Two years ago, the Chicago White Sox had one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. The team lost 121 games in 2024, and then another 102 in 2025. In 2026, they ended the regular season with 84 victories, 78 losses and a playoff berth. The White Sox came within one win of reaching the American League Championship Series, but the Cleveland Guardians knocked them out in … [Read more...] about From 121 Losses to October Baseball: Where the White Sox Rank Among MLB’s Great Turnarounds
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Both Cubs and White Sox Fans Got the Shaft from MLB, NBC
You know the old joke in Chicago- Cubs and White Sox fans do come together...to support the Bears. Well, now Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox fans have a new common antagonist- Major League Baseball, or more specifically, MLB's television contract. Or you can say the enemy here is NBC Sports; that works too. … [Read more...] about Both Cubs and White Sox Fans Got the Shaft from MLB, NBC
How Using HitTrax in Batting Cages Can Make You a Better Baseball or Softball Player
Pete Crow-Armstrong just became the seventh and newest member of the ultra elite "40-40 club." This "club," started by Jose Canseco in 1988, consists of Major League Baseball players who have hit 40 home runs and stolen 40 bases in the same season. This accomplishment could mean that Crow-Armstrong will take home the National League Most Valuable Player award this season, and … [Read more...] about How Using HitTrax in Batting Cages Can Make You a Better Baseball or Softball Player
2026 MLB Mock Draft Final Update
It is time for our final update! Yes, The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft, version 8.0 is here, and this will be our final edition! The 2026 Major League Baseball draft commences this weekend, starting tomorrow, in Philadelphia, PA. Philly also happens to be the city where America was "born" as the Declaration of Independence was signed there on July 4th, 1776. Hence they … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Mock Draft Final Update
Jed Hoyer Has Made a Total Mess of the Chicago Cubs
You can place blame upon many different people, when it comes to the Chicago Cubs 2026 season going off the rails. Manager Craig Counsell is often placed high on the list of scapegoats. General Manager Carter Hawkins sometimes gets fingers pointed at his way as well. However, the buck truly stops with Team President Jed Hoyer. He built this team, after Owner Tom Ricketts gave … [Read more...] about Jed Hoyer Has Made a Total Mess of the Chicago Cubs
How June Performances Could Shift Odds to Win the National League
June often serves as a defining month in Major League Baseball. Teams move beyond the early-season sample size, contenders begin separating themselves from the pack, and futures markets respond to emerging trends. While there is still plenty of baseball remaining after June, strong or disappointing performances can significantly alter perceptions across the National League. … [Read more...] about How June Performances Could Shift Odds to Win the National League
The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
Editor's Note: (re-publishing this Aaron Judge Jedi bobblehead post today, to honor #MayThe4th. It originally ran in April of 2018, as the first Star Wars movie in 13 years was set to premiere) May the 4th be with you today. If you're attending the opener of the New York Yankees' next home stand, then this Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead will almost certainly be with you as … [Read more...] about The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
What the Eamus Catuli Sign Across Wrigley Field Actually Means
Eamus Catuli, the billboard reads on a Sheffield Avenue rooftop just beyond right center field at the Friendly Confines. The signs are positioned on the left side of the upper facade of the Lakeview Baseball Club building, 3633 N. Sheffield Avenue, across the street from Wrigley Field. As today is the Chicago Cubs home opener, many people are wondering what exactly these … [Read more...] about What the Eamus Catuli Sign Across Wrigley Field Actually Means
Liverpool to Face Wrexham in Summer Friendly at Yankee Stadium
Late Wednesday morning saw the New York Yankees announce their hosting of a preseason summer friendly between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC. The exhibition clash will be staged at the world famous Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, July 29. The kickoff time is TBD. Wrexham, founded in 1864, is the world'd third-oldest professional football club, but they are trendy as it gets these … [Read more...] about Liverpool to Face Wrexham in Summer Friendly at Yankee Stadium
Alex Bregman Excited for ‘October baseball at Wrigley’ Field
Spring training games are set to commence tomorrow, so you know what that means? Time to talk Major League Baseball and the upcoming season's expectations. The Chicago Cubs, coming off a 92 win season and appearance in the National League Division Series, are substantial favorites to win the NL Central division in 2026. They made a big splash signing in two time World Series … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman Excited for ‘October baseball at Wrigley’ Field