White Sox Acquire P Yency Almonte From Angels
Almonte had a 5.91 ERA in the minor leagues in 2014.
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Almonte had a 5.91 ERA in the minor leagues in 2014.
The White Sox are in win-now mode and couldn't wait on Viciedo's development.
Gordon Beckham will provide depth and versatility in the infield.
Chicago has also designated Dayan Viciedo for assignment.
Viciedo hit .231 with 21 homers in 2014.
Outfielder Dayan Viciedo is "excess baggage" for the White Sox, Bruce Levine says.
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"Zach was one of the most desirable relievers on the market," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn says.
Chicago has had many chances to trade Dayan Viciedo but hasn't yet.
The Twins broke loose for five runs in the fifth inning to break a 3-all tie.
General manager Rick Hahn wants a look at the future.
Adam Rosales homered twice, and the Chicago offense couldn't muster much.
With the MLB trade deadline just two weeks away, it's time to see who could potentially be on the move in late July.
"The names get brought up, that is just part of the game," White Sox manager Robin Ventura says.
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Alexei Ramirez has been the complete package this season and has a fair contract.
Rick Hahn has seen a transformation of his offense that he hoped for but probably didn't expect.
White Sox manager Robin Ventura questioned the effort of his players after a 5-1 loss to Arizona on Sunday in Chicago, and he spoke about the "uninspired" effort again before playing at Oakland on Monday night hoping for a spark. All he could complain about after the latest loss is that the comeback came too late.
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Jose Abreu and Dayan Viciedo hit RBI doubles in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Dayan Viciedo already drew trade interest. Now he can really be showcased.
Dayan Viciedo needs to step up after the season-ending injury to Avisail Garcia.
Highs are in the 50s, but cooler lakeside temperatures are in the 40s.
Illinois State Police said the crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on northbound I-94 at 59th Street.
It's unclear how the fire started and how many people were affected.
"It was always my dream to open a bookstore that amplified Black stories, and that's what I was able to do," said Verlean Singletary, co-owner of Da Book Joint in the South Shore neighborhood.
"As long as they can show proof that they are graduating 8th grade or high school, that's all they need to come in," said Carolyn Boyd, the woman behind it all.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
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Rain chance lingers south of Chicago, with a high of 54.
The fire started around 1 a.m. off Derby Road and Dada Drive.
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You might be owed money if you bought Boar’s Head deli meat linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Boar’s Head has reached a $3 million deal to settle a class action lawsuit filed by consumers who had to throw away contaminated food.
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"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
Police arrested six people, three adults and three juveniles.
Twice so far this year, large gatherings of teens in the Streeterville neighborhood have ended in gunfire.
Highs are in the 50s, but cooler lakeside temperatures are in the 40s.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held around the country on Saturday, April 5, including protests in Chicago, dozens of suburbs, and across the state of Illinois.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Josh Giddey had 15 points, 19 rebounds and 12 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Frank Nazar and Philipp Kurashev scored for the last-place Blackhawks, and Spencer Knight allowed four goals on 28 shots.
The Cubs have won four consecutive home openers for the first time since 1950-53.
Shota Imanaga pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning in Chicago's home opener at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs handed San Diego its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Padres.
Kerry Carpenter hit a pair of solo home runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 for their 14th win in their last 17 home openers.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera. Many of his alleged crimes have happened at Chicago Transit Authority 'L' stops.
