Jesse Rogers

Michael Busch has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, that kind of résumé gets you fast-tracked to the big leagues. But as a prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers 'system, the path was much more complicated.

After being blocked in L.A., Busch has hit the ground running in Chicago. Is he the long-term answer at first base?

Three Milwaukee Brewers , including manager Pat Murphy, along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri , received suspensions for their roles that

BRYCE HARPER'S DAILY routine is no different than many Philadelphia sports fans. On his drive into the city from his home in the suburb of Haddonfield, New Jersey, he listens to local sports talk radio. Often, he walks into Citizens Bank Park wearing gear of a Philadelphia sports team. Then Harper changes into his uniform, rolls up his sleeves and gets to work.

From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff Writer Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Follow on X BRYCE HARPER'S DAILY routine is no different than many

CHICAGO - The Cubs are inching closer to getting two of their better hitters back from injury, manager Craig Counsell announced on Saturday morning.

The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said Saturday.

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff Writer Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Follow on X CHICAGO -- The

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs activated center fielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list while placing pitcher Daniel Palencia on it, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.