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White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

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Today's White Sox vs. Cubs series began with very little pomp and circumstance. Since 2008, when both teams were in first place upon meeting, the red line rivalry has approached with less excitement and intrigue every season. This year, both teams entered with very low expectations and so far living down to them, as each team is below .500. The Sox are a slightly better … [Read more...] about White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum

White Sox Reach 500! Then Fall Right Back Below it Again!

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Since the horrific 11-22 start, the Chicago White Sox have been playing about .600 baseball. Keep up that winning percentage, and they're projected for 86-88 wins, certainly enough to win a weak division like the AL Central. And here's another reason to be optimistic- the past weekend they finally conquered a hurdle that they had been tripping over repeatedly these past couple … [Read more...] about White Sox Reach 500! Then Fall Right Back Below it Again!

Cubs, White Sox Rivalry Known by many Names over the Years

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 Today, it's called the BP Crosstown Cup (it's official name), BP Crosstown Classic, or The Windy City Showdown. It's also been called the Red Line Series, City Series, Crosstown Series, Crosstown Cup, Gatorade Windy City Classic, Busch Crosstown Classic or Crosstown Showdown.  In other words, the Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox rivalry has a had a lot of names. But … [Read more...] about Cubs, White Sox Rivalry Known by many Names over the Years

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