Judge tosses suit that tried to deem books obscene for kids
Circuit Court Judge Pamela S. Baskervill struck down the suit on jurisdictional grounds, citing state law as well as principles under the U.S. Constitution. For example, Baskervill wrote that Virginia law doesn't give her the specific authority to determine whether the books are obscene for minors. The judge also wrote that restricting the books' distribution would authorize “prior restraint” of speech and violate the First Amendment. The judge also described concerns about prosecuting someone who didn't know they were selling or loaning books that were deemed to be obscene. Tim Anderson, Altman's attorney, said the lawsuit in Virginia Beach was not focused on what the two books were about.
wftv.comObscenity case seeking to bar Barnes & Noble from selling 2 books to minors dismissed by judge
A Virginia Beach Circuit Court judge on Tuesday dismissed an effort to declare two books obscene and unfit for children. Judge Pamela Baskervill found that “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe and “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J. Maas are not obscene under state law. Former Congressional candidate Tommy Altman, and his attorney, state Del. Tim Anderson, argued that there should be ...
news.yahoo.comChisox SS Anderson expected to miss 6 weeks with finger tear
— (AP) — Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson is expected to miss six weeks because of a tear in the middle of his left hand suffered in a game last weekend. The playoff-contending White Sox made the announcement Tuesday after losing to Kansas City 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. He’s one of our All-Stars and one of our leaders,” White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn said. If Anderson returned in six weeks, he'd rejoin the club with two weeks left in the regular season. The White Sox entered play Tuesday two games out of first place in the AL Central behind Minnesota, with Cleveland a game behind the Twins.
wftv.comWhite Sox shortstop Anderson starts reduced 2-day suspension
White Sox Rangers Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson throw to first to complete the double play after forcing Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien at second in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from three to two games. Anderson sat out the afternoon game at the Texas Rangers to begin the suspension, which will end with the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City on Tuesday. Major League Baseball suspended the All-Star shortstop Anderson for three games initially (and fined him an undisclosed amount) for making contact on July 29 with plate umpire Nick Mahrley during an argument. In other roster moves, the White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned RHP reliever Tanner Banks.
wftv.comWhite Sox star Tim Anderson suspended 3 games after making contact with umpire
Oakland Athletics v Chicago White Sox CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox is ejected from the game after making contact with umpire Nick Mahrley #48 in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended three games after he made contact with umpire Nick Mahrely during their game against the Oakland A's on Friday night, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers . Anderson said something to Mahrely, who then ejected him from the game. Tim Anderson was NOT happy with the call on the first-pitch strike 😲 pic.twitter.com/vXjdqbhhfM — A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) July 30, 2022That’s when Anderson snapped and ran right into Mahrely’s face, where the two started screaming at each other. He was suspended for one game in April after making an obscene gesture.
wftv.comChisox Tim Anderson suspended by MLB for contact with umpire
Athletics White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson, right, gets in the face of home plate umpire Nick Mahrley after Anderson made contact with Mahrley during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO — (AP) — Major League Baseball suspended Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson for three games and fined the All-Star an undisclosed amount Saturday for making contact with plate umpire Nick Mahrley during an argument. Anderson was in the White Sox lineup hitting leadoff Saturday against Oakland after he appealed the suspension, and he'll remain active until his appeal is heard. Before Saturday’s game, La Russa said he watched video from the incident and said, “I think there’s an argument to be made in Tim’s favor, so we’ll see. “Did you see how the interaction happened?” La Russa added.
wftv.comWhite Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win
Tigers White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox Gavin Sheets celebrates his home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Chicago. Eloy Jiménez followed with an RBI single to make it 4-2. Yoan Moncada had an RBI single in the fifth. Hill started against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing six runs in the first two innings in an 8-0 loss. White Sox: Shortstop Tim Anderson, a starter for the AL in the All-Star Game, got the day off.
wftv.comWhite Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win
Left fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert’s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky)Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers. Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk and Miami second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. were voted to start as first-time All-Stars, finishing atop their positions in the second round of fan voting. The AL starting lineup includes Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, Boston third baseman Rafael Devers and Kirk behind the plate. Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees joined Judge and Trout in the outfield, while Ohtani was voted in as designated hitter. Goldschmidt earned a $250,000 bonus for his selection, Altuve, Harper, Stanton and Trout get $50,000 each, and Anderson receives $25,000.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Yanks' Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg out
Brewers Nationals Baseball Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell walks in the dugout after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Washington. Strasburg has made one start this season, his first since he had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer. Instead, manager Dave Martinez announced before Monday night’s game that Strasburg would return to the IL with an unspecified injury. Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, signed a seven-year, $245 million contract to remain with the Nationals after their championship season. He hasn’t pitched since May 18, when he left a game against Tampa Bay in the first inning with sprained ribs.
wftv.comDonaldson's 1-game ban upheld by MLB, fine cut to $5,000
Cubs Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Josh Donaldson reacts after flying out to end the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, June 10, 2022, in New York. MLB special adviser John McHale upheld the penalty after hearing Donaldson’s appeal on Thursday, a person familiar with the discipline told The Associated Press. Donaldson’s fine was cut in half by McHale to $5,000, the person said. Donaldson will serve the penalty during the Yankees' series opener against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. Robinson broke the MLB color barrier in 1947 and every team in the big leagues has retired his No.
wftv.comDonaldson's 1-game ban upheld by MLB, fine cut to $5,000
Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension, a penalty that was assessed after the New York Yankees third baseman made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist.
Yanks' Donaldson off IL, making 1st start since Anderson ban
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. Donaldson was suspended one game for making multiple references about Jackie Robinson while talking to Anderson on May 21. Donaldson was isolated from the team for several days after the Anderson incident because he had COVID-19 symptoms. He's likely to get a warm reception from fans, though, after they booed Anderson in the May 22 finale of the series against the White Sox. The Yankees placed him on the 15-day injured list two days later and moved him to the 60-day injured list on May 27.
wftv.comDonaldson disappointed Yankees didn't publicly support him
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn't back him after he made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist. Anderson said he agreed with La Russa, and several Yankees said Donaldson was wrong. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said: “This is just my opinion — (that’s) somewhere he should not be going." He said he intends to stop his chatiness with the White Sox.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Rockies Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler watches play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in San Francisco. Kapler has been avoiding the field during the anthem the past few days as a political protest following the school shootings in Texas. “I’m very comfortable taking it day by day,” he said Sunday. Lefty Packy Naughton (0-1, 2.89 ERA) starts for St. Louis against Padres righty Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.86). Peterson won last week with six solid innings at San Francisco in his first major league start in three weeks.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Rockies Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler watches play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in San Francisco. Kapler has been avoiding the field during the anthem the past few days as a political protest following the school shootings in Texas. “I’m very comfortable taking it day by day,” he said Sunday. Lefty Packy Naughton (0-1, 2.89 ERA) starts for St. Louis against Padres righty Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.86). Peterson won last week with six solid innings at San Francisco in his first major league start in three weeks.
wftv.comWhite Sox SS Tim Anderson to IL with right groin strain
Cubs White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson reacts after being injured while throwing to first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (Paul Beaty)CHICAGO — (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is headed for the injured list after he left Sunday's game against the Cubs with a right groin strain. Anderson went down in the outfield after fielding P.J. That’s typical, he goes on the IL making a great play at the time we needed it.”It's another tough break for the struggling White Sox, who have been hit hard by injuries this year. Anderson went 1 for 2 with a first-inning single and ranks among the league leaders with a .356 batting average.
wftv.comJosh Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson. “I would also like to apologize to Mrs. Rachel Robinson and the Jackie Robinson family for any distress this incident may have caused. Donaldson said after Saturday's game that he twice called Anderson by “Jackie." Anderson said after a brief conversation in 2019 in which Donaldson called him “Jackie,” he told Donaldson: “We don’t have to talk again.
wftv.comAnderson: Donaldson tried to provoke with 'Jackie' comment
Anderson and White Sox manager Tony La Russa said previously that Donaldson was being racist when he referred to Anderson, who is Black, by the name of the man who broke baseball's color barrier. “He was trying to provoke me,” Anderson said Tuesday before the White Sox faced Boston. Anderson said he didn't have a strong opinion on MLB's decision to suspend Donaldson and fine him an undisclosed amount. Anderson did confirm he had a brief conversation in 2019 in which Donaldson called him “Jackie.”“He did say that,” Anderson said. He went to Minnesota 2-3 years ago, and he don’t say nothing to me because he knows I already addressed it.
wftv.comMLB suspends Yanks' Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' remark
White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz didn't think the penalty was enough. “Basically, it was trying to call me Jackie Robinson. Like, ‘What’s up, Jackie?’” Anderson said after Saturday's game. Donaldson had clashed with the White Sox on multiple occasions before this weekend. White Sox ace Lucas Giolito used an expletive in calling Donaldson a "pest" last year after Donaldson appeared to yell "Not sticky anymore!"
wftv.comAnderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
“What a day,” White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. AJ Pollock hit a tiebreaking homer off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning as the White Sox won 3-1. After the game, Anderson declined all interview requests. Donaldson acknowledged Saturday he called Anderson "Jackie” — a reference to the pioneering baseball icon that elicited criticism from both managers. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.
wftv.comCueto sharp, Pollock HR in 9th, Chisox top Yanks in 1st game
APTOPIX White Sox Yankees Baseball Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after closing the ninth inning and recording a save in a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. Aaron Judge briefly tied the game for the Yankees by homering off Graveman with one out in the eighth. The White Sox gave him a chance and started him out in the minors before calling him up from Triple-A Charlotte last Monday. In his debut for the White Sox, he threw six shutout innings of two-hit ball at Kansas City. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.
wftv.comBoone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson
(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson, New York manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. Boone said he talked to Donaldson after Saturday's game and believed his player's explanation for why he said it — but he also said he thought Donaldson shouldn't have used the term. Donaldson said he twice called Anderson by “Jackie” — as in Robinson, who famously broke MLB's color barrier in 1947 — during the Yankees’ 7-5 win. The benches also emptied on May 13 after Anderson shoved Donaldson following a hard tag in Chicago. “In this clubhouse, we have TA’s back in everything,” White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incident
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson runs to first base after hitting a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Chicago, Saturday, May 14, 2022. Donaldson is white and said he did use Robinson’s name but didn’t mean for it to be disrespectful. The White Sox and Yankees are scheduled to see each other for the last time in the regular season with a doubleheader. SAN STORMManny Machado and the surging San Diego Padres go for a three-game sweep at NL West rival San Francisco. Giants left-hander Alex Wood (3-2, 3.93) is 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 17 appearances, including 11 starts, against San Diego.
wftv.comAnderson says Donaldson made racist remark, MLB investigates
(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday's game against New York. Anderson said Donaldson made a “Jackie” in the first couple of innings: “I spared him that time, and then it happened again." In the fifth, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal stood up from his crouch and confronted Donaldson as he approached the plate. Anderson also continued to shout at Donaldson while being restrained by White Sox slugger José Abreu and infielder Gavin Sheets. Yankees: RHP Chad Green (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list and could be headed towards surgery.
wftv.comDonaldson, Anderson spar again as Yanks beat White Sox 7-5
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu (26) hits a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in New York. A week after they scrapped in Chicago when Tim Anderson objected to a hard tag by Donaldson, the two stars sparred again. This time, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal joined the fray, too. Abreu hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes as the White Sox lost to the Yankees for the 10th time in 12 games. Yankees: RHP Chad Green (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list and could be headed towards surgery.
wftv.comNaylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11
APTOPIX Guardians White Sox Baseball Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates his game tying grand slam off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 9, 2022, in Chicago. PAUSE ON CUETOWhite Sox RHP Johnny Cueto will make one more start at Triple-A Charlotte, general manager Rick Hahn said. White Sox: LHP Aaron Bummer (right knee strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7. UP NEXTGuardians: RHP Cal Quantrill (1-1, 3.54 ERA) will face the White Sox on Tuesday night. White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito (1-1, 3.20) gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings last Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the White Sox.
wftv.comWard, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1
Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, April 29, 2022. Los Angeles pitchers retired 18 straight White Sox batters on a night when scheduled Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was scratched because of an undisclosed illness. Raisel Iglesias got the final two outs and his sixth save as the White Sox loaded the bases. Ohtani’s shot to left-center with two outs made it 2-0The White Sox cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half. UP NEXT:Angels LHP José Suarez (0-1, 5.54) is scheduled to face White Sox RHP Vince Velasquez (0-2, 6.75) on Saturday afternoon.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki's perfect roll
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gestures to the crowd in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Detroit, Thursday, April 21, 2022. The 20-year-old Japanese pitcher with the 100 mph fastball and devastating splitter has thrown 17 straight perfect innings. Sasaki pitched a perfect game against Orix on April 10, the first in Japan in 28 years. He followed up with eight more perfect innings on April 17 before he was pulled by manager Tadahito Iguchi after 102 pitches. Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago’s 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.
wftv.comChicago's Anderson suspended for middle finger, will appeal
Mariners White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson walks away after striking out during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (Paul Beaty)MINNEAPOLIS — (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Friday for giving fans the middle finger during a game Wednesday in Cleveland. Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago's 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader. It's the second time MLB has suspended Anderson this season. Anderson is batting .333 with five RBIs and a home run heading into this week's series in Minneapolis.
wftv.comBack from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers
White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson talks with left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Detroit. Andrew Vaughn homered and drove in four runs for the White Sox, who won twice in the season-opening three-game series. White Sox starter Michael Kopech allowed one run on two hits and two walks in four innings, striking out three. RHP Vince Velasquez is scheduled to start for the White Sox against Seattle's Matt Brash. Tigers: Detroit hosts Boston on Monday, with Matt Manning scheduled to make his season debut against Boston's Michael Wacha.
wftv.comCease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win
White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is relieved during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio)DETROIT — (AP) — Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2 Saturday. Cease (1-0) allowed one run and two hits in five-plus innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. José Abreu had two hits and scored twice for the White Sox, who rebounded from a 5-3 opening-day defeat. Skubal won two of his three starts against the White Sox last season, striking out 23 in 16 innings.
wftv.comWhite Sox SS Tim Anderson suspended for contact with umpire
White Sox Indians Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Tony Dejak)CHICAGO — (AP) — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for three games and fined for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during Monday's 8-7 win at Detroit. Anderson made contact with Timmons during the ninth inning against the Tigers, according to the release from MLB. The White Sox are headed to the postseason after clinching the AL Central title. After the series finale against the Reds, the White Sox have three games left, and Anderson won't have to complete his suspension in the playoffs.
wftv.comWhite Sox clinch AL Central with 7-2 win over Indians
White Sox Indians Baseball Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez, right, celebrates with Leury Garcia after Jimenez hit a solo home run in the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND — (AP) — The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a doubleheader opener Thursday behind two home runs by Tim Anderson. The White Sox are in their first season under Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, who will turn 77 on Oct. 4. The White Sox have not advanced in the postseason since winning the 2005 World Series and last hosted a playoff game 13 years ago. Aaron Bummer (4-5) retired all three batters in the fifth as four White Sox relievers combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a game shortened to seven innings under pandemic rules.
wftv.comFormer FBI profiler discusses developments in Gabby Petito case
A newly released 911 call is giving a look into what may have happened in the days before Gabby Petito disappeared. A driver passing Petito and her fiancé in Utah in mid-August called authorities out of concern for Petito's safety. Former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spoke with Laura Podesta on "CBSN AM" about the call and a text message sent from Petito's phone.
news.yahoo.comAnderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The White Sox won 9-8. What a leader,” said White Sox acting manager Miguel Cairo, who filled in for Tony La Russa. “That was as special and breathtaking a setting for a baseball game as I’ve ever been part of,” manager Aaron Boone said. White Sox: RF Adam Engel left the game in the eighth with tightness in his right groin.
wftv.comGallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Yankees White Sox Baseball New York Yankees' Joey Gallo runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Chicago. Gallo followed with a towering shot to right as New York tagged All-Star closer Liam Hendriks (7-3) for the second straight game. Judge had three hits two nights after the slugger cracked two homers and drove in five runs in Iowa. The Field of Dreams game featured eight homers, including Anderson’s two-run shot off Zack Britton in the ninth. “You could see clearly that both teams are putting a lot of importance on competing and winning the game," White Sox manager Tony La Russa said.
wftv.comAnderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox are playing at a temporary stadium in the middle of a cornfield at the Field of Dreams movie site, the first Major League Baseball game held in Iowa. The White Sox won 9-8. José Abreu hit the first drive into the sea of green stalks, and teammates Eloy Jiménez and Seby Zavala followed him with homers for the White Sox. RHP Jameson Taillon (7-4, 3.82 ERA) pitches for the Yankees on Saturday night, with RHP Dylan Cease (9-6, 3.99 ERA) taking the mound for the White Sox.
wftv.comHollywood finish: White Sox rally to win ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa
Field of Dreams game An ancient scoreboard rises above the cornfields in Dyersville, Iowa, where the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox met Thursday night. >> Read more trending newsThe Chicago White Sox hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday night in the pastoral setting of Dyersville, Iowa, where the classic 1989 baseball movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed. It was officially the first major league baseball game played in Iowa, and it had a Hollywood finish. If one looked closely enough, the ghost of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson might have been hovering in the cornstalks of the eastern Iowa baseball field. Thursday night, the White Sox wore their retro uniforms from their Black Sox days.
wftv.comGiolito tosses 3-hitter as White Sox pound Astros 10-1
Astros White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu, right, celebrates with third base coach Joe McEwing after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros in Chicago, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1 on Saturday night. STAYING ON THE SOUTH SIDEThe White Sox and All-Star right-hander Lance Lynn agreed to a $38 million, two-year contract extension. The White Sox have an $18 million option for 2024 with a $1 million buyout. White Sox: Manager Tony La Russa said RHP Evan Marshall (strained right elbow) has resumed throwing the ball, but not off the mound or in the bullpen.
wftv.comA uniform opinion: All-Star duds don't draw All-Star reviews
All Star Game Baseball American League players celebrate after the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Denver. All-Star Game MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was able to stand out, too — for his bat, not his attire, thanks to a 468-foot homer into the thin Rocky Mountain air. “I’m a big fan of each team wearing their own,” White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said after earning the save as the AL won its eighth straight All-Star Game. Major League Baseball has a billion-dollar contract with Nike, whose swoosh was displayed prominently on the right side of the uniform just below the collar. "I don’t mind the concept they’re going for, I just feel like they need a little more player input.
wftv.comRealmuto to start at C for NL, Merrifield and Anderson added
Realmuto will take over for injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. Molina said later Saturday that he will also skip the All-Star Game to rest. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.
wftv.comRealmuto to start at catcher for NL, Molina a replacement
Realmuto will take over from injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina earned his 10th All-Star selection, among 10 replacements announced Saturday by Major League Baseball. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.
wftv.comWill wonders never Cease? Chisox pitcher's bat, arm top Reds
White Sox Reds Baseball Chicago White Sox Dylan Cease hits for a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Cincinnati. It was a historic night with the bat for Cease, who doubled and singled twice before getting pulled for a pinch-hitter. After the first pitch was delayed more than an hour by rain, the White Sox roughed up Jeff Hoffman (2-2) for three runs in the first. Abreu had a pair of hits and three RBIs as the White Sox for the eighth time in 11 games. NO PANICDespite losing Jimenez and Robert to injury, the White Sox are remaining positive, and on Tuesday night it showed.
wftv.comBieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox
Indians White Sox Baseball Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Chicago. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night. Keuchel posted fours across the board — runs, hits, strikeouts and walks. The White Sox got OF Adam Eaton back from a one-game suspension and returned SS Danny Mendick to the alternate site. UP NEXTThe White Sox have RHP Lance Lynn (1-1, 0.92 ERA) back from the 10-day IL to take the mound against RHP Triston McKenzie (0-0, 4.32 ERA).
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