Chicago White Sox

Anthony Rizzo Voices Support for Danny Farquhar

Chicago White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar is in critical condition at a Chicago hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage, and the Chicago Cubs' leader is offering his support to the hurler. 

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took to Twitter to offer his support and positive thoughts to Farquhar, who suffered the hemorrhage after pitching in the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Houston Astros.

Rizzo tweeted that he is praying for Farquhar, and said that the incident is another reminder of "how precious life is:" 

He was rushed to a local hospital after passing out in the team's dugout, and is in critical, but stable, condition after the scary incident. 

After the White Sox made the announcement, other MLB teams and players immediately wished him well and offered positive thoughts and prayers: 

The White Sox say they will provide more information on Farquhar's condition as it becomes available. 

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