CHICAGO (WGN) — Jeff Torborg, a former MLB catcher and manager of the Chicago White Sox, died this morning in Westfield, New Jersey, the team announced on X. Torborg managed the White Sox from 1989 to 1991, which included him being voted American League Manager of the Year in 1990. It was a year in which the Sox finished 94-68 — a 25-game improvement from the year … [Read more...] about Former MLB catcher, AL manager of the year for the White Sox dies at 83
Bears vs. Packers: Injuries, inactives, matchups and what to know for the 2024 season finale
UPDATE: The Bears and Packers have announced their inactives for Sunday's game. See below. GREEN BAY, Wis. — A long, trying 2024 season for the Bears reaches its merciful conclusion Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. They'll at least try to end it by snapping a long losing streak against their arch-rivals and a 10-game losing streak overall before heading into a crucial … [Read more...] about Bears vs. Packers: Injuries, inactives, matchups and what to know for the 2024 season finale
Blackhawks take losing streak into game against the Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights (29-13-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-3, in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -231, Blackhawks +190; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to break their four-game losing streak when they play the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago has a 14-28-3 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks take losing streak into game against the Golden Knights
Bertuzzi, Jones help Blackhawks beat slumping Golden Knights 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak. Seth Jones had a goal and two assists, helping set up Bertuzzi's team-leading 15th and 16th goals on deflections at the edge of the crease. Lukas Reichel and Taylor Hall also scored for the … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi, Jones help Blackhawks beat slumping Golden Knights 5-3
Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are focused on improving their bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Speaking on the first day of the team's annual fan convention, Hoyer also said Chicago's opening day third baseman is likely in the organization, and reiterated that the front office plans to put the money … [Read more...] about Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench