CHICAGO (AP) — A Cubs fielding mix-up allowed Nolan Arenado’s short fly to drop for a tying, two-run single in a three-run eighth inning, Tommy Pham tripled and scored in the ninth and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past Chicago 5-4 Saturday. St. Louis trailed 4-1 in the eighth before newly acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes threw wildly past first on Brendan Donovan’s … [Read more...] about Cubs’ eighth-inning fielding mix-up allows Cardinals to rally for 5-4 win
Burpees, broad jumps and shelter dogs: Bears QB Tyson Bagent prepares for 2024
CHICAGO — From burpees and broad jumps on his birthday, to sizzling soundbites and his love of dogs that fuels a passion for animal shelter advocacy, Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is about authentic and energetic as they come, and he's preparing to make an impact on and off the field as the Bears preseason continues. Fresh off the Bears NFL preseason opener against … [Read more...] about Burpees, broad jumps and shelter dogs: Bears QB Tyson Bagent prepares for 2024
Chicago White Sox claim pitcher off waivers from the Dodgers
MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago White Sox have claimed a pitcher off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. The White Sox claimed Gus Varland, a 27-year-old right-hander, who was 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and three strikeouts in seven relief appearances with the Dodgers this season. Varland has spent the majority of … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox claim pitcher off waivers from the Dodgers
Cubs rally with 3 runs in 9th to top Cardinals 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman doubled in Dansby Swanson for the winning run as the Chicago Cubs scored three times in the ninth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night. With Chicago down 4-2, Cody Bellinger hit a solo homer with one out. After Nico Hoerner singled and stole second with two outs, Swanson followed with an RBI … [Read more...] about Cubs rally with 3 runs in 9th to top Cardinals 5-4
What to Watch: Chicago Bears kick off NFL preseason against Houston Texans
CANTON, Ohio — The Chicago Bears open the NFL preseason slate tonight against the Houston Texans in the annual Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame game, and while there's plenty of excitement around the team, the questions will still likely outnumber the answers provided when it comes to how ready the Bears are for the upcoming regular season. Here's a couple things to pay … [Read more...] about What to Watch: Chicago Bears kick off NFL preseason against Houston Texans