Chicago White Sox

Around the Horn: Catchers

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:47:07 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:47:06 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:47:05 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:43:09 +0000

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?

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:43:09 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:57:12 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:35:16 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:20:16 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:26:14 +0000

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?

Brandon Capiro — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:19:35 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:19:46 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:19:40 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:13:48 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:13:40 +0000

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

Brandon Capiro — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:33:03 +0000

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.