Debate Cubs vs. White Sox with Jerry Crasnick

...re third in the AL in runs even though Nick Swisher (.221), Paul Konerko (.216) and Jim Thome (.209) all have considerable room for improvement. Youngsters John Danks and Gavin Floyd have flourished under...

One shining weekend ahead

Are you ready for one of the all-time greatest sports weekends? A quick preview … Friday: The "Who can tank the most egregiously for Oden and Du...

Tigers get a taste of Cintron

Alex Cintron has left his mark on a Tigers-White Sox pennant race that not many people saw coming, writes Jayson Stark.

Saturday, Feb. 18 - THE PULSE on ESPNEWS

...D'Brickashaw Ferguson: Virginia OT and NFL draft prospect Todd McShay: Scouts, Inc. NFL draft expert Jim Thome: New member of Chicago White Sox Ricky Hatton: Undefeated world champ at 140 pounds Rufus: Best...

The Sporting Equivalency: Christina Applegate

...for who she's like in the major sports, click through. Christina Applegate's MLB Equivalent: Jim Thome Logic: when Thome first came into his own, around 1995 (25 HR, 73 RBI), he was...

White Sox making seemingly anybody and everybody available

White Sox GM Kenny Williams just can't stand pat. That's why players like Jermaine Dye and Bobby Jenks, among others, have been floated in trade discussions.

Can you complete the 2002 American League Home Run Leaderboard? 1. 2. Jim Thome 3. 4. 5. Alfonso Soriano 6. Magglio Ordonez 7. 8. 9. 10. Manny Ramirez

LeBron wants chance at title when free agency arrives

LeBron James will consider championship possibilties when he considers free agency.

Mauer, Pedroia, Sizemore, Wright among those to receive Silver Slugger

Joe Mauer, Dustin Pedroia, Grady Sizemore, David Wright on Thursday earned the Silver Slugger in voting by managers and coaches.

The Sporting Equivalency: Leonardo DiCaprio

...with talent" (remember when his productivity in the minors basically meant the Phillies had to jettison Jim Thome?) to "the superstar MVP and World champion" within a matter of years. Leo: in 1991, he...

Q & A With the new Iron Chef

Chef Michael Symon is a busy man. He is the newest Iron Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America, where he throws together gourmet meals in one hour, ...

Manuel goes from outsider to Phils legend after World Series win

Charlie Manuel went from outsider to Phillies legend after winning the World Series.

Maddon asked plate ump to check Blanton's hat

...Cliff Floyd said when asked about the substance. "That's not the reason we lost the game." --Jim Caple A unique Series first (10:26 p.m. ET) Here's another goofy World Series "first...

Philly sports fans are a unique bunch, and the Phillies are due

In an excerpt from his new book "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments," Eric Karabell puts into words what it means to be a Philly sports fan.

White Noise

A.J. Pierzynski loves to win. He just has a funny way of showing it