Quality pitching helps White Sox snap 8-game skid
Robin Ventura and Jerry Reinsdorf had a little chat in front of the White Sox dugout before Friday night's game. The Sox had lost seven in a row and later...
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Saturday’s recap: White Sox 3, Rangers 2
The summary The White Sox scored three runs in the third inning Saturday and snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field....
Bulls just wore out in Game 7 loss in 1974-75 Western Conference finals
Before the Jordan era, the Bulls' longest run in the playoffs was to the Western Conference finals against the Warriors in 1975. The Warriors, who beat those Bulls in seven...
Robin Ventura feels a little helpless as White Sox losing streak goes on
Robin Ventura has been down this lonely path before: losing streaks, hitting slumps, defensive lapses. Every big-league player experiences exhilarating highs and depressing lows that this humbling game invariably yields....
There’s no relief for White Sox ace Chris Sale in 2-1 loss to Rangers
Chris Sale was at his best when the White Sox needed him the most Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Eight shutout innings, 14 strikeouts, no walks and just two...
Friday’s recap: Rangers 2, White Sox 1
The summary The White Sox dropped their eighth straight game Friday night when closer David Robertson gave up a two-run single in the ninth inning to spoil a stellar performance...
You can’t cut Starlin Castro any slack, but ease up on the criticism some
Starlin Castro remains under constant surveillance. The 25-year-old three-time National League All-Star is a frequent subject of derision, particularly when the Cubs are featured on national telecasts. Ever since former...
Sunday’s recap: Cubs 2, Reds 1 (11 inn.)
The summary Starlin Castro delivered the game-winning hit in the 11th inning for a 2-1 Cubs victory Sunday night at Wrigley Field. The Cubs took their first four-game series from...
Cubs phenom Kris Bryant determined to develop his all-around game
Slugger? Kris Bryant refuses to be defined by the term. It is normal to attach that description to the Cubs' angular rookie third baseman after his 43 home runs last...
Cubs will need a more consistent Jon Lester if they want to contend
If the Cubs are to remain in the postseason conversation, they will need veteran lefty Jon Lester to deliver on a consistent basis. Lester started Sunday night's series finale against...