Bobby Jenks is back in the headlines after his passing on July 4, 2025; he was a two-time All-Star relief pitcher for the White Sox and Red Sox (2005–2011).
Baseball lore is in the spotlight as a goat’s curse threads through Cubs history, while the pope receives a ceremonial bat and jerseys in a year of cross-pollinated sports symbolism. New analysis traces myths, milestones and the enduring rituals shaping the game.