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White Sox place LHP Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list with a knee injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed left-hander Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a sprained MCL in his left knee. The White Sox also recalled left-hander Jared Shuster from Triple-A Charlotte before their game against the Chicago Cubs. Shuster was just sent down on Friday. Gilbert, 31, left the series opener against the Cubs after facing … [Read more...] about White Sox place LHP Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list with a knee injury
Brian Gutiérrez scores twice and Chicago blasts Charlotte 4-1 in MLS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire's third straight MLS game without a loss. Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play. In the 42nd minute, Jonathan Bamba opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from the left half-space outside the box to the lower left … [Read more...] about Brian Gutiérrez scores twice and Chicago blasts Charlotte 4-1 in MLS
Swanson and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the White Sox for a franchise-record 7th straight time
CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered and Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two more runs to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Saturday. Miguel Amaya also had two RBIs as the NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 4-1 on a six-game homestand. Matthew Boyd (4-2) struck out eight while pitching six innings of three-run ball. The Cubs set a franchise record … [Read more...] about Swanson and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the White Sox for a franchise-record 7th straight time
Bears tell Mayor Johnson they intend to build in Arlington Heights
CHICAGO — It seems the Chicago Bears have their hearts set on taking the franchise to the northwest suburbs. In the latest development in the ongoing stadium search, a spokesperson for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said Friday that discussions with the team's executive leadership revealed that the Bears intend to prioritize the development of a site located in … [Read more...] about Bears tell Mayor Johnson they intend to build in Arlington Heights