http://mlb.mlb.com CWS Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:33:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51030694&notebook_id=51031304&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:15:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51030694&notebook_id=51031304&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws After over a month playing outside of the American League Central, the White Sox returned to division play Tuesday against the Twins. The last division series Chicago played in was at Target Field from May 13-15, where the club took two out of three to win the series. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51030694&notebook_id=51030944&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:15:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51030694&notebook_id=51030944&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox quick turnaround from a series finale Monday in Houston to Tuesday's series opener at Target Field was made a little sweeter as Dayan Viciedo hit a three-run triple in the sixth inning Monday, which led to a 4-2 victory against the Astros. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:14:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws The White Sox tied the game on Paul Konerko's RBI single in the eighth inning, only to fall behind in the bottom of the inning in a 7-5 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night at Target Field. Dylan Axelrod got a no-decision, giving up five runs (four earned) over six innings. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cws Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:46:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cws Before Tuesday's game against the White Sox, the Twins had been limited to just three hits in three of their last four games and were averaging just 3.4 runs in June. Then they had a breakthrough, collecting 13 hits in a 7-5 victory. Wednesday's game at Target Field will show if Minnesota can sustain that offensive outburst. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50921048&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:11:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50921048&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws With a 4-14 record since moving to the .500 mark via a May 26 home victory over the Marlins, the White Sox can agree on one thing concerning these past 18 games. There isn't one thing that explains why the South Siders have struggled so much of late. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920964&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920964&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Jake Peavy feels "a whole lot better moving around" where the fractured rib on his left side is concerned, an injury that sent him to the disabled list retroactive to June 5. But the fact that he still has to protect against sneezing, coughing or laughing shows the four-to-six-week projection for his return probably won't be sped up. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920842&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:10:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920842&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Of the four homers given up by White Sox left-handed reliever Matt Thornton, three came from left-handed hitters in Washington's Adam LaRoche, Seattle's Michael Saunders and Houston's Jason Castro. Thornton, though, doesn't mind the long ball, as long he's challenging hitters. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920840&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:10:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920840&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws As the College World Series continues this week, White Sox manager Robin Ventura recalls the great memories taken away from playing there for Oklahoma State in 1986 and '87. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920962&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:10:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909714&notebook_id=50920962&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws While the news has been far from positive at the big league level for the White Sox, there have been a ray or two of hope shining through from the Minor League side over the past few days. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Throughout the course of this four-game wraparound series for the White Sox against the Astros, local product Jesse Crain had about 120 friends and family members come through Minute Maid Park. It wasn't until a 4-2 victory Monday night that those who are close to the reliever got to see him pitch. And Crain made it worth their while. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:54:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Alejandro De Aza hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth, but the White Sox couldn't complete the rally in a 5-4 loss to the Astros on Sunday at Minute Maid Park. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50813298&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:10:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50813298&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Through two injury rehab games with Triple-A Charlotte, Dewayne Wise is 1-for-7 with a triple and a run scored. But there is no rush for the veteran outfielder, who has been on the disabled list since June 2 with a strained right hamstring, to return. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50811958&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:03:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50811958&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The spotlight has fallen on Tyler Flowers since the start of 2013, when incumbent backstop A.J. Pierzynski departed for Texas via free agency. But the barbs thrown in Flowers' direction presently are centered on his on-field play as opposed to who he replaced. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50810532&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:45:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50810532&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Nick Parent, the eldest son of White Sox bench coach Mark Parent, begins his professional career on Monday when he reports to rookie-level Bristol as part of the Appalachian League. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50807790&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:22:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806980&notebook_id=50807790&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox slugger Adam Dunn understands that a higher average doesn't necessarily translate to fulfilling his middle-of-the-order responsibilities. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50745620&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50745620&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws For a team as fundamentally sound as any in baseball during the 2012 season, the defensive miscues from the 2013 White Sox continue to be perplexing. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50746020&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50746020&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws With the White Sox offense and defense struggling pretty much the entire season, it would be easy for the team's stellar pitching to point fingers. But pitching coach Don Cooper won't allow it. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50745770&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50711998&notebook_id=50745770&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox announced Saturday that they have agreed to terms with 27 of their 40 selections from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, including each of the top 11 picks. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50727560&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:15:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50727560&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Saturday's release of the current American League All-Star voting totals show no White Sox outfielder in the top 15 and no other position player in the top 5, but there's plenty of time left to vote. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:20:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Adam Dunn hit his 424th career homer, but John Danks gave up two homers in the fourth inning and the White Sox were dealt a 4-3 loss by the host Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50630384&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:01:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50630384&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws First baseman Paul Konerko is the last holdover from the White Sox and the Astros that played in the 2005 World Series. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50630286&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50630286&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox manager Robin Ventura has been named to Jim Leyland's American League All-Star coaching staff. Ventura played for the host Mets for three seasons. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50629850&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50629850&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo has tried to employ a leg kick, forcing him to focus on keeping his weight back at the plate and use all parts of the field, but he has not put it into action as frequently as he would like. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50629848&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616964&notebook_id=50629848&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Gordon Beckham moved from ninth to first in the White Sox lineup on Friday night after Alejandro De Aza came down with a stomach ailment. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:24:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_chamlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Chris Sale struck out 14 over eight innings, but the White Sox ace left-hander endured his third straight loss in a 2-1 defeat to the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday night. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50439278&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50439278&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Having his sons pitch in the same game at either Wrigley Field or U.S. Cellular Field would be filled with excitement but also mixed emotions for Scott Reed. At that moment, he can reckon back to all the one-on-one games where he served as all-time pitcher for his sons, Addison and Austin. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50419706&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:56:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50419706&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox have agreed to terms with Tim Anderson, their top pick from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50418854&notebook_id=50418742&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:49:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50418854&notebook_id=50418742&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox and Bulls launched a series of public service announcement videos Wednesday highlighting an anti-violence message. Scott Merkin