KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10. Pasquantino left in the first inning because of heat-related illness. The game-time temperature was 94 degrees, with the humidity above 50%. Nick Loftin moved … [Read more...] about Rave fills in nicely for Pasquantino in Royals’ 6-2 victory over the White Sox
Cubs vs. Brewers: A look at this week’s critical 5-game series at Wrigley Field
If the Cubs are going to make a late-season push to catch the Milwaukee Brewers atop the NL Central Division, they'll have to get started this week. They likely won't get another shot after this. The Cubs host the Brewers in a rare five-game series at Wrigley Field from Monday through Thursday. It was originally a four-game series, but Monday became a day-night … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Brewers: A look at this week’s critical 5-game series at Wrigley Field
Preseason preview: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills
CHICAGO (WGN) — The race continues for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears tonight at Soldier Field. The Bears take on the Buffalo Bills in Chicago for game No. 2 of their preseason slate. With kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT, here's a guide on what storylines to pay attention to, and how to watch the game. Pre-snap, post-snap and who's getting playing … [Read more...] about Preseason preview: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills
India and Frazier hit two-run homers to rally Royals to 6-2 win over the White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep. The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest. Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the … [Read more...] about India and Frazier hit two-run homers to rally Royals to 6-2 win over the White Sox
Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of the weekend series. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday. Next up is a big five-game series against major … [Read more...] about Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3