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Was Oct. 26, 2005, just a dream? It seems like it sometimes, though a long dig through the Sun-Times’ archives suggests a clinching victory in Houston actually happened.
Sometimes dominant, usually reliable and always welcoming in the Sox’ clubhouse, the 28-year-old righty is proving his value into the next stage of the team’s rebuild.
The lefty was allowed to stay in the game Thursday with a different glove because umps couldn’t tell if Gilbert’s usual one had an illegal substance on it.
While the Sox face major rotation questions heading into 2026, the 25-year-old right-hander says he has positives to take away into the offseason and spring training.
The 6-10 Oswego East product had a rocky third year in the Sox’ minor-league system, but he hopes a season of rest for a nagging knee injury could propel him to the big leagues next year.
ESPN’s last “SNB” broadcast didn’t mourn the series’ demise. Play-by-play voice Karl Ravech kept his comments succinct, given that specific plans haven’t been announced and that ESPN still has playoff games to air.
Benintendi, who ended the year with a strong month at the plate, figures to be around for the next stage of the Sox’ rebuild whether the front office likes it or not.
A roster packed with rookies has gotten a minor-league taste of the Automated Ball-Strike system that will be implemented in the majors next year. Is it good for the game? Depends on whom you ask.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings. Challenges must be made by a pitcher, catcher or batter.
Venable’s first season as the South Side skipper likely will finish with 100-plus losses. But he’s still as excited about the job as ever, with those in the clubhouse pointing to a long-overdue culture arriving alongside him.
Longstanding questions about whether Montgomery could stick as a major-league shortstop have been answered, with the rookie earning year-end praise for what he has done defensively.