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A Classic Day At The Crosstown Classic

By Roger Wallenstein

Previously I had not been aware of the inebriating effects of Bud Light. Obviously volume begins to play a role.

Posted on Sep 24, 2018
Keywords: Charles Comiskey, Daniel Palka, Joe Maddon, Kevan Smith, Reynaldo Lopez, Rick Renteria

Hawk Harrelson Goes Out As Awfully As He Broadcasted

By Roger Wallenstein

The ultimate homer directs a lovefest as ridiculous and far from the truth as his broadcasts.

Posted on Sep 17, 2018
Keywords: Hawk Harrelson, Jerry Reinsdorf

Kopech, Schmopech

By Roger Wallenstein

There have been other setbacks and tragedies. Ahem.

Posted on Sep 10, 2018
Keywords: Carlos May, Joe Crede, Michael Kopech, Monty Stratton, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Wilbur Wood

He Hits Dingers

By Roger Wallenstein

We're not talking about a five-tool player here. More like one tool.

Posted on Sep 3, 2018
Keywords: Adam Engel, Daniel Palka

Mt. Pleasant's Michael Kopech

By Roger Wallenstein

His homophobic, racist tweets are not the lone blemish on his ledger. He received a 50-game suspension for a banned stimulant in 2015, and a year later he punched a teammate in spring training, breaking his hand.

Posted on Aug 27, 2018
Keywords: Michael Kopech, Quintin Dailey, Urban Meyer

Why Kopech Now?

By Roger Wallenstein

You have to wonder what Rick Hahn's philosophy is in terms of the ripe moment to promote these youngsters. Consistency seems to be absent.

Posted on Aug 20, 2018
Keywords: Carson Fulmer, Eloy Jiminez, Michael Kopech, Rick Hahn, Yoan Moncada

Keep 'Em Down On The Farm

By Roger Wallenstein

Why we (rightly) got Ryan LaMarre instead of Eloy Jiminez.

Posted on Aug 13, 2018
Keywords: Courtney Hawkins, Eloy Jiminez, Michael Kopech

At Home With Nancy Faust

By Roger Wallenstein

She has a Hammond B-3 with a Leslie speaker in her den.

Posted on Aug 6, 2018
Keywords: Bill Veeck, Dylan Covey, Eloy Jiminez, Jackie Robinson, Nancy Faust, Rusty Staub, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ted Giannoulas, The Baseball Reliquary, Tommy John

Drama Over

By Roger Wallenstein

Assuming Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia will still be playing on the South Side on Wednesday as July turns into August, we now see the team that will carry Sox colors for the last two months of the season. Can you feel the excitement?

Posted on Jul 30, 2018
Keywords: Joakim Soria, Manny Machado

Cash Advance?

By Roger Wallenstein

A strategy Ricky Renteria should consider when it comes to Reynaldo Lopez.

Posted on Jul 23, 2018
Keywords: Bryce Harper, Eddie Feigner, Kevin Cash, Reynaldo Lopez

Small Type

By Roger Wallenstein

Baseball's glorious minutiae.

Posted on Jul 16, 2018
Keywords: Bruce Rondon, Chase Utley, Lloyd Rutzky, Sammy Esposito

Grateful Dead

By Roger Wallenstein

The next two weeks will be among the season's most comforting basically because the Sox won't be playing very often.

Posted on Jul 9, 2018
Keywords: Ricky's Boys, Victor Ciardelli

How To Win

By Roger Wallenstein

Can learning it be taught?

Posted on Jul 2, 2018
Keywords: Jerry Dipoto, Jose Abreu, Rick Hahn

Respecting 90 - Or So

By Roger Wallenstein

This is how to play the game the right way. Well, not exactly.

Posted on Jun 25, 2018
Keywords: Edwin Encarnacion, Jared Mitchell, Mike Trout, Nick Madrigal, Ricky Renteria, Terry Francona, Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada

Real Prospects

By Roger Wallenstein

Not the ones we thought they were.

Posted on Jun 18, 2018
Keywords: Adam Engel, Carson Fulmer, Charlie Tilson, Daniel Palka, Dylan Covey, Michael Kopech, Yoan Moncada

Ricky's Boys Run

By Roger Wallenstein

The modern day Go-Go Sox.

Posted on Jun 11, 2018
Keywords: Carlos Rodon, Dylan Covey, Ricky's Boys, Tim Anderson, Yolmer Sanchez

Tips For Watching The Rest Of The Season

By Roger Wallenstein

No. 1: Be not disappointed if Ricky's Boys do, in fact, Quit, or at the very least get outscored by a bunch of runs.

Posted on Jun 3, 2018
Keywords: Alfredo Gonzalez, Charlie Tilson, Daniel Palka, Dylan Covey, Jose Rondon, Matt Skole, Ricky's Boys, Trayce Thompson

He Got Caught

By Roger Wallenstein

The apology I'd like to hear, but never will.

Posted on May 28, 2018
Keywords: Dominican Republic, Erythropoietin, Lucas Giolito, Robinson Cano, Welington Castillo

Some Fans Don't Quit

By Roger Wallenstein

Was it the "Ricky's Boys Don't Quit" t-shirts? Or the opportunity to see if the Sox could break out of their slump at home where their record was 3-15?

Posted on May 21, 2018
Keywords: Carlos Rodon, Jace Fry, James Shields, Lucas Giolito, Luis Avilan, Nate Jones, Omar Vizquel, Reynaldo Lopez, Ricky's Boys

WOAT

By Roger Wallenstein

We hear how Ricky's Boys Don't Quit, but even quitters might have been able to eke a few more wins than these guys have at this juncture.

Posted on May 14, 2018
Keywords: Carson Fulmer, Ichiro Suzuki, James Shields, Lucas Giolito, Matt Davidson, Nate Jones, Ricky Renteria, Welington Castillo

Young Guns

By Roger Wallenstein

Testing the waters with the future five.

Posted on May 7, 2018
Keywords: Carlos Rodon, Carson Fulmer, Lucas Giolito, Michael Kopech, Reynaldo Lopez

Roof Shots

By Roger Wallenstein

Don't tell me how hard you hit it, tell me how often you hit it.

Posted on Apr 30, 2018
Keywords: Matt Davidson, Yoan Moncada

Welcome To The Regression

By Roger Wallenstein

We've been offered the Kool-Aid by the Sox PR gurus. Like most fans, I very much want to drink the Kool-Aid, but I've never been fond of the lemon-lime that they're offering. I like the red kind. The cherry. Once it's an option, give me a pint.

Posted on Apr 23, 2018
Keywords: Carson Fulmer, Courtney Hawkins, Eloy Jiminez, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez

Cold-Cocked

By Roger Wallenstein

I've yet to get my arms around the rationale that spending $50 on a ticket to risk frostbite promotes enjoyment. We have the NFL for that.

Posted on Apr 16, 2018
Keywords: Lucas Giolito, Yoan Moncada

Cold Truth

By Roger Wallenstein

It's still a rebuild.

Posted on Apr 9, 2018
Keywords: Aaron Bummer, Bruce Rondon, Gregory Infante, Joakim Soria, Juan Minaya, Lucas Giolito, Nate Jones

Mighty Matt Davidson

By Roger Wallenstein

Acquired from the Diamondbacks for Addison Reed, he seemed a bust - until Thursday.

Posted on Apr 2, 2018
Keywords: James Shields, Lucas Giolito, Matt Davidson, Rickey Renteria, Tuffy Rhodes, Welington Castillo

The Rebuild Returns

By Roger Wallenstein

We know this is working. At least we think it is.

Posted on Mar 26, 2018
Keywords: Chris Sale, Eloy Jiminez, Jose Quintana, Rick Hahn, Yoan Moncada

Instant Replay Radio

By Roger Wallenstein

This has happened before. Maybe not quite like today, but the White Sox found themselves scrambling to find a radio outlet during the winter 47 years ago too, which is exactly what's going on right now.

Posted on Feb 9, 2018
Keywords: Bob Elson, Chuck Tanner, Harry Caray

Oscar Gamble Was More Than Just A Great Head Of Hair

By Roger Wallenstein

The guy could flat out hit.

Posted on Feb 1, 2018
Keywords: Bill Veeck, Oscar Gamble

The Rest Of The Jim Rivera Story

By Roger Wallenstein

What the obits omitted.

Posted on Nov 20, 2017
Keywords: Jim Rivera
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A Classic Day At The Crosstown Classic

By Roger Wallenstein

Previously I had not been aware of the inebriating effects of Bud Light. Obviously volume begins to play a role.

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Posted on Sep 24, 2018

The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #218: Maybe Joe Maddon Will Get Fired After All

By Jim Coffman and Steve Rhodes

The truth comes out about Brandon Morrow, the latest reliever the Cubs manager has ruined. Plus: Addison Russell Placed On Administrative Leave; Confounding Cubs; Mitch Trubinsky; NU & The Zips; and Post-Thibodeau Stress Disorder.

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Posted on Sep 21, 2018

Breaking Beachwood Sports Feed!