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Alvarez's RBI double in 9th lifts Astros to 2-1 win over White Sox Carlos Rodón had eight strikeouts in seven innings.

Duvall hits slam, 2-run shot, Marlins clobber Cubs 10-2 The Cubs dropped the first game of their weekend set.

Tony La Russa, Dusty Baker share respectful, fierce rivalry La Russa and Baker, who first met in 1971, are squaring off this weekend in Houston.

Astros beat White Sox, 10-2 Dylan Cease (5-3) suffered the loss for the White Sox.

Hendricks wins 7th start in a row, Cubs blank Mets 2-0 Hendricks pitched six shutout innings and improved to 9-4.

Bears sign DL Mike Pennel to 1-year deal Pennel, 30, has played in 91 career games over seven NFL seasons.

Lori Lightfoot calls Bears' Arlington Park bid a 'negotiating tactic,' says focus should be on 'beating the Packers finally' Lightfoot wants the Bears to be "relevant past October."

Justin Fields staying patient as Bears stand by quarterback plan "Great things don't happen all at once," Fields said.

Bears place bid to purchase Arlington Park The Bears said this would give them the opportunity to "further evaluate the property."

White Sox place OF Adam Eaton on IL with hamstring strain Eaton, 32, is hitting .195 this season.