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White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf exits after watching batting practice before a White Sox-Dodgers game at Rate Field on June 12, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Allegations against ex-scouting director Mike Shirley another blemish for Chicago White Sox management

September 13, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

A damaging report from The Athletic led to the abrupt resignation of Chicago White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run to tie the game in the ninth inning against the Reds on May 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: How does Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP-caliber season rank in the last 40 years of Chicago Cubs lore?

September 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an MVP-caliber season for the Chicago Cubs. How does it rank with other Cubs performances baseball writer Paul Sullivan has covered?

Cubs manager Craig Counsell chats with starter Shota Imanaga after the top of the sixth inning against the Pirates on Sept. 11, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Ultimate occupational hazard of managing the Chicago Cubs? The incessant mood swings of fans.

September 11, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

It's easy to manage the Chicago Cubs when they're winning. When they're not? Not so much. Craig Counsell has seen both sides this season.

Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull, left, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch during the second half of a game between the Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Column: Will Caleb Williams or Pete Crow-Armstrong host ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and other half-baked ideas

September 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the NFL season begins and the MLB playoffs loom, here are some half-baked thoughts and fully-baked facts on the current state of the sports world.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke (59) sits in the dugout after a poor first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: The pressure is on the Chicago White Sox after a drubbing by Pittsburgh tightens the AL Central race

September 8, 2026 at 10:57 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox are close to pulling off one of the most amazing sports stories in years — and it's up to manager Will Venable to keep his players...

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs is hit by a pitch thrown by Robert Gasser of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field on Sept. 7, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Column: This Cubs-Brewers series could have been key for NL Central. Now it’s just another bump in the road.

September 7, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, despite a home run and two stolen bases from Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8), Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Bulls forward Matas Buzelis cheer with Cubs fans during the seventh inning of a game against the Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: How the brotherhood among Chicago’s young stars fuels our great sports town’s next wave

September 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Seeing Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson supporting Pete Crow-Armstrong at Wrigley Field reminds us of what a great sports town Chicago is.

Rendering of a possible Chicago White Sox ballpark located at The Railyards district along the Chicago River. (Canal Edge)

Justin Ishbia unveils his plan for a new White Sox ballpark on Railyards site along Chicago River

September 5, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

Future Chicago White Sox owner Justin Ishbia unveiled a development plan for a South Loop site that potentially includes a new White Sox ballpark.

White Sox reliever Mike Vasil dresses as a "Harry Potter" character as he talks with Munetaka Murakami in the dugout before a game against the Yankees on July 29, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: A must-wand game for the White Sox, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson is going stir crazy and other takeaways

September 3, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox return home from a tough trip in Houston for Magic Wand night and other takeaways from the Sox and Cubs.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) outruns the throw to reach base in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Column: It’s hard to call Milwaukee Brewers a surprise when they keep finishing ahead of Chicago Cubs

September 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs probably can't catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, but can they still make noise in October?

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