Tim Bannon

The Cubs late Monday acquired veteran catcher Martin Maldonado from the Royals.

6 things to know about new Cubs catcher Martin Maldonado, including the time he literally hit the cover off a baseball

July 16, 2019 at 10:08 p.m.

The Cubs have a new catcher. They acquired veteran Martin Maldonado from the Royals late Monday in exchange for left-hander Mike Montgomery. "He's an established catcher in this league who...

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ on Aug. 14, 2018.

Cubs in the minors: Ian Happ works on his timing in Iowa while Nico Hoerner impresses in Tennessee

July 11, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.

In the last month, the Cubs called up two of their most intriguing prospects: Robel Garcia and Adbert Alzolay. After four games, Garcia has a slash line of .364/.462/1.091, and...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Robel García bats in the second inning on July 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Cubs-White Sox series winners and losers: Eloy Jimenez, David Kaplan, Cubs bullpen and more

July 7, 2019 at 10:49 p.m.

The Cubs and White Sox split their weekend series — and thus their season series — thanks to Sunday's 3-1 Sox victory, and the crosstown rivals each head into the...

Cubs and Sox fans take in batting practice before a game between the two teams at Wrigley Field on June 18, 2019.

7 things to know about the latest White Sox-Cubs City Series, including who has the better record at 61-59 and whatever happened to the BP Cup

July 6, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

There is at least one thing that brings White Sox fans and Cubs fans together: The City Series. "Emotion runs high in a City Series," Sox marketing director Brooks Boyer...

United States' forward Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring a goal against England on Tuesday.

World Cup winners and losers: Sipping tea, Christen Press, Piers Morgan, goggles and more

July 2, 2019 at 11:36 p.m.

No one will ever say this was England's finest hour. Team USA advanced to Sunday's Women's World Cup final against the winner of Wednesday's Netherlands-Sweden match with a 2-1 semifinal...

Derrick Rose has agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Pistons.

Jimmy Butler to the Heat, Derrick Rose to the Pistons and where other ex-Bulls landed in NBA free agency

July 1, 2019 at 9:43 p.m.

The Bulls have already made two moves since free agency began Sunday night — signing Thaddeus Young to a multiyear deal and agreeing to a sign-and-trade that will net them...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 29: A young child is rushed from the stands after being injured by a hard foul ball off the bat of Albert Almora Jr. #5 of the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park on May 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

2-year-old girl hit by Albert Almora Jr.’s foul ball in Houston suffered a skull fracture, according to family attorney

June 27, 2019 at 1:48 p.m.

The 2-year-old girl hit by Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr.'s foul ball during a game in Houston last month suffered a fractured skull, according to her family's attorney. Houston lawyer...

Craig Kimbrel celebrates after the Red Sox beat the Yankees to win Game 4 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 9, 2018.

Craig Kimbrel could join the Cubs soon. Here’s a timeline of his journey from the World Series to Wrigley Field.

June 26, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

The Cubs could add reliever Craig Kimbrel to the roster this week, possibly Thursday for the day game against the Braves at Wrigley Field. Kimbrel has not appeared in a...

Fans stand at the Goose Island section in right field before a game between the White Sox and Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 9, 2019.

Why does Saturday’s White Sox game begin at 3:12 pm? Why do Cubs games start at 1:20 pm? Questions — and answers — about baseball scheduling.

June 26, 2019 at 7:53 p.m.

No, it is not a misprint. Saturday's Twins-White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field does start at 3:12 p.m., the first time a Sox game has been scheduled to begin...

Daniel Gafford speaks with the media during the second day of the NBA draft combine in Chicago, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

8 things to know about Bulls draft pick Daniel Gafford, including how marching band helped his basketball

June 22, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

It seems as if Coby White, the Bulls' first-round draft pick out of North Carolina, is getting all the attention. So here are few things to know about the Bulls'...

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