North side vs. South side. Red & Blue vs. Black & White. "All In" vs. "It's a Way of Life." This is the Crosstown Classic, a series that divides households, neighborhoods, and an entire city for six of baseball's 162 games every year. The Cubs travel south Monday to face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field for the first three games of the series. With both teams … [Read more...] about Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!
Jake Peavy
White Sox to Continue Pitching Unconventional Six Man Rotation
After the sweep over everyone's preseason champion Boston Red Sox, the Chicago White Sox now have a 9-6 record with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts since employing the six-man rotation. Manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed today that the Sox will stick with the unconventional plan. The White Sox are 18-25 while using a five man rotation. Maybe this will catch on across the major … [Read more...] about White Sox to Continue Pitching Unconventional Six Man Rotation
The Return of Jake Peavy: Will It Last?
Jake Peavy is back, at least for a little while. The 2007 NL Cy-Young award-winner lasted six innings against the LA Angels Wednesday night, giving up seven hits and four runs while striking out four in his first start since detaching his latissimus dorsi muscle last July against the Angels. It's been a difficult road for Peavy, however. He's overcome multiple setbacks before … [Read more...] about The Return of Jake Peavy: Will It Last?
White Sox Winning by Out-Bludgeoning Opposition
After their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox pushed their record to 5-3. There are still plenty of questions about this year's White Sox team but one thing is for sure: they can score runs. As of now they are leading the MLB in runs scored and are third in batting average. However, it's troubling how they're giving up … [Read more...] about White Sox Winning by Out-Bludgeoning Opposition
Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions
Going after pitcher Jake Peavy in 2009 proved that the White Sox are serious about getting their ace in what has become an ace-happy league. This is something that their rivals, cough, cough – the Minnesota Twins, have refused to do. No, Minnesota, it’s been four years, Francisco Liriano is not an ace. Of course, the deal has been a major bust so far, as Peavy cannot stay … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions
Sox shut Jake Peavy down for the Season, Will undergo Ground-breaking Surgery
Right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy of the Chicago White Sox will undergo surgery to repair a detached latissimus dorsi muscle in his right posterior shoulder on Wednesday at Rush University Hospital-Oak Park, with surgeons from Midwest Orthopedics. This surgical procedure has previously been performed on tennis and volleyball players, but this will be the first time it's … [Read more...] about Sox shut Jake Peavy down for the Season, Will undergo Ground-breaking Surgery
Jake Peavy heads to DL, Big Blow to White Sox Hopes?
Prior to tonight’s rain-delayed game vs. the Los Angeles Angels, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list with a detached latissimus dorsi muscle in his right posterior shoulder and recalled right-hander Jeff Marquez from Class AAA Charlotte. Ouch! Anything "detached" sounds like trouble, big trouble. And I have no clue … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy heads to DL, Big Blow to White Sox Hopes?
White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
“They're all dead?!?!” describes the "Lost" television series finale in three simple words. "You’re Fired” are two words to perfectly summarize the "Celebrity Apprentice." And do these analogies compare to White Sox pitcher report cards for the first quarter of the 2010 season? How about Ozzie Guillen's future with the Sox? Let’s play ball! For the 1st Qtr report … [Read more...] about White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”
By Soxman Speed, Pitching and Defense was the Kenny Williams blueprint of success for the 2010 Chicago White Sox. The plan seemed feasible. After all it worked in 2005. He started acquiring the parts for "the project" at the end of the 2009 season and through a busy winter he acquired the best “materials” available within his budget to build a winner. … [Read more...] about Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”
Jake Peavy’s Peaved and Sox Masher Math
By Soxman In a growing tradition through my near daily Twitter rants, I provide a quick glass half full, glass half empty outlook on the Chicago White Sox. As we enter week four of the 2010 season, and a 8-11 record, there’s a glaring opportunity: Glass Half Full: The White Sox are tied for 3rd in the AL Central. Glass Half Empty: The White Sox are also tied … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy’s Peaved and Sox Masher Math