Brantley's slam highlights 10-run 6th as Astros clobber White Sox
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The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions for the first time since 1995. The Braves won the 2021 World Series on Tuesday, defeating the Houston Astros in Game 6 to take the series, 4-2.
Altuve, Astros Going Back To ALCS After Topping White Sox 10-1
Michael Brantley had three hits and two RBIs.
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The pressure is still on the White Sox to avoid playoff elimination.
MLB Playoffs: White Sox Vs. Astros Game 4 Postponed Until Tuesday Amid Storm Threat
Game 4 of the ALDS will now start at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
'A Promise Is A Promise': White Sox Fan Vows To Get Tattoo In Leury Garcia's Honor Just Before His Big Home Run
Just before Garcia gave the White Sox a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning, Twitter user bertboy posted "if leury hits a homer here, i'll get a tattoo in his honor."
Astros Dominate White Sox Again In 9-4 Win, Take 2-0 Lead In ALDS
Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros are relentless at the plate and in the field. That's why they are so tough to beat in the playoffs.
Lance Lynn Knocked Out Early, Lance McCullers Dominates White Sox Bats As Astros Take Game 1 Of ALDS, 6-1
White Sox ace Lance Lynn gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings as Chicago fell to the Houston Astros on Thursday in the first game of the American League Division Series.
Chicago Fans Ready For 'Soxtober' With AL Playoffs Starting Thursdsay
Bar owners said they're hoping this provides some revenue after suffering in the pandemic.
Lance Lynn Will Start ALDS Game 1 For White Sox; But Jose Abreu's Status In Doubt
Lynn, 34, was arguably the best White Sox starter this season, with a 2.69 ERA and an 11-6 record in 28 starts, leading the team with a 5.4 WAR.
Sox Tix Cheap In Texas, But It'll Cost You Around $200 For Game 3 In Chicago
If you want to go to Sox Park Sunday for game three, it'll cost you close to $200 dollars each.
Schedule Set For White Sox ALDS Playoff Series Against Houston Astros
The schedule for the Chicago White Sox American League Division Series against the Houston Astros was released Monday.
Rodón Dominates Through 7, White Sox Blank Astros
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit through seven dominant innings, Yoán Moncada and Tim Anderson hit solo homers and the Chicago White Sox topped the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Giolito Tosses 3-Hitter As White Sox Pound Astros
Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
White Sox' Keuchel Chased Early, Beaten In First Start Against Astros
Dallas Keuchel lost in his first appearance against Houston, and Abraham Toro had a career-high four hits to lead the Astros over the Chicago White Sox Sunday for their seventh straight win.
Lance Lynn Gives Up 6 Runs As White Sox Lose To Astros
Astros rookie Robel Garcia tied a career high with three RBIs, Carlos Correa homered and Houston beat Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Dylan Cease Yields Season-High Seven Runs As White Sox Get Trounced By Astros
Jose Altuve homered for the fourth time in three games, Michael Brantley and Abraham Toro also connected, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Spring Training Report: MLB Enters Spring Training Under A Dark Cloud
The offseason has been eventful, but not in the way that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred would like.
White Sox Pitcher Dallas Keuchel Is First Player From 2017 Houston Astros To Apologize For Sign-Stealing Scheme
New White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel has become the first member of the 2017 Houston Astros to offer a public apology for the team's sign-stealing scheme during their run to the World Series championship.
Girl's Brain Damage Permanent After Hit By Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. Foul Ball, Attorney Says
The attorney for a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life.
Baseball Report: Astros Lead Nationals In World Series Going Into Game 6
The World Series moves to Game 6 in Houston, where the Astros, coming off of three strong wins, look to clinch over the Nationals.
Baseball Report: Strong Pitching To Dominate Astros, Nationals World Series
The 2019 World Series features the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Washington Nationals in a historic pitching matchup.
McCann's Grand Slam Leads White Sox To Smash Astros, Take Season Series
James McCann ended a home run drought in grand style to help the Chicago White Sox make a statement against one of baseball's top teams.
White Sox, Astros Split Doubleheader
Ivan Nova tossed a four-hitter and the Chicago White Sox took advantage of an injury to Houston ace Gerrit Cole for a win and split of their doubleheader on Tuesday.
White Sox Game Postponed, Will Be Part Of Doubleheader Tuesday
The originally scheduled night game will start anywhere between 30 and 40 minutes after the first game.
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
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Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
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Chicago Police issue alert after carjacking, armed robberies throughout the city overnight
Chicago police issued a warning of armed robberies following a carjacking around the city Wednesday morning.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
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Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
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Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
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Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
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The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
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Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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R. Kelly gets 30 years in prison for sex trafficking conviction in New York
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, after he was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking charges in New York.
Some Chicago residents may have to travel to an open pool this summer
The Chicago Park District announced it will open only 37 of its 77 pools starting on Tuesday. The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards, according to a news release.
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With the Fourth of July just days away, pet owners are advised to be aware of the potential effects of fireworks on dogs and cats. Pet owners should remember to take their animals indoors with comforting toys and television or music playing to drown out the noise of the fireworks so as not to scare the furriest members of the family, according to the Best Friends Animal Society.
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