Brian Sandalow

While Fire honor past, their present needs work

Before their game Saturday night at Soldier Field against Atlanta United, the Fire will induct former goalkeeper Zach Thornton into the Ring of Fire, and then try to recover from a 4-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks tries to stay positive amid struggles

Hendricks having longer outings would make things easier for manager Craig Counsell and the bullpen.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Kyle Hendricks struggles again in Cubs' loss to Marlins

Hendricks allowed four runs in four innings, lowering his ERA from 12.71 to 12.00.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Ian Happ, Cubs playing it safe with tight hamstring

Happ probably could have started Sunday’s series finale with the Marlins. The risk, however, wasn’t worth the reward.

By Brian Sandalow

Chicago Fire

Is Brian Gutierrez the answer to Fire's attacking woes?

Gutierrez has not started the last two games even though the offense has struggled.

By Brian Sandalow

Chicago Fire

Why hip surgery helped Fire attacker Chris Mueller gain new perspective

During his rehab, Mueller became a father for the first time.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Weather aside, everything clicks for Cubs in 8-1 win over Dodgers

Shota Imanaga continued his strong start before rain ended his day, and the Cubs finished a 5-1 homestand.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Cubs manager Craig Counsell stresses caution with pitchers early in the season

Unfortunately, one of the biggest storylines early in the 2024 season has been the rash of pitchers suffering significant elbow injuries.

By Brian Sandalow

Cubs

Cubs' series finale with Dodgers delayed by rain, will resume at 5:30 p.m.

The Cubs lead 6-0 in the fourth inning in the first matchup between Shota Imanaga and Shohei Ohtani

By Brian Sandalow