Chicago White Sox

Around the Horn: Catchers

2007-04-05T09:47:00.002-07:00

Durability has never been a problem for A.J. Pierzynski, who has proven he can handle more than his share of catching duties for the White Sox. But the two-time All-Star may have to let new Sox backstop Toby Hall do a little of the work this season.

Chicago's other teams on the move

2007-04-05T09:47:00.001-07:00

The Bears aren't the only Chicago sports team to make a big move in mid-January. The White Sox signed Darin Erstad. The Cubs signed Cliff Floyd. Both clubs are better now than they were a week earlier.

Around the Horn: Middle Infielders

2007-04-05T09:47:00.000-07:00

The White Sox middle infield combo of shortstop Juan Uribe and second baseman Tadahito Iguchi seems to be set for next season. Then again, a lot could change before the first pitch of 2007, especially if Uribe's ongoing legal troubles keep him from playing.

White Sox downplay Garland report

2007-04-04T16:43:00.001-07:00

The White Sox headed back to Chicago from baseball's annual Winter Meetings on Thursday but not before addressing rumors that right-hander Jon Garland was set to be dealt to Houston. "We've got nothing going on," general manager Kenny Williams said.

Mailbag: Will A.J. get Hall pass?

2007-04-04T16:43:00.000-07:00

In the latest White Sox mailbag, beat reporter Scott Merkin answers fans' questions on how much newcomer Toby Hall will cut into All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski's playing time, where Gio Gonzalez ranks among Chicago's wealth of pitching prospects and more.

Garcia nearly perfect in finale win

2006-10-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

Freddy Garcia carried a perfect game for 7 2/3 innings as the White Sox grabbed a 9-0 victory over the Angels on Wednesday.

Contreras injured as White Sox fall

2006-09-24T13:35:00.000-07:00

The White Sox could not rally from an early five-run deficit in a 11-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners in front of 37,557 at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday.

Haeger going to school with Hough

2006-09-15T11:20:00.000-07:00

Rookie Charlie Haeger is spending time with knuckleball specialist Charlie Hough, and that's a good thing for a pitcher for which the White Sox have high hopes.

White Sox fall in 11 innings to Angels

2006-09-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

The Angels pushed across a run in the bottom of the 11th on Chone Figgins' single off closer Bobby Jenks, claiming a 4-3 victory over the White Sox.

Mailbag: What's Dye's shot at MVP?

2006-09-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

What are Jermaine Dye's chances at winning the AL MVP award? Are the White Sox ever going to put Brandon McCarthy in the starting rotation? Is Joey Cora too aggressive coaching third base? Scott Merkin answers these questions and more.

Cotts: White Sox 'pen coming around

2006-08-31T17:19:00.001-07:00

Some have said it's tough to duplicate last year's success, but most of the guys in the bullpen weren't here last year. You just go out there and try not to worry about life . When it's your turn, you get the ball and get the outs you need to get.

Offense leads White Sox past Rays

2006-08-31T17:19:00.000-07:00

Jermaine Dye hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Joe Crede had four hits and the White Sox took advantage of a wild Casey Fossum with four more runs in the second as they defeated Tampa Bay, 12-9, on Tuesday night.

Sox help city win Sporting News honor

2006-08-30T13:13:00.001-07:00

It may be nicknamed the Second City, but Chicago finished first in the Sporting News' 13th annual Best Sports City Award. Before Wednesday's game against the Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field, representatives from the Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, Rush, Sky, Fire, Wolves, Northwestern University, DePaul University and White Sox took the field to be recognized.

White Sox fall in opener at Dome

2006-08-30T13:13:00.000-07:00

Boof Bonser was just strong enough to make it through 5 1/3 innings without a great deal of damage, and the Minnesota offense did the rest during a 7-3 victory over the defending World Series champions before 43,204 Friday night.

Notes: Looking forward to second half

2006-07-10T11:33:00.000-07:00

It's the last day of the first half of the season and the White Sox are in danger of being swept for the first time all year. But this is familiar territory for the Sox, and manager Ozzie Guillen isn't too worried.

Battle of the Soxes on FOX

2006-07-08T18:34:00.000-07:00

In a rematch of a 2005 American League Division Series, the White Sox and Red Sox will battle in the FOX Saturday Game of the Week. Chicago's Freddy Garcia and Boston's Josh Beckett, both already 10-game winners, will take the mound in the clash of American League titans at 1:20 p.m. ET.

Crede helps Chicago on and off the field

2006-06-21T10:24:00.001-07:00

Long before his four homers, 11 RBIs and overall late-season clutch hitting helped power the White Sox to the 2005 World Series championship, third baseman Joe Crede was giving back to his team and his adopted community.

Mailbag: Plaudits for Pierzynski

2006-06-21T10:24:00.000-07:00

A.J. Pierzysnki may be Public Enemy No. 1 within the game, but at least one White Sox fan appreciates the way he plays the game and how he has responded to recent events. Scott Merkin offers his take on Pierzynski, as well as other topics in his mailbag.

Inside Pitch: No Ignoring Thome's Numbers

2006-05-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

It's a topic that the Phillies wished wouldn't come up for discussion. But Jim Thome has been a bit difficult to ignore. Thome was sent to the White Sox along with $22 million for center fielder Aaron Rowand and two minor league pitchers this winter because there wasn't
enough room at first base for both Thome and Ryan Howard. What Thome is doing in Chicago is impossible to ignore.

Blue Jays-White Sox Preview

2006-04-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

STATS Editor

Nearly three weeks into the 2006 season, the Toronto Blue Jays will finally unveil another key piece of their offseason makeover.

A.J. Burnett makes his Blue Jays debut when they continue their three-game series Saturday against the Chicago White Sox.

"He's going to be really excited, probably throwing 100 (miles per hour)," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "Hopefully it's 100 strikes.

Blue Jays-White Sox Preview

2006-04-14T18:04:00.000-07:00

STATS Writer

Despite various pre-game festivities honoring their World Series win, the Chicago White Sox had a rough opening series at U.S. Cellular Field.

Now the defending champions return home to take on the Toronto Blue Jays feeling confident and more focused after a six-game road trip and four straight wins.

"All the attention before the (first series), it was nice," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. "But right now, we've started to play the regular season.

Cubs (ss) 1, Athletics (ss) 0, 10 innings (AP)

2006-04-05T05:12:00.001-07:00

Sean Marshall and three other Chicago pitchers combined to hold Oakland hitless for 9 2-3 innings in the Cubs' 1-0 victory over the Athletics in a 10-inning split-squad game Saturday. A's first baseman Dan Johnson singled against John Koronka with two outs in the 10th to break up the no-hitter. Marshall struck out five and walked four in four innings, Angel Guzman went four innings and David...

Mariners 4, White Sox 3 (AP)

2006-04-05T05:12:00.000-07:00

Seattle starter Jamie Moyer prepared for his opening day start with a near-flawless performance. With just over a week before the start of the regular season, Moyer held the defending champion Chicago White Sox to one hit in six shutout innings to lead the Mariners to a 4-3 win Friday. "I was throwing mostly fastballs and had pretty good location," Moyer said.

White Sox 4, Cubs 4

2006-04-05T03:43:00.001-07:00

Jim Thome hit two home runs, two singles and drove in three runs Monday as the Chicago White Sox played a 4-4 tie with the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game, and the teams halted play.

Thome, Chicago's designated hitter, hit solo homers in the sixth and seventh innings, raising his spring training total to four. The White Sox had given Thome extra at-bats in recent minor league games so that he could get his stroke down.

Giants 19, White Sox 7 (AP)

2006-04-05T03:43:00.000-07:00

The San Francisco Giants hardly ever scored runs this easily when Barry Bonds was out of the lineup last season. With Bonds sidelined by a strained left elbow, Jason Ellison hit a grand slam and Dan Ortmeier had a three-run double among the Giants' 21 hits in a 19-7 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.