The Latest Breaking News from Jim Kaat

Benjamin Hochman: Nolan Arenado epitomizes Cardinals' defensive excellence, yet again

The gloves in St. Louis are glazed with gold.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 18, 2022

Jim Kaat’s induction Sunday into Hall of Fame raises questions about others’ worthiness

How about taking a closer look at Jamie Moyer and Tommy John, two other pitchers with Chicago connections?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

David Ortiz gets another hit at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Buck O’Neil and Minnie Miñoso formally entered Cooperstown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Light-headedness forces White Sox’ Luis Robert to exit game vs. Twins

Robert, who committed an error in center field in the first inning, was replaced by Adam Engel in the second.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

After years of elbow problems, White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock regaining arm strength

“Now it feels like I having something behind it for the first time in years,” Pollock said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

Cortes Says Kaat Apologized for Comment but ‘He Didn’t Need to’

The Yankees pitcher: “We all make mistakes and feel 100% there was no malice intended. ... No sweat here Jim [Kaat].”

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4, 2022

Nestor Cortes on Jim Kaat’s offensive nickname for him: ‘People make mistakes’

Kaat bizarrely gave him an awful nickname.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022

Baseball broadcaster uses offensive nickname during New York Yankees game

Not the first occasion that the veteran speaker has been called out for his choice of wording

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Twins commentator Jim Kaat gives Yankees hurler Nestor Cortes an offensive nickname

NEW YORK — Whether it’s the Sultan of Swat, the Splendid Splitter or The Big Unit, baseball has a storied history of nicknames for its stars.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022