Peter Gammons: Some Believe Bryce Harper Would Prefer To Play For The Cubs
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Harper is on a path to become a free agent after 2018.
Martin reportedly received a five-year deal from Toronto.
I sit back on my swivel chair watching little vultures trying to do the actual kill rather than merely pick apart the carcass and I think to myself, "What is this? What are we doing here?"
Longtime baseball writer Peter Gammons may find himself in a bit of hot water after his most recent comments about the ongoing Alex Rodriguez saga.
With rumors beginning to swirl, The Mully and Hanley Show spoke with MLB Network's Peter Gammons to get the inside scoop.
With Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod in charge, the trio is working to build the Cubs into a contender through the draft and through player development.
It may be time for struggling White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy to toss in the towel for the season.
No person knows more people in baseball than Hall-of-Fame writer Peter Gammons. And that means its unlikely anyone has a better idea of who might be interested in the Cubs general manager job.
MLB Network's Peter Gammons knows Pat Gillick well and believes the longtime baseball executive would have serious interest in joining the Cubs.
In his last 1.1 innings pitched, Carlos Marmol has given up three hits, five walks and seven earned runs on his way to blowing to saves. And as the trading deadline approaches, he recent struggles may not have much of an impact on his trade value.
At this point in the season, it's pretty clear that the Chicago Cubs aren't going to be competing the NL Central. But, in preparing to compete in the division over the next few season, the team needs to evaluate which players can be traded for prospects.
The end result of Thursday night's Cubs win doesn't come close to tell the story of the game. While the Cubs won 10-9, they were trailing in the fourth inning by a score of 8-0, and starting pitcher Matt Garza failed to get out of the third inning.
Despite playing better as of late, it's unlikely that the Chicago Cubs will be able to compete for a playoff spot. As the team soon shifts its focus to improving for the future, Carlos Pena might hear his named mentioned in potential trades.
Although it hasn't been as drastic of a turnaround as last season, the White Sox have stabilized their season after going 10-18 in April. And considering the struggles by some players, the White Sox should feel somewhat fortunate to be only 4.5 games back.
Last week, the MLB Network's Peter Gammons described Wrigley Field as a dump and said that the Ricketts Family needed to model what the Boston Red Sox did to renovate Fenway Park.
The Chicago Cubs' season is quickly starting to fall apart. And as it does, the likelihood that general manager Jim Hendry will be shown the door at the end of the season increases. But the problems with the team aren't necessarily all his fault.
Due to the Chicago Cubs' struggles on the field, coupled with falling attendance, the Ricketts family has almost no 'honeymoon' period to their ownership of the franchise. Two years in, it's clear the organization needs a lot of improvement.
After sweeping the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago White Sox will return home with a 10-game homestand. They're coming back to U.S. Cellular Field with a little more hope than they left with, and with a little less pressure on the players' shoulders.
It's a well known fact that the Chicago White Sox got off to an unexpectedly bad start to the season, but as a of late they seem to have found the right track. And the return of Jake Peavy may be happening at the perfect time for the streaking White Sox.
Baseball analyst Peter Gammons says he thinks the White Sox have reached a turning point, and should be given credit for their pitching.
It's has been a tough season so far for the White Sox and their fans. Both thought the team would have a good chance to win the division and make a deep run into the playoffs, but through 32 games Chicago is stuck in last place.
Before last season's trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox acquired Edwin Jackson from the Arizona Diamondbacks. At the time it was thought that the move was made in order to flip Jackson and get Adam Dunn.
The Chicago White Sox made some aggressive offseason moves to bring in slugger Adam Dunn and retain the services of Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski.
Opening day is several weeks away, as a result all 30 MLB teams are optimistic that they have the right mix of pitching, hitting and defense to clinch their respective division title.
Jayden Dawson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Ramblers.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The Bulls, playing without injured leading scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take the lead after falling behind by 15 points.
The Wildcats were without senior Brooks Barnhizer, who started every game a year ago, due to a lower-body injury.
The officer was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
Seven battleground states, any of which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, hold the keys to the 2024 election contest between Trump and Harris.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
The officer was wounded in a shootout in which the suspect died. An update was expected on the officer's condition Monday night. Jermont Terry reports.
A 74-year-old longtime election judge said in his nearly 40 years volunteering at the polls, there have been a few arguments—but nothing like the violence he faced Sunday. Charlie De Mar reports.
With control of the White House, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House hanging in the balance, we wanted to share the new tools we are using this election. Political Reporter Chris Tye has more from our Interactive Election Center.
Races in seven battleground states will be watched closely Tuesday. Cristian Benavides reports.
The officer was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Election Day is on Tuesday, and if you need to know where to vote in Illinois in the 2024 elections, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Jayden Dawson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Ramblers.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The Bulls, playing without injured leading scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take the lead after falling behind by 15 points.
The Wildcats were without senior Brooks Barnhizer, who started every game a year ago, due to a lower-body injury.
Riley made all four of his 3-pointers in the second half, including a four-point play with 5:14 left.
The officer was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
Police said Daniel Schmidt punched a 74-year-old man in the face after refusing to go to the back of the line at an early voting site in Orland Park.
"Jaydin was known for his kind heart, vibrant personality, and the positive impact he had on everyone around him," Argo Community High School principal Brandon Cotter said of the boy who was killed.
In each of four incidents, the robber claimed to have a gun and handed the store or restaurant employee a handwritten note announcing a robbery.
