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Sports Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters has some extra pep in his step when he shows up to the ballpark these
days. It’s hard not to when you’re third in the American League in wins above replacement (1.9) among center fielders, per FanGraphs, and playing your way into the All-Star Game conversation. As the Sox (38-32), tied for first in the AL Central, prepare for a three-game series against the AL East-leading New York Yankees (43-27), Peters has been a welcome surprise during their hot start. Read more from Andy Martinez. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | The surprising Chicago White Sox begin a road trip at Yankee Stadium, bringing back memories of the 2000 division champions. | | | | | Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first Chicago Cub to hit a reverse cycle — home run, triple, double, single in order — in franchise history on Monday. | | | | | Tiago Splitter made a strong impression by leading the Portland Trail Blazers to 42 wins and the playoffs as interim coach after Chauncey Billups’ arrest. | | | | | The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. | | | | | Chicago White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters has some extra pep in his step when he shows up to the ballpark these days. | | | | | Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry want the Chicago Bears in Illinois, despite regional benefits of Hammond. | | | | | Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall. He is instead planning to enter the NFL supplemental draft. | | | |
