Jake Fox will be an All Star with Oakland. I really believe he’s that kind of player. With the chance to play everyday, especially given the DH role, I see Fox hitting 25 HR and driving in 90-plus RBI. Strangely, the Cubs never had a place for Fox to...

According to Baseball America’s ranking of the 30 MLB farm systems the Cubs come in at No.18. Author John Manuel sums up Chicago this way: Much better than at this point last year, led by SS Starlin Castro. Two NL Central foes landed in the bottom...

I don’t give two hoots about college football. Couldn’t care less about Notre Dame’s 6-5 record, either. But Irish talk is practically unavoidable living in Chicago. Nonetheless, I was a fan of Charlie Weis despite his disappointing record at South...

Tom Ricketts is adding billboards atop the bleachers in left field, and guess what folks, this is just the beginning. Get ready for digital video boards, more ads on the outfield walls and plenty of ad signage erected throughout the concourse. But as...

Bud Selig says he’s stepping aside as commissioner after his contract expires on Dec. 31, 2012. I know it’s easy to bang on the commish, and in some cases rightfully so, but I still think Selig takes more heat than he should. Nonetheless, baseball...