Schuster: Konerko Admits Ozzie Drama Cost White Sox Wins
Paul Konerko confirmed Tuesday that internal strife doomed the White Sox last season.
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Paul Konerko confirmed Tuesday that internal strife doomed the White Sox last season.
Rizzo was especially fun to watch as he put four straight over the wall including one over the 50-foot barrier in center that traveled an estimated 500 feet.
All baseball executives are trying - or hoping - to win for now, but they also have to look at the future. The Cubs and White Sox are no different.
It wasn't exactly an interrogation, but reporters finally got a chance to speak with Starlin Castro Friday.
In order for the White Sox to make any noise this upcoming season they will have to get major contributions from their starting pitching staff.
Though Reed is the youngest and least experienced of the three, he likely is the leader for the job going into Spring Training.
Brett Jackson is the future for the Cubs. The question is, when is that future? Is it near or is it far?
Samardzija is coming off his best season as a professional notching eight wins in 2011 to go along with an era of 2.97.
Matt Garza opened up on a lot of subjects Sunday as pitchers and catchers went through their first workout at Cub's camp.
Theo Epstein was almost giddy talking about the beginning of Spring Training. The Cubs President said this has been a long time coming.
Marlon Byrd filled up the reporter's notebook on Saturday. The first thing you noticed seeing is that there is less of him...20 lbs to be exact.
Coach Tom Thibodeau has constantly stated that if a player says he can play he will. But there are times when a coach has to take control and say no.
The Bulls confirmed that Luol Deng did indeed suffer a torn ligament in his left wrist but Deng said he is opting not to have surgery.
The scene in the locker room after the game here at Lambeau Field wasn't nearly as bad as I feared. I anticipated a lot of long faces and angry scowls on the Bears player's faces but instead was met with resignation.
A report this morning out of the St. Louis Post Dispatch said that the Cubs have made a qualifying offer to Albert Pujols. The Cubs themselves had "no comment" on the report, but let's look at this realistically.
Now, Epstein will work hard to get his new organization to the top of much more important categories. The Cubs President will now pretty much go underground as he tries to rebuild the franchise.
There's no doubt that Theo Epstein gives the Cubs their best chance for winning in a long time...like say a century.
I just got back from an extended tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And if you're a fan of the sport you absolutely have to come to Canton, Ohio and see this shrine.
Busy day here at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Never say never, but it looks like White Sox General Manager, Kenny Williams is done dealing. Prior to Saturday's game vs. Boston, Williams said the following, "I would say the chances of anything additional is very very slim."
Try as they might to make a trade, the Bulls will likely end up using both their first round picks. Currently the Bulls have picks 28 and 30 in the opening round, and it's beyond rare to get an impact player that far down.
Bulls General Manager Gar Forman all but said not to expect the Bulls to make any deals during the NBA Draft on Thursday night.
The White Sox had 15 hits Thursday night and look who joined the party? Alex Rios had a pair of hits and Adam Dunn hit his 6th home run
Jake Peavy left Sunday's game with yet another new injury, this time a strained right groin.
Funny how life can change on a dime. With four minutes to go and the Bulls up 12 , I was quickly making my travel plans to Miami. No doubt the Bulls were thinking the same thing as they led 76-64.
An investigation by the Major Accidents Investigation Unit is open and ongoing.
On Saturday morning, faith leaders and community members came together for a morning of reflection, music, and service in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Two women were shot when a car drove by and shot into a crowd, killing one of them, police said.
An off-duty Gary police officer and his family were injured when a police car collided with a semi-trailer truck on Thursday in northwest Indiana.
As America turns 250 years old in 2026, CBS News Chicago is looking back at two presidents who called Illinois home.
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker turned up the pressure on the Bears on Friday, calling on ownership to make clear if they're still interested in staying in Illinois and stop sending mixed signals.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a news release about the event.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The event was said to focus on issues impacting women, working families, economic equity, healthcare, and voting rights.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking the latest in your First Alert Weather.
Chicago police said the women, 29 and 37, were in a parking lot with a crowd when a blue vehicle drove by, and someone from inside fired multiple shots into the crowd.
This 4-month-old happy-go-lucky guy is full of playful energy and has a serious soft spot for tennis balls and squeaky toys.
Evans is an attorney who has focused on antitrust enforcement, taking on corporate monopolies. She is one of six Republican candidates running for U.S. Senate.
Chicago police said two persons of interest are in custody for a deadly carjacking on the city's North Side that is believed to also be connected to a shooting in Bronzeville.
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
An investigation by the Major Accidents Investigation Unit is open and ongoing.
On Saturday morning, faith leaders and community members came together for a morning of reflection, music, and service in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Two women were shot when a car drove by and shot into a crowd, killing one of them, police said.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Trump.
The Chicago Bears have taken a big step forward in finding a new site for their stadium, and that momentum is moving fast toward Northwest Indiana.
As far as his own game is heading into the upcoming season, Hayes said he feels strong and healthy.
With all of his success so far, the 35-year-old lefty said he's excited for what's to come in year two for both himself and the team.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland has died two days after collapsing during an offseason workout.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
An armed home invasion suspect has been charged, after he was arrested following an hours-long standoff with police, during which two people were rescued on Thursday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl for nearly four years in Chicago's far southwest suburbs.
An armed home invasion suspect is in custody after an hourslong standoff with police in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
It took more than three years, but charges have been filed in the deaths of two young women in Hobart, Indiana, back in 2022.
