Baby and pet name trends can come from both familiar and surprising places. You're likely to come across a dog named "Wrigley" while walking down the Southport Corridor, for example. The name "Ryne" also owes its popularity to America's Pastime — a once-rare moniker that quietly surged in popularity during the mid-1980s, thanks in large part to Cubs Hall of Fame second … [Read more...] about From ballpark to birth certificate: How Ryne Sandberg sparked a baby name boom
Report: Chicago Bulls ink Billy Donovan to contract extension
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bulls are keeping Billy Donovan in town for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bulls have signed Donovan to a multi-year contract extension with the team. Chicago and Donovan began negotiations at the end of the 2024-25 season and continued those talks through this week of the offseason. A brief pursuit by the New … [Read more...] about Report: Chicago Bulls ink Billy Donovan to contract extension
Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help the Cubs top the White Sox 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Brown pitched five effective innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday. Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set. The North Siders went 5-1 in the season series against the South Siders. The Cubs (62-43) began the day in a … [Read more...] about Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help the Cubs top the White Sox 5-4
Cubs vs. Brewers: Game times, pitching matchups and what to know about the big series in Milwaukee this week
The Cubs just completed their recent dominance of the Crosstown Classic for another season, taking two of three from the White Sox at Rate Field to make it five of six in the season series and 12 of 14 over the last three years. Cubs vs. White Sox history: A World Series, the City Series and the Crosstown Classic — a look at Chicago’s baseball rivalry But there's … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Brewers: Game times, pitching matchups and what to know about the big series in Milwaukee this week
Happ and Shaw homer as the Cubs shut down the White Sox for a 6-1 victory
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ and Matt Shaw homered in the seventh inning, helping Cade Horton and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday night. There was no score when Happ's one-out shot off Jordan Leasure (3-6) went just over the wall in right-center for his 14th homer. Nico Hoerner hit a two-out single ahead of Shaw's drive over the home bullpen in … [Read more...] about Happ and Shaw homer as the Cubs shut down the White Sox for a 6-1 victory