Munetaka Murakami's market could have reached the point where he is likely to take a short-team deal and that should open the door for the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Cubs can’t ignore what’s quietly happening with Munetaka Murakami’s free agency
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Aldermen pass 2026 budget in historic revolt against Mayor Brandon Johnson
Aldermen passed the final part of a counterproposal to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget on Saturday, in a historic meeting that redraws the political lines at City Hall and further imperils his progressive agenda. The consequential day was punctuated by hours of floor speeches with the usual finger-pointing and grandstanding between the council’s ever-deepening factions, before a … [Read more...] about Aldermen pass 2026 budget in historic revolt against Mayor Brandon Johnson
Cubs might’ve been the “mystery team” chasing free-agent pitcher with the worst luck
Oft-injured starting pitcher John Means was set to sign with an undisclosed team before rupturing his Achilles, it feels like the team might have been the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Cubs might’ve been the “mystery team” chasing free-agent pitcher with the worst luck
Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa in southern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 27, Ukraine’s emergency service said Saturday, as a Kremlin envoy was set to travel to Florida for talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war. The discussions are part of the Trump administration’s monthslong push for peace that also … [Read more...] about Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
One key part of Padres’ deal for Michael King likely scared off the Cubs completely
Michael King is off the board for the Chicago Cubs as he signed a three-year deal with the San Diego Padres. … [Read more...] about One key part of Padres’ deal for Michael King likely scared off the Cubs completely
