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Former Sox infielder Todd Cruz dead at 52
Original at Southtown Star
• Fri, Sep 5
Boston Globe IL - Todd Cruz, an infielder with the White Sox and 1983 world champion Baltimore Orioles, has died. He was 52. Cruz died Tuesday while swimming at the apartment ... SPORTS IN BRIEF TheChronicleHerald.ca all 84 news articles
White Sox leaning on hot hitters
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Thu, Sep 4
By David Washington Post White Sox leaning on hot hitters Chicago Tribune, United States - Now without Joe Crede and perhaps Carlos Quentin for an extended period, the Sox face another challenge starting Friday night when they play host to the ... White Sox's Quentin shrugs off MVP talk SI.com ...
Series matchup: Angels at White Sox
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Thu, Sep 4
Chicago Sun-Times United States - Buehrle is 1-5 with a 4.76 ERA in 16 games against the Angels. Catcher AJ Pierzynski is 3-for-24. Right fielder Jermaine Dye is 1-for-10. VENUE: US Cellular Field CBSSports.com all 71 news articles
Angels Pound Kenny Rogers, Santana Solid, Magic Number Down To Six: Angels 7, Tigers 1
Original at 6-4-2 (Blogspot)
• Thu, Sep 4
By Rob(noreply@blogger.com) With the win, the Angels bring their magic number to six. With the Rangers idle, the Angels can't expect any help from that department today, but Texas faces the Red Sox in the weekend series at Arlington. The matchups will be Josh Beckett vs. Kevin Millwood tomorrow, Tim Wakefield vs. Matt Har...
LOVE TO WATCH THE KIDS PLAY
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Thu, Sep 4
By Teddy Ballgame The ultimate supersub Wilkin Castillo got the September callup from the Cincinnati Reds, despite the fact that he batted only .246 at Triple A. I fell in love with this intriguing prospect when I saw him last year at the Arizona Fall League. Castillo is a switch hitter, but what makes Wilkin [...]
White Sox Draft Recap
Original at South Side Sox
• Thu, Sep 4
By The Cheat Brent Morel -- I wasn't thrilled with this pick based largely on the low walk-rate demonstrated by Morel in college. He quickly proved that he was too advanced for rookie-ball and settled in nicely with the first two in Kannapolis. While I didn't like the numbers on Morel, I could see what the...
White Sox top Indians 4-2
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Thu, Sep 4
• 7 related articles
By David Washington Post White Sox top Indians 4-2 Chicago Tribune, United States - By Mark Gonzales | Chicago Tribune reporter That's the White Sox's theme for the remaining 23 games this season after a patchwork lineup and the pitching of ... Injuries adding up for White Sox Winnipeg Sun Crede ...
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Bobby Jenks and Cheat's Homecoming Date
Original at South Side Sox
• Wed, Sep 3
By The Cheat Bobby Jenks, missing slider and all, earned his first 5-out save since 2005, using just 10 pitches to turn two key double plays and help the White Sox avoid a sweep at the hands of the Indians. It was only the 8th time in his career that Jenks has earned a save while entering in the 8th, and over tw...
Is this Hell? No, it's Cleveland
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Wed, Sep 3
United States - Gates of Hell, White Sox baseball. Dante Alighieri, Ozzie Guillen. What’s really the difference right now? I mean, just get a load of Guillen: “It seems ...
Game #139: White Sox (77-61) @ Indians (67-70)
Original at South Side Sox
• Wed, Sep 3
By larry Javier v. Sowers. From Cleveland. No links to anything because you can figure out how to use mlb.com yourselves. OC, SS; BA, CF; Dye, RF; PK, 1B; Missile, 2B; Swish, LF; Uribe, 3B; Fields, DH; Hall, C.
This Day in Baseball History: September 3rd
Original at SOX1FAN
• Wed, Sep 3
By Administrator In 1936, Red Sox hurler Wes Ferrell ended Luke Appling’s (White Sox) club-record 27-game hitting streak. In 1973, after 11 years at the helm (944-806 .539), Ralph Houk resigned as manager of the NY Yankees. ‘The Major’ would manage the Detroit Tigers in 1974.
Indians rout White Sox 9-3; Joe Crede hurt
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Wed, Sep 3
United States - By Mark Gonzales | Chicago Tribune reporter That was manager Ozzie Guillen's assessment Tuesday night after recurring back stiffness caused Crede to leave ... Crede leaves with back tightness MLB.com Guillen ready to pull plug on Crede Rotoworld.com all 7 news articles
Injuries take toll on Sox' lineup
Original at Chicago Daily Herald
• Tue, Sep 2
IL - Buehrle heads home: White Sox starter Mark Buehrle returned to Chicago to be with his wife, Jamie, who has been ill. "They wanted to get her on an IV and he ... Body Count Chicago Sun-Times all 2 news articles
Another fan and another lost flag
Original at Chicago Daily Herald
• Tue, Sep 2
IL - I had my White Sox 2005 World Series champion flag stolen. I only had it tied to my fence. But I did buy another flag and pole and this time it will be ...
Danks, Sox Running on Empty
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Sep 2
By The Cheat Joe Crede was removed from the game with "back stiffness" and is listed as day-to-day. Juan Uribe replaced him, and had a big 2-out double in the 6th. Crede's walk in the 5th might be the last time we see Crede as a starter in a White Sox uniform. The Sox will not offer the soon-to-be free-agent a co...
Chicago White Sox third baseman Joe Crede tries to field a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Kelly Shoppach in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. Shoppach was... &...
Original at ESPN
• Tue, Sep 2
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By 6 hours ago Chicago White Sox third baseman Joe Crede tries to field a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Kelly Shoppach in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. Shoppach was... Expand »
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Quentin, Griffey out of lineup against Indians
Original at ESPN
• Tue, Sep 2
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By Associated Press CLEVELAND -- Chicago White Sox outfielders Carlos Quentin , who leads the American League in home runs, and Ken Griffey Jr. were out of the lineup Tuesday night ...
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White Sox | Buehrle returns home early
Original at KFFL
• Tue, Sep 2
By http://www.kffl.com The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle left the team in Cleveland Tuesday, Sept. 2, in order to return to Chicago and tend to his ill spouse. He is on tap to start the team’s home game Friday night, Sept. ...
White Sox recap
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Mon, Sep 1
United States - With Orlando Cabrera on second and AJ Pierzynski on first with no outs in the first inning, Carlos Quentin struck out, then Jermaine Dye hit into a double ... AJ vs. the 20-game winner Chicago Sun-Times all 2 news articles
Charlotte Knights Unable to Match Cliff Lee, Sox Lose
Original at South Side Sox
• Mon, Sep 1
By The Cheat Orlando Cabrera and AJ Pierzynski led off Monday's game with back-to-back singles, but that was all the offense the White Sox could muster over the first 7 innings. Cliff Lee continued his improbable run at a Cy Young, setting down 21 straight White Sox hitters in a row at one point.
Why Your MLB Team Needs Scrubs, Castoffs and "Scrappy" Players to ...
Original at ArmchairGM
• Mon, Sep 1
2005 White Sox: Scrub Scott Podsednik was a surprise slugging hero. Geoff Blum had as many HR in his one WS AB - a 14th inning game winner - as he had all season in a White Sox uniform. Scrapper Aaron Rowand was a keystone. ...
Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Mon, Sep 1
United States - Mark, What aspect of the game does Harold Baines bring to the White Sox? -- Tom Horvath, Highland, Ind. In addition to coaching first base, ...
Thome's milestone homer leads White Sox to win
Original at ESPN
• Mon, Sep 1
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By Associated Press With all due respect to Mickey Mantle, Jim Thome 's 536th career homer was more significant for what it did for the White Sox than what it meant for Thome's place ...
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Thome's homer ties Mantle as ChiSox best BoSox
Original at ESPN
• Sun, Aug 31
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By Associated Press Jim Thome tied Mickey Mantle for 14th place with his 536th career homer, Gavin Floyd won his fifth straight decision and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
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This Day in Baseball History: August 31st (Lou Gorman’s Day Of Infamy)
Original at SOX1FAN
• Sun, Aug 31
By Administrator In 1990, Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father and son to play in the same major league lineup. Also in 1990, rather than part with Triple-A third baseman Scott Cooper, Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman traded Eastern League MVP Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for relief...
He's 'One of the Guys'
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Sun, Aug 31
OH - He batted seventh on the first night he joined the White Sox, as though Sox manager Ozzie Guillen were saying: "Welcome to Chicago. You're not in Cincinnati ... Griffey just trying to fit in Boston Globe all 2 news articles
At the plate
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sun, Aug 31
Chicago Daily Herald United States - Mark Buehrle got into an early hole, allowing three runs in the first inning. Sox pitchers allowed 15 hits. The White Sox have been outscored 27-5 in the ... These Sox need to step it up Chicago Daily Herald all 2 news articles
Boston Red Sox's starting pitcher Michael Bowden delivers during his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday,... &...
Original at ESPN
• Sat, Aug 30
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White Sox | Pierzynski snaps out of slump
Original at KFFL
• Sat, Aug 30
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By http://www.kffl.com Chicago White Sox C AJ Pierzynski snapped an 0-for-14 slump with a fifth-inning single Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Associated Press. He finished the game 2-for-4.
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White Sox | Buehrle suffers loss Saturday
Original at KFFL
• Sat, Aug 30
• 1 related articles
By http://www.kffl.com Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle allowed seven runs on 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out three, and fell to 11-11 on the season.
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Rays @ White Sox: Pierzynski's Botched Run-Down Highlights Umpires' Need for Instant Replay
Original at ArmchairGM Popular Stuff
• Mon, Aug 25
But on Sunday, White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski found a new way to get out of a rundown: Get tagged out, but brush up against a fielder who doesn't have the ball and fall down. Then the ump, thinking that you were a victim of interference, will call you safe. 1]
This Day in Baseball History: August 25th
Original at SOX1FAN
• Mon, Aug 25
By Administrator In 1986, A’s rookie Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run off of Walt Terrell. In 1997, Boston’s Nomar Garciaparra singled twice to extend his hitting streak to 27 games, breaking the American League rookie record set by Guy Curtright of the Chicago White Sox in 1943.
Pierzynski, Eddings Combine For More Controversy
Original at South Side Sox
• Sun, Aug 24
By The Cheat Pierzynski fell to the ground pointing at Aybar, now nearly at second base, and Doug Eddings, who initially called him out, joined in the pointing soon after. Eddings had called interference. Pierzynski was awarded 3rd, Dye 1st, and the Sox still had just one out. On one play the Sox went from...
SAD DAY AT CELL, DESPITE 15-3 WIN
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Sat, Aug 23
By Teddy Ballgame Once again Chicago put another crooked number on the board in the 5th. With a run already in, A.J. Pierzynski ripped a three run monster drive deep to right. A.J. might have gotten the dayoff, except that Toby Hall was injured when Jermaine Dye karate chopped him after receiving a shaving cream pi...
This Day in Baseball History: August 22nd (Happy Birthday, YAZ!)
Original at SOX1FAN
• Fri, Aug 22
By Administrator In 1934, Red Sox pitcher Wes Ferrell hit two home runs to give Boston a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in 12 innings… trailing 2-1 in the eighth, Ferrell hit a home run to tie the score and then, with two out in the 12th, he connected again for the game-winner.
WHITE sox pound WASHburn
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Wed, Aug 20
By Teddy Ballgame There was some talk the White Sox were interested in picking up Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle Mariners, but GM Kenny Williams said this would not be happening. Even though Chicago has been hard pressed to find a fifth starting pitcher since Jose Contreras suffered a season ending injur...
RICHARD gets THE FIRST career win over KING FELIX
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Wed, Aug 20
By Teddy Ballgame Chicago extended the lead to 3-0, scoring twice in the 3rd. The first run coming on back-to-back doubles by A.J. Pierzynski & Carlos Quinten. Then with one out and Thome at the dish Quinten stole third. Seattle elected to pitch around Thome, intentionally walking him after falling behind...
Clayton Richard Is Surprised He Won Too
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Aug 19
By The Cheat If I was the type to draw drastic conclusions after one encouraging start--and I don't think I have to tell you that I'm not--I might say that Richard looked like he learned something from his first go around with the big club. I missed Richard's first start, so I don't really know how he struc...
Lest(er) We Forget, The Sox Have The Makings Of Another Ace
Original at SOX1FAN
• Mon, Aug 18
By Administrator Reliever Manny Delcarmen retired the first two batters in the eighth inning and then walked the next two batters before being pulled in favor of Jonathan Papelbon… the Sox closer surrendered a two-run double to Huff before retiring the last four batters he faced to earn his 33rd save.
Contreras Injury a Blow To Chicago
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Aug 10
By Sarah Schorno It was the Sox Bowl Part II as the Red ones took on the White ones. And you know what happens when you put Red Sox in the mix with White Sox (besides all your shit turning pink). You get some pretty good baseball. Big Papi busted his slump with a three-rub double off the wall in Boston's 6-2 win over Ch...
The Day the White Sox Lost the Central
Original at South Side Sox
• Thu, Jul 31
By The Cheat Griffey is completely self-aware of his defensive shortcomings. In fact, it was the main reason for the holdup on the trade this morning. Griffey was afraid he would make a fool of himself in center, and had to be convinced by Kenny Williams that everything would be OK. Hence, the quotes above....
Report: Griffey to White Sox
Original at MVN
• Thu, Jul 31
Kyle Schassburger is a guest contributor to Southside Perspective. It’s official. Ken Griffey Jr. is a member of the Chicago White Sox. I must say that this trade is a little bit confusing. Were the White Sox not trying to do anything in thier power to solidify a bullpen that has been in shambles o...
Cubs, Sox battle for first place
Original at MVN
• Mon, Jul 28
The Cubs and White Sox started tonight as the Cubs prevailed, while the White Sox crapped the bed. The Sox took one on the chin and fell to the Twins 7-0 in the first game of the four game set. Mark Buehrle gave up two 2-run home runs in the fourth inning and the Sox were never able to recover.
TAKING MY STREAK ON THE ROAD
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Sun, Jul 27
By Teddy Ballgame Clayton Richard made his major league debut one day later than originally planned. Richard struckout the first batter he faced Ian Kinsler, but then the 2nd batter he faced Michael Young took him yard, welcome to the big leagues kid! Jim Thome ripped a three run bomb in the bottom of the 1st t...
Angels First To 60 Wins, Also Headed To The World Series?
Original at 6-4-2 (Blogspot)
• Wed, Jul 23
By Rob(noreply@blogger.com) Robert Kuwada at the Register notes that the Angels are the first team to 60 wins, and that over the last four years, the team first to 60 also made it to the World Series ("Boston in 2007, Detroit in 2006, the Chicago White Sox in 2005 and St. Louis in 2004"). Of course, the four years before that,...
We Who Are About To Die Salute YouOriginal at Deadspin
• Mon, Jun 30
By Rick Chandler Wood's salute occurred on Saturday during the Cubs' 6-5 loss. I have it on good authority that he did it for a critically ill child. JIMMY: "If you could give the finger just once, for me, I know that I could get out of this bed and walk again, Mr. Wood." KERRY WOOD: "I'll do better than that, Jimmy! I...
Baseball Season Preview: Chicago White Sox [Baseball Season Preview]
Original at Deadspin
• Wed, Feb 27
By Leitch Last season the offense seemed pitiful despite some of the big bats in the lineup. Now, the acquisition of Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera plus Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez means that we might not look as sad against lefties like C.C. Sabathia (who I've come to expect on opening day the w...
In Spring Training, Everyone is an All-Star
Original at South Side Sox
• Sun, Feb 24
By The Cheat
The White Sox are a $100MM mid-market club
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Dec 4
By The Cheat
On deck: Chisox visit Tigers, Mulder set for return
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Aug 20
MINNEAPOLIS - Trust 'em, the Chicago White Sox know the feeling.A year ago, the White Sox had a 15-game lead in the American League Central, only to watch it dwindle to 1 1/2 games the final week, before hanging on and capturing the World Series.This time, it's the Detroit Tigers feeling the h...