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“And my son, Darren, I got to see him play the last couple years in high school and a year in college (at California). I got to go to the Cape Cod League to watch him play and had one of my favorite vacations with him in Alaska. My son tells me that was the greatest trip he’s ever taken — fishing, seeing the midnight sun, seeing the culture. I also went to Montana, my other favorite spot, spent some time with the Cheyenne Indian tribe up there. Started a couple businesses in the meantime, got my winery, Baker Family Wines, going.
Options for the Sox include Giolito (11-9, 3.53 ERA), Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69), Carlos Rodón (13-5, 2.37) and Cease (13-7, 3.91). But the Sox are waiting to determine Rodón’s status after he dealt with what he called “normal soreness” in his second-to-last start of the regular season.
Ogletree is coming off his best game of the season. He made a game-high 12 tackles (10 solos) with one tackle for a loss and a key breakup of a fourth-and-goal pass from the 5-yard line by Lions quarterback Jared Goff to running back D’Andre Swift. Matt Nagy really praised Ogletree on Monday, and it’s evident he will remain in the starting lineup for the near future even with veteran Danny Trevathan in a 21-day practice window as he returns from injured reserve. Ogletree is second on the defense with 24 tackles, trailing only Roquan Smith (40). That’s not a super telling statistic because inside linebackers should lead the team in tackles, especially in a base 3-4 scheme, but he’s playing well. I’m not sure Ogletree, 30, will cash in big on the open market after the season. Inside linebacker is one of the easier positions to fill, and he will be a year older. Remember, he was a disappointment for the New York Giants after they acquired him in a trade from the Los Angeles Rams, and he couldn’t stick with the New York Jets last season. He’s playing much better now, but at his age and considering positional value, I don’t know that he will cash in big time. Can he do better than the one-year deal for the minimum that he’s currently on? No doubt. But he probably has to play really well to get a multiyear deal.
Unlike Dent, who barely cleared the left-field wall that sits just 310 feet from home plate, Bogaerts drilled a line drive 427 feet to straightaway center. And unlike Carlton Fisk, who contorted his body to will the ball fair in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, Bogaerts interrupted his home run trot only to flex for the Red Sox dugout.
“I’m proud of the way that the (Bulls front office) put this team together,” said season ticket holder Shawn Price, who was attending with her uncle Gregory Pierce. “We have more tough players, we have smarter players, we have some high-flying guys, so I think it’s going to be a great team and a great season.”
“Postseason, it’s a different animal,” Grandal said during a conference call Tuesday. “I’ve been on the highs and I’ve been on the lows. All you can do is just learn from it. I get very excited for the postseason. I love the atmosphere. I love fans screaming at you, especially when you’re on the opposing side.
Once Williams exited the Lions game, Herbert had three attempts for 7 yards. He also had a 33-yard kick return, and has averaged 26 yards on nine returns, slightly boosting his potential as a scoring threat. However, the Bears traded for now-former Miami Dolphin return specialist Jakeem Grant, which could signal plans to use Herbert more in the run game.
It started with an unwavering dedication to the running game. The Bears ran the ball out of a three-tight-end set on the first snap, and David Montgomery used a wall of blockers to chew up 9 yards. That was the initial spark for a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to open the game. When Montgomery scored from 4 yards out for an early 7-0 lead, the offensive line felt a surge of energy.
Following Iapoce’s departure, the Cubs’ next hire will be their 7th hitting coach in 11 seasons. That former group features Rudy Jaramillo, James Rowson, Bill Mueller, John Mallee and Chili Davis. The hitting coach changes do not include the six assistant hitting coaches the Cubs have also employed in that span, three of whom were fired (Rob Deer, Mike Brumley and Terrmel Sledge).
“At ESPN, we embrace different points of view,” the broadcaster said. “That said, we expect that those points of view be expressed respectfully, in a manner consistent with our values, and in line with our internal policies. We are having direct conversations with Sage and those conversations will remain private.” It’s not clear what points of view were disrespectful, or what policies Steele violated, if any, or if Steele is currently suspended. ESPN would not comment beyond its statement.