Rick Hahn is the current Vice-President and General Manager of the Chicago White Sox, and it is certainly time to start re-evaluating his future with the club. Since his promotion before the 2013 season, the Sox are 300–385, with zero postseason appearances. This season, they have the lowest winning percentage in the Major Leagues by some consider margin, well behind the … [Read more...] about White Sox GM Rick Hahn a Disaster Thus Far; Team Currently Abysmal
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Butch Hobson Leads Chicago Dogs, Talks Red Sox, Crimson Tide and More (Exclusive)
The Chicago Dogs, the metropolitan area's newest professional, independent league baseball team, will open their inaugural season May 18 at Sioux Falls. The team, managed by former Boston Red Sox skipper Butch Hobson, opens its home slate on Memorial Day weekend. The Dogs, beginning with Friday night May 25 against the Kansas City T-Bones, will play 50 home games between … [Read more...] about Butch Hobson Leads Chicago Dogs, Talks Red Sox, Crimson Tide and More (Exclusive)
The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
May the 4th be with you tomorrow. 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 well. Yes, Friday May the 4th will see the Yankees will host their third-annual Star Wars Night, with the first 40,000 guests in attendance receiving that Aaron Judge Jedi bobblehead that you … [Read more...] about The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale
It's one of the most debated moments in baseball and Wrigley Field history – Babe Ruth’s “called shot” home run off Charlie Root in the 1932 World Series. Now you can own a piece of national past time history as the bat Ruth used for that legendary homer is now up for auction. What do you get the New York Yankees, or even Chicago Cubs, or general baseball fan that has … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale
Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914
Chicago White Sox founding patriarch Charles Comiskey passed up the opportunity to sign Babe Ruth for $16,000 (about $400,000 in today's money) in 1914, and the letter verifying this offer is now up for auction. A very historical scrapbook from 1909-1914 contains 41 letters and 54 telegrams sent by former Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey to team scout George Mills is … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914
Atrocious Weather the Main Story of Cubs, White Sox Season Thus Far
It's very early, but thus far, the most extraordinary aspect of the 2018 Chicago baseball season has been the weather. Upon conclusion of their first home stand yesterday, the Chicago Cubs are 8-8, and the fourth place team in the NL Central division. The Chicago White Sox are also in fourth, in the AL Central, but with a much worse record, at 4-11. Typically, the weather, … [Read more...] about Atrocious Weather the Main Story of Cubs, White Sox Season Thus Far
Anthony Rizzo: Stoneman Douglas Grad Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Graduate who continues giving back to his alma mater. Rizzo, one of the most visible players in Major League Baseball, continues using the power of his celebrity platform for good- bringing awareness to #MSDStrong whenever he can. The Cubs opened the 2018 season in South Florida, with a four … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo: Stoneman Douglas Grad Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Traded to New York Yankees
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees. No, that's not a typo, and yes, you read that correctly, and no there has not been a new rule implemented allowing the NFL to trade with the MLB. Wilson, in Major League Baseball, was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round in 2010. He was then acquired by the Texas … [Read more...] about Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Traded to New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs Have Seventh Best World Series Winning Odds
We're 22 days away from Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, 27 until position players check in. Spring training will be here before you know it, reminding us that Major League Baseball offseason is actually quite short. It only seems long right now because the free agent market is so lifeless right now. Of course, once the MLB hot stove warms up … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Have Seventh Best World Series Winning Odds
Cubs Convention News: TV Deal Talk, Bryce Harper Speculation, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber
During a Cubs Convention session entitled "Business Operations Update," team President Crane Kenney perfectly articulated just how much the organization's expectations have changed. The goal used to be “winning a World Series,” now it's “winning the World Series,” as Kenney put it. He then listed off a few noteworthy facts. Having now reached the past three NLCS, the last … [Read more...] about Cubs Convention News: TV Deal Talk, Bryce Harper Speculation, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber