When he retired, Luis Aparicio was considered the best defensive shortstop ever. At that time, he had played the most games, had the most assists and double plays, and had the best (they were not invented yet) best Dwar and zone range of any shortstop in MLB history. Since retiring, he has fallen…
April 1, 2022 – The Chicago White Sox send relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers in return for OF A.J. Pollock in a trade whose objective is to improve both teams immediately and where financial considerations are not paramount, a rare occurrence in current times. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links [et_pb_signup…
Shoeless Joe Jackson batted .375 with 12 hits in the eight games. He led the White Sox with six RBI and hit their only home run. Yet, in my opinion, looking at the full details of Jackson’s performance in the 1919 Series would actually support my belief that Shoeless Joe played dishonestly. That…
Ron Kittle talks about his time with the White Sox, Tony La Russa and Harold Baines This strongboy from nearby Gary, Indiana, was an instant hit in Chicago. Kittle had been released by the Dodger organization after a spinal fusion operation in 1978 and was working in iron construction when invited to Comiskey Park for…
A Brief History of the Chicago Cubs-White Sox Rivalry Baseball is one of the biggest sports in America. In fact, the popularity of the sport is such, that in the States, and abroad, Baseball is often referred to as “America’s Favorite Pastime”, and while many think of American Football as the sport synonymous with America, Baseball is just as ingrained in America’s sports culture and history. Baseball is the second biggest sport in the United States. The MLB draws roughly 50 million fans at stadiums annually, with the number of people watching from home likely doubling the number. Baseball also has a vibrant, and plenteous betting community. The popularity of betting on baseball stems from the high-odds of winning against the public. With the advent of the internet, online betting has seen a major boom in popularity, and baseball is just as popular to bet on online, as it is offline. Many bettors are moving to online sportsbooks, and away from land-based ones, due to the simplicity and ease with which one can bet online. The best new betting sites at Helpbet are getting more and more popular. Two of the most famous MLB teams are the two Chicago teams, the Cubs and the White Sox, and fans of baseball will be familiar with the teams’ long-standing, century-spanning rivalry. The Cubs Founded in 1876, the Cubs’ career has spanned over three…
The 2021 Major League Baseball season is at full throttle, as we’re about to reach the end of the first half of the season. The reigning champions Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorites to lift the Commissioner’s Trophy at the end of the season, despite being currently placed third in the National League West…
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Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Team Name: Chicago White Sox Seasons: 1901 to Present World Championships: 3 The White Sox were originally known as the White Stockings, but quickly changed the name after the local newspapers started shortening it for headline-writing purposes. Notable Events and…
P Danny Farquhar of the White Sox collapses in the dugout after pitching to four batters in the 6th inning against the Astros. He is rushed to hospital where doctors diagnose a brain aneurism.
On October 3, 2016.00 2016 – On the day after the end of the regular season, the musical chairs of managers begins. The White Sox name bench coach Rick Renteria to succeed Robin Ventura, who resigned a day ago, as their new manager, while the Diamondbacks fire both GM Dave Stewart and manager Chip Hale…