What if Ryne Sandberg wasn’t traded to the Cubs in 1982? Could the Phillies have won another championship other than their one in 1980? Last week in this column, I focused on careers that “could have ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

1982 - The Chicago Cubs acquire infielders Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for shortstop Ivan DeJesus. 1993 - The Royals sign free agent outfielder Hubie ...