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Eloy Jimenez, seen here Saturday during summer practice at Guaranteed Rate Field, is a rising star in the franchise.

White Sox | Jimenez a big-time keeper for White Sox

Joining the White Sox from the Cubs in a 2017 blockbuster trade, 23-year-old left fielder Eloy Jimenez is making Sox general manager Rick Hahn look like a genius.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward warms up during baseball practice at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Chicago.

Cubs | Ross wants Cubs to start scrimmaging right away

The Cubs held their first practice after the hiatus on Friday at Wrigley Field. First-year manager David Ross plans to waste no time and will start scrimmaging on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo bats during baseball practice at Wrigley Field on Friday.

Cubs | Hendricks says Cubs pitchers stayed ready during hiatus

No runs were scored in the Cubs' initial scrimmage of summer camp, but pitcher Kyle Hendricks tossed 3 innings and reported most of the Cubs pitchers were able to stay in their routine during the hiatus.
White Sox GM Rick Hanh looks on during Day 2 of summer camp at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday.

White Sox | White Sox keep pushing safety message to players

Several major league players have tested positive for COVID-19, but so far none of them are on the White Sox. Manager Rick Renteria and his staff are doing everything they can to keep Sox players safe during summer camp.
Mitch Trubisky, right, may have the upper hand in the Bears’ QB competition with Nick Foles because he’s been running Matt Nagy’s offense for two seasons with his teammates. Foles, on the other hand, won’t even meet most of his team until the first day of camp.
Columns | Does shortened exhibition season slant the field on Bears QB competition?
Fewer preseason games this year, coupled with missing offseason workouts, minicamps and OTAs, means it will be that much harder for teams with new coaches and new players to iron out the kinks.
New York Yankee Dave Righetti leaps into the arms of catcher Butch Wynegar after throwing a no-hit game against the Boston Red Sox, July 5, 1983, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Cubs | GoFigure: A look past on July 4 highlights
Matt Baron: Plenty of good lore from July 4 games back in the day.
Cubs Hall of Famer Ron Santo signs autographs before a spring training game in March 2007 in Mesa, Ariz.
Columns | Zalusky: Santo's first homer made it a Red letter day
Steve Zalusky: Reds' previous snub made Ron Santo's homer much sweeter.
Prep Sports | Clubhouse Chatter: Who is the worst commissioner in sports?
Clubhouse Chatter: Name the worst commissioner in sports.
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The unusual resumption of the NBA season during the coronavirus pandemic is making mental health a priority. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday expects basketball to be the easy part of living in the NBA's 'bubble' when 22 teams gather in Central Florida to resume their suspended seasons later this month. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
NBA | NBA emphasizes mental health as teams await Disney 'bubble'
The resumption of the NBA season during the coronavirus pandemic is making mental health a priority
FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz. Price will not play this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, delaying his Los Angeles debut until next year. The five-time All-Star became the latest player to opt out, posting Saturday, July 4, 2020, on Twitter that he would not participate in the 60-game season that is scheduled to begin July 23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
MLB | Tough day for MLB: Price out, Freeman positive, Tanaka hurt
Freddie Freeman tests positive for COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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