The Cubs have enjoyed plenty of legendary home runs throughout the franchise’s long history. Slammin’ Sammy Sosa dropped jaws ...

1914 — Roger Peckinpaugh, at 23, was hired to finish the season as manager of the New York Yankees. 1924 — Jim Bottomley went 6-for-6 and batted in a record 12 runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the ...

CHICAGO — Maybe there was some mojo because legendary home run hitter Sammy Sosa was in the house. Maybe it was because the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field. Maybe it was because Washington ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Surgeries — including brain, abdominal ...