Cubs' Craig Counsell weighs in on new automated ball-strike challenge system
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz hoping to make MLB debut this year
A 19-game improvement last season saw a lot of White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and one of the team's top prospects is working for that same opportunity this year.
Cubs and White Sox both looking to take their next leap in 2026
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
Cubs' pitcher Cade Horton excited for 2nd year: "There's still a lot to prove"
Cade Horton, who won't have the innings restrictions like he did last year, when he still finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Spring training begins for Cubs with team having high World Series expectations
The trip to Arizona came quickly for the boys in blue following their October return to the postseason.
Cubs, White Sox report to Arizona for Spring Training
The White Sox and Cubs are opening up camp in the desert, with both teams feeling good about more than the warmer weather.
2 suburban high school alumni are facing off in the Super Bowl Sunday
Two west suburban high schools have something extra to celebrate Sunday, when alumni from their schools make their Super Bowl debuts.
As SoxFest returns, players excited to build off second-half momentum from 2025
Depsite coming off a third straight 100-loss season in 2025, there is some excitement building for the White Sox heading into 2026, with a young core that helped them improve by 19 wins last year.
DePaul College Prep aiming for 4th consecutive IHSA basketball championship
Led by a coach who is also one of the program's all-time great players, DePaul College Prep is trying to etch its name among the best in Illinois high school basketball history.
Belief builds behind DePaul's men's basketball after turnaround by Holtmann
The Blue Demons are experiencing a turnaround, especially at home, in Chris Holtmann's second season at the helm.
Ben Johnson already flipping page to 2026 following successful season
During a press conference on Wednesday, Johnson and Bears General Manager Ryan Poles both emphasized a back-to-square-one mentality for the team despite their success this season.
Bears pack up for the season after OT loss to Rams in Divisional Round
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.
Rams beat Bears 20-17 with field goal in OT at Soldier Field
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Bears getting in game shape for playoff showdown with Rams
The Bears will have backups in a couple of key spots on both sides of the ball on Sunday when they take on the Rams on Sunday, but other than that, it's a relatively clean playoff injury report.
Bears ready to move past Wild Card win to focus on Rams at Soldier Field
With a tough divisional matchup with the Rams coming up on Sunday, they are ready to mute all the cheesehead chatter.