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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Sports editor prediction: Cubs to win game one

By Scott Nicol | October 25, 2016

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester is doused as players celebrate after Game 6 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, today in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-0 to win the series and advance to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.

Cubs secure pennant

By Tom Burton | October 24, 2016

CHICAGO | Thousands of longtime, loyal Chicago Cubs fans packed the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, and even more crowded the streets of Wrigleyville, to witness a piece of history Saturday night. The Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in...

108 years beats even-year magic

By Scott Nicol | October 13, 2016

DeKALB | The last two Chicago Cubs games prove why fans need to believe in this team and forget the curse of the billy goat.Entering the ninth inning of game four Tuesday evening, with the series tied at two games a piece there was a 97.5 percent chance...

Crosstown Classic ends in second consecutive 2-2 tie, Sox take cup

By Scott Nicol | August 1, 2016

For the second year in a row, the Crosstown Classic ended in a series split (2-2) with the home team winning every game.As a result, the White Sox retain the coveted Crosstown Cup for the third consecutive year. The teams split the series last year in...

Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler swings on a lead-off home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 22, 2016, in Milwaukee.

Fowler’s return gives Cubs needed bounce

By Scott Nicol | July 25, 2016

The Cubs welcomed back leadoff man Dexter Fowler this week with open arms as the team needed a jolt of energy after their struggles.To make room for Fowler following the injury, the Cubs optioned Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to Triple-A Iowa. Fowler,...

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Seattle.

Sale suspended after jersey-cutting incident

By Scott Nicol | July 25, 2016

Amidst the rumor filled time of year that is the non-waiver trade deadline for the MLB, the White Sox put the baseball world on hold Saturday afternoon when they scratched starting pitcher Chris Sale for the evening.Sale was sent home from the ballpark...

Cubs and Sox battle for city’s best

By Scott Nicol | July 25, 2016

The Crosstown Classic is set to gear up for action today as the Chicago White Sox will play host to inner-city rival Cubs for two games before traveling a few miles north along the red line to Wrigley Field on Wednesday for two more games.The series comes...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (left) scores a run in Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Heyward went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the game as the Cubs fought Texas off for a 3-1 win, their third straight victory following a four-game skid.

Cubs lose control of best record

By Scott Nicol | July 18, 2016

The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Cubs, who should rest well after a 24 games in 24 days stretch.Although seven members of the team had a shortened break due to being selected to the National League all-star squad, Chicago...

Sox looking to make late run for playoffs

By Scott Nicol | July 18, 2016

The Chicago White Sox are probably looking to string several wins together over the next two weeks to decide if they are going to be buyers or sellers leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.The Sox (45-45) didn’t begin the second half of the season...

Cubs struggling in midst of big season

By Scott Nicol | July 11, 2016

The Chicago Cubs are the top team in baseball, but have lost six out of their last seven games, their worst stretch of the season.The Cubs went just 16-12 for the entire month of June, still a very respectable record at four games above .500. But after...

Sox’s struggles continue with loss at Royals

By Scott Nicol | June 13, 2016

The White Sox moved to 31-32 on after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.The Sox had a busy week on-and-off the field as they made several roster moves including a trade with the San Diego Padres that landed Chicago starting pitcher James Shields.To...

Cubs continue historic season, hold onto league’s best record

By Scott Nicol | June 13, 2016

The Chicago Cubs kept their torrid start to the season going this week as they went a combined 4-2 in Philadelphia and Atlanta, finishing the week with a 13-2 victory against the Braves on Sunday.The Cubs still hold the best record in baseball at 43-18,...