CHICAGO (WGN) — A stirring farewell to a Chicago Sports icon, as mourners paid tribute to the late Ryne Sandberg, who was remembered at a private memorial service Friday. Fans of the Cub legend, who lost his battle to prostate cancer last month, watched the memorial service on the Jumbotron at Gallagher Way. Sandberg's family, closest friends, and former teammates gathered … [Read more...] about Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg
Waldrep strikes out 7 as Braves beat White Sox 1-0
ATLANTA (AP) — Hurston Waldrep struck out a career best-tying seven in seven innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Wednesday night. Marcell Ozuna scored from third base in the fourth inning on an infield error as Atlanta took the rubber game of the three-game series. Raisel Igelesias pitched the ninth for his 21st save. Chicago has now lost six … [Read more...] about Waldrep strikes out 7 as Braves beat White Sox 1-0
Cubs look to take 4 of 5 against Brewers in finale
Milwaukee Brewers (79-48, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (73-54, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 100 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.06 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -137, Brewers +115; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: … [Read more...] about Cubs look to take 4 of 5 against Brewers in finale
Bears, Tyson Bagent agree on 2-year extension
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The Chicago Bears are locking down backup quarterback Tyson Bagent on a two-year extension. Sources told WGN-TV that Bagent and the Bears have agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension worth up to $16 million if he hits additional incentives. The Bears posted the deal on social media Wednesday afternoon. Bagent is now signed through 2027. … [Read more...] about Bears, Tyson Bagent agree on 2-year extension
Braves take on the White Sox after Olson’s 4-hit game
Chicago White Sox (45-81, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (57-69, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Braves: Hurston Waldrep (3-0, 1.02 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -190, White Sox +158; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about Braves take on the White Sox after Olson’s 4-hit game