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Pirates blew another one and were swept by the Padres at PNC Park
Where did you have the bullpen on your bingo card for problems that would help sink the Pirates after the trade deadline? Pittsburgh’s relievers did a lot of heavy lifting when the Diamondbacks took two of three last weekend to open what was said to be a crucial six-game homestand. After a ho-hum 6-0 loss… read more
Sox Populi Podcast 178 — Pedro Grifol Has Been Fired
With the surprising news that Pedro Grifol had been fired by the White Sox (about a year too late, conservatively speaking), the mothership had to lift off again to discuss the timing, ramifications, and managerial job search. This time, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Chrystal O’Keefe joined Brett Ballantini to cover it all, with some input from Willow O’Keefe.
Brett Ballantini
Visiting Dugout Episode 64 — Chicago Cubs
Chrystal and Sara chat about the upcoming Crosstown Classic.
Chrystal OKeefe
TIME OUT — White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore
In the second installment of TIME OUT with Di Billick, she digs into the appointment of White Sox coach Grady Sizemore as interim manager of the club after Thursday’s dismissal of Pedro Grifol. There are fun Grady facts, flyovers, and dog cameos.
Brett Ballantini
08/08/24
He Gone! Pedro Grifol Fired
The ax finally fell on Pedro Grifol in a symbolic move during a disastrous season. What’s next for the franchise is anyone’s guess, but according to General Manager Chris Getz it will be someone from outside the organization.
Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Sox Populi Podcast 177 — Nothing Positive
Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Joe Resis and Dante Jones join Brett Ballantini to talk about all the negative energy on the South Side, rooting against your team, and a look back at the Garrett Crochet debacle at the deadline
Brett Ballantini
Twice Bitten: Arizona Diamondbacks Sweep Doubleheader from Cleveland Guardians
Doubleheaders are just not the Cleveland Guardians’ thing. In their last seven, they have posted a record of 1-13. That trend continued yesterday at Progressive Field, as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Guardians 7-3 and 5-3. Cleveland has lost five in a row for the first time this season. FIGHTING FROM BEHIND Ben Lively (10-7)… read more
Rangers Frustrations Continue In 6-4 Silver Boot Series Clinching Loss To Astros
Oftentimes, the baseball season can be seen as an hourglass. Early in the year with a struggling team and high expectations, you can always look to the sand in the hourglass as justification for a tough start… after all baseball has 162 games for a reason. However, at this point in the season, you can’t… read more
A’s 3, White Sox 2: A New Losing Streak Begins
After breaking a 21-game losing streak last night with a victory, the White Sox lose a close one. Seems like old habits die hard.
Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Pirates have been in a slump since the trade deadline
The Pirates lost to the Padres by a score of 6-0 in the first of a three-game series at PNC Park on Tuesday night. The defeat drops Pittsburgh back down to .500 at 56-56. The Pirates are now four games out of the third wildcard spot in the National League and five behind San Diego,… read more
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