Articles filed under Baseball
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Reds hold off Cubs 6-4 as catcher Amaya exits with oblique strainMay 24, 2025 7:16 pm - Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cubs 6-4 to end a four-game losing streak. Justin Turner and Carson Kelly homered as the Cubs had a three-game winning streak snapped. Kelly came into the game in the fifth inning after catcher Miguel Amaya suffered a left oblique strain.
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The Schaumburg Boomers mustered only five hits a night after tallying three, but were able to slow down the Gateway Grizzlies and tally a 4-1 win on Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Field.May 24, 2025 6:22 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers mustered only five hits a night after tallying three, but were able to slow down the Gateway Grizzlies and tally a 4-1 win on Saturday afternoon at...
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O’Donnell: Flanders Fields puts a Wrigley Field All-Star Game in perspectiveMay 24, 2025 5:10 pm - THE GRAY-HAIRED FELLOW WAS ONCE a high school second baseman with a determined spirit but weak bat. He later missed Vietnam only because a fortunate opening put him in a ...
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Boomers fall to Gateway Grizzlies 8-1May 23, 2025 10:00 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers managed just 3 hits in the opener of the first six-game homestand of the season at Wintrust Field, dropping an 8-1 decision to the Gateway Grizzlie...
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Bottom of the Schaumburg Boomers lineup comes up big in the clutchMay 22, 2025 10:52 pm - The bottom of the lineup came through with two outs in the top of the 10th inning as the Schaumburg Boomers escaped in Evansville with a victory, winning 12-8. The bottom...
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Chicago Cubs aiming to secure 2027 All-Star Game for Wrigley FieldMay 22, 2025 5:50 pm - The Chicago Cubs remain focused on landing Wrigley Field as the host for Major League Baseball’s 2027 All-Star Game. Those lobbying efforts have long been part of the $1 billion Wrigleyville project that renovated the ballpark and redeveloped the neighborhood.
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Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks calls out ‘vile’ social media messages directed to him, his familyMay 22, 2025 5:16 pm - Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure about death threats he says he received following Boston's most recent loss the the New York Mets. In a post on Instagram, Hendriks said comments were directed at both him and his family.
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Schaumburg Boomers hit 3 home runs, still lose at EvansvilleMay 21, 2025 10:26 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers connected on three homers but suffered another 1-run defeat in Evansville, falling 10-9 on Wednesday night. Bren Spillane put the Boomers ahead wit...
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With Kyle Tucker’s star power and clubhouse vibes, Cubs believe their strong start is realMay 21, 2025 5:22 pm - Kyle Tucker is expected to be the No. 1 free agent available next winter, potentially landing “a nine-figure contract that starts with a 6,” according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden. Whether the Cubs are willing to pay that price is irrelevant at this point, because they have a first-place club and so much will happen between now and October.
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White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. sees his trade value sinking with his batting averageMay 21, 2025 5:04 pm - Luis Robert Jr. isn't thinking about the trade deadline at the moment, not with his play so far for the Chicago White Sox. Robert says he is focused on getting better. Robert is off to a rough start in his sixth season with Chicago, batting just .182 with five homers and 17 RBI.