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White Sox retain Garcia, Thornton

The Chicago White Sox have exercised club options for 2010 on right-hander Freddy Garcia and left-hander Matt Thornton.

Tigers extend season with 5-3 win over White Sox

Justin Verlander and Ryan Raburn gave the Detroit Tigers at least one more game.

White Sox-Indians rained out, doubleheader Wed

The game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.

White Sox beat Indians 1-0 for doubleheader split

Eric Wedge's final home game was like so many others this season: empty seats, a young lineup and a loss.

Quentin, Hudson lead White Sox over Tigers 8-4

Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games.

Duensing, Punto pace Twins to 8-6 win over Chisox

Brian Duensing won his fifth straight decision and the Minnesota Twins stayed on the heels of first-place Detroit in the AL Central with their ninth victory in the last 10 games, beating the Chicago White 8-6 on Wednesday night.

Tejeda wins third straight start

Robinson Tejeda won his third straight start, pitching six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday.

Suzuki gives Seattle win over White Sox in 14th

Ichiro Suzuki hit a game-ending single to center in the bottom of the 14th inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.

Torii Hunter's HR leads Angels over White Sox 3-2

Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking home run leading off the seventh inning against Mark Buehrle, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday.

Pierzynski leads White Sox past Athletics

A.J. Pierzynski hit a game-ending RBI double in the 13th inning, Scott Podsednik had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night.

First inning homers lift A's

Jack Cust hit a three-run homer and Mark Ellis followed with a solo shot, fueling a five-run first inning and leading the Oakland A's to an 11-3 victory Tuesday night over the Chicago White Sox.

Guillen takes blame for White Sox slide

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says he's to blame for a disappointing season that will likely end with the defending AL Central champs out of the playoffs.

White Sox rookie Beckham leaves with stiff back

White Sox rookie Gordon Beckham has left a game against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning because of a stiff back.

Buehrle gets first win since perfect game

Mark Buehrle won for the first time since pitching a perfect game on July 23, ending his eight-start drought by leading the Chicago White Sox over the Boston Red Sox 5-1 Monday.

Torres pitches White Sox past Cubs

Rookie Carlos Torres threw seven crisp innings, Dewayne Wise made a great throw to cut down a runner at the plate and the White Sox beat the Cubs 5-0 Thursday in a makeup game between two city rivals whose seasons have gone awry.

Guillen insists White Sox haven't given up

Over the last month, the Chicago White Sox committed to more than $100 million in future money by adding an elite starting pitcher and an accomplished everyday outfielder.

Rockies acquire righty Contreras from White Sox

The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night for cash and minor leaguer Brandon Hynick.

Nathan blows it for Twins in 4-2 loss to White Sox

Joe Nathan gave up back-to-back home runs to Gordon Beckham and Paul Konerko with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox got to Minnesota's four-time All-Star closer to win 4-2 on Wednesday.

Teixeira, Yankees cap 3-game sweep of White Sox

Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees are playing so well, they can focus on Joba Chamberlain's future and still win big right now.

Cano's homer lifts Yankees over White Sox

Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the New York Yankees a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Nix drives in 3 runs as Chicago snaps 4-game slide

Jayson Nix drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox scored four times in both the second and third innings, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-5 on Thursday night to avoid a four-game sweep.

Peavy hit by liner in rehab start, stays in

White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy was hit on his right elbow Monday near the end of a minor league rehab start, but was able to stay in the game.

Roberts, Reimold lead Orioles past White Sox

Brian Roberts liked what he saw from the Baltimore Orioles in their first series win since the All-Star break. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was less than pleased with his team's performance.

Contreras pitches White Sox past Royals

Jose Contreras won for the first time in six weeks, leading the White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Wednesday and making a strong bid to save his job in Chicago's starting rotation.

Freddy Garcia to make season debut on Tuesday

Veteran pitcher Freddy Garcia will make his season debut for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

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Sources: White Sox add Colon to rotation
Source: Fox Sports

Bartolo Colon has reportedly agreed to terms (though none were given) with the White Sox, pending physical.

A Sox fan's revenge on a Cubs fan
Source: Chicago Tribune

Cubs fans can be obnoxious. White Sox fans can be vengeful. Here is one of those stories.

Sox Win! Sox Win!

What an up and down year it has been for my beloved White Sox. The South Siders did what they had to do tonight to make it into the playoffs and what a game it was. John Danks pitched 8 scoreless innings of baseball with only a few heart stopping moments.

MLB Playoff Predictions

The post season starts one day early this season as the AL Central race has yet to be determined.

Major League Baseball Weekly Review 8.25.08

Go Deep This 2008 NFL Season For A Chance To Win Big Money & Prizes: www.passitdeep.com Is this "next year" for the Cubs?

White Sox manager faces suspension for confessing baseball's dirty secret
Source: Yahoo! Sports

Ozzie Guillen earned himself an almost certain suspension Sunday afternoon. He told a dirty little secret.

Griffey approves trade to White Sox
Source: Sports Illustrated

The Cincinnati Reds outfielder has the right to block any deal, but agreed to move to the White Sox after getting more information about the proposed trade. The person familiar with the talks spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams are not commenting.

Fabled bachelor Lonesome George may finally be a father
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Lonesome George, the conservation icon of the Galapagos islands and last surviving tortoise of his kind, may finally become a father, after keepers recovered a clutch of eggs from his enclosure.

MLB - Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox
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Andre Gomes Pick for MLB - Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox

Barry Bonds: "I think people like me"
Source: ESPN.com

Barry Bonds believes he is loved. Those lovable Cubs hope they can bring pain to Brewers fans. And that Mitchell investigation? It could make baseball hurt all over. Welcome to the second half.

Jim Thome returning to face Phils tonight
Source: PhillyBurbs.com

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel took a call Sunday morning from an old friend. "Hey, Chuck, I'm coming to town," Jim Thome said. "I know you are," Manuel shot back. "We're going to get you out." "I'll be swinging," Thome responded.

Clemens likely to make first Yanks start Monday
Source: ESPN.com

TORONTO -- Roger Clemens is ready to return to the New York Yankees' rotation and is likely to start at the Chicago White Sox next Monday.

MLB stars hope to prove themselves during Nichibei
Source: The Japan Times

The plane has landed, and the first battle has begun. The Major League Baseball All-Stars have a couple days to shake off jet lag before the real challenges begin -- namely Nichibei Yakyu.

"So Due"- Sportscaster Blather or Baseball Prophecy

The most "deserving" contenders have been winning the World Series of late with the White Sox and Red Sox ending lifetime long title-free droughts in the last couple seasons.

MAUER than meets the eye
Source: The Detroit Free Press

One recent question among scoreboard-watching Tigers fans: Are the Twins or the White Sox the greater threat to make a late charge in the American League Central?

White Sox, Angels among best benches in majors
Source: ESPN.com

I'm not entirely sure I buy #5 over, say, someone like the Astros who have a great utility man in Bruntlett, a reaosnable clutch-hitter in Palmeiro, and a whole lot of flexibility thanks to Burke, Lamb and Huff. Still, an interesting read.

Dear FOX...

Thank you for further extending the east coast bias in baseball coverage that ESPN has mastered so well.

Stories really missed point on Guillen
Source: dailyherald.com

"Throughout the week, I couldn't stop thinking of the letter last month to President Bush from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, because there was less space and airtime dedicated to that frightening ramble than to one word spoken by a baseball manager this week, a word he …

Report: Contreras to the DL, Haeger to start Wednesday
Source: South Side Sox

Baseball's best pitcher since last August injured? Rookie Knuckleballer to replace him?

No more tarp sliding for Buehrle
Source: MLB.com

"CHICAGO -- Mark Buehrle's tarp-diving days officially came to a close Sunday afternoon, now slipping and sliding in its fourth year of rain delay theater...

Top 5: Baseball's hot heads
Source: Yahoo! News

"1. RHP Julian Tavarez, Red Sox. He argues with umpires and even has thrown one to the ground. He throws at batters' heads. He throws a mean right hook -- at players and dugout phones. No wonder he gets suspended a lot."

Around the Horn with Baseball's Top Initial Men

A.J. Pierzynski (White Sox Catcher)— The initials stand for Anthony John. The sports media took to calling the all-star backstop The Phenomenal A.J during the White Sox World Series run. The nickname was borrowed from TNA (Total Nonstop Action ) wrestler A.J. Styles.

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