Robert homers early and 5 pitchers lead the White Sox to a 1-0 win over Chris Sale and the Braves
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Robert homers early and 5 pitchers lead the White Sox to a 1-0 win over Chris Sale and the Braves

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Robert Jr. homered in the first inning and five Chicago pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the White Sox beat Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Thursday. I think the last couple of games I’ve been better with my pitch selection, even though the umpires have been calling some pitches that have been out of the zone.” Chad Kuhl made his first start for the White Sox and first in the majors since April 2023 with Pittsburgh. “We were open and honest about how I was feeling and they got me out of there at the right time.” Jarred Shuster, the second White Sox reliever, pitched three innings for the win. White Sox: Rookie RHP Drew Thorpe makes his fourth career start against Colorado RHP Dakota Hudson at home Friday night.

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Clay Holmes could start, Luis Robert Jr.’s trade market and other rumblings
1 month, 1 week ago

Clay Holmes could start, Luis Robert Jr.’s trade market and other rumblings

New York Times  

Former New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes last started a game in 2018. The Kansas City Royals have been one of baseball’s most proactive teams in the early offseason, signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million deal in early November before trading for infielder Jonathan India later in the month. Trying to value Luis Robert Jr. A …

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer
3 months ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press  

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, extending his playoff record. His homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise starter for the Mets. Schwarber has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games, ranking fourth behind Manny Ramirez, Jose Altuve and Bernie Williams.

White Sox wrap up record-breaking losing season with 9-5 win over playoff-bound Tigers
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox wrap up record-breaking losing season with 9-5 win over playoff-bound Tigers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Lenyn Sosa hit a three-run homer in the third inning to give the record-breaking Chicago White Sox a five-run lead as they went on to beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 9-5 on Sunday. “Baseball, it’s going to take you places and sometimes to places you’ve been,” said Hinch, who was fired by the Astros in 2020 after being …

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Sean Burke pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Andrew Benintendi tied his career high with his 20th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday to stay at 121 losses going into their season finale. Making his fourth big league appearance, Burke struck out six and walked three, helping stop Detroit’s six-game …

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Stone Garrett homered in his first major league plate appearance in more than a year in a three-hit, three-RBI effort and the Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Washington’s Trevor Williams struck out five in five shutout innings and allowed three hits and two walks as …

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers. This was one of those things you can’t be happy about, but I don’t know if I would feel any different if we were at 115 or 110.” The closest any team had come to New York’s record was …

White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 on Thursday behind Chris Flexen’s sharp pitching performance. “We’ve played really good baseball these last three games, so it’s really good to see,” first baseman Andrew Vaughn said. We’ve got a good group in here, and it doesn’t feel …

White Sox try to keep home win streak going, host the Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox try to keep home win streak going, host the Angels

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Chicago; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson ; White Sox: Chris Flexen BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Angels -120, White Sox +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a four-game home win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Angels. TOP PERFORMERS: …

White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Wednesday night on Andrew Benintendi’s 10th-inning single. It’s hard to avoid.” Korey Lee gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the second Wednesday night. We just couldn’t get it done.” White Sox …

White Sox watch: Chicago sweeps the Angels to avoid infamy at home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox watch: Chicago sweeps the Angels to avoid infamy at home

New York Times  

The 1962 New York Mets lost 120 games, setting the record for the most defeats in a single season in modern baseball history. Sept. 24: History delayed as Chicago gifted 3-2 win CHICAGO — On a night that was dedicated to celebrating the White Sox’ futility, it was the Angels’ mess that stole the show. — Sam Blum Sept. 18: …

White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox remained tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallying to score three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Fans voiced their displeasure with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf by chanting “Sell the team!” …

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “Guys did an amazing job working counts, taking their walks.” Abreu walked and scored on Vaughn Grissom’s sacrifice fly in the second, …

Angels’ collapse helps White Sox avoid setting record for losses in a season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels’ collapse helps White Sox avoid setting record for losses in a season

LA Times  

The Chicago White Sox remained tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallying to score three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Fans voiced their displeasure with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf by chanting “Sell the team!” throughout the game and …

White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets

The Independent  

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Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two runs — one earned — and five hits over six innings. “It’s the time of …

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lenyn Sosa hit a tying two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost their 118th game when Fernando Tatis Jr.’s run-scoring double leading off the 10th lifted the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory on Friday night. The White Sox are one loss from tying the American League record …

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants to play, he wants to be the best,” …

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, Chris Sale coasted to his major league-leading 18th win and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday. He has 18 wins for a reason.” Olson hit his 27th home run and second of the series leading off the second inning. Harris hit the Braves’ sixth home run …

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams’ infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams’ infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday. Instead of winning consecutive series for the first time in four months, the White …

Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A’s edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A’s edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, who fell six games behind the New York Mets for the final NL wild card with 11 games left. Happ’s …

Angels hand White Sox their 117th loss of the season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels hand White Sox their 117th loss of the season

LA Times  

Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday. Instead of winning consecutive series for the first time in four months, the White Sox tied the 1916 Philadelphia …

Angels fall to last-place White Sox for their 90th loss of the season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels fall to last-place White Sox for their 90th loss of the season

LA Times  

Chicago’s Jacob Amaya, below, scores past Angels catcher Matt Thaiss during the second inning of the Angels’ 8-4 loss Monday at Angel Stadium. Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Angels 8-4 Monday night for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months. He’s …

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory and keep pace in the AL West and wild-card races. “And that’s where we’re focused right now.” Kirby was not overpowering, notching the first of three …

White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months, beat Athletics 4-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months, beat Athletics 4-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The White Sox won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly three months, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos to end a streak of 20 consecutive series losses. A day after scoring in the ninth to win 7-6 and stop a 16-game home losing streak, the White …

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale allowed one run and struck out six over six innings, shutting down Shohei Ohtani in the process, for his major league-leading 17th win of the season as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-1 on Saturday night. “With what he’s done this year, if he gets the ball in the air, it’s probably not …

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel hit home runs and drove in two runs each, Alec Marsh struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped Pittsburgh’s four-game winning streak with an 8-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday night. With Minnesota’s loss Friday, the Royals moved 2 1/2-games ahead of the Twins for the …

White Sox host the Athletics on 15-game home skid
3 months, 4 weeks ago

White Sox host the Athletics on 15-game home skid

Associated Press  

Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Brady Basso ; White Sox: Garrett Crochet BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Athletics -128, White Sox +109; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox take on the Oakland Athletics looking to end a 15-game home slide. The Athletics rank fifth in the majors with 186 …

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss
4 months ago

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury. It’s hard to put into words right now.” TRAINER’S ROOM Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb is throwing weighted balls, and Vogt said the team is going …

Phils’ Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury
4 months ago

Phils’ Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to a hyperextended left elbow. Schwarber’s 35th homer of the season was the 45th leadoff homer of his career, with 32 coming since joining …

White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox
4 months ago

White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Dominic Fletcher’s RBI double sparked a five-run ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox avoided a three-game sweep with a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. “Even though we’ve been struggling a little bit lately, we want to go out there and compete and try to win every game.” The MLB-worst White Sox are nine …

White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore
4 months ago

White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. This was their third losing streak of at least 12 games this season — no team had ever done that since 1900 — but Lopez led off …

White Sox look to end slide in matchup with the Orioles
4 months, 1 week ago

White Sox look to end slide in matchup with the Orioles

Associated Press  

Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore; Wednesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Jonathan Cannon ; Orioles: Albert Suarez BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -338, White Sox +266; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox, on a 12-game losing streak, play the Baltimore Orioles. TOP PERFORMERS: Adley Rutschman has 17 doubles, a triple, 18 home …

Orioles drub the White Sox again 9-0, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive defeat, 109th loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Orioles drub the White Sox again 9-0, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive defeat, 109th loss

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Cade Povich struck out 10 while pitching into the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles took a big early lead on their way to a 9-0 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive loss. The White Sox dropped to 31-109 and became the first team since 1900 with at least three …

White Sox take 11-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles
4 months, 1 week ago

White Sox take 11-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

Associated Press  

Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Nick Nastrini ; Orioles: Cade Povich BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -316, White Sox +250; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox head into the matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing 11 in a row. The White Sox have a 17-84 record …

Henderson’s 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row
4 months, 1 week ago

Henderson’s 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago’s losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox on Monday. Baltimore’s leadoff batter reached in each of the first six innings for the first time since July 4, 1997, an 11-8 loss at Detroit in …

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted his 29th home run and the New York Mets beat Chicago 2-0 on Sunday to hand the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss. The White Sox also completed the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1965 Mets to have three 10-game …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
4 months, 1 week ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
4 months, 1 week ago

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White Sox on Thursday. “You need your pitching to come through and in seven solid innings he did his thing out there.” The White Sox dropped their seventh consecutive game. “We’re so …

Jankowski saves Rangers with HR robbery as Texas takes 2 from MLB-worst White Sox
4 months, 1 week ago

Jankowski saves Rangers with HR robbery as Texas takes 2 from MLB-worst White Sox

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Travis Jankowski robbed Andrew Vaughn of a game-winning homer with a leaping catch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Wednesday night for their second victory of the day against the majors’ worst team. Seager also had an RBI single as the Rangers beat the White Sox 3-1 hours earlier …

Skubal earns 15th win as the Tigers hand the White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Skubal earns 15th win as the Tigers hand the White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Tarik Skubal earned his major league-leading 15th win, and the Detroit Tigers handed the Chicago White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory on Saturday night. You’ve got to learn to pitch around some things and deal with it because it’s not going to be the last time that happens.” Corey Julks had three hits for the …

Sheets, Lee, Baldwin power White Sox past Yankees 12-2 for 1st win under Sizemore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sheets, Lee, Baldwin power White Sox past Yankees 12-2 for 1st win under Sizemore

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Gavin Sheets matched a career high with four hits and drove in four runs, Korey Lee and Brooks Baldwin homered, and the Chicago White Sox gave interim manager Grady Sizemore his first win, pounding the New York Yankees 12-2 Monday night after losing 24 of 25. The White Sox set season highs for runs and with 18 hits …

Swanson gets 2 hits after wife wins gold, Amaya delivers 2-run single as Cubs beat White Sox 3-1
5 months ago

Swanson gets 2 hits after wife wins gold, Amaya delivers 2-run single as Cubs beat White Sox 3-1

Associated Press  

Dansby Swanson had two hits hours after his wife won an Olympic gold medal, Miguel Amaya delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep. The Cubs also put themselves in position to reach.500 for the first time since June 5, when …

Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut
5 months ago

Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Ian Happ hit a leadoff homer, Cody Bellinger connected and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the crosstown White Sox 7-6 on Friday night and spoil the debut of manager Grady Sizemore. “I feel like these games are always a little wacky against the White Sox,” Cubs starter Jameson Taillon said. Isaac …

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record
5 months ago

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox are on course to finish with baseball’s worst record of the modern era. The White Sox made a switch in the dugout, firing manager Pedro Grifol and three coaches on Thursday, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record. That’s not my makeup.” The 54-year-old Grifol …

Pedro Grifol’s White Sox ended a 21-game skid, but they lost again, and Chicago fired him
5 months ago

Pedro Grifol’s White Sox ended a 21-game skid, but they lost again, and Chicago fired him

LA Times  

The Chicago White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol on Thursday, two days after they ended a 21-game losing streak. The Chicago White Sox are so bad that with a record of 89-190 in less than two seasons, manager Pedro Grifol would have needed 101 more wins to reach.500. “It’s 21 in a row, it sucks, it’s painful, it hurts, you …

Happ launches 2-run homer and Cubs pound out 17 hits in 13-4 rout of Reds
5 months, 1 week ago

Happ launches 2-run homer and Cubs pound out 17 hits in 13-4 rout of Reds

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Ian Happ launched a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs banged out nine doubles among their 17 hits in routing the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. Chicago hammered one of Cincinnati’s best pitchers, left-hander Nick Lodolo, who exited with two outs in the sixth inning. “That’s the one pitch I want back.” …

Fermin and Pasquantino homer as Royals hand White Sox 17th straight loss, 10-3
5 months, 1 week ago

Fermin and Pasquantino homer as Royals hand White Sox 17th straight loss, 10-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Freddy Fermin launched a two-run homer among his four hits and the Kansas City Royals pounded the White Sox 10-3 on Wednesday, extending Chicago’s franchise-record losing streak to 17 games. When they’re driving in runs and getting on base, we’re a deep lineup.” Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs with a double and finished with two hits for …

Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. stay with struggling White Sox amid flurry of trades
5 months, 1 week ago

Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. stay with struggling White Sox amid flurry of trades

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — All-Star pitcher Garrett Crochet remained with the White Sox after Tuesday’s trade deadline passed. The left-hander was believed to be one of the best starters on the market as the days inched closer to the deadline, but both he and center fielder Luis Robert Jr. will stay on the city’s south side for the remainder of the season. …

Bobby Witt Jr. hits grand slam and the Royals hand the White Sox their 15th straight loss
5 months, 1 week ago

Bobby Witt Jr. hits grand slam and the Royals hand the White Sox their 15th straight loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Bobby Witt Jr.'s grand slam — and fourth hit of the game — capped Kansas City’s six-run, eighth inning rally and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Monday night. Witt also singled twice and doubled as the Royals handed the major league worst White Sox a franchise-record 15th straight loss. “Great, great poise to not …

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