Suppose you went into a long slumber at the end of the night on June 18, woke up again this Monday morning, did some stretching, made a big cup of coffee, then looked at the National League Central standings. Your first thought would likely be, "What in the world happened?" Based on where things stood less than two months ago, it's almost unfathomable that by Monday … [Read more...] about Slumping Cubs now 6 games behind surging Brewers in NL Central, but making NL playoffs still highly likely
Bears offense sputters early, defensive pieces shine late in Ben Johnson’s preseason debut as head coach
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears' offense sputtered early before gaining a bit of rhythm, and several pieces on Chicago's defense shone over the back half of their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The game ended in a 24-24 tie after five ties and lead changes between the two teams. Here's how the action played out at Soldier Field in Ben Johnson's preseason … [Read more...] about Bears offense sputters early, defensive pieces shine late in Ben Johnson’s preseason debut as head coach
Sosa, Montgomery homer, Martin works six strong innings as White Sox beat Guardians 6-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Lenyn Sosa and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game skid with a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Sosa hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in the first and Montgomery followed later in the inning with a solo shot, his ninth. Curtis Mead and Kyle Teel also knocked in runs for the White Sox, who banged out 11 … [Read more...] about Sosa, Montgomery homer, Martin works six strong innings as White Sox beat Guardians 6-4
Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as the Cubs rout the Cardinals 9-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night. After getting shut out 5-0 in Friday's series opener, the Cubs built a six-run lead against Andre Pallante (6-9) by the second inning. Colin Rea (9-5) allowed one run in six innings, and Carson Kelly … [Read more...] about Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as the Cubs rout the Cardinals 9-1
Allen says Bears “have to play our rules” as Williams playing time remains a mystery against Dolphins
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — While Caleb Williams' playing time in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins is still up in the air, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is of the mindset that Sunday is important for everyone, coaching staff included. Over the next 72 hours or so, the Chicago Bears will line up against the Dolphins in a joint practice on Friday before … [Read more...] about Allen says Bears “have to play our rules” as Williams playing time remains a mystery against Dolphins