MLB Playoff Expansion Expected For 2012
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig expects the playoffs to expand from eight teams to 10 for the 2012 season.
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig expects the playoffs to expand from eight teams to 10 for the 2012 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been financially paralyzed by the divorce of its owners. As a result, Major League Baseball has announced that it's taking over control of the team.
The death of Washington Nationals prospect Yewri Guillen from bacterial meningitis prompted the team to take precautions to protect other players at its Dominican training academy.
While eight women and four men sat in the jury box preparing to judge Barry Bonds, another group that will evaluate the home run king was watching and listening in the federal courtroom, sitting on the wooden benches in the last five rows. Their votes will not be cast for 20 more months.
There are certain things in life that you just don't mess with. You don't add a strobe light to the flame of the Statue of Liberty because it is more "modern."
Alex Rios charges hard from center field, chasing a sinking line drive. His glove, the ball and the grass all smack together at the same time. What's the call? Next year, it well could be: Let's look at the replay!
I'm rooting like hell for Mike Quade to succeed in his new, unlikely job as Cubs' manager. (I have no idea if he's going to be any good at it).
Commissioner Bud Selig says Major League Baseball wants to ban smokeless tobacco in the majors.
Major League Baseball and the players union have added a new seven-day disabled list for players suffering from a concussions, the shorter DL is part of new protocols for dealing with those injuries.
How many games have you watched where missed calls or bad calls caused your team to lose the game? Many of you would say too often. Sunday, players and umpires gathered to try to resolve some issues.
It seems like 2011 is the year of labor negotiations in the sports world. As the NFL prepares itself for a work stoppage, Major League tries to get a jump start on renegotiating their labor agreement.
Joe Torre is back in baseball as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations.
The Mets owner and several other family members were sued a few months ago over the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme that was uncovered a couple of years ago. The team foresaw some trouble related to the scheme in October and approached the MLB for help.
The NBA held pro-active labor discussions during the weekend's All-Star game festivities. And it appears as if baseball is looking for an even more pro-active approach.
Federal prosecutors have cut the number of felony charges Barry Bonds faces from 11 to five.
Tony Malinosky may not have had a long baseball career, but he certainly had a long life. The ballplayer who was the oldest living major leaguer has died at the age of 101.
The MLB has the highest average salary in history and now the minimum salary for both major league and some minor league players is going up. The White Sox already made a big dent in their payroll signing Adam Dunn and re-signing Paul Konerko. The Cubs are also ranked the fifth highest salary.
The news of Ron Santo's death sent many Chicago Cubs fans into mourning. Cubs' fans and Chicagoans have been expressing their memories and thoughts of Santo all day. Not too long ago baseball commissioner Bud Selig shared his fond memories as well.
The Cubs are expected to "tender" contracts to all of their players Thursday as Major League Baseball and the players association agreed to move the tender deadline to Dec. 2nd. Players who are not offered contracts by Dec. 2nd become free agents.
The Cubs and White Sox have struggled to make the playoffs in the past. However, come the 2012 season it could be easier for them to make the playoffs.
Tom Ricketts and the Chicago Cubs would like to renovate Wrigley Field, but how will they get the money to make this park more suitable for the players and fans for years to come?
While the NFL is trying to reduce concussions in football, the MLB is changing their rules on the injury as well. Major League Baseball could adopt a new 7-day disabled list just for concussions.
The jury returned the verdict the same day in the trial of three former Memphis officers charged with civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Neighbors in Mount Prospect said the smelly problem has been going on for years.
Brad Underwood retooled his entire Illinois roster after just missing the Final 4 with a blowout loss to UConn last season.
Roldan has led the charge in building thousands of affordable units across the city—homes that have provided stability to generations of families fighting gentrification.
Trump on Thursday will hold a rally in Saginaw County, a bellwether in the center of the state.
With the election only days away, this gives neighbors an option to cast their ballot ahead of time to avoid long election day lines.
The mayor did not provide any specifics about what new ideas he would consider for the Chicago Transit Authority, and he refused to discuss whether a change in leadership was necessary going forward.
While time is running out to register to vote by mail or online, Illinois voters can register in person on the same day they vote.
The ruling comes less than a week before Madigan is set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, and sentenced to life in prison.
The deadline is fast approaching for Illinois voters to register to vote by mail or online in the 2024 presidential election, but voters will still be able to register in person if they vote early or cast their ballot on Election Day.
A total of 45,000 striking dockworkers will soon be back on the job.
The gun went off while officers were trying to disarm a 16-year-old boy who had the gun in the front of his waistband, police say. Darius Johnson reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
Chicago police said a vehicle entered southbound, traveling the wrong way when it struck an oncoming vehicle heading northbound.
Police did not provide additional details or circumstances.
Residents of the southwest suburb took their concerns to city leaders Wednesday.
About two dozen firefighters from 17 different departments were called on for their specialized equipment, boats, and unique skills as they race to rescue survivors.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Charlotte (12-11-9) has beaten Chicago (7-17-9) in five straight matches.
Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore also discussed their efforts to correct mishaps during last Sunday's game.
Hoyer also believes Craig Counsell's five-year, $40 million contract is money well-spent.
Williams' foot was feeling good at the start of training camp after undergoing season-ending surgery last February.
Lonzo Ball also said he is feeling good coming back from his three knee surgeries, and expects to be ready to play on opening night.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
So far, police have not made any arrests in the case.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office later said the woman's death was a suicide.
One victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries, though police did not specify what those injuries were.
The teen charged in Steven Cotner's murder made an initial court appearance at the Cook County Courthouse in Markham Wednesday.