The emotional tributes poured out Tuesday night as major league umpire Joe West called his record 5,376th game in Chicago.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘I know how I’ll be judged:’ Under scrutiny, White Sox manager Tony La Russa not afraid to face his critics
White Sox manager Tony La Russa, under scrutiny much of the season, will face his old team the Cardinals in a three-game set starting on Monday.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Troy Tulowitzki latest former MLB player to find home in college baseball
Troy Tulowitzki wanted to use his experience from 13 years in the majors to help teach the next generation and he couldn’t do that in the minors.
‘Major League’ stars Charlie Sheen, Bob Uecker reunite for California Strong event
“Major League” stars Charlie Sheen and Bob Uecker will be reunited — at a drive-in movie theater — raising money for Bryan Braun’s California Strong.
‘Major League’ stars Charlie Sheen, Bob Uecker reunite for California Strong event
“Major League” stars Charlie Sheen and Bob Uecker will be reunited — at a drive-in movie theater — raising money for Ryan Braun’s California Strong.
Opinion: With six no-hitters already this season, the feat is losing its importance
Tossing a major league no-hitter should be a monumental achievement. But is it losing its glamour after a sixth no-hitter was thrown in 41 days?
Opinion: For better or worse, White Sox manager Tony La Russa stays true in spat over Yermin Mercedes HR
Chicago’s skipper didn’t back down after criticizing his rookie slugger for homering on a 3-0 pitch with a big lead.
‘Really pumped up’ Albert Pujols eager to help Dodgers win another World Series championship
Albert Pujols says he feels right at home with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he begins perhaps the final chapter of his MLB career.
Nightengale’s Notebook: No stranger to change, Bud Selig supports MLB’s ongoing reforms
Bud Selig, who retired six years ago as MLB’s commish, supports the ongoing reforms and is intrigued by the experimental rules in the minor leagues.
Free agent Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Dodgers agree to major-league contract
Pujols was batting .198 with five home runs in 24 games and is fifth all-time with 667 career homers.