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At 21-years old, Starlin Castro has reached the major leagues far sooner than anyone would have reasonably expected. It was his offensive talent that got him to this point, but his defensive abilities aren't too far behind.
Amidst all the talk about Starlin Castro, and where he should hit in the lineup, the sad truth about the Cubs lineup becomes clear.
The Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro has been named co-National League Player of the week, along with St. Louis' Jaime Garcia, for the week ending on April 3.
When I made my first trek to Wrigley Field for the 2011 season yesterday afternoon, I was optimistic about the Cubs chances of winning the game, and taking the season-opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs lost a tough game on Sunday afternoon, and partly because of a defensive play by 21-year old shortstop Starlin Castro.
Mike Quade called it a roller coaster game and he was absolutely right as the Cubs came from ahead to lose to the Pirates 5-4, Sunday.
The Chicago Cubs dropped their season opener to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 6-3, on Friday.
It is a 162 game season played out over 183 days; the journey that Major League Baseball teams take over the next six months is the definition of a marathon, not a sprint.
The Chicago Cubs had a slow start, earning their first run in the fourth inning. A four-run seventh inning pushed the Cubs past the Mariners for the win.
At this time last year, Starlin Castro was turning heads in spring training, but wouldn't make his major league debut until May 7. This year he'll be an opening day starter and one of the keys to the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs played a split-squad game against the Dodgers Sunday and held off LA. The Cubs tied the game in the seventh inning and pushed the game into extra innings. Jeff Baker made the game winning hit.
The Cincinnati Reds got the best of the Cubs twice Saturday with both teams playing split-squad games, both times Chicago was just down by one. Starlin Castrol helped give the Cubs gain a lead with a home run, but that was short-lived.
Starlin Castro's major league debut was one of the best in Chicago Cubs history. His six RBI performance included a home run and a triple. But Cubs' fans soon learned there would be defensive struggles for their young short stop.
The Chicago Cubs front office finally made a move that actually makes sense. The Cubs signed former Tampa Bay Rays slugger Carlos Pena to a one-year deal worth $10 million. I like the deal for three reasons.
We will trust the hardcore coaching of Mike Quade to clean up the Cubs. So what Hendry can do to totally redeem himself? Trade Carlos Zambrano.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
A doctor is charged with sexual assault and exploitation of a minor in Elgin, Illinois.
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement actions. He was seen with agents in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill on Tuesday.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan were moving forward Tuesday to vote on an alternative spending plan in a bid to avoid an unprecedented city government shutdown at the end of the year.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested and booked on murder charges for their killings, and is being held without bail.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Investigators are combing through neighborhoods near the Ivy League school in Rhode Island to find any evidence.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement actions. He was seen with agents in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero.
Steven Montano was found guilty of murder and other charges that can carry a life sentence.
Critics of Mayor Johnson's 2026 budget plan moved forward to vote on an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags, liquor sales and more.
CBP Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday. He and his agents were seen in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero taking people into custody.
A doctor at Advocate Sherman Hospital is charged with sexual assault and exploitation of a minor in Elgin, Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers passed a compromise bill to fund public transit in October, delivering $1.5 billion in new funding for mass transit systems across the state.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The new charges for a man facing federal charges after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line has exposed a range of gaps in the criminal justice system, experts say.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
The Bears (10-4) heated up early on a day when the gametime temperature was 8 degrees, scoring two first-quarter touchdowns and breaking the game open with two more in the third.
After every home win this season, students who were at the game can get a free lunch.
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
A south suburban Chicago man stood charged Monday with shooting a man and beating a woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood this past weekend.
Crash-and-grab burglars hit a shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Monday morning.
