Clubhouse

Ranger Suarez might be pitching for the Boston Red Sox now, but he still holds a significant presence in the Phillies’ clubhouse. “I see him every day,” Jose Alvarado said with a laugh. “Right there in the hallway.” Indeed, a large photo of Suarez hangs just outside the clubhouse door. The picture captures him, in full elation, embracing catcher J.T. Realmuto after registering the final out of the 2022 National League Championship Series. (See: Bedlam at the Bank). A couple of weeks ago, before taking the field for pre-game work in Philadelphia, a handful of Phillies were talking about Suarez. They laughed recalling how funny he could be, laughed even more when they talked about how elusive he could be, how hard it was to get him on the phone or answer a text. “Let’s FaceTime him,” someone said. Suarez, in the clubhouse with his new Boston teammates, answered the call and had a good laugh with Alvarado, Zack Wheeler, Rafael Marchan, Jhoan Duran and head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit.  » Read More

May 11, 2026 Born and raised near Chicago, Illinois, Mel Chancey grew up in a Catholic household, even serving as an altar boy. But early in life, he found identity and belonging in motorcycle club culture. What began as camaraderie evolved into full immersion in the outlaw biker world. He became part of the Hell’s Henchmen before the club patched over to the Hells Angels, quickly rising through the ranks due to his intensity, loyalty, and commanding leadership presence. At a young age, he was serving as a chapter president. In that world, brotherhood was everything. Life revolved around respect, territory, and reputation. Mel has spoken openly about the violent rivalries, bombings, turf wars, and constant hyper-vigilance required to survive. The bombing of their Chicago clubhouse marked a turning point, escalating tensions and deepening the cost of leadership. Power, ego, loyalty, and fear blurred moral lines — and carrying the weight of that conflict came with consequences. Eventually, Mel was arrested in a federal case tied to club activity and served years in prison under RICO-related charges.  » Read More

Image by docjeffhyde, CC BY-SA 2.0. Baseball keeps ghosting the guy. | Published: May 10, 2026 12:34 pm Trevor Bauer is struggling to make an MLB comeback. Despite winning the 2020 National League Cy Young Award, he has been out of Major League Baseball since 2021, when he received a 194-game suspension under MLB’s Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. The 35-year-old pitcher has been trying to get back on a roster ever since, but no team is willing to take a chance on him. Bauer recently took to X to make an extreme offer to any interested clubs, according to Brobible. He proposed signing a minor league contract for a $0 salary, and even suggested starting at the Low A level to prove his worth. In his view, this would mean zero financial risk for any team, since they could simply cut him if he performed poorly or caused problems in the clubhouse. He went even further,  » Read More

PROVO — An organization that has been a beacon of hope for Utah children and families just got a big upgrade in Provo. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, marking the start of a new chapter in providing support for those who need it the most. The new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse, 131 N. Olympic Blvd., replaces the organization's former Provo clubhouse, which had been in operation for more than 50 years. Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County leaders said they had outgrown the aging facility and needed a larger, more modern space to support more community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Boys & Girls Club of Utah County’s new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse on Friday. (Photo: Curtis Booker, KSL)"This new clubhouse is more than a building — it's a central place where we can coordinate programs, support our staff, and amplify our impact across the region," said David Bayles, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County,  » Read More

On Sunday evening, if the light cooperates, Aronimink’s bunkers glow. From the clubhouse veranda, they look almost theatrical. White sand lies in long, ragged clusters, scooped into the slopes as if someone tried to erase parts of the fairway and then thought better of it. On television, they are scenic. For the 156 players arriving for the PGA Championship, they are something else entirely: a reminder that the season’s second major has come to a course that remembers who solves it and who flinches. Aronimink, outside Philadelphia, is a Donald Ross design that architecture obsessives have rhapsodized over for years, but men’s golf has rarely trusted it for the majors. This week it will play as a par 70, 7,394 yards, with a routing heavy on exacting par-4s, three par-3s over 200 yards, and two par-5s that reward only very high, controlled second shots. It hosted the PGA Championship once, in 1962, then went quiet as a major venue until the AT&T National visited in 2010 and 2011 and the BMW Championship in 2018.  » Read More

Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Don Kelly managing his first game in the major leagues. Kelly, promoted from bench coach after manager Derek Shelton was fired by general manager Ben Cherington following a 12-26 start, stepped in during a period of turmoil for the Pirates. The clubhouse was marked by low morale and fan frustration as Pittsburgh faced its 29th losing season in 33 years. Kelly was immediately tasked with rebuilding focus and confidence. A year later, the outlook has shifted. Once hopeless, the situation now looks much more promising. The Pirates are 21-18 heading into Saturday night’s game against the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, having won five of their last seven games. Kelly has settled into his role as the team's progress continues. He now confidently manages in-game decisions without feeling overwhelmed by their pace. “I think some of it slows down when you’re talking about the game," Kelly told reporters in San Francisco. "Does that mean we’re going to make absolutely,  » Read More

RIVERBEND - As families prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day and schools across the region honor their graduates, a few local restaurants have special deals for you to enjoy. Penalty Box Bar and Grill With a huge patio and an expansive menu, Penalty Box Bar and Grill in East Alton is the go-to spot this Mother’s Day weekend. They will offer a special breakfast pizza as well as $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys throughout the weekend to celebrate. If you’d rather sleep in, you can still get in on the fun. Happy hour runs from 3–5 p.m. with $3 drafts and $3 rail drinks both days. Keep an eye on the restaurant’s official Facebook page for updates about live music and other events. Make you reservations for this weekend at 618-216-2346. The Clubhouse Sports Lounge + Kitchen If you and your mom or graduate want an elevated dining experience — complete with margaritas — then make a reservation at The Clubhouse Sports Lounge + Kitchen in Edwardsville.  » Read More

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Virgin Atlantic is launching an all-new app within ChatGPT, allowing customers to search for flights using plain language instead of navigating the usual grid of dates, airports, cabin filters, and fare rules. With this ground-breaking technology, the airline’s passengers can engage in a conversation through the app to get results that could otherwise be more work intensive. For instance, the airline says passengers can can inquire, “What are the flights to Miami in December?” or request a list of all the premium options available for travel between any two destinations in its network. Photo: Courtesy of Virgin Atlantic The app, says Virgin Atlantic, will provide a summarized list of options and then direct users to the airline’s website or mobile app to complete their bookings. In parallel, the carrier is launching a catering refresh with its new Spring/Summer 2026 food and beverage program, which will debut across its aircraft and U.S. Clubhouses starting May 6. Although separate, the two announcements show how the airline is trying to influence more of the journey,  » Read More

It's been a whirlwind the past couple of weeks for Iggy Suarez. When WooSox manager Chad Tracy was elevated to interim manager of the big club in Boston, Suarez was named interim manager of the Sox top minor league club in Worcester. Suarez, in this week's Inside The Clubhouse, told Spectrum News' Kevin Shea things are settling down, "As of right now, things are slowing down a little bit. I mean, first, it was a quick couple of days. I mean, getting the news that fast. I mean, things are moving pretty quick. But we got on the road lucky. We had that week away from the noise a little bit, and we come back home. So things are slowing down a little bit." Suarez said he's talked with Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy often. Both are going through the same dramatic changes. Suarez, "I mean, we're still in contact. Just kind of checking in on each other. He texts me, asking me how I'm doing it. I'm like, it's the other way around. How are you doing?  » Read More