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The White Sox will look around and return to their youth movement, now in its third season. If Machado had moved to Chicago, he might've played third base, with Tim Anderson at shortstop and Yoan Moncada at second.
The Cubs didn't upgrade their already talented roster, but there's no shortage of leadership in the locker room. The now spoken-for Anthony Rizzo has no problem speaking up.
Abreu was an All-Star last season, but he got hurt in the second half and finished with 22 homers, 78 RBIs and a .265 average, all career lows since arriving from Cuba before the 2014 season. It was the first time in five seasons he did not have 100 RBIs.
Seven pediatric patients were surprised with an invitation to Spring Training.
Rodon missed the beginning of the last two seasons because of injury. He was coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder when he made his 2018 debut in June. He made five so-so starts that month.
"I think primarily the focus will be who's rested, who hasn't pitched a couple days in a row. And work it that way until Brandon becomes available. And when he becomes available, it's still not going to be an everyday kind of thing."
The biggest talk at White Sox spring training camp isn't who is there but who isn't.
Observations and notes from the first week of spring training for the Chicago Cubs:
"We have a lot of talent, good enough to compete. That's what I see. I see it on the face of these guys. They're hungry and they want to win."
"It's about winning now. I'm sick of losing. I have been losing for minor leagues. My last few years coming up to here. I am ready to win."
At the Cubs spring training camp, the buzz is about starter Yu Darvish feeling great after surgery on his arm, and teammates noticing how much stronger he looks. Darvish opened up and admitted he felt the pressure of high expectations last season after he signed a $126 million dollar contract.
"He's definitely an anchor and he's really taken to this leadership thing. I think he's got the same enthusiasm that he had 10 years ago."
Yu Darvish, the Chicago Cubs big free agent signing in 2018, had a season to forget.
"We'll continue to hold Addison to an incredibly high standard or he won't play another regular season game as a Chicago Cub ever again."
The Chicago Cubs top brass--GM Jed Hoyer, President Theo Epstein and Manager Joe Maddon, talked about the plan for spring training, the status of Addison Russell and the racist emails from Joe Ricketts.
As Chicago slips and slides through ice and snow, stop for a moment and listen to this sound, this beautiful sound of a baseball.
If Yu Darvish was tipping his pitches in the World Series last year, he seems to have fixed it.
Astros open as win-total favorites, while MLB looks to speed up games, as Spring Training moves into its second week.
Members of the Chicago Cubs surprised four patients at the Advocate Children's Hospital on Wednesday with Spring Training tickets.
The Nationals now turn to a young player to man the shortstop position with Danny Espinosa going to the Angels in the offseason.
Maddon has detailed beliefs when it comes to forming a lineup.
The Cubs aren't concerned by this recent public revelation that they've long known about.
The discussions date back to last fall.
It's always best when the players are carrying the message, manager Robin Ventura says.
Baseball season is almost here. Here's when your favorite team gets started.
Sheldon Edwards, Jalen DeLoach and Jayden Dawson scored 13 points apiece.
Phillip Radford had just dropped off his twins at school, and then just before 9 a.m., he grabbed a coffee near 91st Street and Exchange Avenue and was shot.
Isaiah Rivera shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Blue Demons (2-0).
Arvid Soderblom got his fourth start in goal for the 'Hawks and stopped 37 shots.
Nikola Vucevic scored 25 points for the Bulls on 11-for-15 shooting. Coby White had 24 points and eight assists.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Despite a major push from the Chicago Teachers Union, there is a true split on the new elected board. But with Mayor Brandon Johnson still appointing some of the board members.
CBS News polling showed that 45% of voters said their financial situation was worse today than it was four years ago.
Trump won a larger percentage of the Illinois vote in 2024 than in 2016 or 2020, reflecting a national trend in his third run for the White House.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
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.
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."
Police in South Carolina are using traps and food to try to catch the monkeys, and are using thermal cameras to find them.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
The fire has consumed more than 30 square miles, and thousands have been forced to leave their homes. Danya Bacchus reports.
On Wednesday alone, two Jewish students at DePaul University were physically attacked on campus, and a group of protesters vandalized the Chicago Loop Synagogue downtown. Darius Johnson reports.
Phillip Radford was grabbing a coffee after dropping off his kids at school when he was shot in broad daylight. Charlie De Mar reports.
Phillip Radford had just dropped off his twins at school, and then just before 9 a.m., he grabbed a coffee near 91st Street and Exchange Avenue and was shot.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
Darion McMillian is accused not only of killing Officer Martinez during a traffic stop on Monday night, but also the driver of the car McMillian was in.
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
Richard Allen is accused of killing 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German while they were out for a hike in 2017.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
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
Sheldon Edwards, Jalen DeLoach and Jayden Dawson scored 13 points apiece.
Isaiah Rivera shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Blue Demons (2-0).
Arvid Soderblom got his fourth start in goal for the 'Hawks and stopped 37 shots.
Nikola Vucevic scored 25 points for the Bulls on 11-for-15 shooting. Coby White had 24 points and eight assists.
Starting left tackle Braxton Jones was back on the practice field, but right tackle Darnell Wright remains out.
Phillip Radford had just dropped off his twins at school, and then just before 9 a.m., he grabbed a coffee near 91st Street and Exchange Avenue and was shot.
Ricky Larkin claimed that the boy, Je'Loni Smith, had drowned in a bathtub, according to an affidavit.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
Darion McMillian is accused not only of killing Officer Martinez during a traffic stop on Monday night, but also the driver of the car McMillian was in.
In each incident, someone walked into a store, approached the victims, and demanded money
