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May 9

Red Sox's Rafael Devers throws cold water on potential switch from designated hitter to 1st base

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers is not interested in moving to first base. The latest position switch proposal comes after he was asked earlier this year to cover third base.

May 9

Cubs and White Sox battle over Pope Leo XIV's fandom; Southsiders may have upper hand

The world has its first American pope in history, and since Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native, the Cubs and White Sox are disputing his MLB fandom.

May 8

Chet Lemon, World Series champion with Tigers, dies at 70

Chet Lemon, a three-time All-Star and outfielder for the World Series-champion Detroit Tigers in 1984, died on Thursday at the age of 70.

May 8

Prominent Chicago priest hails local-born Pope Leo XIV as advocate for poor, baseball fan

According to Chicago church leaders, Pope Leo XIV, a city native, has a heart for the poor and is also a baseball fan. He roots for the White Sox, according to his brother John Prevost.

May 8

2025 MLB rookie power rankings 2.0: Who takes the top spot one month in?

While many top prospects are still waiting for their chance or searching for their rhythm, Kristian Campbell and Jacob Wilson have emerged early on as MLB's top rookies

May 8

Pirates part ways with manager Derek Shelton 38 games into 2025 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday – 38 games into the 2025 season. It marks another chapter in an eventful season for the organization.

May 8

Pirates fan speaks for 1st time since horrifying fall over wall at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates fan Kavan Markwood, 20, spoke for the first time since his terrifying fall more than 20 feet onto the warning track at PNC Park last week.

May 7

USWNT star Mallory Swanson, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson expecting their first child

U.S. women’s national team forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.

May 7

Could Michael King’s upcoming free agency reunite him with the Yankees?

Padres RHP Michael King will enter free agency this offseason, and a reunion with the New York Yankees isn't out of the question.

May 7

Illinois man's obituary rips White Sox for pitiful MLB record: 'Couldn't face' another season

The Chicago White Sox are currently on pace to tie their own record from last year for the most losses in a season, and one fan, in his obituary, said he couldn't take it anymore.