According to sources to close to The Sports Bank, Quinn Priester, the top pitching prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, will make his Major League debut next week. Currently having a very fine season with the AAA Indianapolis Indians, Priester will be called-up to start either the Monday night game against the Cleveland Guardians. The time has come: the pride of … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Quinn Priester Set for Pirates Debut Next Week
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White Sox Flop Brian Anderson Takes Over Embattled Northwestern Program
F. Scott Fitzgerald is infamously misquoted whenever people claim he once said "there are no second acts in American life." They just didn't understand what Fitzgerald meant. We'll now see if Brian Anderson the baseball coach is superior to the Brian Anderson the Major League Baseball player. Anderson, the 15th overall pick in the 2003 MLB Draft, and a five tool player if … [Read more...] about White Sox Flop Brian Anderson Takes Over Embattled Northwestern Program
Pirates Priester Comes from a Family of Illinois Aviation Pioneers
If Quinn Priester wasn't playing baseball right now, he'd probably be working in aviation. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 first round draft pick (19th overall out of Cary-Grove High School) has Illinois aviation history in his blood. His great-grandfather, George J. Priester, founded the company that is known today as Priester Aviation, a private jet charter and aircraft … [Read more...] about Pirates Priester Comes from a Family of Illinois Aviation Pioneers
Ozzie Guillen Provides Emotional, Powerful Reaction to Highland Park Shooting
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Fourth of July 2022 will unfortunately always be synonymous with the deadly mass shooting that transpired in the in the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park, … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen Provides Emotional, Powerful Reaction to Highland Park Shooting
White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is a two-time All-Star who led the American League in saves last season with 38. As great a baseball player as he is, … [Read more...] about White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
Ricketts Launching Marquee Network Streaming Service in July
We have confirmation now! From Chicago Cubs President Crane Kenny himself- the club is launching a standalone Marquee Network streaming service, and it will be up and running next month. Well done Ricketts, who is reportedly hoping to get this live by around the time of the All-Star break. With the news of this today, we figured we'd re-run this piece, calling for this very … [Read more...] about Ricketts Launching Marquee Network Streaming Service in July
Cubs Throwback Jerseys: How to Deal, Manage and Store Them
Baseball is definitely a strongly memorabilia focused sport. From baseball uniforms to collectible sports cards to vintage merchandise, purchases made one day out of a love for the game can become a valuable item down the line. Throwback jerseys are huge right now. Even reboots of those throwbacks are massive these days. See any major college baseball program that has a … [Read more...] about Cubs Throwback Jerseys: How to Deal, Manage and Store Them
Chicago Cubs and Tottenham Hotspur Have Similar Club Story Arcs
The Chicago Cubs are playing a two game set in London, at the home of West Ham United, starting today. Early last year, the Cubs' owners, the Ricketts family, tried to buy a different London club, Chelsea FC. So the Cubs connections to London football clubs run deep. But the one they have the most in common with is Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Let's go on a flashback and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs and Tottenham Hotspur Have Similar Club Story Arcs