White Sox trade José Ruiz to Diamondbacks for cash considerations
The Chicago White Sox traded reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday for cash.
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The Chicago White Sox traded reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday for cash.
It's no surprise that the White Sox home opener is something of a tradition for many generations of fans. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman caught up with fans on Monday outside of Guaranteed Rate Field. She met one man celebrating his 50th home opener in a row.
The party started early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday for the White Sox home opener against the Detroit Tigers. CBS 2 had the perfect view alongside those tailgating and the skyline. As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman found, this home opener was life changing for one young couple.
The Chicago Cubs were finally back at Wrigley Field getting in one last workout before Game One of 162 on Thursday. The Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers to start the season. Opening Day always has a little extra pageantry, but it’s not just a special day for the fans who believe this is the year.
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
Drew Smyly quietly had a solid season for the Cubs last year, registering an ERA of 3.47 over 106.1 innings pitched in 22 starts. It was enough for the Cubs to bring back the left-handed starter on a two-year, $19 million dollar deal.
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman.
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman. It looks like Andrew Vaughn will get the first crack at filling those big shoes.
CBS 2 caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Having Yasmani Grandal on your team usually means a trip to the playoffs. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base.
Patrick Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base. But with additions of guys like Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer, and Edwin Rios among others, playing time is no guarantee. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris spoke with Wisdom about figuring out his new role.
This is the first time a lot of White Sox players are getting to know their new teammates, but leftfielder Andrew Benintendi is finding at least one familiar face on his new team.
Both the Cubs and White Sox are less than a week away from their first Cactus League games. CBS 2's Marshall Harris takes a look at how both clubhouses are looking on a big spring training day.
Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said he loved what the team has done on paper, but now it's a matter of seeing it all come together in the coming weeks of Spring Training.
It was report day on Wednesday for the Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers at Spring Training, but a dark cloud hangs over the opening of camp for the South Siders as one of their big free agent signings joined his team despite being under investigation.
The sun is not out yet but it is due to come out, and with it, the official beginning of baseball and Spring Training in Arizona.
CBS 2 spoke with MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin about what difference will be with Grifol replacing Tony La Russa.
The now former Chicago Cubs catcher will take over for Yadier Molina in St. Louis.
Bellinger was non-tendered by the Dodgers after the 2022 season.
In Little Village's Piotrowski Park, a passion for the game is leading to a world of opportunity.
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
"As soon as they mentioned hot dogs and they mentioned one of the best hot dog places in town, I was all in."
New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprised some customers at the Vienna Beef Factory store picking up the tab for their lunch.
The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as their new manager on Thursday, replacing Tony La Russa, who retired last month.
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
The fire moved quickly through a soybean field, as strong southerly winds pushed the flames through dry crop residue, creating fast-moving fire behavior, fire officials said.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Neighbors at the South Shore building said they're concerned about what happened in their building and to their neighbors.
The department said that during the incident, the agents got out and fired five shots at the woman, who was inside her car. Both she and the man were able to get away.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
As the Cubs look to bounce back from a blowout loss in Game 1, their secret weapon may be Justin Turner.
Changes to the weather pattern arrive late Monday, as a cold front slowly moves through the area.
WINGS held the ball Saturday night, where representatives announced a new traumatic brain injury toolkit that will be launching nationwide, serving survivors of domestic violence.
Nearly 2,000 pinball wizards are gathering in France this weekend in part of the first “International Pinball Biennial.” The event brings together top players, manufacturers, and even the guys who repair the machines.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, president trump remains adamant that democrats are responsible for the shutdown, and for the potential layoffs of government employees.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
The department said that during the incident, the agents got out and fired five shots at the woman, who was inside her car. Both she and the man were able to get away.
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
The presence of ICE in Chicago and surrounding suburbs has drastically increased amid President Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
The fire broke out around 2:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 73rd Place, near Euclid Avenue.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
The Cubs-Brewers rivalry will reach a new level on Saturday when the two teams meet in the National League Division Series in Milwaukee. It's the first time ever the two teams are meeting in the playoffs.
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
