Mike McGraw
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Pitching problems: Palencia goes on IL as Horton gets recovery timelineApr 17, 2026 2:58 pm - Cubs notes: Daniel Palencia went on the injured list with an oblique strain; Cade Horton had Tommy John surgery, which provided a timeline for his recovery; while a date is set for Matthew Boyd’s return.
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Diggins’ decision to join Sky a sign of respect for frustrating franchiseApr 16, 2026 6:22 pm - After a flurry of moves, the Chicago Sky has a very different roster heading into the new season. The highest-scoring player, based on last season, is veteran guard Skylar Diggins, who wanted a return to her Midwest roots.
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It’s a start: Mistakes help spoil Schultz debut with White SoxApr 14, 2026 10:22 pm - Six-foot-10 left-hander Noah Schultz, an Oswego native, made his big-league debut for the White Sox on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field.
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Schultz ready to continue White Sox’s successful left-handed historyApr 13, 2026 8:16 pm - No team has been better at producing left-handed starting pitchers than the White Sox. They’ll hope the next success story arrives Tuesday when Oswego native Noah Schultz makes his debut.
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Cubs remain stuck in cellar after extra-innings error against PiratesApr 11, 2026 6:33 pm - The Cubs were in great position to scrape out an extra-inning victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, but after tying the score in the ninth, they lost 4-3 in 11 innings at Wrigley Field.
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Donovan gets strong endorsements from Buzelis, GiddeyApr 11, 2026 4:39 pm - Team president Michael Reinsdorf wants Billy Donovan to continue as Bulls coach. A couple of key players shared their feelings at Friday’s home finale.
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Get the popcorn ready: Here’s how next GM could move Bulls forwardApr 11, 2026 4:30 pm - The Bulls rebuild is getting a new boss this summer. Mike McGraw takes a look at how this team could take a meaningful step forward.
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Mound and frowned: Cubs waste sharp outing from Imanaga, lose to PiratesApr 10, 2026 6:06 pm - Six hitless innings from Shota Imanaga was not a winning formula for the Cubs on Friday. They couldn’t score, the bullpen gave up a 2-run homer, and the Pirates won 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs send reliever Maton to injured list, activate Suzuki for first time this seasonApr 10, 2026 2:14 pm - Before Friday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Cubs placed reliever Phil Maton on the injured list. Ethan Roberts will take his place, while Dylan Carlson was released to make room for Seiya Suzuki.
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Going out of order: With young pitchers waiting, Sox should consider bypassing bullpenApr 09, 2026 8:29 pm - White Sox top pitching prospect Noah Schultz, from Oswego, has been excellent at Triple-A Charlotte. When he does get called up, the Sox might want to consider a change of pitching strategy.