CHICAGO - Bears left tackle Braxton Jones has an important job on the offensive line - protecting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' blind spot. Despite being only a rookie, nothing about Williams' preseason debut caught Jones by surprise. "He makes plays that are different than other guys, did what he's going to do, poised...he's Caleb," Jones said of … [Read more...] about ‘He’s Caleb’: Braxton Jones lauds Caleb Williams, while Austin Booker continues to impress
White Sox power past Yankees 12-2 for 1st win under Sizemore
CHICAGO (AP) — Gavin Sheets matched a career high with four hits and drove in four runs, Korey Lee and Brooks Baldwin homered, and the Chicago White Sox gave interim manager Grady Sizemore his first win, pounding the New York Yankees 12-2 Monday night after losing 24 of 25. The White Sox set season highs for runs and with 18 hits after dropping their first two games under … [Read more...] about White Sox power past Yankees 12-2 for 1st win under Sizemore
Cubs acquire INF Isaac Paredes from the Rays for 3B Christopher Morel and 2 minor leaguers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday for third baseman Christopher Morel and two minor leaguers. Paredes is batting .245 with 16 homers and 55 RBIs in 101 games this season. He signed with Chicago as an amateur free agent in 2015, but he was traded to Detroit two years later and made his big … [Read more...] about Cubs acquire INF Isaac Paredes from the Rays for 3B Christopher Morel and 2 minor leaguers
PICTURES: Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ to debut custom, Wrigley-themed bats
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs outfielders Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ are set to debut custom bats during Major League Baseball's players weekend versus the Toronto Blue Jays, with Bellinger's bat being Wrigley Field-themed. Full length image of Cody Bellinger's bats to be debuted during Player's Weekend. (Courtesy: Louisville Slugger)Close up image of Cody Bellinger's bats to be … [Read more...] about PICTURES: Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ to debut custom, Wrigley-themed bats
Facebook welcomes Rome Odunze to Chicago with mural
CHICAGO - Bears fans can see a familiar face if they walk past the Big Star in West Town. Facebook helped welcome rookie Rome Odunze to Chicago with a new Mauricio Ramirez mural. "I'm super honored, super blessed - honestly," remarked Odunze at the unveiling Monday night. "Being a part of the Chicago landscape is super special to me, continuing to make my mark. I think … [Read more...] about Facebook welcomes Rome Odunze to Chicago with mural