The Chicago Cubs are in good standing, record-wise, as the August 31 trade deadline approaches. They sit atop the NL Central, at the moment, three games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. All signs point to a playoff return, making this trade deadline an instrumental point of the season as they try to do more than just get to the playoffs. “I think we have an idea of what … [Read more...] about A look at the high-end names the Cubs could consider at the trade deadline
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Cubs, White Sox to square off in a series that means something
Baseball is good in Chicago. It feels weird, but the 16-8 Cubs and 15-11 White Sox collide this weekend with real stakes on the line. Both sides stand to benefit or fall behind from this weekend instead of one team trying to spoil the other’s postseason chances. This year, both teams may look back and circle this weekend as a critical junction in the year, despite it still … [Read more...] about Cubs, White Sox to square off in a series that means something
A look at the week ahead for the White Sox
After a combined six hits in their double-header on Saturday, the White Sox got a much-needed offensive-outpour on Sunday that saw them hit back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs in a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Sox are 11-11 with a four-game series against Detroit ahead of them and a three-game set against the Cubs on deck. Starting on the mound tonight will … [Read more...] about A look at the week ahead for the White Sox
White Sox call up Nick Madrigal
It felt inevitable. Turns out, it was inevitable. Nick Madrigal will join the White Sox today, traveling to Kansas City this weekend. Two weeks ago, Madrigal fielded questions about making the team, before he knew he’d start the season in Schaumburg. Now, Nick Madrigal Day has come. “I really do want to be a part of this team from the start. I feel like I deserve it,” … [Read more...] about White Sox call up Nick Madrigal
What will Luis Robert’s impact be for the 2020 White Sox?
It’s been a while since true, prolonged excitement filled the South Side of Chicago about the White Sox. But two days away from the strangest baseball season one could imagine, the White Sox have ample reason for buzzing about what this season can bring. The Sox aren’t contenders yet, at least not in theory. But the 2020 team has drawn comparisons to the 2015 version of … [Read more...] about What will Luis Robert’s impact be for the 2020 White Sox?