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Chicago baseball report: Cubs' Jordan Wicks shows swing-and-miss stuff, while White Sox match franchise's worst 18-game start

Cubs completed a West Coast trip well despite challenges. Jordan Wicks is showcasing impressive pitching skills with high strikeout rates. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: Here's how you voted on the Cubs', White Sox' outlooks in 2024

Cubs fans confident in team's division win

Some optimism for White Sox despite concerns about pitching staff [ more ]

The Ringer

"The 2005 Illini ... Ahh, Memories"

The Full Go podcast covers White Sox and Cubs season previews with guest appearances.

Jason Goff discusses the upcoming White Sox and Cubs seasons as well as Bears fans' reactions to Caleb Williams. [ more ]

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Paul Sullivan: What we've learned at Cubs and White Sox camps with 18 days until opening day

180 innings is the new benchmark for pitchers, down from the traditional 200 innings.

Both White Sox's Michael Kopech and Cubs' Kyle Hendricks aim to reach the 180-200 innings threshold for the upcoming season. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Feb. 16, 2024

The full episode of ABC7 Sports Overtime for Feb. 16 is available for streaming at specific times on ABC7 Chicago 24/7 livestream.

Coverage on both the White Sox and the Cubs, including interviews with players Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech, along with manager Pedro Grifol. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Lee, Pirates, Cubs, Trades

Jung Hoo Lee's shoulder injury and upcoming second opinion, Pirates vs. Cubs series preview, and DFA resolutions for Bielak and Contreras. [ more ]

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Cubs' Julian Merryweather Shut Down With Rib Fracture

Julian Merryweather diagnosed with a rib stress fracture, out for at least a month.

Injuries have been a recurring issue for Merryweather despite pitching well when healthy. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers @ Cubs April 7, 2024: Seeking a series win in the first road trip of the season - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers won against the Cubs despite not scoring more than four runs in a game, thanks to stellar pitching.

Dodgers have been performing exceptionally well against left-handed pitching in the 2024 season with impressive stats. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Hear play-by-play announcer John Schriffen call his first White Sox home run

The Chicago White Sox faced the Cubs in their Cactus League opener, showcasing their new play-by-play announcer.

Despite a rough start, the Cubs secured a significant lead with six runs in the first inning and went on to win 8-1. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Kerry Wood and Aramis Ramirez to be inducted into Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame: 'I was so caught off guard'

Former Cubs players Aramis Ramírez and Kerry Wood were surprised with news of their induction into the Cubs Hall of Fame.

Ramírez and Wood spent seven seasons together as teammates on the Cubs, appearing in four postseason series.

Ramírez and Wood expressed gratitude and appreciation for the positive impact they had on Cubs fans during their careers. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Have Been Privately Informed About Opening 2025 Season in Tokyo: Report

The Dodgers and Cubs are selected to open 2025 season in Tokyo.

Dodgers with Japanese players could lead to high anticipation for the Tokyo event. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

4 months ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers trade Michael Busch, Yency Almonte to Chicago Cubs for prospects Jackson Ferris, Zyhir Hope - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers traded infield prospect Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte to the Cubs to address their 40-man roster crunch.

The trade allows the Dodgers to make room for Teoscar Hernandez and potentially another move, while also giving Busch a chance at consistent playing time in the majors. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Jameson Taillon Likely To Begin Season On Injured List

Jameson Taillon may start the season on the injured list due to lack of preparation time for Opening Day.

The Cubs have the option to backdate an injured list transaction by three days and could strategically limit Taillon's missed games to the first 10 of the season. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

NL Central Notes: Taillon, Cardinals, Grandal

Jameson Taillon sidelined by back tightness in Cubs' spring training

Taillon's absence could impact Cubs' rotation plans [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Ohtani Debut, Potential Cubs Trade, MLBTR Chat

Shohei Ohtani to make Dodgers debut in today's game against the White Sox.

Cubs potentially working on a trade to clear space on the 40-man roster. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Chicago Cubs, White Sox start Spring Training with many new faces

Spring Training begins with new possibilities and new faces for the Cubs and White Sox.

Cubs have clear playoff expectations, while the White Sox have lower expectations after a 101-loss season. [ more ]

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Check out the Cubs, White Sox official 2024 spring training caps - Yahoo Sports

MLB releases 2024 spring training caps for all 30 teams

Cubs and White Sox have different hat designs [ more ]

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6 days ago

Cubs set crazy franchise record during one wild, chaotic inning against Pirates

The Cubs set a franchise-first record by earning six bases-loaded walks in one inning, a milestone not achieved before in Cubs' history. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs, Red Sox Have Shown Reported Interest In Ryne Stanek

The Cubs and Red Sox are interested in signing reliever Ryne Stanek.

Stanek has shown potential in previous seasons but had a mediocre performance in 2022. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

4 months ago

Giants Reportedly Emerge As Favorites For Shota Imanaga

Star NPB left-hander Shota Imanaga's 45-day posting window is closing, and he will soon decide on his first big league team.

The Angels and Giants are the leading candidates to sign Imanaga, but the Cubs and Red Sox are also still in the mix. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

5 months ago

Chicago Notes: Lee, Candelario, Pepiot

After losing key players to free agency, the Cubs are looking for help at the corner infield spots, in the rotation, and a left-handed bat.

The Cubs pursued star KBO outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, but he signed with the Giants instead. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

5 months ago

Report: Cubs' Optimism On Landing Ohtani "Has Waned"

Shohei Ohtani's potential suitors for free agency are narrowing down.

The Cubs are now pessimistic about landing Ohtani. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

6 months ago

Cubs Reportedly Interested In Rhys Hoskins

The Cubs consider free agent Rhys Hoskins to be a good fit for their roster.

Hoskins is attractive to the Cubs because of his postseason experience and openness to a short-term contract.

The Phillies no longer have a spot for Hoskins in their lineup. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

New York Mets

Mets miffed by MLB's ruling on game-ending play at plate vs. Cubs | amNewYork

Mets' manager criticizes MLB's interpretation of home plate rule. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Acquire Joe Hudson From Cubs

The Cubs traded journeyman catcher to the Mets for additional depth behind the plate. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 1/28/24

Hector Neris signs with the Cubs, affecting the potential options for the Yankees bullpen.

Dr. James Andrews, renowned for giving second opinions on major procedures, has retired. [ more ]

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