Teddy Greenstein – Page 78

White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon delivers a pitch against St. Louis on July 11, 2018, in Chicago.

Carlos Rodon likes being in control — ‘Throwing strikes, man.’

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Carlos Rodon is feeling it. The third overall pick of the 2014 draft enters his Sunday start having had three consecutive strong outings. The key? “Throwing strikes, man,” he said....

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, left, celebrates with Avisail Garcia after they scored against the Blue Jays on July 28, 2018, in Chicago.

White Sox put on show with 6 runs in 8th inning to beat Blue Jays 9-5

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

The White Sox on Saturday night drew their best crowd since opening day. Perhaps the 29,442 fans came because of the Iron Man bobblehead giveaway. Maybe it was the promise...

The White Sox's Matt Davidson pitches against Toronto on July 27, 2018, in Chicago. The third baseman has retired all six batters he's faced in the majors — though usually he's playing third base.

Could Matt Davidson’s pitching become more than a novelty act for White Sox?

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

As Matt Davidson mowed down hitters Friday night, the thought crossed the minds of observers: Could pitching become more than a hobby? Davidson is the Sox’s third-best hitter, if you...

Sloane Stephens of the Philadelphia Freedoms runs onto the court as she is introduced during a World TeamTennis match vs. the Washington Kastles at XS Tennis Village in Chicago on July 27, 2018. Stephens won the 2017 U.S. Open.

Pro tennis returns to Chicago … with a DJ, NBA-style intros and no deuces for World TeamTennis

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Let it be known that Chicago’s professional tennis “drought,” to quote Mayor Rahm Emanuel, ended Friday night in an unusual setting. Players slugged it out on a court with sections...

Illinois alumnus Kevin Anderson commits to play in Chicago’s Laver Cup

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Major tennis talent is coming to Chicago for the Laver Cup, which will be played at the United Center from Sept. 21-23. John McEnroe’s “Team World” squad is taking shape....

Bowl game at Wrigley Field is off — for now

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

So much for a bowl game at Wrigley Field. Sources told the Tribune on Thursday the game is off, at least for now. The breakdown in negotiations occurred because Cubs...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass against Nebraska during the first half of a game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

5 takeaways from Big Ten media days: Quarterback dilemmas, injury reports and more

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Big Ten media days are in the rearview. Fall camps open late next week. Here are five takeaways from the conference’s annual gathering in Chicago: Prepare the can of worms...

Michael Kopech, a pitcher for the Charlotte Knights, in the dugout before he plays against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 21, 2017.

When future White Sox stud Michael Kopech pitches, you can’t look away

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

It’s a sultry afternoon in the South, and White Sox minor-league coaches are analyzing Michael Kopech’s every movement. As Kopech unleashes pitches in the bullpen at the Durham Bulls’ ballpark,...

Indiana coach Tom Allen on Bears’ Roquan Smith: ‘Great kid, phenomenal player’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

When Indiana coach Tom Allen was an assistant at Ole Miss from 2012 to ’14, he went hard after a stud high school linebacker from Georgia named Roquan Smith. “Bunch...

Michigan State’s LJ Scott defends teammate allowed to return after using racial slur in text message

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Michigan State running back LJ Scott passionately defended linebacker Jon Reschke on Tuesday after news surfaced regarding why Reschke lost his scholarship in 2017. The Detroit Free Press obtained a...

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