Paul Sullivan

Paul Sullivan is the Chicago Tribune's In the Wake of News columnist and baseball writer, covering the Cubs, White Sox and national news. A 42-year Tribune veteran, Sullivan was named Illinois Sportswriter of the Year in 2015, '16 and '19 and earned the Ring Lardner Award for excellence in sports journalism in 2018.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Column: The emergence of Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong is drawing attention all around the game

May 5, 2025 at 7:48 a.m.

It was one year ago this month that Pete Crow-Armstrong was demoted to Triple-A Iowa. Now the Chicago Cubs center fielder is the talk of baseball.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga is consoled after getting injured during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga leaves Sunday’s 4-0 loss with a left hamstring strain

May 4, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

What will the Chicago Cubs do if Shota Imanaga is placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain?

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brewers catcher William Contreras watch Crow-Armstrong's three run home run in the fourth inning on May 3, 2025, in Milwaukee. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

Column: Chicago Cubs ride another Pete Crow-Armstrong HR to 6-2 win, fueling the ire in Craig Counsell’s hometown

May 4, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is booed loudly every time he comes home to Milwaukee — even by his own brother-in-law.

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. watches the flight of his three-run double in the seventh inning against the Brewers on May 1, 2025, at Rate Field. The Sox won 8-0. (Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)

Column: Will sampling Bulls uniforms help the White Sox dress for success? It certainly can’t hurt.

May 2, 2025 at 7:19 a.m.

The biggest day of the Chicago White Sox season finally is at hand: They will debut their new Bulls-themed alternate uniforms Friday.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before a game against North Dakota State at Folsom Field on Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Column: How Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft slide saga reflects the state of the nation

April 29, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

The amazing NFL draft slide of Shedeur Sanders — and the obsessive reaction to it — is a story perfect for our times.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner tosses the ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson for a double play during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago Cubs passed their 1st wave of big tests. Now it’s time for the National League Central.

April 28, 2025 at 7:35 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs embark on a six-game road trip to Pittsburgh and Milwaukee on Tuesday after a strong start to their 2025 season.

The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber stands beside Cubs first baseman Justin Turner after Schwarber was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning on April 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: 8 questions from Chicago Cubs’ homestand, including Dansby Swanson’s slump and a Kyle Schwarber return

April 26, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have been a comeback team, but an eight-run deficit Saturday turned into a 10-4 loss. Here are eight questions from the homestand.

Cubs third baseman Gage Workman runs after hitting a single during the second inning at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox acquire infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs for cash considerations: ‘Now I want to beat the Cubs’

April 26, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox acquired Gage Workman from the Cubs on Saturday. Workman had only four starts at third base for the Cubs and committed two errors.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) steals second safely against the Phillies on April 25, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs leadoff man? Not just yet, Craig Counsell says before 4-0 win.

April 25, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong as leadoff man for the Chicago Cubs is not on Craig Counsell’s to-do list ... yet. PCA helped the Cubs win Friday.

Cubs mascot Clark flies a "W" flag in the outfield after a 7-6 win over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Are the Chicago Cubs an elite NL team? Early returns are promising despite some glaring issues.

April 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs are back, and it’s now official. And this time it’s real? Maybe.

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