Editor's note: flash back to the May 2022, with the Chicago Dogs, an unaffiliated minor league baseball team that resides in suburban Rosemont, opening their fifth season on Friday night when they take on the Gary Southshore Railcats. The American Association ballclub will be sporting a new black jersey this season, and to celebrate it, they'll be giving away replica jersey … [Read more...] about Chicago Dogs Partner with Curtis Granderson Charity for Season Opener
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Yankees star Curtis Granderson building baseball field for his alma mater
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) alum and current New York Yankee centerfielder (he also spent some time with the Detroit Tigers) Curtis Granderson has pledged the funding for a new multi-million dollar baseball stadium on the campus of UIC. The facility will be home for Flames Baseball, but more importantly, is intended to serve area youth and the Chicago community. … [Read more...] about Yankees star Curtis Granderson building baseball field for his alma mater
Twins and White Sox Have a Lot in Common
American League fans in Chicago and Minneapolis have experienced tremendous disappointment so far this season. The lackluster play of their clubs has had many sitting on their hands at US Cellular and Target Fields. There are actually tremendous parallels between the two situations. It starts with a list of three disappointing players on each roster. … [Read more...] about Twins and White Sox Have a Lot in Common
Chicago White Sox News and Notes
By Soxman Yes Chicago baseball fans, I’m back from a long winter’s nap, To talk Sox rumors, to dispel some of the flap. Who will our teams trade, and who might they acquire? Will we be buyers, or sellers by fire. So grab your Sox Snuggie and drink some egg nog, Soxman is here with an overdue blog. The Bears stink. The Bulls and Hawks? Well that’s Paul M. Banks' … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox News and Notes
Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?
By Paul M. Banks and Adam Musto After finishing in last place in the American League Central Division in 2008 with a 74-88 record, the Detroit Tigers (28-23) are back in first place. The last time the Tigers (picked to finish last by numerous “baseball experts”) won the division was 2006, when the team represented the American League in one of the least watched World … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?