SEEN ON THE SCENE: One of new Cubs manager Joe Maddon’s first stops after inking his five-year, $25 million deal was at Chicago Cut Steakhouse, where the new Wrigley helmer dined on both steak and shellfish. … Also seen at Chicago Cut the other night was director Zack Snyder, in town shooting some scenes for his upcoming “Batman v Superman” starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. … The new Reverie on North Orleans is becoming a go-to place for the sports guys, with recent sightings include five stops by ex-Bear QB Jim McMahon, plus former Bears Otis Wilson, Donnell Woolford and Richard Dent, and the New Zealand Blacks rugby stars, while here last week for their big match with the U.S. team. … Also spied at Reverie were”Chicago PD” star LaRoyce Hawkins, and (separately) TV’s Dave Savini, Natalie Martinez and Lourdes Duarte, plus Bears “voice” Jeff Joniak — all celebrating their Emmy wins. … After their two sold-out shows at the Riviera, Brit rockers Alt-J slipped into RM Champagne Salon in the West Loop for a quiet dinner.
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The crowd waited several minutes before the result was reviewed by the stewards and declared official.
In the eighth, Michael Busch tripled, and Patrick Wisdom, who had homered earlier, singled him home for the run that proved to be the difference in the Cubs’ 6-5 win.
Ball had the $21.4 million option for next season, and exercised his option to stay with the Bulls. The hope is that he can overcome three left knee surgeries since 2022 and be available by fall camp, otherwise the Bulls might have to make some tough decisions on the guard in the final season of his four-year, $80-million deal.
Manager Craig Counsell said Suzuki likely will have a rehab assignment but Bellinger might not. Both could be activated from the injured list this week.
Tommy Pham gave the Sox the lead with an RBI single. After a three-hour delay, Tanner Banks needed 39 seconds to strike out pinch hitter Ivan Herrera looking to end the game.