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Worst Late-Season Blown Division Leads in MLB History

Here are the biggest blown leads—and comebacks—in division races in MLB history.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24, 2025

Baseball quiz: Starting the season in style

Is there a better way to welcome back baseball than with a quiz about Opening Day? We don’t think so, and the quizmaster is here to do the honors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

Keep your eyes on Fergie Jenkins

The 80-year-old Hall of Famer remains invested in the game and in charities, such as Club 400.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Baseball quiz: 20-20 hindsight

Relax. You don’t need to score 20 runs to have success in our weekly baseball quiz.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022

Paul Sullivan: A teachable moment — and the true meaning of Jackie Robinson’s legacy to Black baseball players

Jackie Robinson was in headlines this weekend when New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson referred to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as “Jackie” during Saturday’s game, igniting a brouhaha between the two teams.

Chicago Tribune · May 22, 2022

Fergie Jenkins — Mr. Dub? — gets his statue on a day for the ages in Cubdom

Nostalgia was thick in the air outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs immortalized their greatest pitcher.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 21, 2022

Statue puts Fergie Jenkins in good Cub company

Already a Hall of Famer, the former Cubs pitcher was humbled and honored to not only have a statue at Gallagher Way adjacent to Wrigley Field — but next to statues of his former teammates Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Ron Santo.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

Cubs can’t harness the wind in 10-6 loss to Diamondbacks

The teams combined for 11 home runs on a breezy day at Wrigley Field. But the Diamondbacks hit seven of them — four off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. Josh Rojas hit three homers and David Peralta two as Cubs lost their third consecutive game after winning four straight.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind.

Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022

Fergie Jenkins’ statue will be unveiled Friday at Wrigley Field. His former teammates reflect on Cubs Hall of Famer’s career.

CHICAGO — Fergie Jenkins already has his 10-minute speech prepared well ahead of his monumental recognition.

Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2022