings

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with infielder Brett Lawrie and reliever Dan Jennings, avoiding arbitration.

White Sox hire Benetti as TV play-by-play announcer

The Chicago White Sox have hired Jason Benetti as a TV play-by-play announcer with Ken Harrelson taking a reduced role.

Cubs owners buy 3 rooftop businesses across from Wrigley

The owners of the Chicago Cubs have purchased three more rooftop businesses across from Wrigley Field.

Hall of Famer and former Chicago Cub Monte Irvin dies at 96

Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball's exclusion of black players, has died. He was 96.