×
Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner hits during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Sports
2 months ago
It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background

The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.

Local
2 months ago
Lawmakers advance the ball on measure helping Chicago Bears

An economic development tool could be an advantage for the Bears.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
2 months ago
Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Counsell said Wednesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will need a lengthy recovery period.

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
2 months ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)

The last high school boys basketball poll before tournament time!

Chicago Bears logo
Sports
2 months ago
Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade

Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn’t find a trade partner.

James Dambacher, Glenwood Football coach
Sports
2 months ago
Dambacher next Glenwood football coach

James Dambacher was most recently a coach with Auburn.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
2 months ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.

Sports
2 months ago
Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status

Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago’s rotation and a leading candidate to start for the rebuilding White Sox on opening day.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
2 months ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

Sports
2 months ago
Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.

1 13 14 15 16 17 54