Bobby Jenks, the former closer for the Chicago White Sox who helped end their 88-year World Series drought in 2005, has died at age 44 after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer.
The baseball world is in mourning today as World Series legend Bobby Jenks passed away following a battle with cancer. Jenks became a hero in the city of Chicago in 2005 for his role in the team's first World Series title in 88 years.
On Saturday, Chicago White Sox first base coach/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois remembered more about Bobby Jenks than just his hard-throwing style and intimidating demeanor on the mound.
Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday, July 4 in Sintra, Portugal.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Chicago White Sox’s World Series Championship, which will be celebrated this month, along with Mark Buehrle getting a statue dedicated to him.
Grinder Ball Rule #45: Fight like it’s the bottom of the 9th. Today, the White Sox and Chicago White Sox Charities announced a special initiative, Grinder
Bobby Jenks was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels 25 years ago. He was the 140th overall pick in the 2000 Major League Baseball draft. While Jenks was poised for success in Anaheim, he spent much of his Angels tenure on the injured list because of elbow issues.
Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks revealed last month that he is battling cancer, and a troubling new update has emerged about the World Series champion’s health.
The weekend is over, which means it’s time for the White Sox’s first full-squad workout on Monday. Before we welcome the remaining position players to Camelback Ranch, here are a few storylines worth catching up on.
For six seasons, Bobby Jenks held down the closer spot for the Chicago White Sox — making two straight All-Star teams and winning a World Series championship in 2005.
Former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks is battling cancer. The White Sox are sharing a message of love and hope to Jenks amidst that cancer journey.
A former MLB All-Star revealed that he is being treated for stomach cancer. Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star who closed out the 2005 World Series for the Chicago White Sox, said he is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.
The baseball world is rallying around former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks. Jenks, a two-time All-Star in the 2000s, told MLB.com’s Scott Merkin he is battling Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.
This season will mark the 25th anniversary of the Chicago White Sox World Series Championship. One big part of that World Series Championship team was closer Bobby Jenks, who recorded the final out of the series by making Orlando Palmeiro of the Houston Astros ground out to win the game.