PITTSBURGH - Call it the Taylor Swift effect. Ever since Cubs clubhouse manager Danny Mueller decided to light a T-Swift scented candle Craig Counsell was gifted, the North Siders have been red hot, winning 9 of their last 12 to turn around their cruel summer with a record of 16-8 in August. "We’ve gone on a nice little run here so we’re gonna credit Taylor Swift,” … [Read more...] about Cubs red hot since lighting Taylor Swift candle
Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears announced their 53-man roster ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline set by the NFL Tuesday. Here's a breakdown of how their roster looks. Players who were waived The Bears waived 14 players, including four players from the offensive side of the ball, eight from the defensive side, and two from special … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster
White Sox vs. Rangers game suspended due to rain, will resume as straight doubleheader Wednesday
CHICAGO - Tuesday night's game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field has been suspended in the first inning due to rain. The White Sox announced the game will resume Wednesday as part of a straight doubleheader starting at 4:10 p.m. Central Time, while the second game will start around 30-45 minutes after the first game, but no earlier … [Read more...] about White Sox vs. Rangers game suspended due to rain, will resume as straight doubleheader Wednesday
Cubs swipe 8 bases in 18-8 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam to cap an eight-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs had eight stolen bases – their most in a game in more than 100 years — on the way to an 18-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Swanson’s slam came off Domingo German, was the third of the shortstop’s nine-year career and pushed the Cubs’ lead to … [Read more...] about Cubs swipe 8 bases in 18-8 win over Pirates
Bagent leads Bears to 34-21 preseason win over Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent ran for a touchdown on the opening drive of the Bears' game against Kansas City on Thursday night, and Chicago went on to beat the Chiefs 34-21 in a preseason finale in which both teams sat nearly all their starters. Bagent was 3 of 6 for 57 yards along with his TD run. The second-year pro has been competing with Brett … [Read more...] about Bagent leads Bears to 34-21 preseason win over Chiefs