James Neveau

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | James Neveau

Pope Leo XIV will address the crowd via video at a mass celebrating his ascent to the papacy that will be held at Chicago's Rate Field next month. According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, the pope will address “the young people of the world” via a video message that will be broadcast for the first time at a massive event being held at the ballpark on Saturday, June 14. The event, called “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV,” will feature a Catholic mass and other programming, according to officials.

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | James Neveau

The Chicago White Sox made a handful of roster moves Tuesday, sending catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox received outfield prospect Dru Baker in the trade, and used the roster spot created by the trade to reinstate Korey Lee from the injured list. Thaiss appeared in 35 games for the White Sox during the 2025 season, with a home run and a .212 batting average in those games. He also drove in eight RBI’s and collected four doubles in 110 plate appearances. He was acquired in Dec.

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Patrick Fazio |James Neveau

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill was introduced to media on Tuesday, preaching both patience and high expectations. Blashill is taking over a team that hasn’t reached the playoffs since the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season and who has finished at the bottom of the Central Division standings in three consecutive seasons. Despite those challenges, Blashill said that he fully expects to be able to create a culture that can help the Blackhawks become a winning franchise once again.

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Jane Shin Agler |James Neveau

The Cubs and the city of Chicago have reached a deal, pending City Council approval, to install new anti-terrorism measures around Wrigley Field. The deal was part of an expansive negotiation involving infrastructure improvements around the iconic ballpark, along with the resolution of a dispute over ownership of a parking lot that the two sides hope will better serve residents that live near the stadium. “Wrigley is unique in that we are the only stadium governed by ordinance,” Ald.

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs treated fans to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday afternoon, and a quartet of Hollywood stars took in the game. Jason Bateman was among the group, talking on the field with Cubs executives prior to the victory over the Rockies. He was joined by actors David Harbour, Jeremy Allen White and Austin Butler, with all four sitting in the front row at Wrigley Field for the afternoon game.