Day 3 of SoxFest: My Last Day in Chicago

All good things must come to an end.

Sunday was my last day in Chicago and it was the last day of SoxFest. I had a flight to catch at 3:59 PM CT — and with snow in the forecast — I made the arrangements to get to the airport early…

Day 1 of SoxFest: From the South to the South Side

On Friday, January 23, 2014, I made my first-ever trip to Chicago. Yes, it was the first time I would get a chance to see the “Windy City” and my first chance on the “South Side”. My reason: to attend Sox Fest, the annual Chicago White Sox…

SoxFest: White Sox Pay Respects to Mr. Cub

The game of baseball lost an icon on Friday night. Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub, passed away at the age of 83. Banks was a true ambassador of the game. White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, along with White Sox legend Minnie Minoso, and White Sox television analyst…

White Sox Invite Seven Members of 2014 Knights to Spring Training…

The Chicago White Sox invited 24 players to Major League Spring Training on Thursday, January 22.

Day 2 of SoxFest: Making the Rounds

Day 2 of SoxFest was a little bit easier for me — and I was able to accomplish much more. After traveling to Chicago on Friday and getting into town just in time for things to get going at SoxFest, it was nice to wake up on Saturday morning already at the Hilton for…

Blake Tekotte Changing Sox…

Blake Tekotte is changing the color of his “Sox”. Tekotte, 27, recently signed a Minor League contract with…

Hall of Fame Day Brings Back Fond Memories

On January 6, 2015, the National Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed four new members — Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, and Craig Biggio. Those four players will be enshrined at Cooperstown in July with all-time greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou…

SoxFest Interview #3: Carlos Rodon

The 2014 season will be one that Carlos Rodon will never forget. Pitching — and excelling for NC State University — Rodon made a huge name for himself around the baseball world. He was highly touted, highly scouted, and highly regarded as one of the top pitching…

SoxFest Interview #1: Jake Petricka

I first met Jake Petricka in 2013. He was promoted to the Charlotte Knights on July 4, 2013 after pitching extremely well for the Double-A Birmingham Barons. At that point, the 2010 second round pick of the White Sox was moving through the system quickly. He was also…

SoxFest Interview #2: Micah Johnson

If Superman is “faster than a speeding bullet”, than just how fast is Micah Johnson? I should have thought of that question when I was interviewing him. I’m sure he would have had a great answer for that. Oh well, maybe next time.