# Tim Anderson retires; 2023 brawl with Ramirez goes viral again 2026-08-10T22:11:01+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 10 seasons. The 33-year-old, a two-time All-Star and 2019 American League batting champion, spent his final season with the Los Angeles Angels, appearing in 31 games in 2025. The White Sox confirmed the news via a social media post on Monday. Following the announcement, a video of Anderson's August 2023 on-field brawl with Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has resurfaced online, with fans debating whether the fight overshadowed his career achievements. The altercation began after Ramirez slid safely into second base. Anderson threw the first punch but missed, and Ramirez responded with a punch that knocked Anderson to the ground, triggering a benches-clearing brawl. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: baseball brawl, Chicago White Sox, Jose Ramirez, MLB, retirement, Tim Anderson Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tim-anderson-retires-2023-brawl-with-ramirez-goes-viral-again/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tim-anderson-retires-2023-brawl-with-ramirez-goes-viral-again/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.