The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko. In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run. So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
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Baltimore Orioles pennant race especially exciting to Lew Ford
This isn’t Lew Ford’s first pennant race. Far from it. He was part of the Minnesota Twins teams that played in the American League Division Series in ’03, ’04 and ’06, and was a regular outfielder in the middle of those years when they were ousted by the New York Yankees in four games. … [Read more...] about Baltimore Orioles pennant race especially exciting to Lew Ford
White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series
Let’s be honest White Sox fans, despite our place in the standings, the Detroit Tigers have owned the Chicago White Sox this year in every sense of the word. The Tigers have swept the Sox in back-to-back series, crushed us in home attendance and since the beginning of the season have received all of the attention, praise and post season backing from media outside of Chicago. … [Read more...] about White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series
Baltimore Orioles lose exhibition game to a community college
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota chapter, edged the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in a charity game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL today. That's right, a community college beat the O's in a spring exhibition game. I think O's should be changed to zeroes or "uh-O's" from now on. Maybe Baltimore can take on the Greendale Community College Human Beings next. Although … [Read more...] about Baltimore Orioles lose exhibition game to a community college
Cy Young Award Winner, Baltimore Orioles Legend Mike Flanagan Dies
Mike Flanagan, a the 1979 American League Cy Young winner and part of the Baltimore Orioles' 1983 World Series championship team, was found dead today in his home in Monkton, Maryland. He was 59 years old. The Orioles confirmed that Flanagan, who served the team as a front office executive and television broadcaster after his pitching days were over, was dead. Flanagan … [Read more...] about Cy Young Award Winner, Baltimore Orioles Legend Mike Flanagan Dies
Streak for the Cash: Orioles over Reds
"We’re going streaking… through the quad to the gymnasium!" Okay, maybe just virtually, but nonetheless we are one-for-one so far on picking ESPN’s Streak for the Cash. Let's keep it going! For the remainder of the baseball season, I will try to give one baseball game a day that I think is a lock for the Streak for the Cash. Let’s see how big of a streak we can build. By: … [Read more...] about Streak for the Cash: Orioles over Reds
Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration
Chicago White Sox first baseman and team captain Paul Konerko is starting the 2011 season where he ended 2010, as a cornerstone of the team and offensive juggernaut. Last week, Konerko was named co-American League Player of the Week with Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera. After clubbing two homers in Sunday game against the Tampa Rays, Konerko finished the week hitting .417 … [Read more...] about Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration
Winning month for the Baltimore Orioles? Yes, Really
When the Baltimore Orioles take the field Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox, they will do so with a 16-11 record in the month of August. Considering the team is 48-83 with a winning percentage of .366 on the year, that fact truly says something. Since new manager Buck Showalter took over the team on August 3rd, the O’s have been 16-10. The “Buck Bump” brought them up … [Read more...] about Winning month for the Baltimore Orioles? Yes, Really
Ex-Cubs Corey Patterson and Felix Pie finding new life as Orioles
These days you're hearing a lot about the Chicago Cubs farm system and how great it is. And it's true, there's a ton of talent in the Cubs' minor league system, but sometimes that talent doesn't actually reach it's full potential in the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. Sometimes it takes a change of scenery for a player to hit his stride. If there's one team that's … [Read more...] about Ex-Cubs Corey Patterson and Felix Pie finding new life as Orioles
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)