Watch Javier Baez’s new MLB ad: ‘Call me what you want. I just wanna play.’
A new MLB ad concludes with the Cubs' Javier Baez saying: "They call me 'El Mago, the Magician.' Call me what you want. I just wanna play." Baez told the...
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After Ozzie Guillen’s colorful pep talk, Kyle Hendricks is limited to 4 innings against the White Sox
When is a four-inning start deemed a success in the eyes of a manager? When the starter is Kyle Hendricks and Cubs manager Joe Maddon needs him to be as...
‘You can’t do this at a bar’: White Sox fans revel in the tailgating scene outside of Guaranteed Rate Field
Cubs fans can munch on fancy tacos at Big Star, knock down blue shots at the Cubby Bear and take their hacks at Sluggers. The quintessential White Sox pregame takes...
BMW is ending its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship after 2019
The BMW Championship will have a new name in 2020 when the tournament is played at Olympia Fields. BMW's contract with the PGA Tour and Western Golf Association expires after...
‘Son of a biscuit!’ Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood lets his humor — and frustration — show on the golf course
While interviewing to become Oklahoma State's basketball coach in 2016, Brad Underwood was presented with this scenario: You're 250 yards from the pin. It's all carry with water short of...
4 takeaways from the Cubs-Mets series, including Javier Baez’s big moment, Anthony Rizzo’s odd run and Cole Hamels’ ‘shocking’ single
The sad story was halfway written: The Cubs lose their third straight game to the mediocre Mets. ... They fall to 4-9 since sweeping the Cardinals. ... Anthony Rizzo needs...
Javier Baez’s homer saves the Cubs in a 5-3 thriller against the Mets
Javier Baez flailed at Jacob deGrom's 1-2 slider, his second whiff of the game, and screamed at himself as he descended the steps to the Cubs dugout. He vented to...
‘I’ll knock you the (expletive) out’: Mets manager and pitcher confront a reporter after Sunday’s loss to the Cubs
Good vibes oozed from the Cubs clubhouse after the North Siders rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Mets on Sunday. On the other side ... not so much. According...
Cubs add intriguing bullpen arm in Tony Barnette
The new guy in the Cubs clubhouse is a 35-year-old reliever with experience in Japan, a dastardly cut fastball and excellent comedic timing. Reporter: "Have they told you what you're...
Jose Quintana gets rocked while the Cubs look bad in a 10-2 loss to the Mets
Joe Maddon summarized Friday's loss to the Mets in three words: "Too many mistakes." The Cubs manager might as well hit the repeat button on that line. His team was...