All-Star Adam Jones Has One More Golden Honor Nov 11, 2009
Pitcher: , 1, Chicago White Sox. Catcher: , 2, Minnesota Twins. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Yankees Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves Nov 11, 2009
First-time winners included Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria, Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones and Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle. Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer and Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco each earned their second award. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
The Tribe will break 2010 spring training in Arizona following the April 3 game against Cincinnati at Goodyear Ballpark and face the Chicago White Sox in Chicago in the 2010 regular season opener on April 5 ... at Chicago White Sox ... March 14 vs. Chicago White Sox Mon. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Hot stove report: Free agent filings - USATODAY.com. Hot stove report: Free agent filings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Contreras, Beimel file for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Contreras struggled while with the Chicago White Sox, going 5-13 with a 5. 42 ERA in 21 starts before the Rockies acquired him on Aug. 31. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
A Night for Kenny Nov 10, 2009
After college, St. Pierre had signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox, where he played in their minor league system. St. Pierre returned to Danvers to marry his high school sweetheart, Peggy (Toomey), and they have three children Janelle, Ken, III and Jackie. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer Nov 8, 2009
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, in Chicago. The Twins picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's 10. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bodley: Yankees to cash in record shares Nov 7, 2009
15 when the Astros lost the 2005 World Series to the Chicago White Sox in 2005 and finished second in their division in '06. Jeter and Rivera received $144,160. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
White Sox buy out Dye Nov 7, 2009
Chicago White Sox buy out final year of Jermaine Dye's contract - ESPN Chicago. Updated: November 6, 2009, 3:13 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
MLB Notebook: Twins land Hardy to fill hole at short Nov 7, 2009
The Chicago White Sox acquired Mark Teahen from Kansas City and will install him as their starting third baseman. The Royals received infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields in return. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
... get Teahen from KC Nov 7, 2009
Kansas City Royals trade Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Deal for Teahen final Nov 7, 2009
Done deal: Chicago White Sox trade for Royals' Mark Teahen - ESPN Chicago. Updated: November 6, 2009, 1:35 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Decade ends the way it began, with the Yankees on top Nov 6, 2009
2005 - The Chicago White Sox were champions in 1917, fixed the World Series in 1919, and never won again for the next eight decades, fate refusing to grant early parole. That their misery ended just one year after Boston with a sweep of Houston was extraordinary. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stars Lackey, Holliday file for free agency Nov 6, 2009
5 million contract to remain with the Chicago White Sox rather than become eligible for free agency. The 33-year-old infielder and outfielder hit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Giants' pitcher caught with pot Nov 6, 2009
5 million contract to remain with the Chicago White Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined a $10 million mutual option on pitcher Jon Garland for next season, making him eligible for free agency. (News & Observer -- Sports)
White Sox sign Kotsay to one-year, $1.5M deal Nov 6, 2009
Chicago White Sox sign Mark Kotsay to one-year deal - ESPN Chicago. Updated: November 5, 2009, 1:04 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Former `Cane Kyle Bellamy Joins the Arizona Fall League Nov 5, 2009
Bellamy, a prospect for the Chicago White Sox organization, joined the Peoria Javelinas of the AFL over the weekend, tossing a scoreless inning in first appearance on Monday. "This is a big opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to playing alongside and against some of the game's top prospects," Bellamy said. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hoffpauir Flies Cards Coop to Join Blue Jays Nov 4, 2009
This time, the Jays waited two weeks to try to slip Jimenez through waivers, but the Chicago White Sox nabbed him. Brian Walton can be reached via email at brian@thecardinalnationblog. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Burnett a bust in Game 5 as Yanks thumped Nov 3, 2009
It was the first time in 14 games this postseason that a Yankees starter failed to last six innings and the shortest outing by a World Series starter since Houstons Roger Clemens left Game 1 against the Chicago White Sox in 2005 after two innings because of a strained hamstring. Girardi and the Yankees have learned at least one thing about Burnett during his first year in New York: Hes not a guy you can count on to close out a postseason series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Path of the Pros: Aaron Rowand Nov 3, 2009
"It was his dream come true," Rowand said of the fateful day the Chicago White Sox selected him with the 35th pick of the '98 Draft. "He made us all cry and we were all excited. We couldn't wait for the next step in his life. He competed well in high school and in college and stuff, and now it was on to the Minor Leagues.". (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
World Series TV Ratings At Highest Level Since '04 Nov 3, 2009
This was the most-watched Saturday Series game since the Chicago White Sox beat Houston 5-3 in the 2005 opener. The three-game average of 10. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Tony La Russa will hire tainted player McGwire Nov 2, 2009
He began managing the Chicago White Sox in 1979 at 34 and returned to the A's as manager in 1986, leading them to three straight World Series. When La Russa left Oakland to manage the Cardinals in 1996, he wasn't convinced he'd stay long, so he kept his Alamo home and returned every winter. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ethier Named 'Clutch Performer of the Year' Nov 2, 2009
Monthly winners of the 2009 MLB Pepsi Clutch Performer of the Month awards include: Zack Greinke, Kansas City Royals (April); Melky Cabrera, New York Yankees (May); Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants (June); Mark Buehrle, Chicago White Sox (July); Hideki Matsui, New York Yankees (August); and Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins (September). Last season, CC Sabathia was named the recipient of the 2008 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year Award Presented by Pepsi. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 10/31/09 Nov 1, 2009
Duncan has been with La Russa since 1983, when the two were with the Chicago White Sox. They later worked together in Oakland. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Arizona Wants Ex-Diamondbacks Back Nov 1, 2009
We all know what Carlos Quentin did for the Chicago White Sox last year before injuring his hand. This year, he's proving that he is healthy and that last year was no fluke. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Large-market teams dominate baseball this year Nov 1, 2009
Among the top 15 spenders as of the start of the season, just four had losing records this year: the No. 2 New York Mets (70-92), No. 8 Houston (74-88), the No. 12 Chicago White Sox (79-83) and No 15 Cleveland (65-97). And just five of the bottom 15 finished with winning records: No. 18 Colorado (92-70), No. 22 Texas (87-75), No. 24 Minnesota (87-76), No. 25 Tampa Bay (84-78) and No. 30 Florida (87-75). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Phillies turn to shaky Hamels, as World Series shifts to Philadelphia Nov 1, 2009
This will be his first start in the Fall Classic since pitching for Houston in Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox in 2005. "This is what we play for," Pettitte said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blum signs one-year deal with Astros Oct 31, 2009
He won a World Series with the Chicago White Sox in 2005, hitting a game-winning homer in the 14th inning of Game 3 at Minute Maid Park to beat the Astros. "Geoff's a good player and has great character," general manager Ed Wade said. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Inbox: How will the roster look in 2010? Oct 31, 2009
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Pujols given top honor by his peers Oct 31, 2009
Outstanding Rookie: Gordon Beckham (Chicago White Sox). Comeback Player: Aaron Hill (Toronto). (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Clinic brings in knowledge of former Major Leaguers Oct 31, 2009
The proceeds from the weekend of activities, which included an auction of drawings of former baseball players and baseballs autographed by such players as Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres and Mark "Perfect Game" Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox. One of the stations all the players visited was the KinderVision presentation in the first-base dugout. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Rockies Add Contreras, Ship Hynick Oct 30, 2009
The Rockies made a move to bolster their pitching staff for the playoff run on Tuesday, picking up veteran right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox ... Contreras, who has started 21 games for the Chicago White Sox this season, has posted a 5-13 record, to go along with an earned run average of 5. (Colorado, TheInsiders.com)
Rangers meet with 3rd potential ownership group Oct 30, 2009
Gilbert, now a special adviser for the Chicago White Sox, and his advisers met Wednesday with officials from the Rangers and Hicks Sports Group and toured Rangers Ballpark. Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Houston businessman Jim Crane, the other potential owners, had meetings last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Chicago firm eyes city for properties Oct 30, 2009
a three-year-old company owned by Bob Judelson, Tom Meador and Jerry Reinsdorf, chairman of the Chicago White Sox and Bulls, is leveraging its experience and wealth by acquiring distressed undeveloped subdivisions, condominiums and apartments. The move by the group could help shake up the stagnant Milwaukee residential real estate market, which has been slowed in recent months by the current economic downturn. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Theatre Of The Absurd Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesAttendance at Jobing.com Arena proves otherwise, but the Coyotes skate on with the NHL about to own them. Why would the NHL fight so hard to keep a team in a city that doesn't support it? Why is a rich, hockey-mad bidder such a threat? Jon Wertheim has the strange saga of the Coyotes. Oct 29, 2009
It's Arizona's Antique Capital, the Los Angeles Dodgers' and Chicago White Sox' spring training headquarters, and the site of an annual chocolate festival. Glendale is not, however, a hockey town. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Toronto group says purchase of Coyotes imminent Oct 29, 2009
Chicago White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf and Phoenix attorney John Kaites had put forward a bid for the Coyotes during the bankruptcy process, but also withdrew its offer. Right now, Ice Edge is the only group publicly pursuing the Coyotes. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Sabathia good, but not good enough vs. Phillies Oct 29, 2009
When he did it again in the sixth, Utley became only the third left-handed hitter to homer off Sabathia twice in a game, following Seattles Ichiro Suzuki on July 30, 2005, and Jim Thome of the Chicago White Sox on March 31, 2008. Other than that, the Phillies were 2 for 23 against Sabathia. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Third potential buyer talks to Rangers Oct 29, 2009
ARLINGTON -- Dennis Gilbert, a former agent who is now a special assistant with the Chicago White Sox, was the third of three potential buyers to meet with Rangers officials at the Ballpark in Arlington. Gilbert, who is heading a group of investors interested in buying the team from Tom Hicks, met with general manager Jon Daniels, club president Nolan Ryan and other officials from the club and Hicks Sports Group on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Making the Grade: Starting Pitchers Oct 29, 2009
Injuries forced the Padres to go without Jake Peavy and Chris Young for a stretch and a July 31 deal with the Chicago White Sox sent Peavy, the NL Cy Young Award winner two seasons ago, packing for good. To be sure, there was plenty of turnover as there were plenty of auditions for 2010 --Wade LeBlanc, Ramos, Edward Mujica, Tim Stauffer and, of course, rookie Mat Latos, who appears to have a very bright future. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
World Series: How Phillies and Yankees match up Oct 27, 2009
Obtained in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox, he took over full-time in right field when Xavier Nady went down with an early-season elbow injury. Swisher was productive all year, contributing 29 homers, 82 RBIs and 97 walks from the No. 8 spot in the lineup. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Happ, Beckham Named Top Rookies By Peers Oct 27, 2009
(Sports Network) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ and Chicago White Sox infielder Gordon Beckham were named the top rookies by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Happ started the 2009 season in the Phillies' bullpen and joined the starting rotation in late May. (ABC 7 News, DC)
La Russas StL Return with New Coach McGwire Oct 27, 2009
La Russa is 2nd all-time in games managed with 4,773, including stints with the Chicago White Sox (1979-86) and Oakland As (1986-95). La Russas Cardinals teams have finished above. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Postseason blunders can leave lasting scars for some players Oct 25, 2009
But Lidge was again victimized in the , giving up a walk-off homer in Game 2 to of the Chicago White Sox. Podsednik hit zero homers in 568 plate appearances during the regular season. (USA Today -- Sports)
First lady's gripe: Husband's tennis game Oct 24, 2009
On whether her husband, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, would rather have world peace or have his hometown Chicago White Sox win the World Series, Michelle Obama replied: "I think if you would ask him, hed say hes probably prefer world peace, but he wouldnt mind a World Series bid, too.". Bo living the good lifeIt also looks like Bo the Obamas' dog is living like a king. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Yanks Swisher upbeat despite slump Oct 24, 2009
Swisher was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a five-player trade last November, bringing a fun-loving attitude to the traditionally staid Yankees clubhouse. He also delivered on the field, hitting 29 homers and driving in 82 runs for the AL East champs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cal Baseball Alumni Game Set for 1 p.m. Sunday Oct 23, 2009
The Bears' newcomer class includes freshman left-hander Justin Jones, a seventh round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox in this past June's Major League Amateur Draft. At Oakdale (Calif. (Calbears.com)
Dodgers Checking Japanese Prep Pitcher Oct 23, 2009
He was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1985 after earning honors as a two-time Collegiate All-American second baseman at Cal State Fullerton. He also earned a bachelors degree in Communications there. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Concordia prepares for baseball groundbreaking Oct 23, 2009
Former Concordia baseball player and Chicago White Sox pitcher Scott Linebrink also contributed 300,000 toward the facility, which will include a field, covered grandstands, a concession area and lighting. Last year's baseball team practiced at Cedar Park High School and played games in different locations, including the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Baseball America Rates Tar Heel Newcomers Seventh Nationally Oct 22, 2009
Of the 13 freshmen, four were selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft: Goodwin (Chicago White Sox, 17th round), Stiles (New York Yankees, 39th round), right-hander (Kansas City Royals, 40th round) and left-hander (Los Angeles Dodgers, 44th round). The Tar Heels also continued their success in the northeast by signing infielder (Chalfont, Pa. (Tarheelblue.com)
Magill: Beckham's award not surprising here Oct 22, 2009
He was so good that the Chicago White Sox gave him a $2. 6 million bonus to sign, and he didn't play his senior year at UGA.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Concordia turning dirt on baseball field Oct 22, 2009
5 million donation in May toward the new baseball field, as well as a $300,000 gift from former Concordia baseball player Scott Linebrink, who is a pitcher with the Chicago White Sox organization. Concordia has more than 50 percent of the total funds needed for the design and construction of the University s baseball complex, which be comprised of a playing field, covered grandstands and concession areas. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
ChiSox's Beckham earns top rookie honor Oct 21, 2009
Chicago White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham earned the first honor of his young pro career Tuesday when a panel of his peers voted him The Sporting News' 2009 American League rookie of the year. A panel of 338 major league players selected the former Georgia All-American as the top rookie in the AL. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ won in the National League. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Phillies Crush L.A. 11-0, Take 2-1 lead Oct 20, 2009
The loss was the worst since the Chicago White Sox also posted an 11-0 win in the opening game of the 1959 World Series. The Dodgers went on to win their first championship in Southern California in six games. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Lee delivers as Phillies' ace Oct 20, 2009
He tied a Phillies postseason record for strikeouts in a game with 10 and became the first pitcher to throw at least seven innings in each of his first three playoff starts since Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox in 2005. Working quickly, Lee pitched eight shutout innings and was set to go out for the ninth until he hit a single in the eighth and scored on Shane Victorino's three-run homer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Pirates promote Searage to pitching coach Oct 19, 2009
Searage played seven big league seasons with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. He started his coaching career in the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system in 1994. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bodley: Phils display short memory Oct 19, 2009
It was the worst setback in the postseason for the Dodgers since they were routed by the Chicago White Sox, 11-0, in the opener of the 1959 World Series. It remains to be seen how devastating this loss will be for Los Angeles. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Stopped cold: Sabathia, Yankees top Angels in ALCS Oct 18, 2009
The Angels have lost six straight ALCS games, going back to 2005 against the Chicago White Sox. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MLB: Rodriguez, Yankees edge Angels on error in 13th Oct 18, 2009
NOTES: The Angels have lost six straight ALCS games, going back to 2005 against the Chicago White Sox. Saunders entered 22-6 in his career following an Angels loss. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sloppy Angels freeze up in ALCS opener Oct 17, 2009
The last was in Game 2 of the 2005 AL championship series against the Chicago White Sox. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A's Take Four; Lose Three In Rule 5 Draft Oct 17, 2009
For the second consecutive year, the Oakland A's took a reliever from the Chicago White Sox organization in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft. Right-hander Fernando Hernandez will need to remain on the A's 25-man roster throughout the season or be offered back to Chicago. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Former Horned Frog Gets Called Up Oct 17, 2009
The twenty-four year old right-hander has been promoted from Triple A Charlotte to the Chicago White Sox. In Charlotte, Broadway went 10-7 with a 4. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Sloppy Angels freeze up Oct 17, 2009
The last was in Game 2 of the 2005 AL championship series against the Chicago White Sox. Accustomed to much nicer weather, Los Angeles will have to get warmed up before leaving town. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Catching Up On Winter Ball Oct 17, 2009
On the mound, , who Tampa Bay recently acquired from the Chicago White Sox organization in the Rule V draft, participated in the Arizona Fall League as well. Rodriguez posted a 4. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Winter Report: AFL Oct 17, 2009
Recent Rule 5 pick-up also pitched in the AFL. Rodriguez, selected from the Chicago White Sox, posted 4. 26 ERA in 13 appearances. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Melvin, Acta interview with Astros Oct 17, 2009
Melvin, 47, spent 10 years playing the Majors as mostly a backup catcher with Detroit, San Francisco, Baltimore, Kansas City, Boston, the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. He began his post-playing career by scouting for the Brewers and became an assistant to the GM. He was bench coach under Bob Brenly in Arizona from 2001-02 before going to Seattle. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
