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Fan gets creative with Chris Sale jersey
A story as bizarre as the misadventure that Chris Sale got into over the weekend deserves a follow-up, and we’re here to deliver it to you. First off, it was clear that we were going to see “tribute” jerseys to Sale’s handiwork, and one White Sox fan got creative with
Chris Sale gets benched for cutting up 1976 White Sox throwbacks
Well, this has to be one of the more bizarre uniform-related stories that you’ll see anywhere. There was a bit of a stir surrounding the Chicago White Sox when they abruptly announced before tonight’s game that their starting pitcher and ace Chris Sale was benched following a pregame “non-physical” incident.
From Mining to MJ: The Story Behind Birmingham Barons
Beneath the surface of the tidy identity of one of minor league baseball’s most storied teams lies a decidedly untidy, twisting, turning history—or rather two separate histories that converged under the banner of today’s Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To start with, the team’s identity is untidy
New Spring Training Uniforms Across MLB for 2016
Spring Training’s going to look a whole lot better in 2016. Today Major League Baseball, Majestic, and New Era announced a new unified on-field look for the annual slate of exhibition games held every March. The new look includes ball caps, lighter-weight uniforms featuring regular season designs, specially marked baseballs, and other on-field
Hall of Fame Open to Backwards Cap on Griffey Plaque
The Kid is in. Ken Griffey, Jr. was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday evening with a record 99.3% of the vote, longtime catcher Mike Piazza joining him to round out the “Class of 2016”. As is almost always the case when a player gets elected the debate
Cubs and White Sox to Wear Banks, Minoso Uniforms
The Cubs and White Sox will both pay heavy respect to two of their fallen legends this weekend at Wrigley Field and again in August across Chicago. For the finale of their series this weekend, the Cubs and White Sox will don the uniforms made famous by Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso,
White Sox Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Chicago White Sox took to the field wearing pink baseball caps for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday afternoon. It was part of a Chicago White Sox “Pink Out” promotion for breast cancer awareness, the event was held jointly between the White Sox and the Chicago chapter of
White Sox Retro ’83s Become Permanent Alternate Uniform
The Chicago White Sox are bringing back their 1983 retro uniforms from last season as a “permanent uniform” beginning in the 2014 season. Basically what this means is the ’83 throwback worn in 2013 becomes a standard alternate jersey and is available out of the usual uniform rotation in the
NewEra Unveils 8 New *Alternate BP* Caps for 2014
It’s hard to believe there was a point in time when most Major League Baseball clubs wore just one cap from the beginning of Spring Training straight through the end of the World Series. Today, NewEra, the exclusive provider of on-field caps for MLB unveiled new *alternate batting practice caps*
Pics: Four MLB clubs wear new unis yesterday
Four teams wore new jerseys for the first time yesterday in Major League Baseball and at least one of them won’t be wearing them again this season. The Milwaukee Brewers debuted their gold alternate jerseys in an extra-inning loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks; the gold jersey is the 4th different
Goin’ Green: A photo roundup of St Patricks Day 2013 Uniforms
Yesterday in honour of St. Patrick’s Day dozens of teams from all around North American sports leagues put aside their usual caps and uniforms in favour of a green or Irish-themed version. Below are photos of all the teams who went green in one way or another to celebrate St.