George Castle

George Castle is a freelance reporter for the Pioneer Press.

Second act: After successful playing career, Crown Point’s Dan Plesac is one of MLB Network’s go-to analysts

March 4, 2019 at 6:07 p.m.

Dan Plesac’s Cubs fan friends may not like his 2019 season prediction for the National League Central, but White Sox fans may appreciate it. Such is the life of a...

Getting the call: Ex-Cougars announcer Wayne Randazzo lands Mets’ radio play-by-play job

February 19, 2019 at 3:42 p.m.

Five years after calling the Kane County Cougars’ Midwest League championship, Wayne Randazzo is continuing his climb up the broadcasting ladder. Randazzo, 34, has just been promoted from host of...

George Kontos, seen here pitching for San Francisco against the Cubs during the 2016 National League Division Series, will have a chance to make the Cubs' roster this spring.

Niles West grad George Kontos gets to work after signing minor-league deal with Chicago Cubs

February 2, 2019 at 7:02 p.m.

The ink hardly dry on his new contract, George Kontos quickly jetted out of the polar vortex to warmer temperatures in Arizona. His childhood dream had become his full-time job....

Glenbrook North graduate Jason Kipnis (right) said he enjoys his annual trips to Chicago to play the White Sox.

Northbrook’s own Jason Kipnis thrills young baseball players at Chicago camp

January 16, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

Jason Kipnis’ right arm never tired for the better part of 90 minutes as he kept pitching to groups of batters who kept on coming without much of a break....

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