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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Former Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks dies of cancer at age 44
Former Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks died Friday at age 44 after battling an aggressive form of stomach cancer, according to an announcement from the White Sox, his longtime team. Jenks passed away in Portugal, where he had moved to be closer to his wife's family. The two-time All-Star had gone public with his diagnosis in February, shortly after receiving it. Advertisement Jenks, who saved 173 games and won a World Series during a successful six-year run with Chicago, signed with the Red Sox before the 2011 season, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract. He ended up pitching only 19 games for the Red Sox as injuries and other health issues derailed his career. Jenks dealt with arm and spine issues in 2011, then a pulmonary embolism and colitis. In December 2011, he underwent surgery to have his spine decompressed and to have bone spurs removed, but the procedure was botched by Dr. Kirkham Wood, who left a serrated edge in his back that led to a life-threatening infection. Jenks underwent another emergency surgery weeks later but the complications effectively ended his career. Jenks sued Mass. General Hospital and reached a settlement for $5.1 million in 2019. Jenks died just days before the White Sox plan to honor the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series champion team at Rate Field. 'We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,' said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf in a statement. 'None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.' Advertisement More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
ESPN draws ire of 2004 Red Sox champion for post about Bobby Jenks' death
While tributes to Bobby Jenks poured in on social media, one social media post drew the ire of Doug Mientkiewicz. The former Boston Red Sox first baseman ripped ESPN's wording that Jenks, who died at 44 from stomach cancer on July 4, was 'on the roster' for the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox. Advertisement 'ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this! 'Was on the roster'? He was THE CLOSER on a championship winning team," Mientkiewicz posted to X. 'Do some research before you release something. Have some respect! RIP Bobby Jenks condolences to his family and teammates.' Jenks closed out Chicago's Game 4 over the Houston Astros in the 2005 World Series to help lift the White Sox to their first championship in 88 years. The former MLB pitcher died in Portugal. Jenks went public with his cancer diagnosis in February. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Outrage explodes over ESPN's shockingly insensitive Bobby Jenks tribute
Image via CNN A recent social media post by ESPN announcing the death of former Major League Baseball closer Bobby Jenks has ignited sharp criticism from fans, former teammates, and media commentators. In its brief X post, ESPN referred to Jenks as simply 'on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series,' a description many felt severely downplayed his pivotal role. Jenks, a two-time All‑Star, played a crucial part in Chicago's championship run, not just as a member of the team but as its closer—securing key saves in both the ALDS and the World Series. He passed away at age 44 in Sintra, Portugal, after battling adenocarcinoma. The tone-deaf announcement prompted demands for a more accurate and respectful tribute. ESPN's post on X draws backlash from fans worldwide ESPN's original post on X read: ' Bobby Jenks, a two‑time All‑Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox , who was on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced.' The phrase ' on the roster ' triggered immediate scorn. Former first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz reacted sharply: 'ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this! 'Was on the roster'? He was THE CLOSER on a championship winning team. Do some research before you release something. Have some respect! RIP Bobby Jenks condolences to his family and teammates.' Catchers A.J. Pierzynski and Brandon McCarthy likewise voiced their displeasure. Pierzynski emphasized: 'He did a whole lot more than just be on the roster! He closed out the World Series!! #RIPBobbyJenks #2005forever.' ESPN gets DESTROYED for DISRESPECTFUL post announcing the DEATH of White Sox champ Bobby Jenks! Media critics reinforced that this phrasing failed to acknowledge Jenks' performance—he wasn't merely a rostered player but a dominant closer whose fastball topped 100 mph and whose contribution was indispensable during Chicago's sweep of Houston. Beyond 'just on the roster': Jenks's true impact Bobby Jenks, Former White Sox Pitcher, Dead at 44 As a rookie in 2005, Jenks became the dependable late-inning option, appearing in all four World Series games and securing the final outs in Games 1 and 4. During that postseason run he pitched six games, notching multiple saves—one clincher in the ALDS and two in the Fall Classic—and helping seal Chicago's series sweep. He finished his career with an impressive 173 saves, two All-Star appearances (2006 and 2007), and a 3.53 ERA. Beyond his playing days, Jenks went on to coach in the minor leagues, managing teams such as the Grand Junction Rockies and the Windy City ThunderBolts. He was named Manager of the Year in 2022 and remained active in baseball even amid his health struggles. Soon-to-be-held events, such as the 20th‑anniversary celebration of the 2005 White Sox, have taken on a more somber tone following his passing. Former manager Ozzie Guillen and Hall‑of‑Famer Frank Thomas publicly noted the team was 'crushed' by the loss, sharing memories of Jenks's competitive fire and character. The terse wording of ESPN's announcement sharply contrasted with the significance of Bobby Jenks's legacy. Describing him as merely 'on the roster' prompted a justified outcry for journalistic responsibility and accuracy. Jenks was far more than a nominal team member—he was the closer who delivered historic postseason performances, an All‑Star, a championship cornerstone, and later, a mentor in baseball's coaching ranks. His death at 44, following a valiant fight against adenocarcinoma, leaves a void both on and off the field. As tributes continue, the baseball community rightly insists on commemorating Jenks as the impactful athlete, coach, husband, father, and friend he truly was. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Phrasing of ESPN post about Bobby Jenks' death draws backlash: ‘Should be ashamed and embarrassed'
A social media post by ESPN has drawn criticism after it described the late Bobby Jenks as being 'on the roster' of the White Sox's 2005 world championship team in a post about his death earlier this week. The problem with that was Jenks was more than just 'on the roster,' in fact he was the closer when the White Sox won the World Series in 2005 and appeared in six postseason games during that run, earning saves in Game 3 of the ALDS and Games 1 and 4 of the Fall Classic against the Astros. But the post on X about Jenks' death at the age of 44 from ESPN failed to capture the importance he played in the team's success that year. 'Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who was on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced,' the post read. Former major leaguer players quickly took to social media to criticize the Worldwide Leader. 'ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this! 'Was on the roster'? He was THE CLOSER on a championship winning team. Do some research before you release something. Have some respect! RIP Bobby Jenks condolences to his family and teammates,' former Twins and Red Sox star Doug Mientkiewicz wrote on X. White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks looks on during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Aug. 30, 2016. AP 'He did a whole lot more than just be on the roster! He closed out the World Series!! #RIPBobbyJenks #2005forever,' wrote former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski wrote on X. Pierzynski was on the Chicago team that swept the Astros in the World Series. Jenks died at the age of 44 after a battle with adenocarcinoma, which is a form of stomach cancer, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been living to be closer to his wife's family. Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks is remembered before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Matt Marton-Imagn Images The former White Sox pitcher spent six of his seven years in the majors in Chicago before playing one season with Boston. Jenks recorded 173 saves in his career and was an All-Star twice, in 2006 and 2007.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Bobby Jenks' death has left former White Sox teammates ‘crushed'
Bobby Jenks' death has devastated his former White Sox teammates. The 44-year-old former closer, who finished off Chicago's 2005 World Series triumph, died Friday after a battle with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. Ozzie Guillen, the manager of that '05 White Sox team, reacted to the news on the Chicago Sports Network. Advertisement 3 Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks died Friday at the age of 44. TNS via Getty Images 'Everybody was crushed knowing this was gonna happen,' Guillen said. 'We didn't know how soon it was gonna be, but he was in very bad shape. When I heard the news this morning it was like, wow. Everything went through my mind, from the first time I met him to the last time I played golf with him last year.' Jenks, who had been living in Portugal to be near his wife's family, had planned a final autograph session in March as his condition was worsening. Advertisement 'Most of the players I'm talking to right now, they're crushed,' said Guillen, noting that former outfielder Timo Perez, who began his career with the Mets, called him after receiving the news. 3 Ozzie Guillen (r.) shared a photo of him and Bobby Jenks (l.) playing golf last year. Chicago Sports Network A.J. Pierzynski, the former White Sox catcher who jumped into Jenks' arms after they won the World Series, said, 'It's hard to fathom that Jenks won't be at next weekend's celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the championship. 'It's awful,' Pierzynski said on Chicago Sports Network. 'There's really no words to describe how sad and how destroyed you are when you think of Bobby being gone.' Advertisement The flame-throwing Jenks was a rookie when Chicago won the World Series and earned All-Star nods in 2006 and '07. He spent six seasons with the White Sox before finishing his MLB career with the Red Sox in 2011. 3 AJ Pierzynski and Bobby Jenks of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the final out of the 2005 World Series, with the White Sox sweeping the Houston Astros. MLB Photos via Getty Images He finished his career with a 3.53 ERA and 173 saves. 'Rip Big Bobby Jenks! So sad to hear this news, unreal,' White Sox legend Frank Thomas wrote on X. 'Your presence and confidence was unmatched in that 2005 Clubhouse. You were a young player that competed at the highest level. Unfazed by the Big moments. God Bless your family!'
