SEATTLE (AP) 鈥 Nasim Nu帽ez's cleats had the words 鈥淓sta en la sangre,鈥 which translates to 鈥淚t's in the blood.鈥 The shoes were a tribute to his late grandfather Jose, who was known for the saying.鈥淭wo weeks, maybe like a week-and-a-half ago my grandfather passed away, and he鈥檚 ...
John Cherup is living proof that not all nice guys finish last.He even defies the theory that umpires have no fans.Cherup has several people in his corner, in support and in awe.Cherup, 58, has overcome cancer, personal losses, and just last year, a broken jaw.Through it all, he overcame and ...
CHICAGO (AP) 鈥 Trying to make the most of his powerful swing, White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. lets the ball run deep into the strike zone sometimes.That鈥檚 when it happens.鈥淲hen I do that, the catchers, they might think that I am not swinging (for) the ball and they try to reach the ball ...