2019 MLB preview: Pressure’s on Cubs, Sox to do higher than

More. That’s the four-lettered theme of this baseball season in Chicago. We want extra from the Cubs, who didn’t meet their excessive requirements final season. We want extra from the White Sox, who haven’t seen a lot progress on the big-league stage the final a number of seasons. More playoff video games from the North Siders, who dipped a single toe into postseason baseball final season and misplaced a wild-card sport. Hell, extra World Series appearances from the Cubs, whereas we’re as regards to extra. And from the South Siders, extra dialogue in regards to the precise video games this season and fewer deal with subsequent season and the season after. More consideration on what must be accomplished

Ryan Lavarnway Says Weight Hasn’t Been Lifted Off Red Sox’ Shoulders Yet, Ready to Do What It Takes to Earn Playoff Berth

Ryan Lavarnway made his first start behind the plate on Tuesday night in Baltimore. Yet he treated the big game as if he was a seasoned veteran. Lavarnway blasted two home runs to help lead the Sox to an 8-7 victory and keep them deadlocked atop the AL wild-card race with the Tampa Bay Rays. The two bombs were the first of his career, and he drove in four RBIs in total. After the game, Lavarnway spoke with NESN's Heidi Watney about his at-bats, as well as a crucial defensive play he made late in the game on what looked like a swinging bunt. He also talked about how important it is for the Sox to come out and keep fighting on