Sports Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Luis Robert Jr. briefly took up the role of a general manager when the topic of trade talks came up at Rate Field. “I think right now, as my season is going, I don’t think anybody is going to take a chance on me,” Robert said through an interpreter in a lighthearted moment. Robert’s mind isn’t on any of those conversations: “I just focus on trying to get better. I can’t think of anything else.” His name had been mentioned in trade speculation during the offseason. The chatter hasn’t died down much in the regular season, even though the White Sox center fielder is off to a slow start. He entered Tuesday slashing .186/.281/.308 with five home runs and 17 RBIs in 44 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. | | | | Officially signed by the team Tuesday afternoon, Adrian Houser moved right into the Chicago White Sox rotation by starting in the evening. | | | | | Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1 on Tuesday. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a tired bullpen, and reliever availability will be an issue the next couple of days, said manager Craig Counsell. | | | | | Asked whether he would be open to any deal allowing the Chicago Bears to break their Soldier Field lease, Mayor Brandon Johnson said “it hasn’t come up.” | | | | | The Chicago Bears have ensured that left guard Joe Thuney will be a part of the future and not an expensive one-year rental. | | | | | The 2025 season will be one of great transition for the Chicago Bears. So who does what exactly at Halas Hall? Here’s a look at many of the notable names. | | | | | Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar scored twice to help the United States rally for a 5-2 victory over the Czech Republic at the ice hockey world championship. | | | | | Saturday’s game between Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever drew an average of 2.7 million viewers, the most-watched WNBA game on ESPN platforms. | | | |
