Pro Sports
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Why Kyle Hendricks joined the Tigers, not the Cubs, as a special assistant
May 02, 2026 10:00 am - Kyle Hendricks returning to the Chicago Cubs in a different capacity seemed like a natural next step — if one of the most valuable pitchers in franchise history wanted to join a front office and learn a different side of the business.
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Murakami hits majors-leading 13th homer, White Sox beat Padres 8-2 for 4th straight win
May 01, 2026 11:39 pm - Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, Colson Montgomery added his ninth home run, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
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Typical day for Cubs: Another injury, another victoryMay 01, 2026 6:53 pm - Second baseman Nico Hoerner had to leave the game with a sore neck, but the Cubs held on to beat Arizona 6-5 at Wrigley Field on Friday.
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4 US-born players could be in the mix for Mexico’s World Cup roster
May 01, 2026 6:40 pm - Mexico’s World Cup roster could owe more than a little bit to its northern neighbor, including one player from the suburbs.
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South Elgin grad Weiss completes journey to majors, but still work aheadMay 01, 2026 4:07 pm - A roundup of local players in minor-league baseball begins with the story of former South Elgin pitcher Ryan Weiss, who finally arrived in MLB after two seasons in Korea.
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Home run-hitting Munetaka Murakami is making the White Sox look pretty smart
May 01, 2026 7:38 am - As we head into May, Munetaka Murakami is tied for the major-league lead with 12 home runs, and you couldn’t blame White Sox general manager Chris Getz for texting everyone in his address book whenever the Japanese slugger sends one to the bleachers.
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Scouting the Bears’ post-draft depth chart: Familiar faces and a handful of offseason additions
May 01, 2026 6:00 am - Here’s a look at the Bears’ post-draft depth chart as of May 1.
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Wolves stop Stars in OT to even playoff series heading homeApr 30, 2026 10:41 pm - The Chicago Wolves rallied from three separate deficits to stun the Texas Stars 5-4 in overtime in Game 2 of the Central Division Semifinals on Thursday night in Cedar Pa...
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Local NFL draft picks savor a special momentApr 30, 2026 4:06 pm - Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Is Pete Crow-Armstrong finally heating up?
Apr 30, 2026 11:31 am - The Cubs have been waiting for a spark — while still marveling at his Gold Glove defense in center field — because they have seen Pete Crow-Armstrong perform at an MVP level. Maybe this is a turning point, the same way it was during last season’s April West Coast trip that created the momentum that carried him to the All-Star Game.