According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival executives expect the Chicago Cubs to trade top prospect Owen Caissie at the trade deadline. However, Caissie s

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.

Matt Shaw’s offensive struggles prompted manager Craig Counsell to start Jon Berti at third base Wednesday in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 loss.

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 55 40 .579 — — 8-2 L-1 32-16 23-24 437 417 20 New York 53 42 .558 2 +3 5-5 L-1 30-18 23-24 500 386 114 Boston 52 45 .

Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.

More than a month's worth of rain fell on Chicago in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "There were numerous reports of flooded viaducts, several reports of water rescues, and a few reports of flooded basements," the NWS said.

The Hoosiers have seven first-round draft picks in their baseball program's history, and the all-time leader in home runs may be next this weekend.

New York 53 42 .558 2 Boston 52 45 .536 4 Tampa Bay 50 46 .521 5½ Baltimore 43 51 .457 11½ W L Pct GB Detroit 59 37 .615 — Minnesota 47 48 .