Frank Thomas (Designated Hitter)

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Frank Thomas hit baseballs so hard they called him the "Big Hurt" during his big league playing days, so it did not come as much of a surprise when he revealed what he enjoyed most about this World Series.

Stayin' put: Paul Konerko agrees to $37.5 million, 3-year contract with Chicago White Sox. Paul Konerko was vacationing in Mexico last week, sitting on a chair looking at the ocean, when he received a text message that Adam Dunn had agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago White Sox All-Star first baseman Paul Konerko will be staying in the Windy City after agreeing to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday.

Minnesota's Jim Thome homered twice Saturday to move past Mark McGwire into ninth place on baseball's all-time list and lead the Twins to a 12-4 victory over Texas.

Nova puts aside MLB investigation, gets first career win as Yankees beat White Sox 2-1. Rookie Ivan Nova set aside any worries he had about a Major League Baseball investigation and earned his first career win, Marcus Thames hit another homer and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday.

Frank Thomas gets his due as White Sox retire his No. 35. The Chicago White Sox gave The Big Hurt a big honor on Sunday, retiring Frank Thomas' number before their game against the New York Yankees.

White Sox winning streak ends at 11 games, Colvin & Soriano homer as Cubs post 8-6 victory. Just when it looked as if the Chicago White Sox's longest winning streak in 49 years would end quietly, the Southsiders made their crosstown rivals work hard to avoid a series sweep.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Slugger Frank Thomas officially ended his 18-year Major League career and will have his number retired in August, the Chicago White Sox said on Friday.

Frank Thomas announces retirement after 19 seasons and 521 home runs. Saying he's "at peace" with his decision, Frank Thomas announced his retirement Friday following a 19-season career in which he hit 521 homers and won two American League MVP awards with the Chicago White Sox.