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The White Sox display a photo of Richard Castellana, 55, at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 14, 2021, before a moment of silence in honor of Castellana, who was fatally shot Friday during an attempted robbery while working as a security guard at a Chicago bank. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
“He was congratulating the guys on hanging in there, playing well and letting us know he’s excited about beginning the baseball activities and (said), ‘We’ll see you soon,’ ” La Russa said during a conference call Monday. “And I went, ‘Whoops. Soon? No, no. Patience, patience, patience. We’ve got a lot of season left.’
Without warning, Ross ditched the mask during some games last week, just as many of his players have done for a while. Some of us in the media thought Ross was going rogue, sending a message to MLB that the mask-wearing protocols in the dugout needed to be lifted. If 99.99% of people at Wrigley Field were without masks, why should Ross have to wear one?
“I wish as a player, and just someone who loves the game, that whatever’s going on, there should be less chatter publicly,” A-Rod said. “Let the front office and let central baseball, the commissioner’s office, figure it out, give the instructions and let everyone follow through. I think all the conversation and chatter back and forth is not productive and does not help the game.”
They could re-engage in a move for Ball, depending on his price tag. Dennis Schröder, Goran Dragic and Spencer Dinwiddie, if he declines his player option, could be unrestricted free agents. A few talented veterans such as Paul, Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley could be on the open market, although they likely would have suitors ready to contend for a championship. Or the Bulls could try to work out a trade for someone such as the Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker.
“I was able to work a full count there and get one over (Paul) Goldschmidt’s head for a double,” Sogard said, “and then Serge came up and got me over — so great job there — and we were able to capitalize on the error and continue, so that was big. And then let Zach Davies do his work and shut them down.”
STARKVILLE, MISS. — No. 9 hitter David LaManna hit a three-run home run to cap a four-run fourth inning, catapulting No. 10 overall seed Notre Dame to a 9-1 victory over No. 7 seed Mississippi State in the Starkville Super Regional on Sunday, setting up a one-game showdown for a berth in the College World Series.
Photos of the Chicago Cubs’ 2-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley) Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson dives safely back to first base during the third inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs shortstop Javier Baez eats popcorn in the dugout during the third inning of the game against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson dives safely back to first base during the third inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson scores on a hit by Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during the third inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez leaves home plate after striking out during the third inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson gets to third on a single by right fielder Kris Bryant during the third inning against the Cardinals on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom throws to first to get Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt during the first inning on June 13, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
“I don’t think they’re saying, ‘OK, you’re not wearing a mask, you’re not wearing a mask, you’re not wearing a mask, so y’all need to go somewhere.’ They’re not even thinking about doing that,” Heyward said. “But they are pointing at the people that get tested at least three times a week, we’re around each other every day, who know whose families are vaccinated and who’s not. We know if we test positive, we don’t show up the next game. Therefore, if we’re present and we’re here, none of us tested positive.
After the Nets scored 13 straight points to take a 34-23 lead early in the second quarter, the Bucks responded with a 19-4 run to take the lead for good. That stretch featured a 12-0 spurt, including a four-point play from Middleton, two corner 3-pointers from Tucker and a dunk from Antetokounmpo.