Yankees clinch first trip to the World Series in 15 years

Perhaps you have heard about the times the Yankees experienced World Series droughts, like the one that lasted from 1964 to 1976? If you’re old enough, you may have even witnessed the era when the great Pinstripes failed to make it to the Fall Classic between 1981 and 1996. However, I’ll bet you never thought… read more

Sharing Sox Podcast 137 — Is it all just a bunch of Jerry mandering?

Soon after the story broke of Jerry Reinsdorf possibly selling the White Sox, thereby sending waves of glee throughout Chicagoland, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, try to figure out if Reinsdorf had the information leaked in order to try put pressure on politicians to plunge public billions into a monument to himself, or if he just had it leaked (to somebody on The Athletic who has no Chicago ties) because he hates the news media and wants to see them make fools of themselves believing it.

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Aaron McGarity

If there’s any heartbreaking story in the 2024 Charlotte Knights bullpen it was Aaron McGarity not getting the call to make his long-awaited major league debut over the summer.

Back to LA: New York Mets Stay Alive, Beat Dodgers 12-6 in Game 5

The New York Mets punched back after suffering three brutal beatings at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a 12-6 win last night, the Mets are heading to California for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. The Mets jumped out to an early lead when Pete Alonso bashed a three-run homer… read more

The NLCS has been a series of haymakers by the Dodgers and Mets

If you’re looking for some sports thrills and excitement, the 2024 National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Mets has not been the place or thing for you. What do you think comedian Jerry Seinfeld was doing during Game 1 between Los Angeles and New York at Dodgers Stadium on October 13? I hope… read more

Cleveland Guardians Need Three Wins in a Row to Beat New York Yankees

After last night’s 8-6 loss to the New York Yankees, the Guardians need to invoke the memories of past Cleveland champions to stay alive. Not the 1920 or 1948 Indians. More like the 2016 Cavaliers. Every March 1, Cleveland sports fans greet each other with a hearty “Warriors blew a 3-1 lead.” They are celebrating… read more

Would a Yankees and Dodgers World Series be Good for Baseball?

People were not happy about the 2023 World Series unless you lived in Arlington Texas or Phoenix Arizona. Many fans tuned out and it was most likely bad for baseball. As a Rangers fans I enjoyed the heck out of the Rangers first ever World Series Championship, but even I know that it was not… read more

The Yankees Could Do the Funniest Thing Ever

This October of playoff baseball has been special. There has been numerous moments where it makes your jaw drop is amazement. Also, there have been numerous good games making you want more. One of those games was Game 3 of the ALCS between the Guardians and the Yankees. An Instant Classic in Cleveland This game… read more

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Riley Gowens

Riley Gowens Starting Pitcher 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 44 Birmingham Barons Riley Gowens grew up in Libertyville, and went on to play at the University of Illinois prior to being drafted in the ninth round by the Atlanta Braves in 2023. The righthander was assigned to the FCL Braves to begin his… read more

Jake Cave, Peter Lambert, and Dakota Hudson elect free agency

As the postseason continues for just four teams, the rest of the league has its eyes set on preparing for the 2025 season. This process focuses on shuffling the 40-man roster and the Colorado Rockies have begun the process for themselves. On Friday the team announced that outfielder Jake Cave along with pitchers Dakota Hudson… read more

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