Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater of Jacksonville, Florida had right knee surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus. According to Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors, he is expected to miss the next four to six weeks. How did Slater get hurt? Slater suffered pain in his knee while preparing for the game between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox on April 11. … [Read more...] about White Sox outfielder Austin Slater out long term with knee injury
Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele to have elbow surgery
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele of Lucedale, Mississippi is down for the season. According to Ian Casselberry of Yahoo! Sports on Sunday, it was determined that Steele needs left elbow surgery. When did the injury happen? Steele was experiencing tightness in his elbow on April 7, after pitching seven outstanding innings in a 7-0 Cubs win over the Texas Rangers. … [Read more...] about Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele to have elbow surgery
Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker receive player of the week honours
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs have an incredibly rich history and loyal fan base. They have one more thing in common. The Red Sox and Cubs both have a recent acquisition that used to play with the Houston Astros who both have had a fantastic first week of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season. Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman of Albuquerque, New Mexico was … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker receive player of the week honours
MLB pitcher Lance Lynn retires at age 37
Major League Baseball pitcher Lance Lynn of Indianapolis, Indiana retired on Tuesday at the age of 37. In an interesting story, Lynn made the announcement on his wife’s podcast titled, “Dymin in the Rough.” Lynn’s wife’s first name is Dymin. It will be interesting to see if Dymin will continue with her Podcasts. Lynn was a two-time All-Star. He was honoured while with the St. … [Read more...] about MLB pitcher Lance Lynn retires at age 37
Carson Kelly becomes 10th Cubs player to hit for the cycle
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly of Chicago, Illinois became the 10th Cubs player of all-time to hit for the cycle on Monday. He had one single, one double, one triple, and one home run in an 18-3 Cubs win over the Athletics from Sacramento, California. This was the first Major League Baseball game played in Sacramento, California since the Athletics moved from Oakland in the … [Read more...] about Carson Kelly becomes 10th Cubs player to hit for the cycle