CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén’ in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The 62-year-old Guillén , a colorful analyst on White Sox telecasts, became the 13th individual and first former manager to have his number retired by the team. His name and number were unveiled on a façade of Rate Field’s second deck.
A three-time All-Star, Guillen played his first 13 of 16 major league seasons with the White Sox. He was the AL rookie of the year in 1985 at age 21, and won a Gold Glove in 1990.
In 13 seasons as a White Sox player, Guillen batted .265 with 24 home runs, 565 RBIs and 163 stolen bases over 1,743 regular-season games. He concluded his playing career with Baltimore, Atlanta and Tampa Bay, and finished with a .264 average, 28 homers and 619 RBIs when he retired in 2000.
Guillén returned to Chicago to manage the White Sox from 2004 to 2011 and led the White Sox to their last World Series championship in 2005. Over eight seasons, his record was 678-617.
Guillén was introduced in front of the White Sox dugout by A.J Pierzynski and Paul Konerko, stars on the 2005 White Sox team that rolled to an 11-1 record in that postseason. Other former teammates and players were also in attendance, as well as White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.
“I’ve never been nervous playing baseball,” Guillén said. "I’ve never been nervous managing baseball. But today I am very, very nervous because this is a different moment.
“Today I’m not here as a manager. Today I’m here as a grateful man given this opportunity."
In a statement, Reinsdorf said: “From the moment he joined this organization in spring training 1985, Ozzie Guillén has been one of a kind."
Guillén was electric as a player and outspoken, often fiery, as a manager. The Venezuela native never shied away from bluntness — and profanity — in assessing players, plays, games or whatever.
Konerko said Guillén was “passionate” and “never had trouble telling anyone something that was wrong."
Guillén also managed the Miami Marlins in 2012 and was fired after one season after his team went 69-93. Not only the record, but backlash caused by Guillen’s awkward praise of former Cuban strongman Fidel Castro contributed to his dismissal in South Florida.
On Saturday, Guillén was joined by his wife, Ibis, onstage, with family members including his three sons, seated in front of him. He wore a dark suit with a prominent Venezuelan flag lapel pin.
Meeting with reporters, Guillén called out his Venezuelan heritage and his selection of uniform No. 13 as something linked to the country's baseball tradition.
He saluted nine-time All-Star infielder Dave Conceptión, who wore No. 13 over 19 seasons with Cincinnati as an inspiration. He called out current Venezuelan Atlanta outfield Ronald Acuña Jr. for continuing with the tradition of wearing No. 13.
“I think 13 belongs to my country," Guillén said. “And to me in Venezuela 13 is a lucky number and Americans did not believe what a lucky number that is.”
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A. J. Pierzynski, left, and former Chicago White Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen, right, on stage as his Guiilen's number was retired before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Former Chicago White Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen speaks as his number was retired before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Former Chicago White Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen gestures as his number was retired before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 40-23 on Sunday for their sixth victory in seven games.
The Jaguars (7-2) also won a franchise-record fifth straight against their AFC South rivals, and this was their eighth win in 11 games in the series.
Lawrence completed passes to nine Jaguars with the fourth-highest passing yardage total of his career.
Parker Washington had a career-high 148 yards receiving by halftime and finished with 152. Cam Little kicked field goals of 46, 48, 36 and 40 yards. Bhayshul Tuten added a 6-yard TD run with 1:10 left, padding the score off Tennessee's turnover on downs.
Travis Hunter had an interception as the Jaguars held Tennessee to 327 yards of total offense even with new trade acquisitions safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackle Jordan Davis inactive.
The depleted Titans (1-8) remain winless at home as they lost their fifth in their final season at Nissan Stadium. After trading their top two defensive players in tackle Jeffery Simmons and safety Amani Hooker, the Titans put two more on injured reserve Saturday in left guard Peter Skoronski and punter Tommy Townsend.
Tennessee scratched three more starters, with rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate and linebackers Cody Barton and rookie Anthony Hill Jr. sidelined by injuries. Chandler Zavala, signed from the practice squad Saturday, started at left guard.
The Jaguars took the lead from the opening drive and never trailed after Lawrence hit Washington for a 2-yard TD.
Cam Ward found Elic Ayomanor for a 50-yard catch-and-run that was the longest completion of the quarterback's young career, and Ward capped the drive with a 2-yard TD pass to Daniel Bellinger, pulling the Titans within 13-10. Little's 36-yard field goal made it a 16-10 halftime lead.
Joey Slye kicked a 54-yarder and a 50-yarder in the second half to keep the Titans within range.
Jacksonville answered with a 10-play drive, capped by a 3-yard TD pass by Lawrence to Brenton Strange on fourth-and-2 at the Titans 3. Titans coach Robert Saleh was furious officials missed a pick on his defender, leaving Strange wide open for the TD catch and a 23-13 lead. Lawrence made it 30-16 with a 25-yard TD pass to Josh Cameron early in the fourth quarter.
The Titans answered with Tony Pollard taking a dump-off pass from Ward 32 yards to the end zone pulling them within 30-23 with 8:21 remaining. That was as close as they would get.
Jaguars DE Danny Striggow was evaluated for a concussion in the first half and did not return. Jaguars C Robert Hainsey hurt his left knee early in the third quarter and did not return.
Titans safety Tony Adams suffered a concussion that sidelined him.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (99) during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh yells at an official during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen yells on the sideline during the second half an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
