The Minnesota Twins stretched their lead in the AL Central to five games Wednesday, before the Chicago White Sox struck back Thursday with an 11-0 mauling of Minnesota. … [Read more...] about After Minnesota Takes Two of Three, What’s Next for White Sox, Twins?
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Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four
The Minnesota Twins have seen what this before. But this time, Minnesota welcomed it with open arms. Rewind to Game 163 for the Twins and White Sox in the 2008 season after they finished the regular season tied at the top of the AL Central. Nick Blackburn and Tuesday’s starter, John Danks, battled to a 0-0 tie through six, proving how evenly matched the two teams … [Read more...] about Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four
Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure
Ozzie Guillen is not afraid to put the worst case scenario out there. The manager of the Chicago White Sox is well aware of the high quality baseball his team was playing heading into the All Star Break, but also remains astutely aware of how quickly things can turn from good to bad (or in the case of the White Sox, bad to good to bad again). “We’ve got 70 or so games to … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure
White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR
At the beginning of last month, NO ONE would have predicted this: the Chicago White Sox entering the 2010 All-Star break in FIRST PLACE in the AL Central. They are 49-38, a half game up on the second place Detroit Tigers, and certifiably the hottest team in Major League Baseball. They beat the Royals 15-5 on Sunday, a game in which they clubbed 5 home runs, including a … [Read more...] about White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR