Chicago White Sox (40-69, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Angels (53-56, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Friday, 8:38 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: TBD; Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.41 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 87 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Angels -135, White Sox +114; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host … [Read more...] about Angels host the White Sox to start 3-game series
Cubs play the Orioles in first of 3-game series
Baltimore Orioles (50-59, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (63-45, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Trevor Rogers (4-1, 1.49 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Cubs: Cade Horton (4-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -148, Orioles +123; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The … [Read more...] about Cubs play the Orioles in first of 3-game series
Column: Ryne Sandberg ‘was his generation’s Ichiro’
CHICAGO (WGN) — For Chicago sports fans who grew up in the 1980s, no explanation is needed when they hear the name Ryne Sandberg. But for those of us who weren't yet around to witness him help catapult the Cubs to contention, Steve Stone provided a more modern comparison for the eyes that never got to realize Sandberg's impact in person. "I think he was his generation's … [Read more...] about Column: Ryne Sandberg ‘was his generation’s Ichiro’
Cubs will honor Ryne Sandberg with special uniforms for Saturday’s game at Wrigley Field, team president announces
It's sure to be an emotional weekend at The Friendly Confines, as the Cubs return to Wrigley Field for the first time since franchise icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died earlier this week at age 65 after battling cancer. The Cubs host the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series, and for Saturday's game, every Cubs player will be wearing the same jersey — a … [Read more...] about Cubs will honor Ryne Sandberg with special uniforms for Saturday’s game at Wrigley Field, team president announces
White Sox trade OF Austin Slater to Yankees
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have traded outfielder Austin Slater to the New York Yankees. The veteran outfielder fills a temporary role for the Bronx Bombers after Aaron Judge headed to the injured list. Slater has posted a .236/.299/.423 with five home runs in 51 games on the South Side this year. The White Sox acquired starting pitcher Gage Ziehl, 22, in … [Read more...] about White Sox trade OF Austin Slater to Yankees