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Home » baseball

Tag: baseball

Posted inSports

On the south side, a quest to keep Black baseball alive

by Matthew Ritchie July 21, 2022July 23, 2022

As the game’s popularity declines nationwide, the Morgan Park Mustangs are a beacon for the future of the sport

Posted inFilm

‘Chicago Memories’ showcases the spirit of the city

by Kathleen Sachs February 18, 2020August 18, 2021

The three short documentaries dig deep into corners of Chicago history.

Posted inArts & Culture

The dog days of summer

by Adam Jason Cohen September 13, 2019August 18, 2021

Photos from Dog Day at Guaranteed Rate Field

Posted inNews & Politics

The surprising Chicago origins of indoor baseball

by Jeff Nichols January 30, 2019August 18, 2021

From humble and hilarious beginnings on the south side in 1887, the sport grew into a favorite pastime for women and the working class.

Posted inFood & Drink

With antique spirits and goat brats, Mordecai brings fine dining to Rickettsville

by Mike Sula May 17, 2018August 18, 2021

Chef Matthias Merges’s restaurant is the latest to open in the Hotel Zachary, across from Wrigley Field.

Posted inBlogs

A chat with Bill Veeck, the most fun White Sox owner of all time

by Aimee Levitt May 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Veeck understood that you were supposed to enjoy going to the ball game.

Posted inBlogs

Dog Day brings the best (in show) to Guaranteed Rate Field [PHOTOS]

by Sue Kwong April 23, 2018August 18, 2021

Do not play fetch here.

Posted inBlogs

It’s MLB opening day, so enjoy some Reader baseball coverage

by Aimee Levitt March 29, 2018August 18, 2021

Vendors, artists, punks, reenactors, Bill James, and bearded cultists: a full exploration of America’s pastime.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the City Council approved Emanuel’s 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.

Posted inBlogs

Cubs, Blackhawks, large concert venues are not fans of Emanuel’s concert ticket tax increase, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 10, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the City Council approved a $95 million police training academy despite a plea from Chance the Rapper.

Posted inBlogs

Police close Kenneka Jenkins investigation but for some photos of her body ‘raise more questions than answers,’ and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd October 23, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, a Republican state representative is considering running against Rauner.

Posted inBlogs

Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game in the ‘near future,’ and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 12, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, a Mexican immigrant scheduled for deportation is suing CPD for an alleged gang database error.

Posted inArts & Culture

The year in Reader photos

by Danielle A. Scruggs December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

The best photos that ran in the Reader in 2016.

Posted inBlogs

Flying the W: Scenes from Wrigleyville during the Cubs’ World Series home games

by Paul Boucher November 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Freelance photographer Paul Boucher captured the exuberant energy of Cubs fans outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs competed in the World Series for the first time in more than 71 years.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The World Series isn’t the only big thing coming to Wrigleyville

by Deanna Isaacs October 24, 2016August 18, 2021

New construction around the vintage stadium is large-scale and upscale.

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