Column: White Sox stasis continues while Cubs move on from another failed pursuit of Shohei Ohtani
The Chicago White Sox acquired veteran catcher Max Stassi shortly after the news of Shohei Ohtani's record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was released.
The acquisition of a 32-year-old, defensive-minded catcher provides the Sox with a veteran presence for their young pitching staff.
Today in White Sox History: January 4
The White Sox made a savvy acquisition in 1941 by acquiring pitcher Joe Haynes from the Washington Nationals.
In 1993, the White Sox signed outfielder Ellis Burks, who had a breakout season and helped the team clinch the division title.
Column: White Sox stasis continues while Cubs move on from another failed pursuit of Shohei Ohtani
The Chicago White Sox acquired veteran catcher Max Stassi shortly after the news of Shohei Ohtani's record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was released.
The acquisition of a 32-year-old, defensive-minded catcher provides the Sox with a veteran presence for their young pitching staff.
Today in White Sox History: January 4
The White Sox made a savvy acquisition in 1941 by acquiring pitcher Joe Haynes from the Washington Nationals.
In 1993, the White Sox signed outfielder Ellis Burks, who had a breakout season and helped the team clinch the division title.
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The Braves acquire Manny Banuelos in 2015 but release him in 2016. He returns to the majors in 2019 and splits the 2022 season with the Yankees and Pirates.
Zack Wheat, outfielder for the Brooklyn Robins, is released in 1927 after 18 seasons. He led the NL in hitting in 1918 and had a .324 average in his final season in 1927.
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 12/31/23
The Yankees had a lackluster year in 2023, with few on-field highlights.
The team missed out on signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and is in need of a backup plan for their pitching.
Advanced Real Estate Buys Costa Mesa Apartments for $234M
Advanced Real Estate has acquired a 714-unit apartment complex in Costa Mesa for $234 million, making it the largest multifamily deal in Orange County in 2023 so far.
The property, formerly called Camden Martinique Apartments, will be renamed The Grand Costa Mesa and undergo a $45 million remodel project, expected to be completed in four years.
University of California poised to buy former Westside Pavillion
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Apple Supplier Luxshare's Shares Rise as It Takes Over Rival's iPhone Plant
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