Alan Solomon

Frank Thomas, 0 for 4 Thursday night (and robbed once at the wall), is 3 for his last 17. Two of the hits were in the infield. Most amazing: no...

Gene Lamont said Wednesday he and Jays manager Cito Gaston have discussed Lamont's being part of Gaston's All-Star Game coaching staff. An announcement is expected shortly before the July 12...

It was a special homecoming for Mike Huff, even before his fifth-inning homer Tuesday night. "Coming down on the plane," said the former White Sox outfielder, whose home remains here,...

Wilson Alvarez goes for his ninth straight victory this year and club-record 16th over the last two when he faces the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night. The next day, Jason...

While Norberto Martin was skipping around the bases Saturday night celebrating his first grand slam, Craig Grebeck was celebrating with him in the dugout-careful not to put too much pressure...

How vital has the heart of the White Sox's batting order been? The Nos. 3-4-5 hitters-primarily Frank Thomas, Julio Franco and Robin Ventura-have hit .358 with 28 homers in the...

Clue: Before Saturday's game, Franco had come to bat with runners in scoring position 74 times. Leader on the Orioles, Cal Ripken Jr., has had the opportunity just 53 times....

Oakland manager Tony La Russa, asked to comment on speculation he could wind up in Chicago next year, danced around the question Friday. "They're two different situations," La Russa said....

Roberto Hernandez ended Wednesday night's comeback victory over the Yankees with a perfect ninth-three strikeouts. It was his most powerful performance in a season that's given him just seven save...

Baseball's free-agent draft is Thursday. It will not be televised by any known major network. Its impact will be felt for years-but interest will never match the drafts in pro...