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White Sox Stunned as Top Scouting Executive Resigns Amid Reported Verbal Harassment Allegations

Ahead of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago White Sox announced that scouting director Mike Shirley is no longer with the organization. Shirley resigned from the position he had held for the past seven seasons on Saturday. However, the resignation comes amid reports of alleged verbal harassment claims against him. The White […] The post White Sox Stunned as Top Scouting Executive Resigns Amid Reported Verbal Harassment Allegations appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Imanaga, Suzuki, Busch

Today’s Reflections It certainly was nice to have a laugher for once. The Cubs’ offense and Shota Imanaga just rolled over the Pirates on Friday, 12-2. Alex Bregman hit his 25th HR and his 30th double in his 3-for-4 day at the plate. Shota Imanaga was effective, allowing two runs (one on a CSPSHR*) on […]

White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 12, 2026

I’m in Birmingham for the last two games of the Barons’ season, and so here are a few notes from Saturday around Regions Field. *Pierce George is headed to the Arizona Fall League, joining teammates Caleb Bonemer, Anthony DePino, Colby Shelton and Grant Magill. Other pitchers have yet to be revealed. George doesn’t need the… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 12, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .

The Chicago Bears are trying to defy history

Chicago hopes to be a contender in 2026, and from Ryan Poles to Ben Johnson to Caleb Williams, the voices of the team are clear that the goal is a championship. But how likely is that? How quickly are championship teams built? General Managers Ten different general managers have been “responsible” for winning the last […]

How to Watch Bears vs. Panthers: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

The Chicago Bears visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC. Chicago’s Week 1 identity starts with volume, and Caleb Williams is carrying it. The second-year quarterback has topped 31.5 pass attempts in 11 of his last 12 games, averaging 36.2 attempts per outing, a workload that puts the offense squarely in his hands from the opening snap. Carolina answers with its own signature number. The Panthers posted a 158.1 pass...

HIGHLIGHTS: Randal Grichuk Home Run Propels White Sox Over Cardinals (9.12.26)

Colson Montgomery walked in the fourth inning, scoring Munetaka Murakami to cut the Cardinals’ lead to 3-1. Tristan Peters singled to center in the fifth inning, scoring Miguel Vargas to complete a three-run fifth and tie the game at 4-4. Randal Grichuk hit a two-run, two-out home run (13) to right — 358 feet — in the ninth inning, scoring Brenton Doyle, to give the White Sox a 6-5 lead. Hagen Smith tossed 2.0 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts to bridge the gap; Jordan Hicks earned the win (...

AL wild-card roundup: Blue Jays gain on Guardians

The American League wild-card race remains a rollercoaster. The Toronto Blue Jays won on Saturday, and the Cleveland Guardians lost, while the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox each gained on the Guardians, too, with their respective victories. Toronto is now one game behind Cleveland for the final wild-card spot again. The Blue Jays hold the tiebreaker between the two teams after winning the season series last week. The Baltimore Orioles fell three games behind the Guardians with their loss...

White Sox 6, Cardinals 5: Randal Grichuk hits heroic home run

A scuffling Chicago White Sox team fought back from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game, only to watch St. Louis Cardinals catcher Leo Bernal hit a solo home run off Grant Taylor. After yet another gut punch delivered in the eighth inning, the White Sox were staring at their fifth straight loss. Then, in a season full of surprises, a truly shocking moment was delivered by Randal Grichuk. Grichuk’s two-run homer in the ninth inning just barely cleared the right-field wall gave the White Sox a muc...

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa falls short to Toledo, 9-7

Smokies right-hander Jake Knapp went on the 7-day injured list and right-hander Kenyi Perez joins Knoxville from the Development List. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs choked on the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 9-7. Andrew Wantz started this game for Iowa and held Toledo to just one run on three hits over 3.1 innings. Wantz walked […]

Packers Make Major $75 Million Update on Jordan Love’s Key Safety Valve

The Green Bay Packers are looking to erase last season’s gutting 31-27 wild card loss to the Chicago Bears, and fixing the passing game was step one. That effort started with Packers QB Jordan Love, who spent the offseason building trust with his top target, and that bond just earned a serious vote of confidence […] The post Packers Make Major $75 Million Update on Jordan Love’s Key Safety Valve appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Pirates Place Esmerlyn Valdez On 10-Day Injured List

By Charlie Wright and Leo Morgenstern | at September 12, 2026 5:53pm CDT The Pirates placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list today before their afternoon matchup with the Cubs. Utilityman Ronny Simon got the call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place on the active roster. Pittsburgh’s chances of making the playoffs are slim to none, but this is still a disappointing blow for an offense that has suffered several notable injuries this season. Valdez suffered the in...

White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley resigns

UPDATE: Brittany Ghiroli and Keith Law have a potential cause for Mike Shirley’s resignation, and the timing of the White Sox’s announcement thereof. Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned on Saturday amid an internal investigation into allegations of verbal harassment. Shirley was alleged to have made inappropriate racial comments and sexist comments… The post White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley resigns appeared first on Sox Machine .

Cubs Make Major Move To Pitching Staff

The Chicago Cubs have had a rollercoaster of a year with their pitching staff. Injuries have devastated the rotation and changed plans in the bullpen as well. Now, just as they're getting Edward Cabrera back from the injured list after missing most of the last three months, they're making another major move.  The Cubs are planning to use the career-long starter out of the bullpen down the stretch.  Craig Counsell said Edward Cabrera is active and Trent Thornton is headed to the IL wi...

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Bears, Buccaneers, Vikings

Bears Caleb Williams enters his third season as the Bears’ starting quarterback. Chicago WRs coach Antwaan Randle-El said Williams’ ability to break the pocket and improvise has become a part of their system.  “Because Caleb has this ability, it has to become a part of who we are. And when he’s out of the pocket, […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Bears, Buccaneers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

First Pitch: White Sox vs. Cardinals

In their last 13 games, the Chicago White Sox are batting .192/.295/.335 and have scored just 40 runs. For an offense that is sputtering and seeking a spark somewhere in the lineup, manager Will Venable made a significant shuffle for tonight's game in St. Louis. Colson Montgomery is batting eighth for the first time this season, and Kyle Teel is batting second behind Sam Antonacci. While there will be plenty of attention on how the offense fares against St. Louis starter Kyle Leahy, tonight ...