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White Sox drop second straight to A's
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EDT)
The Athletics knocked out Mark Buehrle after 5 2/3 innings on Friday, scoring four runs on 10 hits against him during a 7-1 victory before 29,600 at U.S. Cellular Field on the Fourth of July.

Handling of starters hasn't changed
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EDT)
The White Sox philosophy concerning the handling of starting pitchers hasn't suddenly changed after Javier Vazquez's 121-pitch effort in defeat on Thursday night.

White Sox pay tribute to Armed Forces
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:20:00 EDT)
Th White Sox switch to camouflage uniforms on Friday night was part of the team's tribute to the men and women of the Armed Services on the Fourth of July.

White Sox unable to set off fireworks
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT)
Javier Vazquez allowed three runs in a complete-game effort, but the White Sox fell to the visiting A's, 3-2, on Thursday night, ending their seven-game winning streak.

Russell climbing reliever ranks
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EDT)
His bit of big league success hasn't gone to Adam Russell's head. Although the 6-foot-8 right-hander appears to have secured a bullpen spot and earned the confidence of manager Ozzie Guillen, he approaches each outing as if nothing is guaranteed.

Jenks expected to be available soon
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:50:00 EDT)
Bobby Jenks compared the pain residing under his left scapula as something that feels like a cramp. It's a "cramp" that has sidelined the burly closer for four days as of Thursday. But Jenks doesn't see a trip to the disabled list in his immediate future.

Konerko ready for rehab assignment
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:25:00 EDT)
The time has come for Paul Konerko to return to Triple-A Charlotte. The captain figures to have a brief stay with the Knights if everything checks out physically during his Minor League action.

Big Hurt back in Chicago with A's
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:45:00 EDT)
Be it ever so presently dangerous for opposing pitchers and opposing teams, there's no place like U.S. Cellular Field in the mind of Frank Thomas.

White Sox walk off behind Pierzynski
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:10:00 EDT)
A.J. Pierzynski hit his second home run of the night in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the White Sox to their second straight extra-inning win over the Indians, 6-5, at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday night.

Jenks getting opportunity to rest
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:25:00 EDT)
With more wins come more save opportunities. And with more save opportunities comes the overworking of closer Bobby Jenks. White Sox manager Guillen has given Jenks three straight nights off to rest some soreness he's been experiencing on the left side of his upper back.

White Sox offense surges with weather
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:10:00 EDT)
If Greg Walker was a different sort of person, an individual who thrived on 'I told you so's' or getting even, then he presently would walk by his legion of critics from earlier in the season with a big smirk.

Crede, Ozzie unconcerned with errors
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:00 EDT)
Joe Crede leads all American League third basemen with 16 errors. That sort of headline seems as likely as "Man bites dog" or "Rex Grossman throws touchdown pass No. 50," based on Crede's previous body of stellar defensive work.

Konerko's recovery progressing
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:05:00 EDT)
Paul Konerko's recovery took a turn for the better Wednesday, as he swung freely through the pain in his left oblique muscle and made strides toward an injury rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte.

White Sox use extras to extend win streak
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:59:00 EDT)
Orlando Cabrera hit a RBI single in the bottom of the 10th to cap a two-run inning and send the White Sox to a 3-2 win.

Guillen not counting out Tribe just yet
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:10:00 EDT)
The Indians may be 11 1/2 games behind the first-place White Sox in the American League Central, but that doesn't mean Ozzie Guillen hasn't taken them seriously. On the contrary, the White Sox manager is making sure to devote even more attention to his division rival.

Konerko encouraged by hitting session
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EDT)
There remains no timeline on a return to action for Paul Konerko, but the White Sox first baseman made progress in his batting practice session on the field before Tuesday's game against the Indians.

Bender's visit inspires Swisher, Sox
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:31:00 EDT)
On Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field, it wouldn't have mattered if John Danks hurled a no-hitter or Jim Thome hit three home runs against the Indians. Those actions wouldn't have been as moving as the toss from Nick Swisher to 8-year-old Adam Bender.

Danks' brother motivated to join him
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:55:00 EDT)
Jordan Danks, a draft choice of the White Sox this year and the younger brother of John Danks, doesn't have to worry about facing his brother in the Major Leagues now. Jordan visited Chicago with his father Tuesday.

Swisher sends White Sox past Indians
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EDT)
Nick Swisher hit a home run from each side of the plate Monday night to lead the White Sox to a 9-7 victory over the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field. The first of the two homers came with the bases loaded.

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