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Yankees-Twins Game Stops After A Todd Frazier Foul Ball Hit A Young Fan

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Aldo Soto
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There was yet another foul ball incident at a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday afternoon, when play stopped between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees in the fifth inning after a Todd Frazier foul ball struck a young fan in the stands.

Frazier immediately bent down, took off his helmet and looked distraught as he looked into the stands, where the fan received medical attention and was taken away. Twins and Yankees players were in shock, while Yankee Stadium stood in silence.

The reactions speak volumes.

At no point did the broadcast show the foul ball going into the stands in a replay.

According to Deadspin, the Yankees were “seriously exploring” a plan to extend the protective netting at the stadium in July after an Aaron Judge hit ball struck a fan in the head.

Here’s the latest update on the child.

It seems too obvious, but MLB has to do the simple thing of extending the netting.

Ben Roethlisberger Was Damn Impressed With Trubisky Before the Draft

By
Erik Lambert
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People wouldn’t expect a Ben Roethlisberger Mitch Trubisky connection. Turns out though the two already know each other to an extent. Both are homegrown Ohio boys who are now playing for two of the bedrock franchises in the NFL. Some fans may be surprised to hear that they met a few months ago prior to the NFL draft.

Roethlisberger actually got a chance to work out and practice with the rookie. Trubisky alluded to this after the Bears drafted him. Not only Roethlisberger but Peyton Manning gave him great advice on what to expect when he got into the league. Based on how Mitch has handled himself so far, that advice was taken to heart. Roethlisberger and Manning are the epitome of NFL professionals.

What nobody knew was the impressions Big Ben came away with on Trubisky. With the Bears set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in week three, he finally became available to provide an answer.

Ben Roethlisberger Mitch Trubisky impressive was all positive

“Pre-draft, we did. We went and worked out together. … I thought he was a tremendous athlete. I thought he could throw the ball. thought when he got out of the pocket and made throws on the run, his improvising (was notable). I got to watch some of his college tape. Just really impressed with the athleticism. The ease of throwing the ball. It just looked easy to him when he was on the run, when it wasn’t supposed to be super easy. So I thought that those were the most impressive things that I got to see.”

In other words Roethlisberger was taken by how well Trubisky could move but also how advanced he was as a passer given his limited experience. He knows how difficult the transition to the NFL is. He started after just two weeks for the Steelers in 2004. Pittsburgh reached the AFC championship game. Though it was the running game and defense that did the heavy lifting, he was able to make a fair share of plays.

Roethlisberger went on to explain that it took him a couple years to figure out the position entirely. That’s why it’s unwise to anoint or bury Trubisky if and when he does play. He also stated that while he understands the rookie is anxious to play, he should take advantage of this extra time on the bench to prepare.

Former Bear Says Coaches Angered Locker Room By Benching Trubisky

By
Erik Lambert
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Benching Mitch Trubisky was not the most popular decision by the Chicago Bears coaching staff. Initially that was the plan all along from the start of training camp. Start Mike Glennon and let the kid sit back and learn. Unfortunately two things happened. Trubisky proved he had progressed much faster than expected and Glennon showed he had serious limitations as a passer. While he was throwing bad interceptions, the rookie was scoring touchdowns. Former Bear Corey Wootton believes the decision was easy at that point.

It was evident especially later on that the team responded to Trubisky. His accuracy, his confidence and his mobility gave dimensions to the offense Glennon did not. Many were convinced he’d earned the right to start. Instead the Bears declared Glennon the starter as planned. Now they’re 0-2 and the offense is a mess.

Several local and national media have said something needs to change. It’s clear experience and leadership can’t make the 28-year old a better passer. The longer this goes on, the worse it’s bound to get. In fact some believe the coaches risk creating friction in the locker room by continuing this pointless venture.

Corey Wootton slams Bears for benching Mitch Trubisky

One of those outspoken critics is none other than Wootton. The former Bears defensive end took to Twitter last night. He called the team to task over the decision to pack away the kid, declaring he should’ve been the starter right away.

Wootton is no stranger to this sort of thing. In fact he encountered a similar scenario in 2013. After Jay Cutler went down with injury, backup Josh McCown came in and proceeded to have the best run of his NFL career. The Bears went 4-3 during that stretch and McCown threw 13 touchdowns to just one interception.

Yet despite that outstanding play, head coach Marc Trestman went back to Cutler. After a win over the Browns, the Bears lost the final two games of the season to miss the playoffs. To this day many believe they should’ve stayed with the hot hand. Wootton thinks the same is in effect here, saying the coaches are sending the wrong message to the locker room.

Wootton thinks reasons for decision are overblown

Coach Fox has stated from the beginning that Trubisky is being held out because he’s “not ready.” The general belief is they fear he’ll lack consistency if they play him, a common trait of rookie quarterbacks. Then again that’s somewhat ironic given how Glennon has played through two weeks. Wootton also responded that such things can be worked around with Trubisky. The value of getting him early experience far outweighs the risk.

It’s a fair point. Trubisky was quite effective in preseason running that basic game plan. The Bears stuck with the run and ran play action bootlegs to cut the field in half. This allowed him to use his mobility to create windows and his accurate passing led to some nice plays. It also kept the offense on schedule.

People will argue he did this against mostly scrubs, but then again he did it with mostly scrubs so that argument is weak. Dowell Loggains has showed he knows how to get guys open. All he needs is a trigger man who can get them the ball. Trubisky, despite the inexperience, has shown that sort of field vision and poise.

If fans saw this in preseason, one can bet other Bears players are seeing the same. It can’t be a coincidence that their lack of fire in Tampa Bay wasn’t at least partially impacted by their knowledge that Glennon wasn’t going to be any help.

Wootton is warning that such problems threaten to get worse.

Chicago Bears Hold a Massive Tryout With Some Interesting Names

By
Erik Lambert
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BALTIMORE, MD -- 12/8/13 -- Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) celebrates on the bench after officials confirmed the game-winning touchdown on a 9-yard pass from quarterback Joe Flacco. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota 29-26 Vikings on a snowy day at M&T Bank Stadium. (Christopher T. Assaf/Baltimore Sun Staff) #8938

With injuries setting in, GM Ryan Pace knows he’s going to have to start churning the bottom of the Chicago Bears roster and practice squad. Already wide receiver Tanner Gentry was cut for the second time. He’s expected to rejoin the squad if he clears waivers. This is indication that Markus Wheaton is likely good to go for Sunday. The Bears weren’t done there though. With a number of holes to plug after more injuries in Tampa, they held a large tryout on September 19th featuring 16 players.

Obviously most of them are street free agents the Bears are merely trying to keep tabs on. Seeing where they’re at. However, amidst the crowd there were actually some interesting names worth noting.

  • LB Carl Bradford
  • DT Stefan Charles
  • QB Bart Houston
  • WR Kyle Prater
  • T Givens Price
  • DT Mike Purcell
  • WR Tevaun Smith
  • C Mark Spelman
  • TE D.J. Tialavea
  • WR Daniel Williams
  • DL Nick Williams
  • WR James Wright

Those above are mostly former undrafted free agents hoping to latch on to a roster or practice squad, keeping their football dreams alive. It’s these other four that Bears fans should keep a close watch on.

Possible Chicago Bears roster sleeper additions:

Shayne Skov (ILB)

Remember that the Bears just lost inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman for the season to a torn pectoral. His backup Nick Kwiatkoski then suffered the same exact injury. So this defense is getting thin at that position. Jonathan Anderson and Christian Jones will be filling in, but it’s likely Jon Timu gets called up at some point. Chicago will want to give somebody else a look as well. It’s fitting that Shayne Skov is that man.

After all he has a deep connection to Vic Fangio. The two worked together at Stanford when Fangio was defensive coordinator. Then Skov joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2014 as an undrafted free agent during Fangio’s last year. They know each other well.

Skov developed a reputation in college for being a fierce competitor with outstanding instincts for the position. He was often shutting down plays before they could develop, stopping runs for loss and sacking the quarterback as a blitzer. So why is he unsigned? Multiple knee injuries really hampered his progress when he came out of college.

Teams are reluctant to give him a chance based on that history. If one person could get something out of him though, it would be Fangio.

Bug Howard (WR)

This normally wouldn’t be a notable name except for a key reason. Bug Howard was a productive receiver who played with none other than Mitch Trubisky at North Carolina. The two had a solid connection during their lone year together. Howard caught for over 800 yards and eight touchdowns in 2016.

He’s a 6’4″ receiver with good long speed and hands. He’s prone to making big catches in big moments. Unfortunately teams were down on him due to his raw route running skills. This made it difficult for him to gain consistent separation. Combined with a lack of true burner speed and that pigeonholed him into the possession receiver category.

Marlon Brown (WR)

The case of Marlon Brown is a rather fascinating one. The 6’5″ receiver looked like he was a hidden gem when he posted over 500 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie for Baltimore in 2013. Unfortunately changes to the depth chart saw him demoted the next year and then consecutive back injuries robbed him of most of 2015 and 2016.

Only recently was he finally given a clean bill of health. Really the first time that’s happened in years. So the question becomes is he the same player he was? Brown is only 26-years old, so there’s reason to think he can still play. He’s got loads of size, something the Bears don’t have and is noted for his foot quickness to create separation.

Garrett Grayson (QB)

People thought it was a huge deal when the New Orleans Saints drafted Garrett Grayson in the third round of the 2015 draft. The kid was a star at Colorado State, noted for his ability to throw with anticipation as well as accuracy on the deep ball. His primary issues were sporadic decision-making. He wasn’t used to seeing complex coverages.

Saints head coach Sean Payton must’ve felt he could develop the kid properly, but over time that didn’t materialize. It’s likely Grayson just wasn’t the right fit for that offensive system. Perhaps it might be different with Dowell Loggains. He’s already shown a nice touch with previously unsuccessful QBs like Matt Barkley. This might be an interesting side project.

This Willson Contreras Throw To Javier Baez Is Baseball Porn

By
Aldo Soto
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No Kris Bryant in the Chicago Cubs lineup? No worries, Javier Baez is here to bless us all with yet another nonchalant, awesome tag to catch a runner trying to steal a base. Oh and Willson Contreras got to show off his rocket arm too.

Not exactly sure what Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier was thinking, but I’d say it’s bad strategy to try and steal third base with two outs in the inning, while there’s a left-handed hitter at the plate and Willson Contreras catching with Baez at third.

Anyway, the result was beautiful. Orgasmic really. Over the top reaction? No. Here’s some nastiness you won’t be ashamed of watching.

Baez also added an RBI-double later in the game to give the Cubs a 2-0 lead.

Hey MLB, Bring The DH To The NL Right Fucking Now

By
Aldo Soto
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At this point if you’re a Chicago Cubs fan and you don’t want the DH in the NL then you’re out of your goddamn mind and don’t want to see the Cubs be more successful. Yeah, it was cute when Jon Lester made Ken Griffey Jr. jealous of his swing after hitting his first career home run earlier in the season, BUT THE CUBS HAVE THE PERFECT DESIGNATED HITTER!

It’s a win-win-win for the Cubs. Kyle Schwarber gets to stay in the lineup as the DH without Joe Maddon having to worry about defense. Maddon gets to put in a better defender and give more playing time to guys like Albert Almora Jr. and Ian Happ.

On Tuesday, Schwarber started against Chris Archer and blasted a solo home run in the second inning, giving the Cubs a 1-0 lead in Tampa Bay.

I know, I know, I know, it’s a small sample size, but Schwarber has shown that he has no problem just coming off the bench as a DH.

Oh and let’s not forget that the Cubs probably don’t win the World Series if it weren’t for Schwarber being the DH in four of the seven games against the Cleveland Indians.

So please, MLB, on behalf of all Cubs fans, (GET ON FUCKING BOARD CUBS FANS) bring the DH to the NL as soon as possible. Thanks in advance Rob Manfred.

Rays Give Joe Maddon A Video Tribute In Return To Tampa Bay

By
Aldo Soto
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Joe Maddon, Sarah Maddon, Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs started their final regular-season road trip with a quick two-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tuesday night was a return home for Joe Maddon, who lives in Tampa Bay in the offseason and also spent nearly a decade being the Rays manager from 2006-2014. In the homecoming of sorts, the Rays honored Maddon with a video tribute.

Good vibrations indeed as Kyle Schwarber gave the Cubs an early 1-0 lead with a home run in the second inning.

Charles Tillman’s Next Career Choice is More Badass Than Yours

By
Erik Lambert
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charles tillman fbi

One thing that becomes apparent for most working human beings is that they have at least two extensive careers in their lifetimes. For former star Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, the first one ended in January of 2016 in Super Bowl 50. His brilliant football run saw him deliver two Pro Bowls, 36 interceptions and 44 forced fumbles. As if the man wasn’t badass enough, he’s decided to level up to Charles Tillman FBI agent.

That’s right. The man known as “Peanut” may have to be known as “Nutcracker” in the near future. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, multiple sources informed them that Tillman had been accepted for training to join the prestigious crime fighting organization. Quite the unexpected turn of events.

“Forget unsuspecting NFL wide receivers. The next guy Charles Tillman executes the “Peanut Punch” on might be a fugitive running from the law.

The former Chicago Bears cornerback recently began training to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation, multiple individuals told the Tribune, including a high-ranking law enforcement source who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

FBI guidelines mandate prospective candidates for hiring as a special agent must be at least 23 years old but younger than 37 at the time of appointment. Tillman turns 37 on Feb. 23.”

Charles Tillman FBI swerve is unexpected but fitting

One thing about Tillman is he’s always been the type of guy who loves to serve his community. His charity work throughout his NFL career was the stuff of legends. So in hindsight it shouldn’t be a surprise that he wants to continue that service in a new vocation. It doesn’t get much more high-profile and impacting than the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Here’s hoping he passes with flying colors. It would be great to know one of Chicago’s finest sons is serving his country in that fashion.

Mike Tomlin Just Showed How Little Steelers Fear Mike Glennon

By
Erik Lambert
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Think the cat is out of the bag on Mike Glennon at this point? They say perception is reality in the NFL. That’s certainly been the case thus far. Glennon was viewed by many as an average quarterback who could only execute when given ideal conditions. Ask him to take a play beyond the design and that’s begging for trouble. Two games into his Chicago Bears tenure and opponents are already figuring out how to attack him. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who will face the Bears Sunday, summed it up in one simple word.

Glennon is a 1970s quarterback trapped in the modern day. He operates exclusively from the pocket and cannot run at all. He has zero rushing yards through two games and been sacked five times. By now the game plan has become evident to all. Load the box to stop the run and dare Glennon to try throwing deep. They know he wont’.

As result he’ll try hanging in the pocket to find targets underneath that will be smothered, permitting the pass rushers to tee off on him. One can imagine how the Steelers, a team with nine sacks already this season, must be feeling.

Mike Tomlin Glennon barb wasn’t a shot but simply the truth

At this point Bears fans are about done with Glennon anyway. They’re going to sit back and offer limited attention to this team until Mitch Trubisky is in. Nonetheless it’s rather disheartening to hear the coach of an opposite so summarily dismiss the Bears QB as a non-factor. Of course this is nothing new to Chicago. People here have grown used to that, but what makes it worse is knowing there’s somebody available on the bench who could be better.

Yet for whatever reason the coaches refuse to give him a chance. It’s like being stuck on a boring ride that operators won’t let you get off even after it’s over. Clearly the Steelers expect to win Sunday, and it’s hard to argue at this point. They have superiority in several areas, but the biggest gap is at the position that matters most.

Entire Future White Sox Rotation Could Be On The South Side In 2018

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Emmet McClain
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Even though the White Sox are a bottom dweller team this season, they have still been rather fun to watch. Seeing the young players make their debuts has fans drooling for the future. Pair that with their never-say-die attitude (Ricky’s boys don’t quit!) and the White Sox have been exciting in year one of the rebuild. Next season has the chance to be even more exciting. The offense will still have some gaping holes, but a few more prized minor-league arms should find their way into the starting rotation at some point in 2018.

The Big 3

Currently, the White Sox have the makings of a future “Big 3” in the Majors as we speak. That would be lefty ace Carlos Rodon, and right-handers Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito.

Rodon could very well wind up being the X-factor of future White Sox teams. When healthy, he has shown that he has the stuff that would label him an ace. The thing is, he has had trouble staying healthy in his career thus far. He missed the first half of this season with a shoulder issue, but came back and after an inconsistent couple starts, went off on opposing batters. He got to be so entertaining to watch that it was almost must-watch television for fans. Then, he went on the DL again, effectively ending his season. If Rodon wants to be the ace of this young staff, he needs to go a full season without any injury issues. If he does, he could win 15+ games each year for the South Side.

Reynaldo Lopez is what I would call a “bulldog” of a pitcher. If I had to compare him to a pitcher, it would be Yorando Ventura, the former flamethrower for the Kansas City Royals. Before his tragic death, Ventura was dynamite. He wasn’t in the top tier a la Max Scherzer, Chris Sale, Clayton Kershaw; but he could probably be put into a second tier group. Lopez is similar to Ventura in that they both throw hard despite their smaller size. Furthermore, they both seem to have that competitive fire burning inside them. The White Sox don’t even need Lopez to be a top-of-the-rotation guy. Having him as a 3, or even 4 in a 5-man rotation would do absolute wonders for the ball club and truly shows the depth the organization has when it comes to starting pitchers.

Next, we have Lucas Giolito. Boy has he made people forget about his 5+ ERA in Triple-A. In 5 starts with the White Sox, he has registered a 2.56 ERA while walking just over 3/9 innings. To me, Giolito reminds me a lot of former White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd when it comes to size (both are 6’6). However, Giolito has MUCH better stuff than Floyd ever did. His throwing motion also gives opposing pitchers fits. He throws with an exaggerated downhill plane, making it look like his fastball has even more sink than it really does. This, in effect, makes his face high fastball a deadly weapon as an out-pitch. Look for Giolito to take a big step forward next year. His confidence is back, and it is showing.

The Reinforcements

Next season it sounds like the White Sox will have two more electric young arms joining the rotation sooner rather than later. That would be Michael Kopech and Alec Hansen.

All signs point to Michael Kopech being given the chance to win a rotation spot out of 2018 Spring Training. While that is an exciting thought, I would be shocked if he were to debut with the White Sox in April. However, fans shouldn’t have to wait very long to see him in black and white. If he has a great Spring Training, and dominates his first few starts in Triple-A next season, he could be up by June. The White Sox won’t rush him to the MLB by any means, but if he shows he is ready, he might force the White Sox’ hand.

Alec Hansen is the real surprise here. The previous 4 names mentioned are all locks to be with the White Sox next season. Hansen is a different story, at least according to MLB.com. They have the soon-to-be-23-year-old making his debut in 2019. The MiLB leader in strikeouts seems to have different thoughts on that.

Some scouts are saying that Hansen will be the future no. 1 on the pitching staff. All 4 of his pitches grade out to at least average, but his fastball/slider combo is what really sets him apart from others. His fastball is just slightly slower than Kopech’s, but similar to Giolito, Hansen has the size that Kopech is missing. In fact, Hansen will be one of the tallest players in all of baseball. He is listed at 6’7, but teammates such as Zack Collins swear he is even taller. In short, he is a taller version of Giolito with better stuff. He would have gone no. 1 overall in the 2016 MLB draft, but he got extremely wild in his last season at Oklahoma, effectively scaring teams away. The fact that the White Sox got him in the 2nd round could make him the steal of the draft. Currently, Hansen ranks 94 on the MLB top-100 list. Expect him to take a DRASTIC jump in those rankings going into the start of next year. I would be shocked if he wasn’t in the top-50. It sounds like he is confident that he will be with the White Sox next season at some point. If/when that happens, we will be looking at the future White Sox rotation in its entirety. Talk about goosebumps.

End Of 2018 Rotation

If Hansen does indeed join the White Sox next season, the rotation will look something like this.

  1. Carlos Rodon-LHP
  2. Lucas Giolito-RHP
  3. Reynaldo Lopez-RHP
  4. Michael Kopech-RHP
  5. Alec Hansen-RHP

Yes the number of righties is a little concerning, but 3 out of the 4 righties all possess ace potential. That makes it much less worrisome thinking about the imbalance of righty-lefty. At least for now.

Okay, so we have the 2018 rotation from say, mid-August/early September. Let’s preview 2019 in entirety while we’re at it.

2019 Rotation

  1. Carlos Rodon-LHP
  2. Michael Kopech-RHP
  3. Lucas Giolito-RHP
  4. Alec Hansen-RHP
  5. Reynaldo Lopez-RHP

Gun to my head, this would be the starting 5 in order in 2019. You could easily flip around 2-4 in any order, but I think Ricky Renteria goes with the slightly more experienced guys at the top in front of Hansen, then Lopez fills out the rotation as the 5th man.

I know we talk about how 2020 is the first year the White Sox might do anything relevant, but this is a rotation that can legitimately carry the team. Knowing that you can go into literally every game with a good chance of winning does wonders for the offense. It causes a ripple effect throughout the entire club house. And with Eloy Jimenez coming quick, the White Sox offense could be pretty damn good in their own right. Throw in a big time free agent signing by the wizard known as Rick Hahn, and suddenly the 2019 White Sox look like a team that can do some legitimate damage in the American League.

2018 will more than likely be another lost season record-wise, but they will be just as entertaining as they were this year, if not more. Then we buckle up for what could be an incredible 2019 ride.

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