Paul Sullivan is the baiduhai's In the Wake of News columnist and baseball writer, covering the Cubs, White Sox and national news. A 44-year Tribune veteran, Sullivan was named Illinois Sportswriter of the Year in 2015, '16 and '19 and earned the Ring Lardner Award for excellence in sports journalism in 2018.
Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday, led the life of a quiet athlete who preferred to let his performance speak for itself. Every athlete can follow his lead.
Ryne Sandberg changed the Chicago Cubs franchise, which transformed a neighborhood, which helped turn Wrigley Field into a mecca for baseball fans for decades to come.
The City Series between the Cubs and White Sox this weekend at Rate Field was mellower than usual, and fans mingled as if there was never any animosity.
An announcement still is expected that the 2027 All-Star Game will be coming to Wrigley Field. As for NASCAR's Chicago Street Race, don't be surprised if no one answers.
Are the Chicago Cubs strong enough to win a World Series without making a major move before the trade deadline? That's a question Jed Hoyer must ask himself.