John Grisham’s legal thrillers are dense and hefty, full of twists and turns and tension. His latest novel, “ Calico Joe ,” is not like that at all. It’s a sweet, simple story, a fable really. And like all fables, it has a moral: Good can come out of evil; it’s never too late to confess your sins and seek forgiveness. Read full article > >

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John Grisham’s ‘Calico Joe’

Officials with the Red Sox said they expected their general manager to reach a deal to take over baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs.

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Epstein Expected to Leave Red Sox for Cubs

CHICAGO – His facial expression betrays nothing, but Jordan Zimmermann ’s actions late Thursday afternoon told the surprising truth: He was, for maybe the first time since he pulled on a Washington Nationals uniform, rattled. Zimmermann’s dazzling performance had just come undone when the Chicago Cubs ’ Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run homer to break a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. His pitch count had reached 105, but Zimmermann stayed in. Carlos Pena stepped to the plate, and Zimmermann, with the bases empty, threw from the stretch. Read full article > >

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Nationals vs. Cubs: Jordan Zimmermann is good, but not good enough in loss

CHICAGO — The Washington Nationals have found, in the form of a question, at least one use for the final two months of this season: Should any of their young starting pitchers factor into next season’s rotation? Ross Detwiler , the 25-year-old they drafted with the sixth overall pick in 2007, has consciously decided not to view his starts as auditions. But that’s basically what they are. Wednesday night, in the Nationals’ 4-2 loss at Wrigley Field to the Chicago Cubs , Detwiler again flashed his promise before a dishearteningly familiar finish. He lasted only five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five. Detwiler pitched well enough to give the Nationals a chance to win, a chance squandered a few times by their offense. He just did not pitch very long. Read full article > >

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Nationals vs. Cubs: Chicago gets just enough off Ross Detwiler to secure 4-2 win

Mr. Cavarretta played 20 seasons for the Chicago Cubs and won the National League’s most valuable player award and batting championship in 1945, the last time the Cubs captured a pennant.

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Phil Cavarretta, National League M.V.P. in 1945, Dies at 94

No one who ever accused Ron Santo of being a homer would have been wrong. After 13 years as the Chicago Cubs’ third baseman and nearly two decades in their broadcast booth, he was an unapologetic fan. Santo, who died at age on Thursday of complications…

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Cubs Legend Ron Santo Dies

A nine-time All Star for the Chicago Cubs and later their broadcaster, Santo was also revered for battling diabetes.

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Ron Santo, Stalwart for Cubs, Dies at 70