Jon Greenberg

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Jon Greenberg

Former Chicago White Sox player Donn Pall throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners Friday, July 14, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) AP After the white smoke cleared and the world found out that the pope is not only from the United States but also — and more importantly — from Chicago, there were naturally a lot of important questions. Is the South Side native a White Sox fan or a Cubs fan?

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jon Greenberg

After the white smoke cleared and the world found out that the Pope is not only from the United States but also - and more importantly - from Chicago, there were naturally a lot of important questions. Is the South Side native a White Sox fan or a Cubs fan? Does he prefer deep dish or tavern-style pizza? Does he have thoughts about Caleb Williams? Let's start there with Williams. "I am excited about (Williams)," The Pope told me in an exclusive phone conversation Thursday afternoon. "I definitely am.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Jon Greenberg

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong greets fans before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) AP When he got to center field Tuesday night, they were already chanting his name. “P-C-A! P-C-A!” Pete Crow-Armstrong waved and tipped his cap before playing a little pregame catch with right fielder Kyle Tucker.

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jon Greenberg

Share CHICAGO — When he got to center field Tuesday night, they were already chanting his name.“P-C-A! P-C-A!”Pete Crow-Armstrong waved and tipped his cap before playing a little pregame catch with right fielder Kyle Tucker.As San Francisco leadoff hitter Mike Yastrzemski approached the plate, Crow-Armstrong turned to the crowd with the ball in his hand, and on command, the fans in the center-field bleachers all stood, grasping in the air for a connection.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jon Greenberg

CHICAGO - When he got to center field Tuesday night, they were already chanting his name. Pete Crow-Armstrong waved and tipped his cap before playing a little pregame catch with right fielder Kyle Tucker. As San Francisco leadoff hitter Mike Yastrzemski approached the plate, Crow-Armstrong turned to the crowd with the ball in his hand, and on command, the fans in the center-field bleachers all stood, grasping in the air for a connection.