PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson homered during Chicago's five-run fourth inning, and the Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Tuesday night to move over .500 for the first time since May 28. Suzuki hit a tying two-run drive for his 19th homer this season, connecting on a fastball from rookie right-hander Jared Jones (5-7). “The team, we've always … [Read more...] about Suzuki, Swanson homer as the Cubs beat the Pirates 9-5 to move above .500
Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP/WGN) — The Chicago Bears and wide receiver Rome Odunze breathed a sigh of relief after an MRI showed no major damage to the knee he sprained late in Chicago's season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick, sprained an MCL blocking with about five minutes remaining in the game. He got rolled up as Velus Jones Jr. was … [Read more...] about Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury
White Sox lose 14th straight home game, 20th consecutive series and No. 113 on the season
CHICAGO (AP) — It wasn't even July the last time the White Sox won a series this season. It's closing in on a month since the last time they won a game at home. The historic futility rolled on Tuesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, as Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland's bullpen was terrific once again, leading the Guardians to a 5-0 win over the White Sox … [Read more...] about White Sox lose 14th straight home game, 20th consecutive series and No. 113 on the season
Cubs look to prolong win streak, take on the Nationals
Chicago Cubs (69-66, second in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (61-74, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (6-4, 3.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); Nationals: DJ Herz (2-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 83 … [Read more...] about Cubs look to prolong win streak, take on the Nationals
Chicago Bears’ QB Caleb Williams discusses improvements needed after season opener
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams didn't shy away from self-critique Wednesday, saying there were at least four-to-five throws he could have executed better during the Bears 24-17 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. "There were multiple I pointed out right after the game," Williams said at Halas Hall. "I think I went on the lower end … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears’ QB Caleb Williams discusses improvements needed after season opener