Articles filed under Baseball
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Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBCMar 07, 2026 10:58 pm - Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.
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O’Donnell: Jason Benetti joining Harry Caray and Jim Durham in post-Reinsdorf nirvanaMar 07, 2026 9:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about Chicago-area sports media personalities.
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Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over BrazilMar 06, 2026 11:23 pm - Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Frid...
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How Cubs’ Edward Cabrera forces everyone to think differently about pitchingMar 05, 2026 11:07 am - Looking at new Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera, he clearly stands out. At 6-foot-5 and nearly 220 pounds, the 27-year-old is built like the prototypical workhorse pitcher. That his fastball sits at 97 mph could lead one to believe he’s the type of flamethrower who overpowers the opposition with his heater.
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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spotsFeb 28, 2026 8:57 pm - There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’Feb 28, 2026 10:49 am - Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.
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O’Donnell: Jerry Reinsdorf at 90 — wealthy titan or rich buzz kill?Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s 90th birthday.
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Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the Cubs togetherFeb 27, 2026 10:54 am - Between his Stanford University degree, institutional knowledge and real-world experience, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s education matches the resume of anyone in the front office. As the club’s union representative, he will play a leading role during the final year of the sport’s current labor deal. The Athletic caught up with him this week at the Cubs’ Sloan Park training complex for an interview.
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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86Feb 26, 2026 5:51 pm - Bruce Froemming, a major-league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big-league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86.
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Cubs roster projection 2.0: New developments one month from Opening DayFeb 26, 2026 1:13 pm - So many things can happen between now and Opening Day, especially when several of Chicago’s best players will be competing in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, there are 26 remaining exhibition games in Arizona.