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Tim Anderson Retires After 10-Season MLB Run with White Sox
sports15 days ago

Tim Anderson Retires After 10-Season MLB Run with White Sox

Tim Anderson has announced his retirement after a 10-year MLB career, eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox and later stints with the Marlins (2024) and Angels (2025), with no team in 2026. The White Sox will honor him with a Sept. 17 pregame ceremony. A two-time All-Star (2021–22) and 2020 Silver Slugger, he hit .282 with 98 homers, 338 RBIs, 528 runs and 117 stolen bases for Chicago, helping end the team’s 11-year playoff drought in 2020–21. Injuries and DFA-era struggles dimmed his later years, but fans will remember his contributions as he wraps up his MLB journey.

via Bleacher Report|
#all-star#chicago-white-sox#mlb
Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars with a practice visit at Chicago’s Presidential Center
sports1 month ago

Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars with a practice visit at Chicago’s Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars by visiting a practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago ahead of the All-Star Game, joking about the drills, chatting with players such as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, and even playing a quick one-on-one with Jonquel Jones before gifting an autographed jersey; he will not attend the game due to a prior engagement. The center recently opened and features a 60,000-square-foot athletic facility used for weekend events.

via USA Today|
#all-star#chicago#obama
Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars at Presidential Center Practice
sports1 month ago

Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars at Presidential Center Practice

Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars during a practice at his new Presidential Center, greeting players, posing for photos, and chatting with Caitlin Clark before noting he’s not playing 5-on-5 anymore; the center hosted its first professional basketball event and the moment drew praise from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

via NBC Sports|
#all-star#barack-obama#presidential-center
Cubs Brace for Deadline Drama Amid All-Star Showpieces at Wrigley
sports1 month ago

Cubs Brace for Deadline Drama Amid All-Star Showpieces at Wrigley

Bleacher Nation looks ahead to a busy second half for the Cubs: the All-Star weekend at Wrigley is in focus as the trade deadline in 16 days looms, with rampant chatter about Mason Miller and a potential Cubs package of multiple top prospects. The front office has already signed the first three rounds below slot value, with Dylan Blomker still in play to sign; meanwhile, Jaxon Wiggins has not looked sharp in Triple-A since coming off the IL, prompting some worry. The post also gives a nod to Theo Epstein’s playful moment and notes a Make-A-Wish blogathon fundraiser.

via Bleacher Nation|
#all-star#cubs#draft-signings
From All-Star to Trade Deadline: 2026 MLB Watch List
baseball1 month ago

From All-Star to Trade Deadline: 2026 MLB Watch List

Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller lists nine 2026 All-Stars who could land on the trade block, ranking them by likelihood and naming potential buyers. Mason Miller is extremely unlikely for the Padres; Adley Rutschman is unlikely unless a blockbuster arrives; Aroldis Chapman and Willson Contreras are possible but less likely than before; CJ Abrams is unlikely but plausible; Hunter Goodman could fetch a sizable haul for the Rockies if they sell; Eduardo Rodríguez could draw interest if the Diamondbacks decide to part with him; Michael Wacha is a 50/50 proposition; Foster Griffin is a strong selling chip; and Luis Arraez is near-certainty to be moved given the Giants’ situation. The piece underscores how fluid the market can be once the All-Star break hits, with Arraez representing the top prize for contenders.

via Bleacher Report|
#all-star#baseball#mlb
Upton-Verlander Family Steals the All-Star Red Carpet
entertainment1 month ago

Upton-Verlander Family Steals the All-Star Red Carpet

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander made a rare appearance with their kids Genevieve and Bellamy at the 2026 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show in Philadelphia, coordinating white and blue outfits as they kept their children’s faces off social media. Upton wore a white off-the-shoulder dress with gold heels, while their daughter wore a white two-piece ensemble; Verlander wore a blue suit and their one-year-old son Bellamy wore brown overalls. The family’s public outings with their children have been limited since Bellamy’s birth last summer, and Upton has spoken about how having a daughter has reshaped her views on social media and the importance of health and balance for her daughter.

via Page Six|
#all-star#entertainment#family
Lineup Spotlight: 2026 MLB All-Star Starters Revealed
sports1 month ago

Lineup Spotlight: 2026 MLB All-Star Starters Revealed

Lineups for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia were announced: NL will start Schwarber-DH, Soto-LF, Freeman-1B, Abrams-SS, Muncy-3B, Albies-2B, Marsh-RF, Pages-CF, Baldwin-C, with Cristopher Sanchez starting for the NL against AL ace Dylan Cease; AL's lineup features Trout-CF, Yodan Alvarez-DH, Shea Langeliers-C, Junior Caminero-3B, Bobby Witt Jr.-SS, Cody Bellinger-RF, Ben Rice-1B, Riley Greene-LF, Ernie Clement-2B. Fan voting left Pete Crow-Armstrong out of the starting lineup in favor of Pages, per Michael Cerami.

via Bleacher Nation|
#all-star#american-league#lineups
Philly to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game: TV, Rosters, and Start Times
sports1 month ago

Philly to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game: TV, Rosters, and Start Times

The 96th MLB All-Star Game is set for July 14, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with FOX airing pregame at 7 p.m. ET and first pitch at 8 p.m. ET. The article outlines both American and National League rosters and starters, noting several injuries and replacements (e.g., Nick Kurtz out with Tristan Peters added; Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani will not play, with Ivan Herrera named as Ohtani’s replacement). It also references Home Run Derby coverage and related broadcast details.

via NBC Sports|
#all-star#mlb#philadelphia
All-Star Snubs Trigger Replacement Talk in the 2026 WNBA
sports1 month ago

All-Star Snubs Trigger Replacement Talk in the 2026 WNBA

A WNBA Notebook analyzes the 2026 All-Star reserves and snubs, noting the Atlanta Dream trio as starters and Dominique Malonga’s surprise selection, then flags potential replacements for injuries and omissions—Veronica Burton, Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes (with Kelsey Plum’s injury opening a spot)—and longer-shot options like Carla Leite Leite or Brionna Jones as coaches and fans weigh performance, injuries, and voting dynamics.

via NBC Sports|
#all-star#injuries#note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjust-if-needed
Verlander to Retire at Season’s End, Finishing Where It All Began
sports1 month ago

Verlander to Retire at Season’s End, Finishing Where It All Began

Justin Verlander announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his storied career with the Detroit Tigers after being selected as an All-Star legend. He cited physical and mental challenges, said he would give his all for the remainder of the year, and thanked his family, teammates, and fans as he prepares for a likely Hall of Fame-caliber finale.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#all-star#baseball#retirement
Crow-Armstrong Grabs Second Straight All-Star Nod for Cubs
sports1 month ago

Crow-Armstrong Grabs Second Straight All-Star Nod for Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named a National League All-Star for the second straight year, remaining the Cubs’ lone representative after last season’s fan-voted start. The piece highlights PCA’s 5.2 WAR—the season’s premier total besides Shohei Ohtani—along with a .287/.374/.526 slash line, 19 homers, and 21 stolen bases through July 3, underscoring his elite defense in center field. The rosters for both leagues are listed, with PCA singled out as the Cubs’ All-Star, and the post notes the broader context of All-Star selections on the Fourth of July weekend.

via Bleacher Nation|
#all-star#cubs#mlb