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White Sox drop ball in 2-1 loss to Royals Jul 23, 2014 4:48 PM
Associated Press Mike Moustakas scored the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning when White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers couldn’t handle a throw home and the Kansas City Royals beat the Sox 2-1 Wednesday in the rubber game of a three-game series.
Rizzo hits 2 homers as Cubs beat Padres 6-0 Jul 22, 2014 10:10 PM
Associated Press Anthony Rizzo hit two home runs and Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings in his return from the minor leagues on Tuesday night, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres that snapped their five-game losing streak. Rizzo staked Hendricks to a 2-0 lead in the third inning with a solo homer.
Who knew Maddux would be such a freak? Jul 22, 2014 8:30 PM
By Mike Imrem Sunday encapsulates the Cubs' 106 years of futility when Greg Maddux joins Lou Brock in baseball's Hall of Fame. Maddux is a physical freak and this franchise always bets on the wrong freak.
White Sox struggle and fall 7-1 to Royals Jul 23, 2014 12:17 AM
Associated Press Adam Dunn went 2 for 4 with a solo homer for the White Sox, but the Southsiders still lost to Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Cubs cut ties with Barney, then take it to Padres Jul 22, 2014 10:50 PM
By Bruce Miles The Cubs made another break with their recent past Tuesday, when they designated second baseman Darwin Barney for assignment. They also committed to their future by affirming that Arismendy Alcantara would see a lot of playing time, both at second base and in center field.
Harrelson a big part of Thomas, La Russa's careers Jul 23, 2014 5:38 AM
By Scot Gregor With Frank Thomas and Tony La Russa being inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend, there will definitely be a strong White Sox presence in Cooperstown. Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson will both be there to enjoy it.
Cubs say Barney, Baez moves not connected Jul 22, 2014 10:50 PM
By Bruce Miles The move of minor-league prospect Javier Baez from shortstop to second base and Tuesday's cutting of Darwin Barney from the big-league roster are not connected, said Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer. The GM said the organization wants all of their young players to become more versatile.
Maddux admits he’s nervous for HOF weekend Jul 23, 2014 5:29 AM
By Barry Rozner I’ve never known Greg Maddux to be nervous about anything, but he admitted Tuesday that he’s nervous because he’s about to do something he’s never done before. “I have to give a speech,” Maddux said. “I’ve never given a speech before.”
Sale pitches Sox past Royals Jul 21, 2014 10:13 PM
Associated Press Chris Sale pitched seven effective innings in his first outing since the All-Star break and Adam Dunn had two RBIs and scored a run to lead the White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Kansas City Royals on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Sale (9-1) wasn’t at his best, allowing seven hits and a walk in seven innings, but he worked out of jams in the fourth and sixth innings. He struck out eight and now has allowed three runs or less in 14 of his 15 starts this season. Jake Petricka pitched the ninth for his fourth save. Dunn went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks as the White Sox for the fourth time in six games. Danny Valencia went 1-for-2 with a RBI for Kansas City, which has dropped four straight and seven of eight. The Royals had a team meeting before the game, but couldn’t turn around their fortunes as they dropped two games below .500 (48-50). Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie (5-9) gave up three runs on five hits in six innings to get the loss. He had been 4-0 against the White Sox with the Royals before Monday. The White Sox took a 2-0 lead in the first inning as the first four batters reached base. Adam Eaton singled, Alexei Ramirez was hit by a pitch and Jose Abreu reached on an error by Valencia at third base to load the bases. Dunn then singled up the middle against the shift — essentially hitting the ball to the normal shortstop position — to score both Eaton and Ramirez. The Royals trimmed the lead in half in the fourth. Alex Gordon singled with one out, stole second and then scored on a two-out single by Valencia. The next batter, Alcides Escobar, doubled down the left-field line and it appeared the score would be tied, but Valencia was nailed at the plate as left-fielder Alejandro De Aza and Ramirez got the ball to catcher Tyler Flowers for the putout to end the inning. The White Sox regained the two-run edge in the sixth as Dunn scored on a sacrifice fly by Gordon Beckham to make it 3-1. NOTES: Royals 1B Eric Hosmer was scratched about an hour before game time with a right hand contusion. He was hit on the hand with a pitch by Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester in Sunday’s game at Fenway Park. ... White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper is suffering from vertigo and missed a second straight game on Monday. Bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen took his place. ... K.C.’s Salvador Perez was back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday with a groin strain. He originally was going to catch but switched to DH when Hosmer was scratched. “He feels much better,” manager Ned Yost said. “He’s not a speed demon to begin with. It’s still probably going to affect him a little bit running, but he can catch and swing and do everything else.” ... Abreu doubled in the seventh to extend his hitting streak to 12 games. ... LHP Bruce Chen (1-2) takes on Scott Carroll (4-5) in the second game of the series.
Iowa pitchers ready to contribute to Cubs Jul 21, 2014 9:26 PM
By Joe Aguilar The I-Cubs are in healthy shape, atop the Pacific Coast League’s American Northern Division with a 54-47 record through Sunday. Starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Tsuyoshi Wada made the all-star team, while Dallas Beeler, and lefties Chris Rusin and Eric Jokisch also have pitched effectively. With the Cubs’ trade of ace Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to Oakland on July 4, the big-league team has a couple of starting-rotation slots open for the second half of the season. Unlike the last couple of seasons, however, the Cubs appear to have depth at Class AAA to utilize.
Ventura can’t say enough about White Sox’ ace Jul 21, 2014 11:47 PM
By Scot Gregor Chris Sale was brilliant again Monday night in his first start since pitching in his third All-Star Game. The White Sox' ace is also a legitimate Cy Young candidate, but all Sale cares about is winning games and contending for the playoffs.
Carroll showing positive signs for White Sox Jul 21, 2014 11:44 PM
By Scot Gregor The White Sox have used five right-handed starting pitchers this season, and they've combined to go 12-19 with a 5.77 ERA. If his last two starts are any indication, Scott Carroll is getting his game back on the right track.
Scouting report Jul 21, 2014 1:01 AM
Scouting report: White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Astros beat White Sox 11-7 Jul 20, 2014 5:29 PM
Associated Press Matt Dominguez hit a two-run homer and a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Houston Astros tied their season high with 17 hits in an 11-7 win over the White Sox on Sunday that prevented a three-game sweep at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago fell behind 4-0 early and tied the score 7-all in the sixth on Alexei Ramirez’s RBI double, Jose Abreu’s run-scoring single and a run-scoring two-out grounder by Dayan Viciedo that went through the legs of All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve for Houston’s second error of the inning. Daniel Webb (5-3) allowed RBI doubles in the seventh to Dominguez and L.J. Hoes, and Marwin Gonzalez followed with a two-run single. Dominguez had three hits and four RBIs. Tony Sipp (2-1) pitched 1-1 scoreless innings as Houston stopped a three-game skid. Josh Fields and Chad Qualls got three straight outs each. Houston’s Jarred Cosart allowed four runs, seven hits and four walks in five innings. John Danks (8-7) last a season-low 4 1-3 innings, giving up a season-high 12 hits and seven runs. NOTES: Hoes filled in for Astros OF George Springer, who was held out because of soreness in his right knee and quadriceps. ... Chicago manager Robin Ventura was non-committal about the closer role, which Jake Petricka and Zach Putnam shared in recent weeks. Matt Lindstrom (left ankle surgery) could return next month, while Thompson also was a potential candidate. Prior to the game, Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, where he converted all six of his save chances. RHP Felipe Paulino was transferred to the 60-day DL. ... Ventura had a rooting interest in the upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Frank Thomas, his former teammate. “He was a dominant player in his era, and that will stand the test of time as far as his place with the White Sox,” Ventura said. ... White Sox LHP Chris Sale is to make his first post-All-Star game start versus the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Lindstrom could be back in bullpen soon Jul 20, 2014 8:09 PM
By Scot Gregor Out since May 20 with an ankle injury, White Sox reliever Matt Lindstrom is very encouraged after throwing 30 pitches in the bullpen on Saturday. Lindstrom says he's close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment.
White Sox again show their bad side Jul 20, 2014 8:08 PM
By Scot Gregor Looking for a very rare three-game sweep, the White Sox came up short yet again on Sunday as starting pitcher John Danks and reliever Daniel Webb were torched in an 11-7 loss to the Astros.
D-backs benefit from Rizzo’s catch Jul 20, 2014 11:08 PM
Associated Press Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo made a remarkable catch, tumbling into the photo well to snag a foul ball. And it might have cost the Cubs the game. Josh Collmenter threw seven sharp innings, David Peralta drove in a pair of runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 3-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
No quantity of quality for Cubs starters Jul 21, 2014 7:55 PM
By Bruce Miles The Cubs are 2-11 since the July 4 blockbuster trade that sent pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to Oakland. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles says there's a good reason for that record: The Cubs have only 3 quality starts since the trade, and all 3 have been authored by Jake Arrieta.
Some help for questions that need answers Jul 20, 2014 10:26 PM
By Chris Rongey Here are a couple of questions White Sox fans wish they had the answers for right now. Instead, the uncertainty is causing acid reflux because of the anxiety. Chris Rongey will try to help.
Some uniform advice for Brewers, Padres from Len Kasper Jul 20, 2014 11:12 PM
By Len Kasper Len Kasper freely admits he is a sports uniform and logo nut. And he says he has thoroughly enjoyed this season’s decade-to-decade journey of the Cubs’ outfits as part of Wrigley Field’s 100th birthday celebration, particularly the Gabby Hartnett-era uniform. He shares some of his sartorial opinions regarding other teams, including the Brewers, Royals, Blue Jays and Padres.