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Focus turns to baseball, bringing Carlin to mind Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The transition from winter toward spring and football toward baseball is an annual reminder of the late George Carlin's humorously insightful comparison of the two sports. Nobody articulated more insightfully the differences between the men’s men and the boys of summer, between body counts and pitch counts, between football players playing injured and baseball players not always playing hurt.
Don’t expect much Chicago drama in spring training Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on Sunday, with White Sox pitchers and catchers due in on Tuesday. Baseball season is closing in, and the Daily Herald is here to help guide you through the spring.
Mix-and-match and Cubs still hoping to compete Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Year 2 of the Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer era begins this week as the Cubs open spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Epstein and Hoyer are sticking with their plan of saying they want to win now while building for the future. We look at spring-training keys.
Sox’ starting rotation key to potential playoff run Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
White Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training Tuesday, a sure sign the 2013 season is coming into view. Scot Gregor looks at five keys for the Sox this season, headed by the starting rotation.
DCFS places Maine West educators on child abuse, neglect registry Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Department of Children and Family Services has validated several claims of abuse and neglect filed against two Maine West educators following allegations of hazing in the school’s sports program and put their names on a state list of child abusers which is accessible to employers. The department’s investigation concluded Jan. 30.
Pondering Super Bowl music, from Beyonce to the Boss Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some Super Bowl leftovers, some Hawks and Bulls talk and a whole lot more in this weeks' Spellman's Scorecard.
Hal Steinbrenner concerned about A-Rod situationFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner says he's concerned about the latest drug allegations swirling around third baseman Alex Rodriguez, but that the matter is being looked at by Major League Baseball.
New look for Tim Lincecum Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Sporting short hair and black specs he doesn’t need but chooses to complete his new look, Tim Lincecum hardly resembled the hard-throwing San Francisco pitcher the Bay Area has come to know for his shaggy `do and strong arm. Lincecum drew comparisons Friday ranging from Buddy Holly to Elvis Costello and even Greg Maddux. Silicon Valley smarty, to poet and professor.
Lake Villa baseball registration: Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Registration for Lake Villa Township Baseball is open until Feb. 24 ahead of player ratings on March 2 and 3.
Cubs-NU alliance leaves Illini, White Sox in its wake Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs' partnership with Northwestern can't be good news for the White Sox and Illinois in the struggle for Chicago sports fans.
Beckham, Flowers, Morel give Manto food for thoughtFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
As spring training closes in, White Sox hitting coach Jeff Manto likes what he saw from Gordon Beckham, Tyler Flowers and Brent Morel during a hitting session at U.S. Cellular Field in late January.
Deal with Cubs brings more NU football to Wrigley Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs have a five-year plan to renovate historic Wrigley Field, and now Northwestern University has a plan to play five more college football games there and a longterm agreement to showcase the school's other sports teams there. Officials from Northwestern Athletics and the Cubs announced Tuesday they have joined forces for a marketing partnership that will include showcasing Wildcat teams at Wrigley Field in coming years, including baseball, lacrosse and football.
Cardinals pitcher Carpenter's career may be overFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Carpenter, one of the best clutch pitchers in the storied history of the St. Louis Cardinals, may have thrown his final pitch. General manager John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny announced Tuesday that Carpenter almost certainly won't pitch in 2013 and that his star-crossed career is probably over after a recurrence of a nerve injury that cost him most of last season. Carpenter did not attend, and Mozeliak said the emotions for the 37-year-old are still too raw.
MLB asks Florida paper for records in drug probe Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Major League Baseball officials have asked the Miami New Times for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story on alleged use of banned substances by several players.
Sandberg puts Cubs in past, at home with Phils Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
His time with the Cubs just a memory, and now a third base coach for the Phillies, Ryne Sandberg is back in the big leagues for the first time since 1997 when he retired as a player.
ISU thinks Grant’s Lucas is just wonderful Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Grant High School catcher Simeon Lucas caught the eye of the collegiate scouts during last spring's state tournament, and that led to his recent commitment to a baseball future at Illinois State.
Boomers sign Lewis outfielder Bolling Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Lewis University baseball outfielder Mike Bolling of Chicago has signed a contract with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League for the upcoming 2013 season. "He will be a great fit for the Boomers," Lewis head baseball coach Tim McDonough said. "Mike has a unique set of skills, and his speed will play well at any level."
Cubs still believe Baez is a shortstopFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The widely held assumption around baseball is that Cubs prospect Javier Baez is headed for third base, but talk to the Cubs and they'll tell you they have no plans to shift Baez from shortstop. “A lot of what people think is based on what they saw of Javy as an amateur, and people are stubborn in that way,” said scouting and player development director Jason McLeod.
Travis Hafner agrees to $2M deal with Yankees Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Travis Hafner and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn up to $4 million more in bonuses based on plate appearances.
Cougars welcome fans to “Meet the Cubs” Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s never too cold to talk hot stove baseball. Despite some of the year’s lowest temperature readings on the thermometer, minor league baseball fans warmed up and helped themselves prepare for the upcoming season during the Kane County Cougars’ “Meet the Cubs Party” Friday night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva.