Archive: 2025 / 09

Chicago's Cubs survived a late rally to beat the White Sox 5-4, clinching the weekend series and a 5-1 season edge. Ben Brown tossed five solid innings, while Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Nico Hoerner delivered the clutch hits. Andrew Benintendi's twin homers kept the game alive, but Chicago held on for a one‑run win that keeps them tied for first in the NL Central.

Kansas City will host six World Cup matches, and the first chance to buy comes via a Visa-only lottery opening Sept. 10, 2025. Winners get assigned purchase windows starting Oct. 1, but inventory isn’t guaranteed. More draws follow into 2026, with a final first-come sale later. Hospitality starts at $1,400. The 48-team tournament runs June 11–July 19, 2026, across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.