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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Tucker rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ten years after Kyle Tucker’s predraft workout for the Cubs, a special season is at hand

Ten years ago, while their Wrigley Field renovations were still ongoing, the Chicago Cubs hosted a workout for a small group of top prospects ahead of the MLB draft. Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip. At that time, the video boards were brand new and those players were relative unknowns.

Two senior man catching fish with fishing rod and net on a lake

Sarley: Advice for keeping your live bait alive during a hot Illinois summer

I’ve talked to you all before about the effectiveness of using live bait when you are fishing. Please realize that the key word in this subject is “live.” Keeping your ba...

White Sox starting pitcher Adrian Houser throws home during a game last month against the Texas Rangers.

Should Cubs, White Sox strike a deal before trade deadline?

White Sox general manager Chris Getz should be popular ahead of the MLB trade deadline, thanks to the surprising success of starting pitcher Adrian Houser.

Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches during Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins.

Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge

MINNEAPOLIS — Simeon Woods Richardson outpitched Shota Imanaga with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cubs 8-1 on Tuesday night. Ryan Jeffers had t...

Schaumburg Boomers collect fifth consecutive victory

The Schaumburg Boomers did not trail, using a pair of homers to double up the Lake Erie Crushers on Wednesday afternoon, notching a 4-2 victory in Ohio. Signed before the...

The Bears signed center Drew Dalman to a three-year contract in the offseason.

Dalman a key to solidifying Bears’ offensive line

The Bears’ offseason signing of center Drew Dalman was a key step in solidifying the team’s offensive line.

Former Bulls player Derrick Rose throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the opening-day baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the White Sox in March.

O’Donnell: D-Rose softens New York kookiness in praising Thibodeau

Jim O’Donnell: Derrick Rose continues to praise his former coach, Tom Thibodeau.