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Adbert Alzolay, the Cubs' top pitching prospect, works against the Mets in the 5th inning at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2019.

6 things to know about new Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay, including his grandfather’s influence and meditation routine

June 1, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.

Adbert Alzolay made his major-league debut for the Cubs on Thursday night against the Mets, pitching four innings. He allowed one hit, a homer to Todd Frazier in the ninth....

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Jose Ruiz throws against the Chicago Cubs in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on June 19, 2019, in Chicago.

Cubs-White Sox series winners and losers: WGN, Willson Contreras, first pitches, Catalina Club, Hawk Harrelson fans

June 20, 2019 at 3:38 p.m.

The first two of this season's four Cubs-White Sox games are in the books, with each team taking a game. But those weren't the only winners and losers. Loser: First...

Urlacher started at middle linebacker in Week 3 of his rookie season after Barry Minter was injured. Urlacher, who played on the strong side in the first two weeks, had 13 tackles and a sack versus the Giants at Soldier Field. "I remember the first (practice) they moved 'Lach to middle linebacker," Kreutz said. "His first play, I jumped out to try to block him. He just ran by me like I wasn?t even there."

Brian Urlacher will miss the Bears100 convention: ‘Something I ate … got the best of me’

June 7, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

"The largest gathering of Bears ever" just got a little smaller. Brian Urlacher tweeted Friday that he will not attend this weekend's Bears100 convention celebration: "Unfortunately I won't be able...

Going to the Bears100 convention in Rosemont? Here’s who will be there — and how you can get their autographs

June 7, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

The Bears haven't had a fan convention since 2007, so they're packing a lot into their 100th season celebration this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont....

5 takeaways from the Cubs’ 2019 draft, including a surprise at catcher and Homewood-Flossmoor’s talent

June 6, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

The Cubs selected 40 players this week in the MLB draft: 22 pitchers, nine infielders, six outfielders and three catchers. Here are our takeaways. 1. The Cubs appear to have...

Todd Ricketts, from left, Laura Ricketts and Tom Ricketts at the Cubs Convention in 2018.

A look at the Ricketts family and their connection to the Chicago Cubs

June 2, 2020 at 12:19 p.m.

The Ricketts family is back in the news. Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts, finance chair of the Trump Victory Committee, will host a campaign retreat this weekend for Republican party...

The Cubs drafted Chase Strumpf with the No. 64 pick. Seconds later, he hit a home run for UCLA.

June 4, 2019 at 2:37 p.m.

We don't know much about Chase Strumpf, but now we know he has a flair for the dramatic. And pretty good timing too. Seconds after the Cubs drafted him with...

What you need to know about ballpark netting and fan safety after a child was injured on an Albert Almora foul ball

May 31, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

Albert Almora Jr. of the Cubs lined a foul ball into the seats past his team's dugout along the third-base line in the top of the fourth inning of Wednesday...

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito pitches against the Twins during the first inning Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Minneapolis.

Kyle Hendricks and Lucas Giolito are the 2 best pitchers in Chicago. How do they compare? Check the numbers.

May 31, 2019 at 6:33 p.m.

The two best pitchers in Chicago right now are Lucas Giolito of the White Sox and Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs. A no-doubter. Jon Lester, the second-best starter on the...

What to know if you’re going to Wintrust Arena for Sky games this season

June 11, 2019 at 5:22 p.m.

The Chicago Sky's home opener is Saturday, the first of 17 WNBA regular-season games at Wintrust Arena in the South Loop. (The Sky opened with an 89-71 road loss to...

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