Chicago Football Classic returning to Soldier Field on Sept. 2
This year, Mississippi Valley State University will take on Central State University at Soldier Field.
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This year, Mississippi Valley State University will take on Central State University at Soldier Field.
Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom each had a two-run homer for the Cubs.
"They call me Aaron George. So I definitely get that. I kind of want to be that next Aaron Judge. For me, just kind of use that as motivation," he said.
Announced on Bedard's 18th birthday, the deal will last through the 2025-26 season, and will mean a $950,000 annual salary cap hit, the maximum allowed on an entry-level contract.
The Chicago White Sox stopped a pair of Braves' streaks: games with home runs and series wins.
Masataka Yoshida hit a grand slam and a two-run triple, powering Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox to an 11-5 blowout over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Rafael Devers hit two long solo homers off Kyle Hendricks, Justin Turner had a two-run homer and three RBIs in his first start at second base in nearly eight years, and the Boston Red Sox powered past the Chicago Cubs 8-3 for their sixth straight win.
Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam to back a solid effort by pitcher Marcus Stroman and the Cubs topped the Boston Red Sox 10-4 on Saturday.
Matt Olson hit a first-inning grand slam, Charlie Morton won his fifth straight start and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves routed the Chicago White Sox 9-0.
Jim Foster, who had been on the job only one season, was fired amid claims of bullying and abusive behavior.
