1. If forced to pick a single head-scratching moment from this weekend’s neverending bullpen meltdown–from which Robin Ventura might have come out looking better than expected since absolutely nothing worked–it would have been the fifth-year manager realizing that closer David Robertson was in a crisis on Saturday from which he could not pull himself out […]
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Royals 8, White Sox 7: Robertson and bullpen surrender game to Royals
A game that should have been easily won was not, and the Sox found yet another way to break the hearts of the poor desolate souls who follow them. The White Sox are now 4-13 in their last 17 games. Fittingly, the game that spurred the current apocalyptic slide saw the bullpen cough up a five […]
It’s (Probably) Not Time To Panic on the South Side Just Yet
“It doesn’t mean the whole season is going to end up this way.’’ Manager Robin Ventura told reporters on Monday. Ventura is right. Of course, he was more specifically referring to White Sox first basemen Jose Abreu’s recent struggles at the plate, but this quote can certainly fit into a variety of different contexts for his […]
Wait, The White Sox Bullpen is How Good?
The White Sox currently have the best bullpen in Major League Baseball. If you’re anything like me, that statement may have caught you off guard just a bit. But it’s not as if it’s completely unfounded. The pieces have always been in place for this bullpen to be great. One might even suggest that the bullpen […]
White Sox 7, Blue Jays 5: Comeback rescues rough introduction for Gonzalez
Starting in Toronto ostensibly to give John Danks a break from an unfavorable matchup, Miguel Gonzalez had a real opportunity to impress and force his way into a more permanent role. Instead, something more predictable happened against the high-powered Jays lineup. Less predictable was the dormant Sox offense whirring the life and launching a five-run […]
White Sox 4, Rangers 3: Long, weird day at the Cell somehow produces Sox victory
The Rangers waited to use their closer through 11 innings, and will wind up having to wait for Sunday for a lead. 1. With a swiftly draining pen in the 11th inning, Rangers manager Jeff Banister didn’t reach for closer Shawn Tolleson, but instead stuck with Nick Martinez — a hot starter at this point last […]
South Side Morning 5: Chris Sale finding new ways to astonish
1. Imagine being Chris Sale. Imagine thinking like Chris Sale, even. Imagine reaching the pinnacle of your profession, and deciding to reinvent yourself without being forced, or having it even be suggested. Imagine developing the most coveted skill in the sport — missing bats — to the point of complete supremacy over all your peers, and then set about […]
White Sox 2, Angels 1: Smooth Sailing
I guess the White Sox will do well if they can keep holding teams to 2 runs or less… — Nick Schaefer (@Nick_BPSS) April 20, 2016 The White Sox are the first team in the American League to reach 10 victories after Wednesday afternoon’s 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The offense remains […]
South Side Morning 5: Life atop the AL Central
1. MLB careers are fickle and end brutally, and when they don’t, they can linger and stagger along as empty shells like post-injury John Danks. Point being, it’s nice to have new affirmation in a new season that everything still works; that Jose Quintana‘s combination of low-90s heat and average or better stuff continues to play […]
South Side Morning 5: The White Sox are undefeated
1. You could almost hear the music from the White Sox Monday night. Chris Sale was so clean and efficient rounding out a seven-inning, three-run effort, it could almost completely drown out the static of him overthrowing for the first three frames and an ugly, snowballing third inning. Nate Jones‘ finishing move to close out […]