Career season — and confidence — for Sky player. Plus: Cubs avoid sweep while Sox aim to do same today.
Sports Thursday, August 7, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Two batters into his Wednesday start, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton watched the Reds' Spencer Steer pop up his 83 mph sweeper for what should have been an easy out. Instead, third baseman Matt Shaw whiffed on the attempted catch and the ball fell to the ground, allowing Steer to reach second base. A first-inning error, but one that
Horton, Shaw and the Cubs quickly put behind them. The Cubs used 11 hits and impressive pitching from Horton and reliever Andrew Kittredge to avoid being swept by the Reds, winning 6-1 at Wrigley Field. There’s also the Milwaukee-sized elephant in the room. The Cubs led the National League Central by one game at the All-Star break, but now find themselves trailing the scorching Brewers by four games. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Could Dennis Allen’s defense be a top 10 unit? Is it too soon to press the panic button on the passing game? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly. | | | | | Rachel Banham spent most of her career in a constant state of redefinition. This year, that adaptability unexpectedly pushed her into the Chicago Sky starting point guard role — and the best season of her career. | | | | | Andrew Kittredge became the sixth known pitcher in Chicago Cubs history to throw an immaculate inning, striking out three Cincinnati Reds batters on nine pitches Wednesday. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs looked like the team they were heading into the All-Star break, as home runs, a near shutout and an immaculate inning helped them avoid a Cincinnati Reds sweep. | | | | | Chicago White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon allowed seven runs in 1 2/3 innings in Wednesday’s 8-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners. | | | | | Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead as part of the trade that sent pitcher Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31. | | | | | The Robbins Eagles youth football program lost $12K in equipment after a burglary but can now replace it thanks to community donations. | | | |
