Teixeira Homers From Both Sides as Yanks Rout White Sox 13-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate for the record 14th time, hitting his 10th grand slam and a two-run homer that led the New York Yankees over the Chicago White Sox
Hammel, Rizzo Lead Cubs Past Brewers 4-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jason Hammel beat Milwaukee for the seventh consecutive decision with his first win in almost two months and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Chicago Cubs past the rebuilding Brewers 4-1 on Friday night.
Confident Arians Aims For The Top as Cardinals Open Camp
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Coach Bruce Arians says he has one expectation for the Arizona Cardinals.
Bears Sign Guard Tyler Moore to 3-year Deal
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed guard Tyler Moore to a three-year contract Friday.
Cubs Acquire Reliever Hunter from Orioles for Lake
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Tommy Hunter from the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder Junior Lake.
Haren Dealt by Marlins to Cubs for 2 Minor Leaguers
MIAMI (AP) — Right-hander Dan Haren has been acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Miami Marlins.
Carpenter Homers Again as Cardinals Beat Rockies 7-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Carpenter homered for the third time in two games, Michael Wacha pitched seven crisp innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on Friday night.
Keller Makes Music in Naperville for 50 Years
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois band leader Ron Keller says when it was time for him to choose a career, “music came at me from all four sides of my family.”
St. Clair County Sheriff Passes on US House Bid
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois sheriff recruited by the national Democratic Party to challenge a first-term Republican congressman has declined the offer.
Judge Approves Place for Mel Reynolds To Stay While on Bond
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has approved a long-term residence for a former Illinois congressman to stay while free on bond on tax charges.
Geneva Man Convicted of Murdering Wife Gets 30-year Sentence
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A 30-year prison sentence has been handed a Geneva man found guilty of first-degree murder in his wife’s death.