Manager Craig Counsell talks one-on-one about high expectations for Cubs
Counsell said growing into the role as manager of the Cubs also required him to adapt. He talked with Ryan Baker recently in Mesa, Arizona.
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Counsell said growing into the role as manager of the Cubs also required him to adapt. He talked with Ryan Baker recently in Mesa, Arizona.
Venable was a two-sport star at Princeton University, playing basketball and baseball. Now, he says he is ready for the immense challenge as he carries on his family's baseball legacy. He talked one-on-one with Ryan Baker.
Steele was only 18 when he was drafted, and he still feels like one of the young guns on the team. But he will be turning 30 this summer.
Steele was only 18 when he was drafted, and he still feels like one of the young guns on the team. But he will be turning 30 this summer. Steele talked with Ryan Baker at spring training in Mesa, Arizona.
Taillon did not take too much time off before reporting to Cubs camp — he worked on regaining some of his pitch speed.
Taillon did not take too much time of before reporting to Cubs camp — he worked on regaining some of his pitch speed.
The power-hitting shortstop has come to Sox Camp in Glendale, Arizona confident that he can compete and earn his spot on the team in spring training.
White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery has been on the radar for a few years — and now, the 2021 first-round pick is poised to make the jump to the big leagues.
Sandberg was back at training camp in Mesa, Arizona this year, despite undergoing a second round of treatments for prostate cancer that he announced returned and spread to other organs in December.
The centerfielder has been the subject of trade rumors and is entering the final year of a six-year deal with his original team, which included two club options.
Sandberg was back at training camp in Mesa, Arizona this year, despite undergoing a second round of treatments for prostate cancer that he announced returned and spread to other organs in December. Ryan Baker reports.
The White Sox held their first full-squad workout for spring training Monday, and there were plenty of new faces at Camelback Ranch for the occasion — but Luis Robert Jr., of course, was not one of them.
Different faces at third base have been a norm for the Cubs over the last few seasons — eight different players were used last year alone.
Despite hitting a speed bump early in camp with a minor oblique injury, the top prospect Shaw remains on the fast track to be the Cubs opening day starting third baseman. Ryan Baker reports from Cubs spring training in Mesa, Arizona.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp. Ryan Baker reports.
The Palatine native’s rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home. Ryan Baker reports.
There is a renewed sense of optimism on the opening day of camp under first-time manager Will Venable.
The team's rebuild is in full gear with a young roster limited on Major League experience. Ryan Baker reports from spring training in Glendale, Arizona.
The Sox are truly looking for a fresh start this spring training after a record-worst 121 losses last season. Ryan Baker reports from Glendale, Arizona.
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman.
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Ryan Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman. Ryan Baker reports from Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona.
Pressly's heart may still be deep in Texas, but he is locked and loaded on being the Cubs’ new closer. Ryan Baker reports from Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona.
Cubs pitchers and catchers were on day two ahead of spring training in Mesa, Arizona on Monday, and were slowly, but surely getting into their groove as the first full week on the field ramps up.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming care for minors.
O'Hare International Airport has reclaimed the title of the nation's busiest airport, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has held the top spot since 2020.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office said the driver left the roadway, traveling through a field before colliding with a tree.
Three people were arrested this week after police said they destroyed campaign posters for a candidate for Cook County commissioner in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming care for minors.
Three people were arrested this week after police said they destroyed campaign posters for a candidate for Cook County commissioner in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
Rideshare drivers from across Illinois kicked off a two-day fight Tuesday for better pay and working conditions.
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming care for minors.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
If you can't get enough of "Heated Rivalry," merch from the show is now available.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Rideshare drivers from across Illinois kicked off a two-day fight Tuesday for better pay and working conditions.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking snow moving into the area.
Lawrence Reed, the man accused of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train this past November, appeared in court Tuesday.
President Trump heads to Davos, Switzerland later Tuesday for the World Economic Forum, where his push for Greenland is expected to dominate conversations at the summit. Natalie Brand has more details from the White House.
A passenger on a flight to Chicago from New Mexico said their pilot told them a pipe burst in the control tower, which in turn is affecting airport operations and prompted the ground delay.
A jury was selected Tuesday for a man accused of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, in the first trial tied to the federal Operation Midway Blitz.
A ground delay is in effect at Chicago O'Hare Airport Tuesday morning for equipment issues after a pipe burst in the main control tower overnight.
It is a very cold Tuesday in Chicago, which falls right in line with this day in 1985.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming care for minors.
O'Hare International Airport has reclaimed the title of the nation's busiest airport, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has held the top spot since 2020.
Chicago police issued a warning about a string of vehicle break-ins involving Honda Civics on the South Side.
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
Connor Bedard added an empty-net goal as the Blackhawks stopped a three-game slide. It was Bedard's first goal since returning from a right shoulder injury.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Caleb Williams was reflective the day after and focused on attacking the offseason, while appreciating the impact this team had on the city of Chicago.
Caleb Williams' last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet's hands in the corner of the end zone for a breathtaking touchdown.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Lawrence Reed, the man accused of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train this past November, appeared in court Tuesday.
The video shows burglars slicing into display cases under the eyes of several Louvre Museum staff members who do not intervene.
A judge and his wife were shot and wounded in their home over the weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
A jewelry store in Chicago's Little India district was robbed at gunpoint Sunday evening.
A man was arrested and charged this weekend with a string of armed robberies and burglaries within a period of just over an hour earlier this month in Chicago.
