Hall of Fame first baseman and designated hitter Frank Thomas believes the Chicago White Sox have the right formula to win the 2021 World Series. Frank Thomas answered emphatically when asked if he believed the Chicago White Sox were ready to win a World Series title this year. “Yes,” Thomas told Da Windy City Podcast.
Boston Red Sox DH JD Martinez Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox are staring regular season failure in the face. A once-unthinkable fate given how they started the year is becoming a reality with every defeat. Boston had been one of the best stories in all of baseball to most of
Madison Bumgarner made his return to Oracle Park for the first time with fans in attendance since signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Francisco Giants fans were understandably upset when seeing their ace Madison Bumgarner walk into the open market in the winter of 2019. It had to sting even worse to see Bumgarner choose
Yankees manager Aaron Boone. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) LeBron James’ message to Carmelo Anthony prior to joining Lakers by Scott Rogust Carmelo Anthony’s decision to join Lakers started way back in 2014 by Alicia de Artola New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lost his mind over a balk call by the home plate umpire, getting
Juan Soto is not focused on a long-term deal, so will he eventually leave the Washington Nationals? In a lost season that put them in the rare position of trade deadline seller, the Washington Nationals have one player to really hang their hat on. Juan Soto is having another excellent season, and he won’t turn
Aubrey Huff of the San Francisco Giants at bat against the San Diego Padres. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) PSG got Lionel Messi, so it’s time to gear up by Nathan Cunningham Former San Francisco Giant Aubrey Huff has gone the way of the Dodo … his antics have finally gotten him exonerated off
Marcus Semien, Toronto Blue Jays. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports) Kentucky basketball: Rupp Arena to be open at full capacity for 2021-22 season by John Buhler BFN 5: Watch cage collapse around fighters in regional MMA event (Video) by Thomas Albano Marcus Semien went yard for the Toronto Blue Jays to continue the Boston Red
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Larry Bowa roasted the New York Mets for their bad offense. The New York Mets‘ reign atop the NL East division reached its end this past weekend after they were swept by the rival Philadelphia Phillies. New York getting swept can be attributed to their offense petering out in a crucial
Sep 30, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Postseason signage before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa blasts Mets’ awful offense by Scott Rogust MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly considering expanding the postseason in collective bargaining
A Rangers fan at Globe Life Field made an impressive grab leaning over a railing. The only problem? He robbed someone else to do it. Now that Joey Gallo is on his way to New York, the Rangers may have to rely on fans to provide most of their highlights for the rest of the
Yankees manager Aaron Boone. (Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports) If the Yankees don’t secure a playoff spot this season after their trade deadline dealing, expect these three figures to leave New York. The Yankees’ playoff hopes are in a precarious position. New York is 2.5 games out of a wild card spot with an outside hope
It seemed inevitable when he was sidelined in June, but Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is indeed now slated to have Tommy John surgery. Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow has not pitched since June 14, when he left his start against the Chicago White Sox due to elbow discomfort. He was diagnosed with a partially
Rob Manfred, MLB. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) 3 offseason moves Cardinals can make to win 2022 World Series by Alicia de Artola MLB is receiving some backlash in regards to their rumored broadcasting partnership with Barstool Sports. MLB has been trying for quite some time to broaden its appeal to younger audiences. Now, there
Aug 3, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers fans take dangerous measures to troll the Astros in batting practice by Scott Rogust Lakers fans roast Dennis Schroder over lack
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks back at the biggest moves from MLB Trade Deadline, including a San Diego Padres push for Trea Turner. The left side of the San Diego Padres’ infield — Manny Machado at third base and Fernando Tatis Jr. at shortstop — is arguably the best and most dynamic in baseball.
A Dodgers ball girl ruthlessly checked a fan who was being chased by security for running on the field into and over the wall in right field. Fans who run onto the field at major league ballparks definitely aren’t thinking about the consequences of their actions. That’s unfortunate for them but lucky for everyone who
A fan at Coors Field shouted a disgusting and unacceptable racial slur at Lewis Brinson during the Rockies game against the Marlins. It’s 2021 and still, players have to put up with utterly incomprehensible abuse at major league ballparks. On Sunday, Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was the target of a racial slur during an at-bat
Pitchers aren’t the only players who can be called for balks, evidently, and the San Francisco Giants found this out the hard way. I, a man paid to write about baseball, did not know this either! So I cannot blame Giants catcher Curt Casali for his flaw in judgement. Casali stopped a potential passed ball
Trea Turner is loving life as a new member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After spending his entire MLB career with the Washington Nationals, shortstop Trea Turner is really starting to dig his new situation with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner was dealt by the Nats to the Boys in Blue at the trade deadline,
The San Diego Padres talked to the Chicago Cubs about a deal involving Eric Hosmer and Anthony Rizzo but decided not to go forward. In an alternate universe, Eric Hosmer is a Cub and Anthony Rizzo is a Padre. Before the trade deadline, the Padres spoke to the Cubs about a Hosmer for Rizzo trade,
AMARILLO, TEXAS – JULY 25: Infielder Sam Huff #25 of the Frisco RoughRiders hits the ball during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) Jose Aldo shows off ridiculous kickboxing skills in win over Pedro Munhoz (Video) by
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 10: Umpire Joe West #22 looks on during the game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) White Sox fans troll Cubs ‘Fly the W’ slogan after extra-innings win
The San Diego Padres made the biggest splash of the regular season thus far, trading for Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Adam Frazier on Sunday. If you didn’t know the Padres were going all-in for a shot at the World Series this season, now you know. San Diego headlined last offseason’s trade market and they’ve snagged one
Aroldis Chapman, New York Yankees. (Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Draymond Green deserves far more credit for bringing home gold in Tokyo by John Buhler The New York Yankees are losing their All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman to the 10-day IL. New York Yankees All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman has been placed on the 10-day IL due to
May 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (2) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports BFN 5: Watch cage collapse around fighters in regional MMA event (Video) by
New Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios was the first one out of the dugout during drama between Toronto and the Boston Red Sox. Friday night’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game got a little fiery thanks to Hansel Robles and Jose Berrios, former teammates now on opposing sides. The drama started in the bottom of the fifth
Houston Astros fans were quick to point out the hypocrisy of Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano, who was just suspended for PEDs. Rule No. 1: People in glass houses should not throw stones. Ramon Laureano did just that by criticizing the Astros over their sign-stealing scandal while apparently taking PEDs. The league suspended Laureano for 80
Joe West, MLB. (Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Jose Berrios at center of Blue Jays-Red Sox drama (Video) by Alicia de Artola Umpire Joe West gave a “punch to the nose” to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski during Friday’s game against the New York Mets. First-place in the NL East was on the line
Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Cody Bellinger is finally getting to enjoy a divisional race in his fifth season. 2021 is new territory for Cody Bellinger. Normally at this time of year the Dodgers have a comfortable division lead and Bellinger is coming off an All-Star game appearance, perhaps in the MVP conversation. Instead, the Dodgers
MIAMI, FL – JULY 31: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees doubles in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 31, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) An entire 110m hurdle race was run in the time it takes Giannis to shoot a free throw