Mike McGraw
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Counsell nails another pinch-hit decision, Cubs win fourth straightApr 18, 2026 6:25 pm - Carson Kelly’s 3-run, pinch-hit home run in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and the Cubs went on to beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
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As Cubs offense heats up, Ballesteros makes case to stay in lineupApr 17, 2026 7:06 pm - The Cubs scored double-digit runs for the third straight game and beat the Mets 12-4 on Friday at Wrigley Field, as Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ hit home runs.
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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.