The Chicago Cubs won all three City Series games by four or more runs, but White Sox didn’t help themselves — including in Sunday’s 6-2 loss at Wrigley Field.
Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under MLB’s drug-testing program.
The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Pablo López combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.
The City Series has been a snooze so far, with two relatively easy wins for the Cubs over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
White Sox starter Sean Burke walked five in 4 2/3 innings Saturday in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs in the City Series at Wrigley Field.
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off two consecutive playoff appearances.
Cade Horton, making his first major-league start and home debut, limited the White Sox to three runs in five innings as the Cubs cruised 13-3, tying their largest City Series margin.
The emotions of Pete Crow-Armstrong, who went 4-for-5 with six RBIs, spilled out into the stands, where Cubs fans soaked in the sun and celebrated their budding star.