http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Chicago White Sox News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338444&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338444&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Homer-happy White Sox finish sweep Ken Griffey Jr. moved into a tie for fifth place on MLB's career homer list, and three other White Sox went deep Wednesday in a 15-3 rout of the Mariners. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338798&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338798&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Griffey moves into tie for fifth on HR list Ken Griffey Jr. joined in the hitting frenzy at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, smacking his 609th career home run in the second inning to tie Sammy Sosa for fifth place on Major League Baseball's all-time list. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338454&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338454&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Injury might be blessing for Jenks Leave it to Bobby Jenks to find fault in Tuesday's scoreless inning of relief to close out the White Sox 5-0 victory over Seattle. Jenks pitched Tuesday basically because he had worked only one game since Aug. 13. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338448&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3338448&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Thome scratched from lineup Jim Thome was scratched from Wednesday afternoon's starting lineup against Seattle as a precautionary measure due to slight soreness in his right leg. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3333607&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3333607&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Richard's first keeps White Sox in front Clayton Richard, making his fourth start of the season, kept Seattle scoreless through six innings and led the White Sox to a 5-0 win over the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday night. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337253&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337253&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws White Sox won't allow a letdown A letdown at U.S. Cellular Field? For this White Sox team, which owns a 44-19 record at home, that's not likely. And playing a team like the Mariners, owners of the worst record in the American League, it certainly isn't probable. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334138&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334138&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Ramirez supplying power for White Sox Alexei Ramirez is likely to be bypassed when thinking of power hitters. Those who have watched him in person, though, understand long-ball potential has little to do with physical size where the White Sox second baseman is concerned. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334974&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334974&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Crede returns to game action After more than two weeks of inactivity, Joe Crede resumed his Minor League injury rehab assignment on Tuesday night in Charlotte. Crede played five innings and finished with a strikeout and flyout. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334366&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334366&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Hall fine after postgame prank Toby Hall was a little taken aback by the media's concern for his well-being following the White Sox 13-5 victory on Monday, especially since the backup catcher didn't appear in the team's third straight win. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337489&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337489&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Walk-off homer completes second cycle Steve Conley http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3331010&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3331010&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws First-place White Sox smash Mariners After beating Oakland by 12 runs a day ago, the White Sox put up six runs in the fifth inning on Monday en route to a 12-5 win over the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331663&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331663&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Richard returns to White Sox Because White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen still wanted someone to work in relief between starts, the team recalled Clayton Richard, who will get the nod on Tuesday against the Mariners. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331425&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331425&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Crede to resume rehab assignment Joe Crede will resume his injury rehab assignment with the Triple-A Knights in Charlotte on Tuesday against Indianapolis, according to a report on the White Sox flagship radio station. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330343&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330343&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Quentin brushes off MVP talk With a Major League-best 34 home runs entering Monday's game and in contention for the American League MVP Award, the media scrutiny surrounding Carlos Quentin figures to increase. So, is he ready? Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330457&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330457&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws White Sox in Wild Card hunt? The American League Central standings showed a dead heat at the top between the White Sox and Twins entering Monday night's action. However, either team could reach the playoffs without the benefit of a division title. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329425&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329425&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mora, Vazquez split AL honors That's why Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora and White Sox starter Javier Vazquez have been named the Bank of America Presents the American League co-Players of the Week for the period beginning Aug. 11 and ending Sunday. David Just http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329187&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329187&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Mailbag: Will Linebrink, Crede return? Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3324880&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3324880&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws White Sox pummel Gonzalez in Oakland The White Sox pummeled Gio Gonzalez, one of ther organization's former top prospects, over 3 1/3 innings, cruising to a 13-1 shellacking of Oakland. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327401&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327401&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Uribe holding his own at third Juan Uribe has been excellent at the hot corner during Joe Crede's stint on the disabled list. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3326077&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3326077&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws&partnerId=rss_cws Griffey to face former team in Chicago Ken Griffey, Jr. served as one of the driving forces behind putting the Seattle Mariners on the map as a baseball powerhouse. He will now face his former team as a member of the White Sox. Scott Merkin