Thursday, 25 young (and some early middle aged) men will suit up in White Sox uniforms and take the field against the Kansas City Royals to kick off the 2018 season. This is not an article about those men. With a long rebuilding year ahead, we’re pressing fast forward and taking a look at the White […]
Author: Steve Miller
Forced Perspective: What would make 2018 successful for Rick Hahn?
With opening day a few days out, the White Sox find themselves in a position similar to 2017 — still a bit away from contention conversations and focused on a long term rebuild. By wins and losses, 2018 is shaping up to be a dismal campaign. The prognosticators have the Sox pegged around 70 wins (PECOTA has […]
Phillies 8, White Sox 3: Sox continue charge for protected draft pick
Chris “Complete Game” Sale took the mound against Jerad Eickhoff,who is a professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. A lopsided matchup led to a lopsided affair for the wrong team, and the Sox dropped the second game of a 2-game series in Philly. • Adam Eaton took the second pitch of the day just over […]
Royals 8, White Sox 3: The 19th game in this season series goes much like the previous 18
Carlos Rodon and the White Sox squared off against the Royals for the final time this season, and received a proper drubbing. With the loss they closed out 2016 with a record of 5-14 against their division rivals. • Things looked rosy early as Justin Morneau’s booming double was promptly followed up by a Todd […]
Tigers 11, White Sox 5: Luck runs out for James Shields
Vaunted staff-ace James Shields took the mound for the South Siders Tuesday night in the first of three against Anibal Sanchez and the streaking Detroit Tigers. What ensued was not a thing of beauty. • For those paying little attention, Shields entered Tuesday’s game riding a surge of positive momentum. For those paying serious attention, Shields and […]
Twins 6, White Sox 4: Sox win race to bottom.
Carlos Rodon made his return from a sprained wrist to take on Ervin Santana and the Minnesota Twins in the rubber match on Sunday. The Twins committed four errors (five without friendly score keeping). They won anyway. Sigh. • Rodon’s first inning back from a sprained wrist was one to forget. A booming leadoff double […]
Cubs 8, White Sox 1: No-no bid gives way to blowout
Taking the bump Wednesday night in lieu of the internationally renowned fashion guru, Chris Sale, was Anthony Ranaudo. You know, that guy that the Sox murdered and then immediately acquired. No, not that one. This one. He squared off against Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel, as the Sox dropped the first of two at Wrigley. • What looked like a blowout waiting […]
Braves 2, White Sox 0: Current Sox drop finale, series to former Sox.
The White Sox donned their Sunday best, but dropped the series finale to the visiting Braves. With the loss, the Sox broke their streak of five-straight series wins and closed the door on a turbulent first half with a 45-43 record. 1. The scoring was done quick and early Sunday afternoon. Solo home runs from Jeff Francoeur […]
White Sox 3, Red Sox 1: Tim Anderson Shines, Chris Sale Cruises
Coming into Tuesday’s game, the Red Sox’ team TAv was .279. The White Sox have one player with a TAv above that. It’s Matt Albers. Essentially the best hitter on the White Sox would be a negative addition to the Red Sox lineup. This is a roundabout way of saying the Red Sox offense is better […]
Sox 10, Tigers 9: Improbable Comeback Bails Out James Shields
In his second start in a Sox uniform, James Shields wasted no time in making fans miss Erik Johnson. Lead off hitter Ian Kinsler grooved the second pitch of the game into the left field seats and Shields was just getting started. The Tigers would add two more in the first, three in the second, and one […]