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Gavin Sheets, Nick Madrigal, Mike Tauchman among players non-tendered by White Sox, Cubs
Outfielder Gavin Sheets and infielder Nick Madrigal were non-tendered Friday by the White Sox and Cubs, respectively Friday, bringing both players’ multi-year tenures with the clubs to an end.
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White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet named AL Comeback Player of the Year
Despite a historically bad season on the South Side that saw the Chicago White Sox make history with 121 losses, one member of this year’s club is walking away with a prestigious honor.
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Cody Bellinger picks up 2025 option with Cubs, will not be free agent: reports
After months of speculation regarding a possible opt-out of his three-year, $80 million contract, Chicago Cubs outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger has picked up his 2025 option and will remain with the club, according to reports.
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White Sox to hire Will Venable as next manager: multiple reports
The Chicago White Sox will hire Will Venable, a former MLB outfielder who has served as a coach for the Texas Rangers for the past two seasons, as their next manager, according to multiple reports.
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What happens if a presidential electoral vote ends in a tie? Here's what to know
While voters will anxiously be awaiting results to see which candidate earned a majority of the Electoral College’s electoral votes, there is no such guarantee that a candidate will reach that mark.
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Why are the Dodgers wearing black patches on their World Series jerseys? Here's what to know
The 2024 World Series gets underway Friday evening, kickstarting a star-studded matchup between two of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchises: the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Six Flags Great America shares construction update on new roller coaster
While roller coaster enthusiasts around the Chicago area can still make their way to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee for Fright Fest, the park is already preparing for new thrills that will be offered beginning next year.
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First pieces of new Six Flags Great America roller coaster arrive at park ahead of 2025 opening
Though weekend visits for “Fright Fest” may be the only way left to experience the Chicago area’s biggest roller coasters at Six Flags Great America this year, thrill seekers are already getting a sneak peek into what awaits next season.
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Cedar Point to open record-breaking 'tilt coaster' in 2025
Long known as “America’s Roller Coast,” Cedar Point announced Thursday that a record-breaking “tilt coaster” will be opening at the Sandusky, Ohio park in 2025, maintaining the park’s standing as home of some of the world’s most innovative attractions.
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Cause of death revealed for woman who died at O'Hare Airport
The cause of death for a 57-year-old North Carolina woman who died at O’Hare International Airport Thursday after becoming “entangled” in the baggage conveyor belt system has been revealed, officials said.
