and a black bear from the Lincoln Park Zoo that performed tricks for the fans. Pitcher Charles Hendrix took the mound for the Cubs, and gave up two runs in the first inning, LeMoine recalled.

Against the Detroit Black Sox on July 28 ... “It was a good pitcher’s pitch, over the plate and on the way down.” The Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4. The Cubs may have lost on ...

Former White Sox pitcher James Shields earned the win for San Diego, while former Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel earned the save in the game. Current White Sox manager Will Venable also made a pinch ...

Baltimore Orioles infielder John McGraw is hit by pitches five times, but home plate umpire Jack Sheridan refuses to allow him to take first base. In the 9th inning, McGraw is hit for the last time ...

two Black Sox sue the White Sox ... 1987 — The Chicago Cubs trade starting pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland Athletics for three minor leaguers. Eckersley will emerge as the game ...

The Chicago Cubs made a notable move to strengthen their bullpen depth, acquiring left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. With their pitching ...

The first outstanding black pitcher in Major League history ... He played three years with the Athletics posting a career 9-9 record. Cubs Break Line With Banks and Baker The first black players ...