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.

U.S. manager Mark DeRosa adjusts his cap before an exhibition game against the Rockies on March 4, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Column: Team USA manager Mark DeRosa’s gaffe heard round the World Baseball Classic draws critics’ ire

March 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mark DeRosa led a charmed life as a player and MLB Network morning show host. But after a gaffe and a loss to Italy in the World Baseball Classic, the...

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli hugs head coach Chris Collins, left, as he is taken out of the game in the final seconds of a 74-61 win over Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on March 11, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Nick Martinelli and Northwestern upset Indiana to heat up a lukewarm Big Ten Tournament

March 11, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

Northwestern held on for a 74-61 second-round win over Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament to extend the Nick Martinelli Farewell Tour for at least one more day.

Andre Dawson is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Hall of Fame cap saga finally ends for Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson

March 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After rejecting former Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson's request to replace the Montreal Expos cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, the two sides finally agreed to a compromise.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, meets with President Donald Trump before Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (Gregory Shamus/Getty)

Column: Distasteful White House videos another embarrassment for Commissioners Rob Manfred and Roger Goodell

March 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A social media video from the White House interspersing MLB and NFL highlights with bombs falling is another embarrassment for Commissioners Rob Manfred and Roger Goodell.

U.S. third baseman Alex Bregman of the Cubs fields a ground ball during a World Baseball Classic workout Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Column: Is it un-American to root against Team USA in WBC? Plus other pressing sports issues.

March 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Questions of the day, including whether rooting against Team USA is un-American and whether the Chicago Bears are better off without DJ Moore.

Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti hangs out on the field ahead of the Sox-Tigers game on opening day on March 28, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. Benetti left the Sox following the 2023 season after eight years as their TV play-by-play voice. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Jason Benetti’s new gig as voice of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ yet another blemish for Chicago White Sox

March 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It's safe to say letting Jason Benetti leave the Chicago White Sox TV booth in 2024 was the organization's biggest mistake since letting Harry Caray depart for WGN-Ch. 9 and...

Bulls coach Billy Donovan reacts as forward Guerschon Yabusele walks off the court against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago Bulls say good riddance to February, while sports fans welcome the madness of March

March 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

In a blah February, the Chicago Bulls were winless, the U.S. women's hockey team was slighted, Cactus League play began and no one could escape the saturation of political ads...

White Sox general manager Chris Getz watches batting practice during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Column: After getting ‘torched’ for gaffe, Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz is back to the rebuild business

February 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

GM Chris Getz said he "deserved to catch some flak" for his Luisangel Acuña mistake, but now he's focused on fast-forwarding the Chicago White Sox rebuild.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas laughs as infielder Munetaka Murakami asks to field another ball during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Column: New bidets might help the Chicago White Sox flush away the past

February 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The installation of new bidets in the Rate Field clubhouse is a great conversation starter at Chicago White Sox camp. Can they help flush away the past?

Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox walks to the dugout before a spring training game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Column: The selling of Munetaka Murakami and other observations from Chicago White Sox camp

February 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Munetaka Murakami says he doesn't have any endorsement deals in the works yet, "so I'll try to hit as many bombs as possible that a lot of people will get...

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