PITTSBURGH – On a day when the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-71) had their ace Paul Skenes on the mound and a 10-3 lead, who would have thought that the Chicago Cubs (68-66) would find a way to win. That’s exactly what happened Wednesday at PNC Park, as the Cubs rallied a 10-3 lead and turned it […]
Ireland: Nightly sports call with contract completion: August 27, 2024 Ireland: Nightly sports call with contract completion: August 27, 2024 18:05 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Paul Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne reacted on social media Wednesday to the Pirates’ loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The Cubs scored 11 unanswered runs and beat the Pirates […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates led the Chicago Cubs 10-3 after five innings at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. Pitcher Paul Skenes, the team’s Rookie of the Year candidate, took a shower knowing his ninth win of the season was already a done deal. Until it wasn’t anymore. The Pirates’ quick demise resulted in the Cubs scoring […]
The 1932 World Series “Called Shot” jersey worn by Babe Ruth during the New York Yankees’ game against the Chicago Cubs sold for $24.21 million on Sunday. (L.M. Otero / Associated Press) Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees jersey from his alleged “called shot” home run in the 1932 World Series sold for $24 million, cementing […]
Danny Parkins’ career goal was to be a Dan in Chicago, like McNeil or Bernstein, the guys he listened to while driving in the suburbs. The New Trier graduate’s dream was to work as a sports anchor on a Chicago radio station’s afternoon show. It was a difficult goal, but one he achieved in his […]
CHICAGO – The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list Friday because of right hip and lumbar spine inflammation. Manager AJ Hinch said they would know more about the injury after Báez underwent further tests. Báez, who returned to Wrigley Field on Tuesday, was an integral part of the Cubs team […]
CHICAGO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list Friday because of right hip and lumbar spine inflammation. Manager AJ Hinch said they would know more about the injury after Báez underwent further tests. Báez, who returned to Wrigley Field on Tuesday, was an integral part of the Cubs […]
The Cincinnati Reds’ slim playoff chances have likely taken a major blow as pitcher Hunter Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow soreness. The team announced the move via social media on Saturday. Greene, 25, had a stellar performance in his third MLB season. The right-hander was named to the […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday. Ian Happ started the 10th on second base as an automatic runner. Chad Green (3-3) walked Michael Busch before Suzuki hit a 2-2 pitch into left field. Happ scored easily […]
In a duel between franchises from the American League and the National League, the Chicago Cubs faced the Toronto Blue Jays, who are considered underdogs for the playoffs in fall 2024. Cubs left fielder Ian Happ delivered a brilliant performance with a home run, two hits and two runs scored during the game, helping the […]
