Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal each won their first Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after the left-handers shared the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA. Sale was 18-3 and topped the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA in 29 starts was the best among all major league qualifiers in his first … [Read more...] about Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win MLB Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
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Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots. There was … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
Naperville police bust Aurora man on drug selling, gun possession charges
An Aurora man has been charged with selling drugs in Naperville following an eight-month investigation conducted by the Naperville Police Department. Alfonso Peregrino-Becerra, of the 100 block of South Edgelawn Drive, was taken into custody on Nov. 14 in the 1900 block of West Jefferson Avenue, a news release said. Police recovered 29.6 grams of suspected cocaine in his … [Read more...] about Naperville police bust Aurora man on drug selling, gun possession charges
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Richards, Lincoln-Way Central and Chicago Christian continue to move up the rankings. Top 10 With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way East 12-0 (1) After more Jonas Williams magic against Stevenson, showdown with Loyola looms Saturday. 2. Mount Carmel 9-3 (2) Freshman sensation Marshaun Thornton hauls in two long TD catches for Caravan … [Read more...] about Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.
Are you sitting down? Seriously. You’ll never believe this, all this misery and misfortune that continues smothering the Chicago Bears. With 4 minutes, 17 seconds to go Sunday at Soldier Field, the Bears had a 19-14 lead over the rival Green Bay Packers with their established and strong-minded defense on the field and ready for closing time. One big stop and the team’s … [Read more...] about Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.