Cubs, Sox have some rising stars
Four Cubs minor leaguers and one from the White Sox have been named to the Arizona Fall League's prospects showcase, the Rising Stars Game. Cubs infielders Starlin Castro and Josh...
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Shortstop Starlin Castro makes heads turn in Arizona Fall League
MESA, Ariz. -- Close your eyes, Cubs fans, and dream of a young Alfonso Soriano. Not the current model, with the balky knee, indifferent attitude and untradable contract. Dream of...
Jaramillo, Cubs will talk
The Cubs are honing in on Rudy Jaramillo as their next hitting coach and have received permission from the Rangers to interview him, MLB.com reported. Jaramillo rejected a one-year deal...
Viciedo, Vitters get heated up in Arizona
Dayan Viciedo became the first Chicago player to homer in this year's Arizona Fall League when he went deep Thursday. The White Sox third base prospect turned on an 0-2...
Viciedo, Vitters get heated up in Arizona
Dayan Viciedo became the first Chicago player to homer in this year's Arizona Fall League when he went deep Thursday. The White Sox third base prospect turned on an 0-2...
College or pro: 8 more to decide
Eight more Illinois high schoolers will have to decide whether to jump straight to pro baseball or honor their college commitments after Thursday's conclusion of the major league draft. Three...
Illini well represented on draft’s 2nd day
Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Notre Dame came up big Wednesday on Day 2 of the major-league draft. Six Illinois high schoolers also were chosen as the fourth through 30th rounds...
D’backs select Irish’s Pollock
The word was that the Cubs coveted A.J. Pollock, but the Notre Dame outfielder was long gone before the North Siders had a chance to draft him. The Arizona Diamondbacks...
Ubiquitous Dee Brown
1. Dee Brown Full name: Daniel Brown. Fact: Three-year starting guard at Illinois. Best year: This one--13.4 points, 5.1 assists, 46.7 three-point percentage. Prospects: Brilliant; a national championship in his...
Sox `trade’ isn’t funny
This didn't quite reach Sidd Finch proportions, but Mike North's lame idea of April Fool's Day humor wasn't funny. His ruse that the White Sox had traded for Ken Griffey...