It’s typically a good place to be when Chris Sale has the most runs given up by any starter on the team all season, and the Sox’ streak of hot starting pitching survived its greatest test to date as Mat Latos cruised through six innings in Oakland. A go-ahead bomb by Jose Abreu in the […]
Day: April 7, 2016
Lineups & Game Preview: Settling For 161-1
While no man need feel shame to be beaten by Sonny Gray, the White Sox are presented with their first chance to bounce back from a loss in 2016. Today also marks the first day game of the season (much needed for those of us here on the East Coast who cannot bear not to […]
South Side Morning 5: White Sox take a Chance
When I made a small plea for the White Sox to consider being more aggressive in using Chance the Rapper as part of their marketing effort, it was in the spirit of using the “privilege of the floor” portion of a City Council meeting to say my piece, after all of the real proposals and bills had […]
AL Central Rivals Series: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins
The American League Central certainly has a different landscape than a few seasons ago, and even as recently as a year ago. Though some of these teams may still be finding pieces of confetti in their caps from the latest World Series victory parades and other may be ticking off the days on the calendar […]
Athletics 2, White Sox 1: Rodon Cruises But Sox Fall Short
Just a year ago during Opening Week, Carlos Rodon was hard at work in Triple-A Charlotte, patiently awaiting his opportunity to start for the White Sox. His first Opening Series start in the major leagues was not without a few blemishes, but overall was sparkling.