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He's a huge piece of this': Grant Taylor embraces multiple roles for Chicago White Sox " including as opener
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (752+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Manager Will Venable approached pitcher Grant Taylor after the team's 5-4 victory in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at Rate Field, a game in which the right-hander had a perfect first as the opener. Taylor…...
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3. 4% on opening day to a record $5. 34 million
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (644+ words) Mets outfielder Juan Soto is the highest-paid player for the second consecutive season at $61. 9 million and was followed by New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger at $42. 5 million. Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler and Mets third baseman Bo Bichette tied for third…...
Already a great outfielder, Zion-Benton's Brayden Duran is "playing out of his mind.' He has more in mind yet.
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (686+ words) The Zion-Benton baseball coaches" decision to promote Brayden Duran to the varsity team when he was a freshman didn"t come out of the blue. They had heard about Duran"s exploits in middle school, including his participation on a…...
Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (287+ words) The Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to one of their most famous fans by offering pope-themed hats to those who purchase tickets for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 11. A limited number of hats shaped like the…...
3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs" series win: Nico Hoerner"s power, and Colin Rea again shows slow heartbeat
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (713+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " Michael Conforto thought he had connected on a grand slam for his first home run with the Chicago Cubs. "I thought I got it," Conforto said. "It's a little embarrassing. Just watched it, walked out of the…...
Steady diet of Julissa Akins pays off for Hampshire. At the plate and in the circle. "Just try to stay calm.
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (676+ words) Hampshire's Julissa Akins keeps her cool, but this had nothing to do with the temperatures in the low 40s, steadily dropping Tuesday as the so-called spring afternoon wore on. No, these were tense, game-on-the-line conditions unfolding in the seventh inning of…...
After moving down last year, Kaneland's Nolan Claeson steps up as junior at first base. "A lot of motivation.'
22+ hour, 10+ min ago (659+ words) When Kaneland's Nolan Claeson found out he was going down to the sophomore team, it could have gone one of two ways last season. He was with the varsity through spring break. When someone else won the job to play…...
Usually praised for defense, St. Xavier commit David Kundrat powers up as a hitter for Lockport. "Be the guy.
23+ hour, 38+ min ago (669+ words) David Kundrat came into his senior season known mostly as a defensive specialist, praised by his Lockport coaches and teammates for the ability to chase balls down and make highlight-reel catches in center field. Kundrat endured some offensive struggles last…...
Chicago White Sox strand 10 runners on base in a 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (626+ words) Chase Meidroth saw Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish drop a return throw to the mound after walking Chicago White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game at Rate Field. Meidroth, who was on his way…...
Photos: Baltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 3
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (14+ words) Chicago Tribune More in Chicago White Sox...