CHICAGO — Mike Clevinger looked more like the 2023 version of himself, the Chicago White Sox bullpen stood on its head once more, and the South Siders beat the Cleveland Guardians for their fourth straight win Saturday night. "We went through probably the the worst 25 games in White Sox history," said White Sox manager Pedro Grifol after the game. "But these guys never … [Read more...] about Mike Clevinger, bullpen stymie Guardians’ bats, White Sox win 3-1
Bellinger HRs in return, Imanaga pitches into the 8th, and Busch walks it off in the rain at Wrigley in Cubs’ thrilling win
CHICAGO — In a driving rain at Wrigley Field, on a night in which Cody Bellinger returned to the lineup and Shota Imanaga delivered once again in what's becoming a historic rookie season, Michael Busch led off the bottom of the ninth in a tie game. He didn't take long to send the wet fans into a frenzy. Busch blasted a game-ending home run on the first pitch he saw in the … [Read more...] about Bellinger HRs in return, Imanaga pitches into the 8th, and Busch walks it off in the rain at Wrigley in Cubs’ thrilling win
“He’s the starter”: Caleb Williams and fellow rookies take to Halas Hall on day 1 of rookie minicamp
CHICAGO — After the first day of Chicago Bears rookie minicamp, head coach Matt Eberflus put the kibosh on any controversy surrounding the Bears' quarterback position. "No conversation," Eberflus said during media availability Friday. "He's the starter." "He" being No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, which should come as no surprise to absolutely … [Read more...] about “He’s the starter”: Caleb Williams and fellow rookies take to Halas Hall on day 1 of rookie minicamp
‘Flexen’ their muscles: White Sox avoid sweep behind solid effort from starting pitcher
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chris Flexen's arm and Paul DeJong's bat prevented the Chicago White Sox from being swept for the seventh time this season and clinch a season series win in the process. Flexen pitched six sharp innings, DeJong homered for the second straight game and the White Sox avoided a sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-1, on Wednesday night at Tropicana … [Read more...] about ‘Flexen’ their muscles: White Sox avoid sweep behind solid effort from starting pitcher
Portland, Oregon HS student finds vintage Ernie Banks Cubs jacket at Goodwill
PORTLAND, Oreg. — In a bin of clothes at a Goodwill store in Portland, Oregon, a high school student found a vintage jacket that may have been worn once-upon-a-time by Mr. Cub himself, Ernie Banks. 18-year-old Jack Ricketts was that high school student last winter. Ricketts said he paid $8.70 for the jacket, which he found turned inside out among a mound of clothes inside of … [Read more...] about Portland, Oregon HS student finds vintage Ernie Banks Cubs jacket at Goodwill