Schwarber's Homer Lifts Cubs To 6-5 Win Over Mariners
Kyle Schwarber's last swing Tuesday night provided the latest sign that he is beginning to emerge from his early season slump.
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Kyle Schwarber's last swing Tuesday night provided the latest sign that he is beginning to emerge from his early season slump.
Daniel Vogelbach, like many of the Seattle Mariners, has found his power stroke.
Jay Bruce hit two solo home runs, Tim Beckham had a three-run shot among his four hits and the Seattle Mariners powered their way past the Chicago White Sox 9-2 Saturday.
A day after their home opener was postponed because of inclement weather, the White Sox ended Seattle's four-game winning streak. The Mariners had been off to a franchise-best 7-1 start.
"Just look at the lineup. All the players are looking good. I think everybody is excited so we just have to go out there, keep playing hard and see what happens."
Baseball returns to Chicago's South Side today when the White Sox take on the Seattle Mariners at 1:10 p.m. for the home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Chicago White Sox announced a decision Wednesday to postpone Thursday's home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
The Chicago White Sox will celebrate their season opener Thursday afternoon with special festivities for fans before and after the 1:10 p.m. game against the Mariners.
Adam Engel reached on an infield single with two outs in the sixth for Chicago's first hit.
Chicago got four runs in the fourth inning after Hernandez was dominant the first time through the lineup.
Seattle answered Chicago's early run in the bottom of the first. Dee Gordon, who went 4 for 4.
The Mariners legend and current front office employee found a unique way to watch from the dugout on Thursday night.
Without their superstar second baseman, the Mariners have kept on winning, hoping to end the franchise's long playoff drought.
A busy week in Major League baseball saw the Mariners second baseman suspended and a new king of the fastest pitch crowned.
Chicago's Yoan Moncada hit his first career leadoff homer. At 5-16, the White Sox are off to their worst start since 1950.
At 5-15, the rebuilding White Sox are off to their worst start since the 1950 season. That year they opened 5-20 on the way to a 60-94 finish.
The Chicago White Sox started against Seattle with the longest streak of hits in the major leagues in more than three years.
The Angels made a big splash this off-season adding a big, young talent to their team.
Chicago sent back international signing bonus pool money to Seattle.
Hannemann hit .240 with six homers, 32 RBIs and 29 stolen bases in 114 games split between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa last season.
Martin is hitting .174 with three homers, eight RBIs and a .508 OPS in 34 games this season.
Danny Valencia and Kyle Seager also homered for the Mariners.
The White Sox went 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine runners in their sixth loss in seven games.
Robinson Cano is batting .413 with six homers and 20 RBIs in his career against White Sox right-hander James Shields.
Holland pitched eight innings of one-run ball, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out six.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
According to Chicago police, two people were killed and seven others were injured in shootings across the city as of Sunday.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce his political plans, it is expected that he may run for re-election in 2027.
The baby girl was found unresponsive with visible injuries to her lower body, Chicago police said.
CPD said an unknown man approached each victim from behind, wrapped his arms around them and then grabbed their private areas over their clothes.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce his political plans, it is expected that he may run for re-election in 2027.
A federal judge has granted a stipulated temporary restraining order exempting the Chicago Archdiocese and its health care providers from participating in Illinois' new medical aid in dying law or being penalized for their refusal.
Five months until the 2027 mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is leading in early polling, and has a commanding lead in fundraising.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
The Edgewater Music Festival was under way this weekend on Chicago's north lakefront.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Chicago police say the man took the truck while the postal worker was delivering mail Saturday night.
Alexi Giannoulias touted his campaign coalition, which is filled with labor groups, business groups, and more. He also spoke about his record and accomplishments as Illinois Secretary of State.
Meteorologist Shane Hinton is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
From a cat who's found something new to chase to taking on a rock climbing wall, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Shane Hinton's eye this week.
Chicago police say the victims were approached by two unknown men inside a light-colored sedan, who fired multiple gunshots in their direction.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce his political plans, it is expected that he may run for re-election in 2027.
The 15-year-old girl is facing murder charges after CPD said she pushed a man from a moving CTA Red Line train on Labor Day.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
According to Chicago police, two people were killed and seven others were injured in shootings across the city as of Sunday.
The baby girl was found unresponsive with visible injuries to her lower body, Chicago police said.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
The Cubs won their second straight as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11.
Erik Pedersen, 10, and his family got exclusive on-field access and spent time in the dugout during batting practice before Saturday's game.
Rookies Joshua Báez and Leo Bernal each three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3.
Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has agreed to a $33.75 million, three-year extension.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Police are searching for a group wanted for damaging multiple cars in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Thieves stole three golf carts from the Billy Caldwell Golf Course on Chicago's Northwest Side early Thursday.
Dorian Smith spent much of his time at the Grant Park skate park, where skaters knew him as Avery. His father said the family is distraught. No one is in custody.
