Migrant teen enjoys America's past time on the West Side as team goes to playoffs
"Yeah, I want to be a professional player, so I could help my family. Because I just love it."
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"Yeah, I want to be a professional player, so I could help my family. Because I just love it."
Teenage migrants who recently arrived in Chicago are now getting a chance to play the game they love as part of a youth program on the West Side. CBS 2's Andrew Ramon has their story.
Making it to the major leagues is not an easy haul in pro baseball. One former big leaguer is trying to make that climb from the minors to the majors a second time.
One day after Northwestern University fired baseball coach Jim Foster amid claims of bullying and abusive behavior, two players are speaking out. Foster, who had been on the job only one season, was fired just three days after Northwestern fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald over a hazing scandal.
Medina gave up a run in the first after allowing a double to Andrew Benitendi leading off the game, struck out four and worked out of bases-loaded jams in the first two innings.
On Tuesday, the superstar from Japan used them to accomplish something that had not been done by an American League pitcher in nearly 60 years.
Tony Gonsolin's velocity was down, not that it mattered. He delivered six shutout innings after getting a couple extra days of rest as the result of experiencing body soreness.
Attendance is free to public. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:00 p.m. Gates open at noon.
It's a new month for the White Sox and seemingly a whole new roster as they try to turn the page after one of their worst Aprils in franchise history. CBS 2's Jori Parys was at Guaranteed Rate Field where the Sox are getting set to host the Central Division-leading Minnesota Twins.
The team has yet to win a series or even back-to-back games, but Grifol said 'We're going to put it together at some point.'
Children and teens are invited to explore careers and youth resources.
Bellinger scored on a ground out by Eric Hosmer in the fourth to retake the lead, and Gomes homered to left center in the fifth for the 3-1 margin.
White Sox Hall of Famer Frank Thomas heads the venture behind the expansion of the iconic site made famous in the 1989 film.
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs agreed Wednesday to a $61 million, three-year contract covering 2024-26.
The Chicago White Sox traded reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday for cash.
It's no surprise that the White Sox home opener is something of a tradition for many generations of fans. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman caught up with fans on Monday outside of Guaranteed Rate Field. She met one man celebrating his 50th home opener in a row.
The party started early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday for the White Sox home opener against the Detroit Tigers. CBS 2 had the perfect view alongside those tailgating and the skyline. As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman found, this home opener was life changing for one young couple.
The Chicago Cubs were finally back at Wrigley Field getting in one last workout before Game One of 162 on Thursday. The Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers to start the season. Opening Day always has a little extra pageantry, but it’s not just a special day for the fans who believe this is the year.
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
Drew Smyly quietly had a solid season for the Cubs last year, registering an ERA of 3.47 over 106.1 innings pitched in 22 starts. It was enough for the Cubs to bring back the left-handed starter on a two-year, $19 million dollar deal.
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman.
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman. It looks like Andrew Vaughn will get the first crack at filling those big shoes.
CBS 2 caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Having Yasmani Grandal on your team usually means a trip to the playoffs. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base.
