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Chicago White Sox: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Ron Kittle

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As the city gears up for the second round of the BP Crosstown Cup, both teams are unfortunately enter the series below .500. In the summer of 2011, the Chicago intra-city series will be more about bragging rights than ever, unless the White Sox can get over the hump and win the AL Central. They're in striking distance for first place, unlike the Cubs, who have absolutely … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Ron Kittle

Conversing with White Sox Legend Ron Kittle at BP Crosstown Cup

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This week marks the height of summer festival season. In most major cities across North America, prominent street fairs and concert series are being held. In Chicago, BP featured the city’s largest baseball at the Taste of Chicago June 24th-26th. As the entire city focuses on the BP Crosstown Cup, the annual head-to-head interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and … [Read more...] about Conversing with White Sox Legend Ron Kittle at BP Crosstown Cup

Chicago White Sox September Call-up Possibilities

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The 2010 MLB trade deadline has passed and while the Chicago White Sox may have landed another diamond(back) in the rough in Edwin Jackson, the August waiver trade process will define whether or not the White Sox get their much coveted left-handed power bat. Even if the Sox don’t make a trade they could get a boost from an often over-looked source: September roster … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox September Call-up Possibilities

Remembering the 1983 White Sox with Greg Walker

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With the Chicago White Sox recent hot start catapulting them into first place, we've started hearing local sports media outlet or two comparing this year's scrappy bunch to the 1983 division title White Sox. (come back tomorrow for more on this). And while it may be a little premature to draw parallels between the two squads, there is one striking similarity. The '83 Sox … [Read more...] about Remembering the 1983 White Sox with Greg Walker

Spending Game Night Inside a Minor League Dugout

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By Paul M. Banks Watching a professional baseball game from the dugout dramatically alters your perception of the sport. The crack of the bat is louder. The smack of ball against mitt is more profound. And the cursing is harsher and more emotionally charged.   My day at Alexian Field (a nice, but small park adjacent to a suburban airport) begins with me shadowing … [Read more...] about Spending Game Night Inside a Minor League Dugout