White Sox pitcher Chris Sale benched after cutting up throwback uniforms before game

The Chicago White Sox scratched starting pitcher Chris Sale from a game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night after he reportedly cut up the team's throwback uniforms before the game because he found them uncomfortable.

A statement released by Rick Hahn, the team's general manager, initially said that Sale was sent home from the ballpark because of a 'non-physical incident' in the clubhouse. But it was later revealed that the 5-time All-Star threw the bizarre tantrum after the team was forced to wear the White Sox's 1976 throwback uniforms for the game. 

Sale said he found the throwback uniforms to be uncomfortable and asked that they not have to wear them while he was on the mound, according to Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal. 

Many at first speculated that Sale was a last-minute scratch from the game because the 27-year-old was down with an illness or was going to being traded. But things 'escalated' when management wouldn't relent on his wish to not wear the bulkier throwback and he turned the, let's be honest, fashion disasters all into irregulars.

Sale then reportedly got upset and cut up the uniforms during batting practice because he claimed that 'PR and jersey sales were more important than winning' and wanted to make sure nobody could wear them, a source told Rosenthal.

The 1976 navy blue and white throwback jerseys have been on the White Sox's promotional schedule all year and were tied to a giveaway during the game. The team wore the 1983 white, red and blue throwback unis instead. 

The temperamental Sale has had prior run-ins with the White Sox including calling out the team after Adam LaRoche quit when they asked LaRoche to scale back on bringing his 14-year-old son into the clubhouse.

Matt Albers started Saturday night's game in Sales' place after the uniform shredding. The game was suspended after the eighth inning following a lengthy rainy delay and will continue from the top off the ninth Sunday afternoon, with the series finale to follow after its completion. Manager Robin Ventura said Sale will not start the second game; Jose Quintana will stay on schedule and get the nod against the Tigers.

Hahn said that the incident involving Sale was being investigated by the club but you can bet the incident won't diminish interest from other teams in trading for the lanky left-hander.

‘Straight Outta Compton’ has major sports-related blooper in opening scene

The props department of this weekend's No. 1 movie "Straight Outta Compton" isn't getting any props from White Sox fans after a big sports blooper made it look more like "Back To The Future."

While the N.W.A. biopic raked in over $60 million, some Sox fans might have been perplexed by a wardrobe malfunction in the opening scene, according to the Chicago Sun Times blog.

In that first scene, Eazy-E (played by Jason Mitchell) is shown wearing his familiar White Sox hat with the "Sox" written in old English lettering across the front.

The only problem is that that logo hadn't even been designed for almost five years yet.

The scene is set in 1986, according to the report and the White Sox didn't go to that hat — and their current-day black and white uniforms — until 1991.

Since the White Sox logo has changed so much over the years, most film goers didn't even notice the blunder. But here's the one  they should have used:

Not as gangsta-erish maybe, but at least it's real. Yo, yo, yo.

Carlos Carrasco carted off field after taking line-drive to face (VIDEO)

Even with a swollen face Carlo Carrasco considered himself one lucky dude Tuesday night.

The Indians pitcher was struck on the right side of the face with a line drive hit by Chicago's Melky Cabrera in the first inning of Cleveland's 4-1 loss to the White Sox and is grateful it wasn't worse.

Carrasco was carted off the field after he was knocked down by the liner that glanced off his glove and right hand before smacking him on the right side of the face. The right-hander crumpled to the ground in front of the mound as manager Terry Francona and a trainer quickly raced out to check on him.

After lying on the ground for a few minutes, Carrasco was helped to his feet by two Indians trainers before walking slowly to the cart holding the left side of his face. As he was driven off, he was given a warm ovation by Cleveland fans.

White Sox sign David Robertson to 4-year, $46 million deal: Report

Late Monday night at the Winter Meetings, the White Sox and David Robertson agreed to a four-year deal worth $46 million that the Yankees refused to match. The signing fills in a big need for Chicago while creating a giant hole in the Yankees’ bullpen.

While Robertson didn’t get the $52 million contract he was seeking, the right-hander got enough to leave the Yankees, the only organization he has ever worked for since being drafted in 2006.

In the 29-year-old Robertson, the Sox get a high-strikeout reliever their bullpen desperately needs. Their relievers combined to strike out 7.2 batters per nine innings and 18.2 percent of batters faced this past season, which is abysmal. The average MLB bullpen had an 8.5 K/9 and 22.2 K percentage in 2014.

For the Yankees, Robertson’s departure leaves them without an experienced closer after Robertson converted 39-of-44 save chances replacing legendary Mariano Rivera in his first season as a closer last season.

Robertson gets $46M for 4 yrs. Bob nightengale 1st with chisox
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 9, 2014

The White Sox also boosted their rotation by trading for Jeff Samardzija from the A's, but getting Robertson as their closer definitely fills in a bigger need for the team.

And as for the Yankees, they basically switched Robertson for Andrew Miller — who signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Bombers on Friday — ultimately saving the organization $10 million in the process.

But it now leaves them with Miller and Dellin Betances, who was an All-Star in his rookie season, to replace Robertson. And neither player really has any big league closing experience.

How the Yankees spend that extra $10 million could justify their decision to let Robertson go.

George Brett celebrates after Royals clinch playoff spot (VIDEO)

Derek Jeter didn't play Friday night and, oh yeah, The Royals are in the postseason for the first time since 1985.

Here's George Brett — the greatest Royal of them all — reacting while witnessing the clincher in Chicago after a 29 year playoff drought:

Old Pine Tar, who holds the title of vice president of baseball operations for the Royals, has earned the right to a little over-exuberance.

Adam Dunn's double bounces twice off top of the wall (VIDEO)

Adam Dunn has hit plenty of doubles during his 14-year career — but probably never a two-bagger that looked like this one Friday night.

Chicago was trailing Houston 2-0 in the fourth when Dunn laced into a Scott Feldman pitch and sent it deep to left. Astros outfielder L.J. Hoes raced back but missed the ball which landed directly on the top of the wall then bounced up into the air before coming down on the top of the wall again.

Big Donkey just missed a home run but we'll score this one a double-double.

Dayan Viciedo goes all out to rob a base hit (VIDEO)

Dayan Viciedo goes all out to make an incredible diving grab robbing Asdrubal Cabrera of a sure base hit Saturday night.

The White Sox rightfielder loses his glasses and rolls over his glove arm before taking a second look to see if he actually held on to the ball.

It's in there my man.

Mike Trout's grand slam helps power Angels over White Sox (VIDEO)

Mike Trout launched a grand slam to center field off Chris Sale, tying the game at 5 in the bottom of the 8th inning Saturday night.

Trout's second grand salami of his career highlighted the Angels' six run rally in the inning and they went on to beat the White Sox, 6-5.

The packed Angels Stadium crowd was treated to a classic power vs power payoff situation and exploded as Trout sent the ball over the wall.

Trout wasn't finished and led a wild celebration inside the home team's dugout too.

White Sox fan makes one-handed bat catch to protect baby behind her (VIDEO)

After Tyler Flowers' bat slipped out of his hands on a swing Monday, fans took cover as the free-flying piece of lumber skipped off the top of the dugout and into the U.S. Cellular Field stands. 

Seated in the first row, Eileen Depesa didn't even flinch as she caught the incoming bat with one hand, and the crowd went wild.

The sure-handed woman said she didn't make the play for personal gain (she had to give the bat back) or glory: "I was more concerned with protecting the baby seated behind me."

As the thankful mom behind her visibly attests.

Just call her Batwoman.

Yankees not comfortable with U.S. Cellular Field security: Report

While the White Sox get ready to honor Yankees captain Derek Jeter prior to Sunday's game at U.S. Cellular Field, behind the scenes, some Yankees have been saying they don't feel so secure visiting the Chicago stadium.

Some of the Yankees, according to a story in Newsday, claim a visit to the White Sox home field typically means that at some point there will be an uncomfortable encounter between a player (or players) and an autograph-seeking U.S. Cellular Field security member.

One such occurrence reportedly took place after Friday night's loss when, near the team bus, a uniformed Chicago Police Department officer stopped Jeter with a bunch of goods to sign.

While that was going on, a relative of a White Sox player attempted to board the Yankees' team bus to take pictures but almost immediately was booted off the bus by the driver, according to Newsday.

The Yankees have had a long-standing issue here: Some visiting team clubhouse security personnel seem to spend almost as much time inside the actual clubhouse -- often helping themselves to the players' spread of food and beverages -- as outside securing it.

Major League Baseball, as a rule, prefers clubhouse security personnel to remain outside clubhouses unless they are needed inside for a very specific reason, but that mysteriously is not the case at U.S. Cellular Field despite repeated complaints by the Yankees.

"It," said one member of the club's traveling party, "is always something here."

Petty? Maybe. But nobody likes strangers' fingers picking through their buckets of Big League Chew and free-range chicken wings.

David Robertson's reaction to Adam Dunn's walk-off homer says it all (VIDEO)

Adam Dunn crushed a walk-off two-run homer to right-center field to give the White Sox a 6-5 win over the Yankees Friday night.

You don't have to look any further than closer David Robinson's body language to know how he felt about feeding a juicy fastball to the Big Donkey — and blowing his first save of the season.

Or, as Chicago announcer Hawk Harrelson put it, "Yes ... yes ... Hell yeah-as."

Desmond Jennings tags up and scores from second base (VIDEO)

White Sox centerfielder Adam Eaton made a pretty incredible catch at the wall Monday night but it was the Rays' Desmond Jennings' baserunning on the play that was really impressive.

After Eaton fell to the ground with Matt Joyce's long fly ball, he flipped it to rightfielder Dayan Viciedo. Jennings already tagged up at second and — after seeing the commotion out by the fence — motored around third for the sac fly score.

And it wasn't even close.

Adam Dunn's locker gets Oscar-themed makeover (PHOTO)

White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn returned to the team Tuesday after attending the 86th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, where “Dallas Buyers Club,” a film which he helped finance and had a cameo in, took home three awards.

Upon his return, Dunn found out an unidentified member of the team decided to give his locker the red carpet treatment.

.@adamdunn_44 found a remodeled locker when he returned to the #WhiteSox clubhouse after his trip to the #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/kTWnXJnLUS
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 4, 2014

The movie won three Oscars — Matthew McConaughey for best actor, Jared Leto for best supporting actor and also best achievement in makeup and hairstyling.

Adam Dunn invited to Academy Awards for role behind 'Dallas Buyers Club': Report

No one will ever confuse Adam Dunn with George Clooney as a box office attraction, but when comes to producing hits outside the batter's box, the White Sox slugger is suddenly in the same class as the film star.

The White Sox designated hitter has an invite to Sunday’s Academy Awards, a reward for his role in the production company behind “Dallas Buyers Club,” the film that scored a Best Actor nomination for Matthew McConaughey.

“Realistically, how many times do you get to do something like this,” Dunn asked. “I got to do some pretty cool stuff in my life, but this would be one of them.”

The 6-foot-6, 285 pound Dunn told the CSNChicago.com that the one thing that’s giving him pause about attending the Oscars is that with only 27 days left in spring training after Sunday’s awards show in Los Angeles, he’s not sure if he wants to take a day off.

“I don’t even think it’s a big deal,” he said of using his one allotted day off. “If it’s remotely an issue at all then it’s not worth it to me.”

In addition to being an investor in Texas-based Truth Entertainment (started by his friend, ex-Blue Jays minor leaguer Joe Newcomb), Dunn also played a bit role in the Best Picture-nominated film — which led to a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Jared Leto and another for Best Original Screenplay, among other categories. Dunn played bartender Neddie Jay in the movie.

Dunn — whose baseball career is similar to most Hollywood players — plenty of home runs (440) but with a fair share of strikeouts (2,220), too — was still undecided Monday about whether he would attend the red carpet extravaganza, although he already had the backing of his manager.

“How many people get a chance to do that and actually be a part of it, not just go just to go, but be a part of something that has a chance to do something special,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura told CSNChicago. “Even the next day, I’d rather have him not worry about the next day and have him catch up after that … I’m not worried about precedence either because the next time somebody has something to do with the Oscars, we’ll deal with it.”

Plexiglas saves Yankees fans from dangerous shards of broken bat (VIDEO)

Bats break at baseball games all of the time — but few of the incidents are as scary as this video shows.

The fans at Yankee Stadium had to take cover as Dayan Viciedo's bat shatters and flies into the stands during Wednesday night's game between the Yankees and White Sox. Luckily, a Plexiglas barrier separated them from the frighteningly sharp dagger and sword made of wood as the two pieces menacingly twirled into the stands.

The relieved look on the couple — who were in the direct line of fire — says it all.

Whew!

Ian Kinsler's unbelievable hidden ball inside-the-park home run

It's a lesson every kid learns day one in Little League — the play isn't over until the umpire makes a call. Chicago White Sox leftfielder Dayan Viciedo finally learned that lesson to his dismay.

A ground ball down the left-field line eluded Vicedo and got lost behind the wall allowing Ian Kinsler to round the bases for a bizarre inside-the-park homer.

While logic says Kinsler should have been held up at second or even third for stadium interference, the umpire never ruled the play dead. So the Texas Ranger scored standing up.

Little Yankees fan falls asleep at game ... wakes up to real nightmare

This young Yankees fan fell asleep during Wednesday night's marathon game against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field and woke up to nothing less than a New York nightmare.

After Mariano Rivera blew a save in the ninth inning and the game went into extra innings, the little guy dozed off (insert "Enter Sandman" joke here) only to wake up in the 12th-inning to something worse than the Bogeyman — a 6-5 extra-inning loss and a three-game sweep by the Sox over the reeling Yankees.

Watch when the poor guy wakes up and doesn't know what's going on —and probably thought the Yankees' collapse was all a bad dream.

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have both, respectively, called this season "a nightmare." Now this kid knows the feeling — first hand.

Girardi miffed at fans cheering A-Rod getting hit by pitch (VIDEO)

Alex Rodriguez's return to the New York Yankees lineup has been met with about as much warmth as one would expect the scandalized third baseman's comeback could muster — especially in front of the Chicago home crowd.

After Monday night's barrage of boos in his 2013 major league debut, A-Rod finally got a little love from Chi-town — even if it came attached to a 93-mph fastball to the elbow from White Sox hurler Chris Sale.

Rodriguez was grazed by a Sale pitch in the third inning. And the fans who had booed Rodriguez for two nights, finally got to sarcastically cheer the Yankees' pariah. 

Afterwards, a miffed Yankees manager Joe Girardi scolded the mean fans.

"There is something wrong with that," he said after his team's 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. "I often think it starts from the adults. If it were their child would they want him to be hit? Because the kids are only going to repeat what the adults do." 

Said Rodriguez of the cheers: "I didn't hear that. It was the weirdest thing. I forgot to put my elbow pad on — probably the first time in 2,000 at-bats. Walking up to the plate, I said, 'Whatever you do, don't get hit in the elbow.' On the second pitch, I got hit on the elbow. I couldn't believe it. I love the fans in Chicago." 

Rodriguez claimed the ball barely hit him.

Wait until Girardi hears the home town fans at a packed Yankee Stadium Friday night. Time to bring out the ear muffs.

Gordon Beckham makes acrobatic breakdancing catch (VIDEO)

Who knew Gordon Beckham had a little B-Boy inside of him?  The Chicago White Sox second baseman back-peddled into right field to make this acrobatic circus catch topped off with a little head-spin thrown in at the end.

Now if he could do the same thing while doing a one-handed air flare, the Rock Steady Crew might come calling.

Josh Phegley explains his mullet 'do: 'Nothing better than looking like an idiot'

They're calling it "Phegley Phever" on the South Side of Chicago. Josh Phegley is off to a fast start since his Major League debut earlier this month (he's hit safely in nine of his 12 starts with three homers and 10 RBIs). But the real highlight might be his hairdo — a mullet.

The game of baseball brings a lot of stress, especially at the highest level -- so Phegley uses the business up front, party in the back hairstyle to stay relaxed.  

"When you get upset, you need something to cool you off a little bit. [There's] nothing better than looking like an idiot and having fun with it," Phegley said.

Joe Dirt couldn't have put it better.

The White Sox catcher claims his hair is getting a little too long on top — so we're expecting a full-blown '92 Billy Ray Cyrus by the end of the season.