Articles filed under Baseball
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Former Cubs, Sox infielder Madrigal’s fractured shoulder could sideline him for the seasonFeb 28, 2025 11:43 am - Former Cubs and White Sox infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza says Madrigal needs surgery to repair the shoulder, which the player injured on Sunday when he fell to the ground after throwing a ball to first base.
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Cubs confirm Hoerner won’t make trip to Japan; no decision yet on ShawFeb 27, 2025 5:25 pm - Nico Hoerner won’t accompany the Cubs to Japan as he returns from wrist surgery, but Matt Shaw still has a chance to go. Meanwhile, the White Sox could be without outfielder Andrew Benintendi when the season starts.
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Oswego’s Schultz looks good in spring debut for White SoxFeb 26, 2025 6:48 pm - Oswego East High School grad Noah Schultz, the White Sox’ first-round pick in 2022, made his unofficial major-league debut Wednesday, working one scoreless inning against San Diego.
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White Sox starting rotation is long way from settledFeb 25, 2025 9:19 pm - The White Sox opened spring training with plenty of unknowns, and the starting rotation might top the list. Here’s a rundown of possibilities.
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Turner perfect in Cubs debut; Alcantara turning headsFeb 25, 2025 7:57 pm - Veteran Justin Turner went 2-for-2 with a walk in his Cubs spring training debut on Monday. Manager Craig Counsell talked about what makes the 40-year-old so valuable.
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Is Blue Jays-Guerrero impasse a warning to Cubs or an opportunity?Feb 24, 2025 8:26 pm - News that Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cut off extension talks and plans to hit free-agency should resonate on the North Side, because the Cubs have their own pending free agent star to worry about.
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Eddie Fisher, an All-Star reliever with the White Sox in 1965, dies at age 88Feb 22, 2025 6:19 pm - Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88.
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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner may support a salary cap proposal tied to payroll minimumFeb 21, 2025 9:44 pm - New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner may support a salary cap proposal as long as it contains a provision mandating minimum payrolls. The Yankees had Major League Baseball's highest payroll for 15 straight years through 2013 but have not been the biggest spender since then.
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Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture or significant bruising after getting struck by linerFeb 21, 2025 3:12 pm - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still has a bit of a headache, but manager Dave Roberts says the 25-year-old right-hander slept fine and feels much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive.
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ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source saysFeb 20, 2025 6:38 pm - ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made.