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Benches cleared during the New York Yankees' 7-5 win against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, and the White Sox say that a "racist comment" made by Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson caused the issue. In the bottom of the fifth, Donaldson came to the plate but before he saw...

The heated conversation between Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal and New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was unexpected. While it led to a benches clearing situation, that conflict appeared to emerge from nowhere. Now we know why that happened. Donaldson admitted that he called White Sox shortstop Tim...

It seems the near brawl on Saturday between Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and New York Yankees third baseman

Tensions had been simmering between Josh Donaldson and Tim Anderson since last week, but the feud took a turn Saturday when the White Sox claimed the Yankees slugger made a racist comment toward Anderson. Donaldson admitted after the Yankees’ 7-5 win in The Bronx that he jokingly called Anderson “Jackie” — as he has in the past, he said — referring to a 2019 Sports Illustrated story in which Anderson described himself as “today’s Jackie Robinson.” Though Donaldson insisted that the two had laughed about it before, Anderson, who is black, did not take it as a joke on Saturday. He said...

NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday's game against New York."He just made a, you know, disrespectful comment," said Anderson, who is Black, "Basically, it was trying to call me Jackie Robinson. Like, 'What's up, Jackie?'""I don't think it was called for," Anderson added after New York's 7-5 win at Yankee Stadium.Major League Baseball is investigating the incident and speaking to those involved.Anderson, an All-Star who is among the leading Black voices in baseball, told Sports Illustrated in 2019: "I kind...

On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees faced off against the Chicago White Sox. With the sun beating down on Yankee Stadium and the ball slippery as sweat dripped down the pitchers’ arms, the Bombers narrowly managed to escape a surging Chicago team that mounted their best attempt at a comeback.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday’s game against New York. “He just made a, you know, disrespectful comment,” said Anderson, who is Black, “Basically, it was...

Calling all Red Sox fans!! You just HATE to see it, right? What a funny slogan, and even funnier that it’s at your expense right now. New York Yankees fans were admittedly in shambles last October when Gerrit Cole flopped at Fenway Park in the AL Wild Card Game. That embarrassing loss to the Red Sox gave rival fans every bit of ammo to rip the Bombers and laugh at their $324 million ace.

The New York Yankees — and stop me if you’ve heard this one — have a great deal of history to their franchise, which any fan can read out in the center field encampment if they arrive at the stadium early enough. And, on Aug. 21, 2022,...

Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a disrespectful remark by calling him Jackie [Robinson] during Saturday’s game against New York. White Sox manager Tony La Russa deemed the comment racist. "He just made a, you know, disrespectful comment," said Anderson, who...

NEW YORK — There’s nothing like a little rhubarb to add some spice to a sunny day at Yankee Stadium. White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson didn’t like a hard tag applied by Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson last weekend in Chicago, and it spilled into this weekend’s rematch series.

The New York Yankees Vs. Chicago White Sox was rained out on Friday, but that wasn’t the only bad news the team experienced. According to manager Aaron Boone, supplemental starting pitcher, Luis Gil, suffered an apparent “significant” injury. Gil was pulled from his last start against Worcester,...

Tim Anderson accused Josh Donaldson of making a racist comment on Saturday that nearly ignited a benches-clearing brawl, but the Yankees third baseman said he believes the White Sox shortstop took his words the wrong way.  After the Yankees’ 7-5 victory at the Stadium, Anderson said Donaldson used the phrase, “What’s up, Jackie?” multiple times to him during the game. Donaldson’s response was that he has jokingly called Anderson “Jackie” (as in Jackie Robinson) in the past because the infielder referred to himself in 2019 as “today’s Jackie Robinson.”  “He just made a disrespectful comment. He was trying to call me Jackie...

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said that New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson referred to him as “Jackie” Robinson during their game Sunday in New York.

The New York Yankees are preparing to make a big strategy shift at the closer spot. With veteran pitcher Aroldis Chapman struggling this year, manager Aaron Boone has been forced into making a difficult decision. Chapman currently hosts a 2.63 ERA and 9.88 strikeouts per nine. However, in the month...

The Chicago White Sox took exception to New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson's comments toward shortstop Tim Anderson in Saturday's game, deeming it to be a racist remark. Anderson said Donaldson referred to him as Jackie Robinson when the two crossed paths near second base in the first inning...

On a steamy Saturday afternoon in The Bronx, the Yankees and White Sox turned up the temperature even more.  Josh Donaldson and Tim Anderson reignited their feud, eventually leading to the benches and bullpens clearing, as the teams traded barbs and runs before the Yankees came out on top with a 7-5 win.  Even after the Yankees (29-10) took a 5-0 lead in the second inning, the game turned tight but they did enough to take the series opener over the White Sox (19-20).  Clay Holmes locked down the save by pitching the final 1 ¹/₃ innings. It was his second straight save...