The Chicago White Sox held their reunion celebration for the 2005 World Series championship team, though it came just six days after the passing of beloved former closer Bobby Jenks.

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died from cancer at age 44 on July 4. Major League Baseball confirmed that Jenks passed away in Sintra, Portugal, where ...

Members of the 2005 World Series winning Chicago White Sox team pose for a picture after throwing out the first pitch at Rate Field on July 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox ...

The 2005 Astros had been the sole World Series contender in 55 previous seasons of baseball in Houston. That team had represented an apex yet symbolized a snakebitten feeling.

Earlier this month, Dye's fellow 2005 White Sox World Series champion Bobby Jenks died at age 44, following a battle with stomach cancer. Dye said Jenks' absence is felt. "It's tough.

The Astros' journey here to this year’s World Series has brought back memories of their last trip back in 2005. Great season, historic run but one that ended abruptly for the wild card hopefuls.

Bobby Jenks, the closer for the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox whose fastball touched 100 mph in an era when such heat was uncommon, died July 4 of stomach cancer, the White Sox ...