http://mlb.mlb.com CWS Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 23:33:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47944332&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 21:47:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47944332&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Adam Dunn left Saturday's game against the Angels in the fifth inning and, while the first baseman hopes to play Sunday, he is listed as day to day. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 21:29:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Hector Gimenez clubbed a three-run homer to cap a five-run eighth, but that still left the Sox short of the Angels after a Saturday afternoon of missed chances, ending their four-game win streak. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891600&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 12:52:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891600&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws John Danks started for Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday night in what figures to be his final Minor League outing before rejoining the White Sox. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891596&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891596&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws When the White Sox were slumping, hitting coach Jeff Manto knew it was just a matter of time before they started to produce, and now they have. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891594&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891594&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Left-hander Donnie Veal was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Saturday's game against the Angels, after Deunte Heath was sent down on Friday night. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891592&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891590&notebook_id=47891592&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox fell as low as six games under .500, but now that they are nearing the break-even point, they have no plans to stop. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836928&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836928&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws With John Danks potentially one Saturday night Minor League rehab appearance away from returning to the White Sox, a couple of options await left-hander Hector Santiago following Saturday afternoon's big league start against the Angels. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836926&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836926&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws As Addison Reed ran in to preserve the White Sox lead on Thursday night, he admitted to thinking about his childhood hero, Troy Percival, who was one of the reasons Reed always wanted to be a closer. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836924&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836924&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The story behind Adam Dunn's 6-for-15 run on the current White Sox road trip, including seven RBIs and five runs scored, centers on a swing change worked on before last Sunday's home game in which the designated hitter raised his hands. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836922&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804854&notebook_id=47836922&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox left fielder Dayan Viciedo continues to improve defensively and at the plate. Viciedo misplayed a ball in left on Thursday, but manager Robin Ventura has been pleased with Viciedo's development. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 22:09:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cws Jake Peavy starts for the White Sox opposite Jason Vargas of the Angels as the teams complete a four-game series in Anaheim on Sunday afternoon. Ethan Asofsky http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Sat, 18 May 2013 02:27:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws White Sox left-hander Chris Sale struck out 12 and gave up just three hits over 7 2/3 innings to defeat the Angels for the second time this week. Alex Rios and Adam Dunn homered in Chicago's 3-0 victory. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47770454&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 01:25:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47770454&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws The Angels and White Sox, two of the sport's heaviest disappointments through the first quarter of the season, are sharing Angel Stadium through Sunday, and both have reasons to believe there's light at the end of the tunnel. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748560&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748560&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox won't face the Tigers until just before the All-Star break, so there will be ample opportunity to fight back into the American League Central race during the season's second half. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748558&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Thu, 16 May 2013 22:46:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748558&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox left-hander Chris Sale nearly pitched a perfect game against the Angels on Sunday night, and remarkably he was pitching with an abscessed tooth. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748556&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748556&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Giving Paul Konerko the first two days off in the three-game Twins series accomplished more than a mental and physical reboot for the captain in the opinion of White Sox manager Robin Ventura. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748554&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47736206&notebook_id=47748554&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws White Sox manager Robin Ventura understands teams have to adjust when playing in cold weather, but he also looks at the hitters' collective approach as a sign for possible extended improvement. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Fri, 17 May 2013 02:50:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Jeff Keppinger took a walk for the first time this season to force home the game-winning run in the eighth inning of a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Angels in Anaheim on Thursday night. Alex Rios hit his ninth homer. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603304&notebook_id=47606288&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603304&notebook_id=47606288&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Adam Dunn's start to the season hasn't been a memorable one, with his batting average stuck in the sub-.200 range for the majority of the year. But the White Sox slugger shook off an 0-for-14 slump with authority in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against the Twins, launching his seventh home run 413 feet into the left-field stands. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Wed, 15 May 2013 18:50:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Adam Dunn homered twice and Dayan Viciedo added a solo shot, powering the White Sox to a series victory. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603304&notebook_id=47603336&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Wed, 15 May 2013 12:38:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603304&notebook_id=47603336&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Gordon Beckham's goal of returning to the White Sox lineup within a week and a half is looking realistic, as he headed for a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47597580&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47597580&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers was convinced he tagged out Justin Morneau not once, but twice, in the fifth inning of Chicago's 4-2 win over Minnesota on Tuesday. The replays seem to back him up, too. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529134&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529134&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Hindered by an ongoing rash of fielding miscues and mental lapses, manager Robin Ventura and the White Sox are taking a stripped-down, back-to-basics approach. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529122&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Tue, 14 May 2013 20:32:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529122&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Paul Konerko was held out of the White Sox lineup Tuesday against the Twins for the second straight game. Following a scheduled day off for Konerko on Monday, manager Robin Ventura opted to extend the 37-year-old slugger's break. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529114&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Tue, 14 May 2013 20:32:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47520378&notebook_id=47529114&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws There is no denying on how bad the White Sox offense has been in the first two months of the season. Entering Tuesday, Chicago ranked last in the American League in batting average (.229 -- 26 points below the league average), RBIs (116), runs scored (123) and on-base percentage (.281). Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Wed, 15 May 2013 00:37:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Jake Peavy held the Twins to two runs on five hits to guide the White Sox to a series-evening 4-3 victory Tuesday night at Target Field. Cruising through seven innings, Peavy maintained command over the Twins to record his fifth start of surrendering two or fewer runs. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423198&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 13 May 2013 17:41:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423198&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws The White Sox have been short on positives in the early goings of a season in which they remain stuck at the bottom of the American League Central. But the Sox received a jolt Sunday night when Chris Sale dazzled the crowd at U.S. Cellular Field with a one-hit shutout of the Angels, coming up eight outs shy of a perfect game. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423194&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 13 May 2013 17:41:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423194&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws One month since he was placed on the disabled list, White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham appears to be reaching the final stages of rehab for his injured left hand. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423190&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Mon, 13 May 2013 17:41:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47423188&notebook_id=47423190&vkey=notebook_cws&c_id=cws Paul Konerko was absent from the White Sox lineup Monday for the first game in a three-game set with the Twins, getting a routine day off. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws Tue, 14 May 2013 00:25:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cws After back-to-back impressive starts, including a seven-inning scoreless outing last Tuesday against the Mets, left-hander Hector Santiago was derailed by a rocky four-run third inning -- partly caused by an Alexei Ramirez error -- as the White Sox dropped the series opener to the Twins, 10-3, on Monday night at Target Field. Nate Sandell