2006's baseball season brought disappointment to both sides of Chicago. Coming off their 2005 World Series title, the White Sox won 90 games but missed the playoffs — in spite of a number of roster upgrades during the offseason. Did Kenny Williams tinker too much with the chemistry that won them a title in '05? Last year's team never seemed to find its rhythm. On the North Side, the Cubs climbed ever closer to that... more ›

It's always hard to watch the playoffs when your team is out, but watching one of your erstwhile stars win games for a new team makes it sting a little bit more. Now, any time the Twins lose is a good thing, but White Sox fans had to feel a little twinge of regret yesterday when a rejuvenated Frank Thomas hit two home runs in Oakland's 3-2 win over Minnesota, including the eventual game-winner in the ninth. more ›

Baseball’s non-waiver trading deadline passed today at 3:00pm (CDT). The Cubs and Sox were both rumored to be players in possible deals, with the Cubs likely sellers of players and the Sox looking to add those missing pieces to help them right their ship and hopefully make a return trip to the World Series. Since the Cubs fell out of the running, there had been rumors that Greg Maddux and Todd Walker would get shipped... more ›

Yesterday, we mentioned Derrek Lee's injured wrist, suffered during a game against the Dodgers, in a play that also saw relief pitcher Scott Eyre suffer a seperate injury. more ›

The Trib named its All-City team leading up the first meeting between the White Sox and Cubs this year. As the second crosstown series approaches, the Trib is allowing its readers to pick their team. Chicagoist is a little skeptical of the result thus far, however. We make no excuses for our allegiance to the South Siders and the Sox do sport the best record in baseball, but we still think the fan selected All-City... more ›

This injury leaves the Cubs without both opening day keystone players -- Todd Walker is out until June with a bum knee. For the next couple months, the Cubs will be making do with Neifi Perez at short and Jerry Hairston at second base. It's starting to look like he Cubs might be in for another long season... more ›

The Cubs locked up their middle infield for at least the 2005 season yesterday, agreeing to terms with both shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and second baseman Todd Walker. Both players chose to stay with the Cubs despite more lucrative offers elsewhere. more ›