As the Chicago Cubs kick off their postseason quest against the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers on Thursday, this iteration feels like the beginning of a new era.
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Column: Will offseason plans pan out for the Cubs and White Sox? Check back in October.
Cubs President Jed Hoyer and White Sox General Manager Chris Getz had intriguing offseasons. Now we’ll see if their game plans come to fruition.
How six weeks in Arizona laid the foundation for manager Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs
During one of the last days of spring training on a cool, windy morning in Mesa, Ariz., Chicago Cubs infielders Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal positioned themselves at third base. Major-league coach Jonathan Mota situated in shallow left-center field with a fungo and bag of baseballs. The drill was designed for Morel and Madrigal to […]
Here’s what we know about the gambling and theft allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the translator and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani.
3 things we learned about the Chicago Cubs this spring, including Seiya Suzuki appearing primed for an All-Star season
As the Chicago Cubs wrapped up six weeks of spring training Tuesday, Seiya Suzuki looks primed for an All-Star season.
‘Time to start the marathon’: Chicago Cubs put finishing touches on opening-day roster as they close out camp
The Chicago Cubs put the finishing touches on their opening-day roster, which includes six players breaking camp with the big-league team for the first time in their careers, as they close out spring training.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports — interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies.
Dave van Dyck, a pioneering Chicago sports journalist, dies at age 76
Dave van Dyck spent four decades as a sportswriter in Chicago, becoming a prominent voice on baseball and auto racing, as well as a pioneer of sports talk radio.
Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener for Chicago Cubs debut; Nick Madrigal’s opening day status in limbo
Left-hander Shota Imanaga is lined up to start the home opener for his Chicago Cubs debut while infielder Nick Madrigal’s opening day status is in limbo after he gets back into a spring game.
With Garrett Cooper in and Carl Edwards Jr. opting out, Chicago Cubs roster comes into focus
With first baseman Garrett Cooper making the team and reliever Carl Edwards Jr. opting out of his minor-league deal, the Chicago Cubs roster comes into clarity.