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He picked up his contract option for next season, but the future isn’t quite settled.

It was the calm after the storm for the Mariners in their return home Monday night against Baltimore, following the tempest that was Sunday’s brawl-filled contest against the Angels in Anaheim, California.

We’re three months in now, Fourth of July weekend is almost upon us and the White Sox jump start everyone is waiting for is still somewhere on the horizon. Or is it?

There’s a widespread belief among those close to the game that Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf won’t stand for the removal of Tony La Russa during the season. Why is that?

The Sox (34-37) averted falling to a season-high five games below .500, which would have cast more scrutiny as they embark to the West Coast to face the Angels and Giants.

CHICAGO — The Orioles battled until the last out but were unable to extend their winning streak Sunday afternoon.

How can you not smile watching this young man?

Offense has scored three runs in its last three losses to the Orioles, who entered Saturday’s game with a 4.10 ERA - 12th in the AL

CHICAGO — Despite the long strings of losses the Orioles have endured during his managerial tenure, Brandon Hyde has often praised his team’s ability to metaphorically get hit, then hit back.

The players are Andrew Vaughn, Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, AJ Pollock and Luis Robert

CHICAGO — Jorge Mateo took Michael Kopech’s 99-mph fastball to the ribs, and then the jawing began. Soon, members of the Orioles and Chicago White Sox streamed onto the field from the dugouts and bullpens to continue the discussion. Although tempers remained high, players and coaches returned to where they…