Jake Peavy

White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy delivers during the first inning of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Chicago.

Alex Rios, Zach McAllister

The White Sox's Alex Rios heads to first after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach McAllister, background left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday in Chicago.

Alex Rios

The White Sox's Alex Rios breaks his bat during a game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in Chicago. The Sox won 3-2.

Gavin Floyd

White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd allowed two earned runs in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Kansas City.

Gordon Beckham

The White Sox's Gordon Beckham singles against Kansas City reliever Greg Holland during the ninth inning Thursday. He had four hits, but the Royals won 3-1.

Tyler Flowers, Addison Reed

White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers celebrates with relief pitcher Addison Reed after the White Sox's 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Keppinger could be Sox's first choice to hit in No. 2 spot

Jeff Keppinger may not possess one-for-one the career persona of Kevin Youkilis, the man he’s replacing at third base for the White Sox.

Sore knee sends Youkilis to the bench as Sox lose

CHICAGO | Kevin Youkilis endured some enforced quietude Tuesday night.

Chicago sculptor picked to create Redenbacher figure

VALPARAISO | When Lou Cella's mom saw a story in a Chicago newspaper that Valparaiso was looking for someone to do a life-sized sculpture of Orville Redenbacher, she called him immediately.

Run around U.S. Cellular Field part of fundraising event

CHICAGO | On July 12, runners in the Strike Out ALS 5K will have the rare opportunity to run the grounds surrounding U.S. Cellular Field and finish with a lap around the warning track.

Chefs go to bat for charity during Crosstown Classic

The Crosstown Classic is a rite of summer. As the Sox and Cubs square off at home, their major-league rivalry explodes likes Bill Veeck's scoreboard.

At Home with the Hawk

Ken "Hawk" Harrelson has earned his share of baseball titles over the years, but for him, the greatest compliment is calling him "a homer."

Roger Bossard, U.S. Cellular Field groundskeeper

Roger Bossard, head groundskeeper for U.S. Cellular Field, waters the infield prior to the Chicago White Sox taking batting practice on April 11.

Roger Bossard, U.S. Cellular Field head groundskeeper

Roger Bossard, head groundskeeper for U.S. Cellular Field, has been with the Chicago White Sox since 1967. He's one of the best in the major leagues, serving as a groundskeeper consultant to other clubs.

Roger Bossard, U.S. Cellular Field groundskeeper

Roger Bossard, head groundskeeper for U.S. Cellular Field, scatters sand across the ballpark's infield prior to batting practice for the Chicago White Sox on April 11.

Crete organist now playing for White Sox

Crete's Lori Moreland is in her first season as the Chicago White Sox organist, succeeding Nancy Faust who played for the Sox for 40 seasons.

Groundskeeper discusses his time with White Sox

Roger Bossard, who's been a groundskeeper for the Chicago White Sox for 45 years, talked with The Times' George Castle about his love for his profession.

White Sox fans enjoy Opening Day

The cold, dreary weather didn't keep White Sox fans from enjoying their day and watching their team take on the Tampa Bay Rays for Opening Day 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field.

Fans 'All In', just like Sox in home opener victory

CHICAGO | The White Sox's promoters claim the franchise is "All In" in an aggressive, expensive drive for the 2011 World Series. Did they ever ask their fans if they agreed?