MESA, Ariz. — All baseball seasons are a roller-coaster ride to some degree, but Craig Counsell's first season as manager of the Cubs was especially up and down. Counsell and the Cubs stunned the baseball world last offseason, when he left his hometown Milwaukee Brewers after becoming that franchise's all-time winningest manager over eight-plus seasons to head down I-94 and … [Read more...] about WATCH: Cubs manager Craig Counsell goes 1-on-1 with GN Sports from spring training
Former White Sox All-Star, World Series Champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatment
Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, is being treated for stomach cancer. Jenks shared his condition from a Portugal hospital bed in an interview with MLB.com on Saturday, and the White Sox later sent their best wishes via social media. “We stand with you, Bobby Jenks," the team wrote in an Instagram post. The … [Read more...] about Former White Sox All-Star, World Series Champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatment
Cubs announce 2025 promotional calendar, featuring 5 new bobblehead giveaways
NOTE: The attached video clip is from a report by GN Sports' Josh Frydman this week from Cubs spring training camp in Arizona. CHICAGO — The Cubs released their promotional calendar for the 2025 season on Tuesday, featuring special ticket offers, theme games and gate giveaways — including five new bobbleheads. Fans can take advantage of the promotions when single-game … [Read more...] about Cubs announce 2025 promotional calendar, featuring 5 new bobblehead giveaways
Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agrees to minor league contract with the White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Gallo’s $8 million mutual option was declined by the Washington Nationals in November, making the first baseman/outfielder a free agent. Read more: Latest Chicago news and … [Read more...] about Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agrees to minor league contract with the White Sox
Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell, and the manager says it's his fault. Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday. While looking forward to the team's trip to his native Japan and his fourth season in the majors, the slugger also looked back at what he felt … [Read more...] about Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs