McKnight: Castro Named Reserve For All-Star Game
There have been younger All-Stars--but not many. Starlin Castro, 21, is the youngest Cub to ever be named to the mid-summer classic.
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There have been younger All-Stars--but not many. Starlin Castro, 21, is the youngest Cub to ever be named to the mid-summer classic.
Chicago won't have many representatives at the July 12 All-Star game in Phoenix. When the rosters were announced on Sunday, only two Chicago players made the cut.
There are many reasons to explain the Cubs' 32-47 record. The main reason in this lost season is the Cubs' starting pitching.
Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez both hit two home runs in the Chicago Cubs' 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday afternoon.
One of the few enjoyable things for Cubs fans this season has been watching Starlin Castro develop as a player. The Cubs' 21-year-old shortstop has the third best batting average in the National League.
It was a bad time for the Cubs to face Kansas City right-hander Luke Hochevar. It was an afternoon start and Hochevar excels in day games. Hochevar won again under the sun and Alex Gordon extended his hitting streak to 13 games with an RBI double in a four-run first inning as the Royals beat Chicago 6-3 on Sunday.
Although the standings, or the results for that matter, don't show it, the Chicago Cubs feel as if they're making strides.
Despite losing the series to the White Sox, the Cubs are playing much better baseball as a team.
One of, if not the the only reason to watch the Cubs this season has been shortstop Starlin Castro. But as exciting as he's been to watch, there are some who feel he makes too many mistakes to remain a shortstop.
The Cubs sat through a one hour and 54 minute rain delay before losing game two of the Crosstown Classic 3-2.
Gordon Beckham will sit for the third straight game tonight as the White Sox take on Matt Garza and the Cubs.
Starlin Castro's two-run single in the third and solo homer in the sixth pulled the Cubs into a tie while Carlos Pena's three-run homer won it for the Cubs.
The story before the game was how would Carlos Zambrano react to his welcome at U.S. Cellular Field. Turns out, it wasn't a problem at all.
Why Brewers manager Ron Roenicke handed the Cubs a win last night, plus thoughts on Tony Campana, the Twins, White Sox and the Stanley Cup Finals
"We won today. If we win tomorrow, that's two in a row. If we win the next day, that's called a winning streak. It has happened before." - Lou Brown, 'Major League'
The Cubs got a home run from Aramis Ramirez in the 8th to tie the game and Castro drove home the winning run in the 10th to beat the Brewers 5-4.
Ryan Howard went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs, and Roy Oswalt recovered from a rocky first to pitch seven solid innings and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
The MLB Draft of this past week is sure to produce some of the league's future superstars. Some of the players chosen will continue on into college, while others will start their professional careers as minor league players.
The Cubs may look to shed some salary and get their young players some valuable major league experience, but don't expect Aramis Ramirez to be among the players traded.
The Chicago Cubs got a two-run home run from Carlos Pena and scored seven runs, but that wouldn't prove to be enough as they lost 12-7 to the Houston Astros.
Tim Wakefield held Chicago to four hits in 6 2-3 innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 victory on Sunday and send the Cubs home after their first visit to Fenway Park since the 1918 World Series.
Not only is 21-year old Starlin Castro the Cubs' most promising player for the future, he can easily be considered the best player on the their roster right now. But through the first 42 games of the season, Castro has hit in five different spots in the lineup.
As I saw the lineup for Tuesday night's game, it became clear to me that Mike Quade is going to continue to use another young player in a role he is not suited for.
The rain-soaked weekend that ended the Chicago Cubs' most recent homestand with a game cut short and a game postponed before it started, may turn out to benefit the Cubs.
Ryan Dempster hadn't won a game at Wrigley Field since August 4, 2010.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Funeral services were to be held Tuesday for Jimmy Gracey, the 20-year-old Elmhurst, Illinois, native and University of Alabama student who died earlier this month in Barcelona.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Chicago area on Tuesday. Here's what you can expect.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. The service will be small and private, unlike the original plan.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side, right along the Magnificent Mile.
Travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Marissa Perlman on CBS News Chicago.
A survey suggests more than half the U.S. workforce is experiencing burnout. So why are so many of us feeling this way, and what can we do about it? Joining Marissa Perlman is Amanda Guralski, career strategist and founder of Game Plan Strategies.
Funeral services were to be held Tuesday for Jimmy Gracey, the 20-year-old Elmhurst, Illinois, native and University of Alabama student who died earlier this month in Barcelona.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. Lauren Victory reports.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Chicago area on Tuesday. Here's what you can expect.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. The service will be small and private, unlike the original plan.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from "all different walks of life" and Ivey's comments don't reflect the values of the organization.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, arrested a man in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday in connection with a 1977 homicide.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold a woman in custody until trial on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather at a home in unincorporated Crete in Chicago's far south suburbs.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Monday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview over the weekend.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
