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Chicago Cub Ken Holtzman pitches in the first inning against Houston on July 29, 1970, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Mascione/Chicago Tribune)

Ken Holtzman, who threw 2 no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs before winning 3 World Series in Oakland, dies at 78

April 15, 2024 at 4:17 p.m.

Hyped as the "next Sandy Koufax" when he came up, Ken Holtzman is one of two pitchers to throw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs in the modern era.

Yankees manager Billy Martin drinks from a champagne bottle after the Yanks beat the Dodgers 8-4 to win the World Series on Oct. 18, 1977, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Sports reading: ‘Billy Ball’ documents controversial manager Billy Martin’s unfulfilled homecoming with the Oakland A’s

January 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Billy Martin never won a World Series during his three mercurial seasons as Oakland Athletics manager. But his homecoming 40 years ago helped revive a pathetically cheap and disrespected franchise...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber walks on a practice field after hitting during spring training at sloan park Saturday Feb. 15, 2020 in Mesa, Ariz.

Former Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber joins the Washington Nationals on a 1-year, $10 million deal

January 10, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.

Slugger Kyle Schwarber earned a raise despite being non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs last month. Schwarber agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, pending the passing...

Cubs shortstop Javier Baez on Sept. 6, 2020 at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs Q&A: Can they still win the NL Central? What will they do with the $59 million in savings from the Yu Darvish trade? And can new announcer Jon Sciambi pitch?

January 9, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about whether the Chicago Cubs can win the National League Central, how they might spend the savings from the Yu Darvish trade and...

Forrmer Los Angeles Dodgers manager and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda attends a news conference in 2018.

Tommy Lasorda, the fiery and lovable Hall of Fame manager who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to 2 World Series titles, dies at 93

January 8, 2021 at 10:54 p.m.

Rick Sutcliffe and Tommy Lasorda shared a laugh behind the batting cage at Wrigley Field before a Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs game in 2017 — 36 years after Sutcliffe destroyed...

Anthony Rizzo during batting practice at Busch Stadium on April 2, 2017.

9 years ago today, the Chicago Cubs traded for Anthony Rizzo — one of the best moves in team history

January 7, 2021 at 12:37 a.m.

While Chicago Cubs fans brace themselves for another possible trade involving one of their core players, they at least could pause Wednesday to reflect on the nine-year anniversary of one...

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras on Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

4 New Year’s resolutions for the Chicago Cubs, including adding to the rotation and outfield and settling arbitration cases

January 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs got an early start on their New Year's resolutions by padding their thin farm system with the acquisition of four prospects from the San Diego Padres at...

Louisville's Henry Davis during an NCAA baseball game against Miami on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

Early MLB mock draft has Chicago Cubs picking a Louisville catcher and Chicago White Sox selecting a Wake Forest pitcher

January 5, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox created plenty of local buzz in the 2020 amateur draft with their first-round selections of Mount Carmel shortstop Ed Howard IV and Tennessee...

Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea throws the ball against the Cardinals during the first inning on Sept. 5, 2020.

Chicago Cubs release starting pitcher Colin Rea

January 5, 2021 at 2:43 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' starting pitching depth options thinned late Monday night when they released Colin Rea. Rea, 30, was projected to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation behind...

Chicago Cubs starter Yu Darvish (11) walks to the dugout after pitching the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.

Yu Darvish gets emotional talking about his time with the Chicago Cubs and says he was ‘pretty shocked’ to be traded to the San Diego Padres

January 1, 2021 at 10:23 p.m.

Yu Darvish regained his dominance during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs after electing to work at a more deliberate pace. But an emotional Darvish — who said he was...

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