Some interesting developments in the American League Central the last 24 hours. The biggest move was a serious head-scratcher. The White Sox have extended the contract for left-handed starting pitcher John Danks, who was strongly believed to be on the trading block as GM Kenny Williams tries to rebuild the franchise. Guess we were mistaken, … Continue Reading →
Maybe the White Sox, trying to climb back into the AL Central race, were simply jumpy and on edge. Or maybe the Yankees just pounded the strike zone. Whatever the reason, something absolutely remarkable happened at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago the last four days. The White Sox didn’t walk. Not once! That’s right. … Continue Reading →
The Natural kicked off the Cubs’ season at Wrigley Field. Robert Redford, the iconic actor who played the lead role in the most iconic baseball movie ever, threw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday. And that’s where the good vibes ended for the North Siders, as the Cubs then went out and lost. To the … Continue Reading →