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
Study finds Bears fans most heartbroken in the NFL
CHICAGO (WGN) — In Chicago, sports and heartbreak go hand-in-hand. The Bears just went 5-12 when ahead of the season, they had playoff aspirations. The Bulls are fresh off back-to-back demolitions from the Detroit Pistons and embarking on a rebuild heading into the NBA all-star break. The White Sox are coming off the most losses in a single season in MLB history. The Cubs … [Read more...] about Study finds Bears fans most heartbroken in the NFL
White Sox sign veteran CF Michael A. Taylor to 1-year deal
CHICAGO (AP) — Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract. Chicago announced the agreement Wednesday. Taylor spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .193 with five home runs, 21 RBI and a .543 OPS in 113 games. He struck out 105 times in 269 at-bats. Reports: Alex Bregman passes over … [Read more...] about White Sox sign veteran CF Michael A. Taylor to 1-year deal
How two women’s love for the Cubs led to a life-saving kidney transplant
CHICAGO (WGN) — Two women now share a kidney, thanks to their love for the Chicago Cubs. Most people think the last place they'd find an organ donor is in the stands at spring training in Arizona, but that's exactly where Cathy Weadley and Denise Vasquez met before Weadley gave Vasquez a life-saving kidney transplant. "I actually moved to Arizona for the Cubs," Vasquez … [Read more...] about How two women’s love for the Cubs led to a life-saving kidney transplant