Paul Sullivan

Paul Sullivan is the Chicago Tribune's In the Wake of News columnist and baseball writer, covering the Cubs, White Sox and national news. A 44-year Tribune veteran, Sullivan was named Illinois Sportswriter of the Year in 2015, '16 and '19 and earned the Ring Lardner Award for excellence in sports journalism in 2018.

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci leaps to catch a fly ball at the wally hit by Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in the seventh inning Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Column: White Sox are off to the races after salvaging a win against the Cubs in the City Series finale

August 19, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

The White Sox and Cubs staged another great City Series this week, with magical moments from both teams in all three games — and a few fights.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a walk-off, two-run home run to give the Cubs a 7-5 win against the White Sox during the tenth inning of the City Series at Wrigley Field on Aug. 17, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Column: 20 years after A.J. Pierzynski became a City Series villain, Pete Crow-Armstrong steps into the void

August 18, 2026 at 7:14 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have a villain from central casting for White Sox fans in Pete Crow-Armstrong, who put his stamp on the City Series on Monday.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) warms up on the field before the White Sox play the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 17, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Column: It’s never too soon to think about a Cubs-White Sox World Series in Chicago

August 18, 2026 at 1:19 a.m.

It it too soon to think of a Cubs-White Sox World Series? For the first time in a full season since 2008, there's a realistic chance.

Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross holds the 2016 World Series trophy while standing beside his former teammates during the national anthem for a game between the Cubs and the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 18, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: David Ross returns to Wrigley Field with nothing but love for the Chicago Cubs

August 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Former Chicago Cubs player and manager David Ross was back at Wrigley Field in the ESPN booth on Sunday. "Feels normal," he said.

Fans cheer after a Bears touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Satgurday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: A wealth of late summer riches with the Bears, Cubs and White Sox competing for Chicago’s eyeballs

August 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Multitasking was the order of the day Saturday with Bears-Browns, Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Tigers games all competing for Chicago's eyeballs on screens of all sizes.

Outfielders Ian Happ, from left, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Tyrone Taylor celebrate after the Cubs beat the Cardinals 3-0 on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Column: Arrival of dog days brings out the best in Chicago Cubs, who blank rivals amid the Wrigley Field buzz

August 14, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs enter the dog days in a very good place, with a 72-51 record after Friday's 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

White Sox starter Davis Martin is held back by an umpire after hitting Reds first baseman Sal Stewart with a pitch in the third inning Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Rate Field. Martin was ejected from the game. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Fiery brouhaha and series loss send Chicago White Sox staggering into Detroit for showdown

August 13, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox saw their lead in the AL Central drop to 2½ games Thursday after losing the series finale to the Cincinnati Reds 9-8, wrapping up a 3-3...

Joe Laclede, Judy Beckerdite, Natalie Laclede, Laura Laclede and Andrew Laclede pose for a photograph while wearing their pope hats before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago White Sox’s Pope Hat Night makes believers out of everyone

August 11, 2026 at 11:53 p.m.

It was 1:40 a.m. at the Vatican when the Chicago White Sox game began, so we're not sure if Pope Leo was tuning into the game and chuckling at the...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong steals third base on his way to scoring on a throwing error by Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela for a 3-2 win in 11 innings Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Can Pete Crow-Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in the MVP race? Does the pope wear a big hat?

August 10, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A classic NL MVP race, Pope Hat Day arrives for the Chicago White Sox and Mark Buehrle on his Hall of Fame candidacy.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 8, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago White Sox shake off their freaky Friday with a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

August 8, 2026 at 11:58 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox rallied with a five-run sixth inning to snap a four-game losing streak, moving three games ahead in the American League Central.

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