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Liam Hendriks Chicago White Sox AL Reliever of the Year

Liam Hendriks creates history earning 2021 American League Reliever of the Year

12/11/2021 Jason Irvine 0

West Australian Liam Hendriks has become the first MLB player to win back-to-back American League Reliever of the Year awards.

Aussies in the NBA: Matisse Thybulle and Joe Ingles earn starts in Week 3

08/11/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Our Aussies continued to make their mark in Week 3 of the NBA with Matisse Thybulle and Joe Ingles earning starts and Josh Giddey continuing his outstanding start.

Aussies in the NBA: Patty Mills sets three-point record in Week 1

27/10/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Patty Mills set an opening week three-point record, while Josh Giddey and Jock Landale made their eagerly anticipated NBA debuts. See how our Aussies in the NBA performed in Week 1.

Aussies in the NBA: Who’s set to shine on the biggest stage?

20/10/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Josh Giddey lit up pre-season while Patty Mills is set for a title run. What does the new season have in store for our Aussies in the NBA?

Liam Hendriks named September/October American League Reliever of the Month

05/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Australian Liam Hendriks has had a memorable last month in the MLB with the Chicago White Sox, earning his second AL Reliever of the Month award for 2021.

Switching to pitching helping create more opportunities – Mitch Ellis: Part 2

02/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Mitch Ellis made the decision to move onto the mound full-time to provide himself with a clearer direction and change in focus for his professional baseball career.

Longest outing and a win completes Wells’ first season in the MLB

02/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Aussie pitcher Alexander Wells produced a six-inning outing for the Baltimore Orioles, and picked up the win in a game that has likely brought his debut MLB season to an end.

How can Dante Exum forge a role with the Houston Rockets?

15/09/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Australian free agent guard Dante Exum is signing with the Houston Rockets, and his path to minutes is becoming clearer by the day.

How did the Australians and stars of the NBL perform in the NBA Summer League?

20/08/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Did your favourite NBL player make a splash over in the States? The Inner Sanctum takes a look at their performances over the NBA Summer League.

Liam Hendriks Cornfield MLB Field of Dreams

Liam Hendriks earns the win in MLB’s historic Field of Dreams game

13/08/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Despite blowing a save opportunity in MLB’s Field of Dreams game, Liam Hendriks was credited with the win as the Chicago White Sox managed a walk-off win.

Liam Hendriks Field of Dreams MLB Chicago White Sox

Liam Hendriks to emerge from the corn for MLB’s Field of Dreams

13/08/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Inspired by the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, West Australian Liam Hendriks is looking forward to the MLB’s newest adventure at a cornfield in Iowa.

Josh Giddey realises dream, heading to Oklahoma City with 6th pick in NBA Draft

30/07/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Josh Giddey has realised his NBA dream, being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with pick six in the NBA draft.

Alexander Wells makes his first MLB start for Baltimore

23/07/2021 Jason Irvine 0

In his first MLB career start, Australia’s latest Big Leaguer Alexander Wells lasted 5.2 innings on the mound, striking out seven for the Baltimore Orioles.

Jack O’Loughlin named Low-A Southeast Pitcher of the Week

22/07/2021 Jason Irvine 0

South Australian Jack O’Loughlin, a Detroit Tigers prospect, has earned a weekly Minor League Baseball award pitching for Lakeland in Low-A Southeast.

College path a different route for Royals prospect – Mitch Ellis: Part 1

18/07/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Before being signed by the Kansas City Royals, Mitch Ellis attended college in the US, helping hone his skills ahead of his first Spring Training in 2021.