GLENDALE, Ariz. — Will Venable leaned against a fence, watching left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert throw during a bullpen session. Moments later, pitcher Mason Adams walked over and gave a fist bump to the new Chicago White Sox manager. “The last few (camps), I was the guy in charge of the schedule and took a lot of responsibility in that,” Venable said Wednesday at Camelback … [Read more...] about Will Venable reflects on 1st day of camp as Chicago White Sox manager: ‘To be here in person has been amazing’
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Poll: Will The Cubs Extend Kyle Tucker?
The Cubs have made a number of moves to push in towards a return to the postseason in 2025 after missing the playoffs in five of the last six seasons and not winning a playoff game since the club’s NLCS loss to the Dodgers back in 2017. After decent showings the past two seasons, both of which saw the club finish with 83 wins, the Cubs have gotten more aggressive in their … [Read more...] about Poll: Will The Cubs Extend Kyle Tucker?
Chicago History Museum workers launch union drive
Workers at the Chicago History Museum are seeking a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the union said Wednesday. In a public letter signed by more than two dozen workers at the museum, employees said they were motivated by a desire for “livable and competitive wages and raises,” clarity around grievance and disciplinary … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum workers launch union drive
Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga ready to help anchor starting rotation after spectacular rookie season
MESA, Ariz. — Old Man Winter has its icy grip on Chicagoland this week, but here's a warm reminder that summer is inching closer: Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to camp Monday. As spring training gets underway, the goal for the 2025 Cubs is simple: Make the postseason for the first time in a non-COVID-shortened season since 2018 and for the first time in any season … [Read more...] about Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga ready to help anchor starting rotation after spectacular rookie season
Projecting a Realistic Contract From the Cubs For Alex Bregman
Several reports have indicated that the Alex Bregman saga should end this week, just as teams begin showing up for Spring Training. The last update was that the Cubs have offered a four-year contract to the third baseman, with Bruce Levine mentioning the team has no interest in going up to six or seven years. Back when this all started in November, Bregman was given a $21.05 … [Read more...] about Projecting a Realistic Contract From the Cubs For Alex Bregman