Matt Shaw’s offensive struggles prompted manager Craig Counsell to start Jon Berti at third base Wednesday in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 loss.

Most front offices are taking a break from trade talk to focus on this weekend's MLB Draft. But White Sox general manager Chris Getz is about to become very popular leading into the July 31 trade

Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988. He accrued a career record of 238-300 with no playoff appearances, but he did serve as third-base coach on the Phillies' 1980 World Series champion team.

After a brief playing career in Chicago that consisted of 95 games, the Philadelphia native found fame as a coach and manager; his 1983 rant remains legendary.

The Cubs paid tribute to Bobby Jenks after the former White Sox closer's untimely death in a touching show of Chicago solidarity.

Lee Elia, who managed the Cubs and Phillies in a pro baseball career that lasted more than 50 years as a coach and player, died Wednesday at the age of 87.

Lee Elia, former manager of the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, died just shy of his 88th birthday after a successful 15-year baseball career as a player and coach.

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Could the Chicago White Sox and Cubs execute a rare crosstown trade involving surging starting pitcher Adrian Houser?

A double-play combination that can help spirit the Sox out of the abyss, through the wilderness and toward something brighter? Um, maybe.

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