Jim Thome discusses how he helps young White Sox hitters

Jim Thome will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, but the former slugger has other items on his mind until then.

Jim Thome will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, but the former slugger has other items on his mind until then.

The 10 MLB players most likely to regress in 2018

Whether it’s due to an inability to adjust, roster moves or just age, consistent success at the major league level is never a given.

Whether it’s due to an inability to adjust, roster moves or just age, consistent success at the major league level is never a given.

Whit Merrifield finally fitting in with Royals — with his bat and his legs

Whit Merrifield has cemented his spot in Kansas City’s long-term plans while ending his prolonged six-year career in their farm system.

Whit Merrifield has cemented his spot in Kansas City’s long-term plans while ending his prolonged six-year career in their farm system.

Indians confident in status as World Series favorites: ‘I don’t see anyone beating us’

The Cleveland Indians are not only on the verge of entering the record books after their 19th win in a row Monday, but the club also looks like the certain team to beat come October — and they know it.

The Cleveland Indians are not only on the verge of entering the record books after their 19th win in a row Monday, but the club also looks like the certain team to beat come October — and they know it.

Twins’ Byron Buxton racing past early offensive struggles

Thanks to a modified approach at the plate, along with a boost of faith from Twins management, 23-year-old Byron Buxton is finally showing glimpses of his full potential as a big-leaguer.

Thanks to a modified approach at the plate, along with a boost of faith from Twins management, 23-year-old Byron Buxton is finally showing glimpses of his full potential as a big-leaguer.

Reds’ Adam Duvall excels on field as he keeps diabetes in check

As a 22-year-old on the Giants A-ball club, Adam Duvall was hoping to achieve his dream of advancing to the majors without any setbacks. But then a lingering health concern changed the plan.

As a 22-year-old on the Giants A-ball club, Adam Duvall was hoping to achieve his dream of advancing to the majors without any setbacks. But then a lingering health concern changed the plan.

White Sox GM Rick Hahn on rebuild: World Series title is the only goal

White Sox GM Rick Hahn has dramatically transformed the fate of the franchise in the past eight-plus months by constructing what many say is the best farm system in baseball.

White Sox GM Rick Hahn has dramatically transformed the fate of the franchise in the past eight-plus months by constructing what many say is the best farm system in baseball.

Indians manager Terry Francona unwilling to gaze into baseball’s sunset

Even as health problems have pulled him away from the game recently, Terry Francona continues to use his nontraditional methods to connect with his players, who love him for it.

Even as health problems have pulled him away from the game recently, Terry Francona continues to use his nontraditional methods to connect with his players, who love him for it.

Willson Contreras’ budding relationships spurring success with Cubs

The Cubs’ 25-year-old catcher is only getting better with the blossoming of relationships with his teammates.

The Cubs’ 25-year-old catcher is only getting better with the blossoming of relationships with his teammates.

Avisail Garcia’s newfound confidence spurs breakout season with White Sox

Avisail Garcia has been one of the White Sox’s only bright spots amid their massive rebuild.

Avisail Garcia has been one of the White Sox’s only bright spots amid their massive rebuild.