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Yahoo
23-07-2025
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White Sox thank Cubs for Bobby Jenks tribute
The post White Sox thank Cubs for Bobby Jenks tribute appeared first on ClutchPoints. The MLB world is in mourning after learning of the death of former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 44. Jenks, a two-time All-Star, rose to prominence with his clutch performance during the 2005 World Series. On Sunday, the White Sox's North Side neighbors paid tribute to the pitcher. The Chicago Cubs honored Jenks at Wrigley Field prior to their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, per CHGO White Sox on X. And the moment didn't go unnoticed by the White Sox as the team thanked the Cubs for the gesture on social media. White Sox closer Bobby Jenks celebrated by Chicago Jenks was a rookie with 39.1 big-league innings to his name when he was tasked with leading the White Sox's bullpen in the postseason. He had taken over for Dustin Hermanson as the team's closer toward the end of the season, earning six saves in his MLB debut. However, he rose to the occasion in the postseason, closing out four games in six appearances. He earned the save with a dominant outing in Game 1 of the World Series, striking out three batters in 1 1/3 innings. And after allowing two runs in Game 2, he bounced back. Jenks tossed three scoreless innings over the final two contests, earning the Series-clinching save in Game 4 as the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros for the championship. Jenks spent six seasons with Chicago, making two All-Star games and recording 173 saves for the team. He signed with the Boston Red Sox prior to the 2011 season but made only 19 appearances in an injury-plagued campaign. Numerous surgeries attempting to address bone spurs in his back eventually forced him to retire from baseball. Jenks passed away in Sintra, Portugal, after battling stomach cancer. The former closer was celebrated by his 2005 World Series teammates following news of his death. Jenks passed only weeks before the White Sox's planned to hold a 20th anniversary reunion for the championship team. Ozzie Guillen also released a statement after Jenks' death. Chicago's manager during the team's World Series run remembers his closer fondly. 'Everyone has a favorite story about Bobby, so the 2005 reunion will be a great opportunity to get together with all his teammates and coaches and relive some of our greatest memories of him,' Guillen said. Related: Predicting White Sox's next big trade before deadline
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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- Yahoo
From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff's signature on the back during a ceremony prior to the game against the Cleveland Guardians. It had the six-time All-Star's last name and 'Pope Leo' above the No. 14. Advertisement Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan. Prevost attended the 2005 World Series opener against Houston in Chicago. He watched from Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2 as the White Sox beat the Astros 5-3 on the way to a four-game sweep and their first title since 1917. In May, the team unveiled a graphic installation near the seat paying tribute to Pope Leo and that moment. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run. The White Sox debuted uniform patches honoring late closer Bobby Jenks, who died last week in Portugal, where he was being treated for stomach cancer. On Friday, the team unveiled a statue of former ace Mark Buehrle. ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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Former Red Sox Standout Crushes ESPN Over Bobby Jenks Death Post: 'Do Some Research'
Former Red Sox Standout Crushes ESPN Over Bobby Jenks Death Post: 'Do Some Research' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. ESPN joined the likes of Major League Baseball, Fox Sports, and Barstool Sports among the major sports outlets that acknowledged former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks' death this past weekend. Advertisement Unfortunately for ESPN, their 'in memoriam' post missed the mark, and longtime MLB first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz certainly noticed. ESPN shared a news story about Jenks' passing on Saturday evening, writing that he was 'on the roster' when Chicago won the 2005 World Series. However, as Mientkiewicz and others noted on social media, Jenks was not only the roster but he recorded the series' final out, giving the White Sox their first title since 1917. 'ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this!' Mientkiewicz wrote. Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby JenksJerry Lai-Imagn Images 'Do some research before you release something,' the 12-year veteran added. 'Have some respect!' Advertisement ESPN's controversial post had over 17 million views and remained online as of publication. The network shared the White Sox's official tribute to Jenks in a follow-up post on Sunday evening. Jenks, who announced a Stage 4 adenocarcinoma diagnosis in February, died on Friday at 44 years old. He went 14-18 with a 3.40 ERA and 173 saves in his six White Sox seasons, and he closed his career with the Boston Red Sox. 'He did a whole lot more than just be on the roster!' former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski wrote. 'He closed out the World Series!!' 'It's ESPN they don't do anything correct anymore in any aspect in all sports,' Mientkiewicz replied. 'Sorry buddy for your loss.' Related: Orioles Mourn Death of Franchise Great This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Al Arabiya
11-07-2025
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- Al Arabiya
Guardians-white sox game postponed because of rain, to be made up as part of split dh
The opener of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of rain. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Friday. Cleveland's Logan Allen and Chicago All-Star Shane Smith are scheduled to start the opener with the Guardians Gavin Williams and Jonathan Cannon getting the ball in the nightcap. Cleveland is fourth in the AL Central at 43-48. The Guardians swept three games at Houston after losing 10 in a row. Chicago is an American League-worst 31-62. The White Sox were to debut 45 uniform patches in honor of late closer Bobby Jenks. They will wear them for the remainder of the season. A World Series champion and two-time All-Star, Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks was on the mound for the final out in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series at Houston, giving Chicago its first title since 1917. Members of the championship team are reuniting in Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the title run. The White Sox are scheduled to unveil a statue of former ace Mark Buehrle on Friday.
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Guardians-White Sox game postponed because of rain, to be made up as part of split DH
CHICAGO (AP) — The opener of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of rain. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Friday. Cleveland's Logan Allen and Chicago All-Star Shane Smith are scheduled to start the opener, with the Guardians' Gavin Williams and Jonathan Cannon getting the ball in the nightcap. Cleveland is fourth in the AL Central at 43-48. The Guardians swept three games at Houston after losing 10 in a row. Chicago is an American League-worst 31-62. The White Sox were to debut '45' uniform patches in honor of late closer Bobby Jenks. They will wear them for the remainder of the season. A World Series champion and two-time All-Star, Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks was on the mound for the final out in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series at Houston, giving Chicago its first title since 1917. Members of the championship team are reuniting in Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the title run. The White Sox are scheduled to unveil a statue of former ace Mark Buehrle on Friday. ___ AP MLB:
