Notre Dame's defense was exposed a couple times in its first two games, but the new Irish approach started to come into focus on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Things We Learned, Part I: Notre Dame’s aggressive defense finds looks that ‘fit’ in shutting down Purdue
Chicago Bulls: Troy Brown Jr. was a major plus on the floor last season
One of the major trade deadline acquisitions for the Chicago Bulls last season, outside of the former Orlando Magic star center Nikola Vucevic, was the former Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown Jr. The Bulls landed Brown from the Wizards for a return of big man Daniel Gafford and small forward Chandler Hutchison. It […] Chicago Bulls: Troy Brown Jr. was … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls: Troy Brown Jr. was a major plus on the floor last season
Today in White Sox History: September 20
The author of the first no-hitter in White Sox history, Nixey Callahan, also played at least 20 career games in left field, center field and right field, and also at third base, shortstop and second base. Two no-hitters in one day? Yup. 1902 Jimmy “Nixey” Callahan threw the first no-hitter in White Sox history, as he beat the Tigers. The Sox gave him all the runs he … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: September 20
South Side Sox 2021 Player of the Week (ending September 18): Gavin Sheets
Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox In a dominant display against the Angels, Sheets shows that he’s the right fit for the White Sox’ metaphorical mattress. The kids are back in school, the pumpkins have grown to be the size of Yermín Mercedes’ head, and rookie Gavin Sheets has sent yet another ball soaring into a roaring Chicago crowd. That was one of his three hits last … [Read more...] about South Side Sox 2021 Player of the Week (ending September 18): Gavin Sheets
Know Your Enemy: Detroit Tigers
Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua via Getty Images Still not real tigers, and I don’t have it in me to care We’re in the home stretch of the season, which always means one of two things: either we’re seeing teams we haven’t seen in a long time, or we’re seeing Central opponents to cram in the last bit of division play we can. Guess where we are for 2021. Last time The White … [Read more...] about Know Your Enemy: Detroit Tigers
Gamethread: White Sox at Tigers
Back to the bump: Carlos Rodón looks to help the White Sox get even closer to clinching the division. | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The South Siders look to build on their series victory in Texas The White Sox (85-64) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (72-78) for a three-game series. The AL Central title going to the South Siders has been a foregone conclusion … [Read more...] about Gamethread: White Sox at Tigers
Tigers 4, White Sox 3: Offense Stalls After Early Explosion
Early momentum: Eloy Jiménez crushed an RBI double that gave the White Sox an early insurance run. Unfortunately, the lead did not last. | Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Carlos Rodón leaves the game after experiencing soreness, with next start in serious doubt. The White Sox (85-65) started their three-game series against the Tigers (73-78) on Monday night strong, but … [Read more...] about Tigers 4, White Sox 3: Offense Stalls After Early Explosion
Six Pack of Stats: Tigers 4, White Sox 3
Unlucky eighth: Harold Castro’s RBI single with two outs in the eighth was the decisive hit despite having a .140 xBA. | FanGraphs Detroit came out on top despite a significant xBA deficit The White Sox (85-65) started their three-game series against the Tigers (73-78) on Monday, and the Good Guys could not come out on top. After scoring three in the top of the third, … [Read more...] about Six Pack of Stats: Tigers 4, White Sox 3
NHL Power Rankings: Top storylines for 2021-22 season (Part 1)
We begin counting down the 30 biggest storylines to watch across the league for the 2021-22 season. … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings: Top storylines for 2021-22 season (Part 1)