League Championship Series: news

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• Angels' season ends in Game 5

• Angels were a hit in '05, but need more

• Miller: A 1-2 punch in the stomach

• In a twist, bullpen finishes Angels

• Byrd: We played our guts out

• Angels notes: Trading D for offense

• ALCS Game 5 postgame notes

• Press Row: Sox still play second fiddle

• Mike Scioscia pregame interview

• ALCS Game 5 pregame notes

Chicago White Sox news

• White Sox advance to World Series

• Konerko blasts way to ALCS MVP

• In the end, Crede and A.J. in the middle

• Contreras steps up once more

• Reinsdorf soaks up first AL title

• Guillen molded champs in his image

• Rowand: At a loss for words

• World Series long wait for Sox alumni

• A win for the ages for White Sox fans

• Press Row: Sox still play second fiddle

• Chicago's World Series prohibition ends

• White Sox notes: Offense really focused

• Buy Sox AL champions gear

• Schedule issue finds O'Donnell at ALCS

• Jose Contreras postgame interview

• Paul Konerko pregame interview

• Ozzie Guillen pregame interview

10/15, GAME 4: White Sox 8, Angels 2 Wrap >

White Sox close in on AL pennant
Freddy Garcia By Scott Merkin / MLB.com The White Sox put themselves in position to clinch the AL pennant on Sunday with an 8-2 shellacking of the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS on Saturday. Full story >

• Bauman: Sox can end what Cubs began

• Flickering Halos must be charged for Game 5

• ALCS Game 4 postgame notes

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• With Game 4 loss, Angels on the edge

• Despite rulings, Angels not making excuses

• Kotchman adds some punch

• Singer: It can only get better ...

• Byrd: We need to strike quick

• Angels notes: Offense seeking a spark

• Angels need Byrd to wind up a winner

• Denton 'Desperate' for good baseball

• Paul Byrd's pregame interview

• Scioscia's pregame press conference

Chicago White Sox news

• White Sox close in on AL pennant

• Quick starts fueling White Sox

• Podsednik back to his old tricks again

• Garcia keeps it going for White Sox

• Winning ballgames tops winning Chicago

• Rowand: Pitching, timely hits get job done

• Sox notes: Guillen happy with makeup

• Sweet home Chicago for Contreras

• Denton 'Desperate' for good baseball

• Pierzynski, Garcia postgame interview

• Scott Podsednik postgame interview

• Jose Contreras pregame interview

• Ozzie Guillen pregame interview

10/14, GAME 3: White Sox 5, Angels 2 Wrap >

Garland throttles Angels in Game 3
Jon Garland By Scott Merkin / MLB.com The White Sox jumped out early in Game 3 and cruised behind the arm of Jon Garland to grab a 5-2 victory and a 2-1 lead in the ALCS. Full story >

• Bauman: Sox starters start success

• Santana will try to spin another gem

• Eddings takes field again for Game 3

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• Lackey hit and offense misses in Game 3

• Cabrera: The lone danger in the OC

• Singer: What's with Vlad?

• Molina battling through pain

• Byrd: Angels are facing tough pitchers

• Game 4 starter Santana keeps coming up big

• Angels notes: Cabrera offers advice

• Angels ALCS stats

Chicago White Sox news

• Garland throttles Angels in Game 3

• Konerko keeps rolling out No. 1 hits

• Iguchi does a little bit of everything

• Yes, Virginia, the Sox bullpen exists

• Rowand: Garland sharp; bats came alive

• White Sox notes: Good news for Big Hurt

• Garcia ready to show Angels who's papa

• Paul Konerko postgame interview

• Jon Garland postgame interview

• White Sox ALCS stats

10/13, OFF-DAY:

ALCS gives hope for team game
Tadahito Iguchi By Mike Bauman Though fans in the Northeast may disagree, the fact the Yankees and the Red Sox have not reached the ALCS is good for the game of baseball. Full story >

• Youthful maturity on tap for Game 3

• Instant replay returns to discussion

• Bauman: No room for replay

• Figgins and Podsednik setting the table

• Guillen, Guerrero share unlikely bond

• MLB.com writers go blogging

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• Experience helping Lackey thrive

• Angels notes: Integrity most important

• Moreno cultivating Angels' winning culture

• Guillen, Guerrero share unlikely bond

• Figgins and Podsednik setting the table

Chicago White Sox news

• Garland aims to put questions to rest

• Pierzynski shrugs off 'hero' label

• Buehrle overshadowed, not forgotten

• White Sox notes: Cooper not ready to move

• Guillen, Guerrero share unlikely bond

• Figgins and Podsednik setting the table

• Interview with Ozzie Guillen

• Interview with Jon Garland

10/12, GAME 2: White Sox 2, Angels 1 Wrap >

Disputed call under microscope
Mike Scioscia By Tom Singer / MLB.com Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night turned when A.J. Pierzynski ran to first base after fanning for the third out in the bottom of the ninth. So when is a strikeout not an out? Full story >

• Bauman: White Sox catch a rare break

• Disputed calls part of postseasons past

• ALCS umpires make postgame comments

• Youthful maturity on tap for Game 3

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• Bottom falls out on Angels in ninth

• Singer: Angels ready to move on

• Washburn impresses teammates

• Oh, no: Angels offense invisible

• Byrd: Another gut check for Angels

• Angels notes: Colon's status uncertain

• Sajak: Scioscia showed class

• Press Row: The road more traveled

Chicago White Sox news

• Buehrle gem shines light toward win

• Crede cracks Sox to Game 2 victory

• Pierzynski sparks rally, discussion

• Rowand: Crede comes up big in clutch

• White Sox notes: Knowing when to run

• Cusack in attendance for Game 2

• Mark Buehrle postgame interview

• Joe Crede postgame interview

• A.J. Pierzynski postgame interview

10/11, GAME 1: Angels 3, White Sox 2 Wrap >

No excuse genes
Paul Byrd By Mike Bauman The Angels had just about every excuse imaginable going into Game 1 of the American League Championship Series: injuries, illness, little sleep. And then this gritty baseball club went out and played a solid game, seizing the early advantage against the White Sox. Full story >

• Singer: ALCS foes staring into mirror

• Buehrle, Sox look to draw even with Angels

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim news

• Rise and shine: Angels grab Game 1

• Bauman: No excuse genes

• Healthy Anderson catching fire

• Shields shows redeeming qualities

• Byrd: Despite schedule, no complaints

• Angels notes: Colon replaced by Yan

• Washburn out to make Sox bats sick

• Injured Colon out of ALCS

• Scioscia, Byrd postgame interview

Chicago White Sox news

• White Sox fall short in Game 1

• Singer: It's not supposed to be easy

• Execution costs South Siders

• Contreras' arm keeps Sox in Game 1

• Buehrle set for Game 2 start

• Rowand: 'We were pumped and ready'

• White Sox notes: Seeking early knockout

• Carrasquel on Guillen's mind

• Pierce part of latest Sox postseason

• 'The Duke' Reinsdorf's lucky charm

• Sajak: South Side joy in October