Wood homers, gives up late homer in loss

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Cubs starter Travis Wood was thinking about one home run, and it wasn't the one he hit.

PRO BASEBALL NOTES: The Cell hosts NW Indiana Sox Fan Night Friday

George Castle Times Correspondent

Sorry, Ozzie Guillen won’t be there except as a fan. He won’t be managing either team.

White Sox outslugged by Angels

Joe Resnick Associated Press

ANAHEIM, Calif. | After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton. Those missed opportunities ultimately came back to haunt them.

Scott Feldman pitches, hits Cubs past struggling Mets 8-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Still no wins for Jeremy Hefner. Another rough day for Ike Davis, too.

Barney thrown out at plate in eighth inning in Cubs loss

Associated Press

CHICAGO | David DeJesus singled sharply to right field in the eighth inning and Darwin Barney sprinted from second base.

Sale spins gem in Sox win over Angels

The Associated Press

CHICAGO | Chris Sale took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing with a one-hitter, and the White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

Hawkins’ 10th team still 3 short of MLB record

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | LaTroy Hawkins put his arm this year where his mouth was in 2012.

Strasburg drops to 1-5 as Cubs beat Nationals 8-2

HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON | Dominant early, Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision, an 8-2 loss Saturday to the Cubs, whose starting pitcher, Edwin Jackson, worked into the …

GEORGE CASTLE: 'Holler guy’ manager won’t work to lift Sox

George Castle On the White Sox

CHICAGO | Your White Sox are struggling, and your manager should react.

Peavy returns, pitches White Sox past Mets 6-3

MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK | Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball in his return from a balky back, Alejandro De Aza had a leadoff homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday night to split their two-game interleague series.

Cubs blow another late lead, lose 5-4 to Cardinals

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | There were the four double plays, one in every inning from the fifth to the eighth. Mix in a wild pitch, an error and a shaky outing from a usually reliable reliever, and that was enough.

Santiago sharp, but White Sox lose to Mets in 10th

Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK | Hector Santiago was totally ready to trade zeros with New York Mets sensation Matt Harvey.

Murdoch only logical Cubs-TV rights alternative to WGN

GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

Lost in the hubbub of Tom Ricketts’ threat to move from Wrigley Field is the Cubs chairman’s desire for vastly increased TV rights fees that could bump WGN out of the picture for the first time in 65 years.

Votto, Latos and Reds sweep Cubs 7-4

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Joey Votto had three hits, Todd Frazier hit a two-run single and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.

Gordon's single in 10th lifts KC over White Sox

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. | Alex Gordon hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th and the Kansas City Royals, saved when Billy Butler sent the game into extra innings, rallied past the White Sox 6-5.

Marmol struggles as Cubs lose to Reds

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | This was the wild Carlos Marmol, and the Cubs were unable to escape the jam created by the erratic reliever.

Borbon's missed fly ball in 8th costs Cubs

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Several defensive lapses by the Cubs spoiled a great performance by starter Travis Wood.

White Sox end 3-game skid with 5-2 win at Texas

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas | Conor Gillaspie and Alejandro De Aza homered in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

JASON KEYSER Associated Press

CHICAGO | The owner of the Chicago Cubs for the first time publicly threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $5…

Sox bobble, whiff one away again; Danks to make rehab start

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | John Danks is coming, eventually.

Cubs fall short of sweep with 6-4 loss at Miami

STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

MIAMI | The Cubs squandered too many scoring opportunities Sunday, and missed their chance at a four-game sweep.

SSC’s Cingrani near-dominant in Reds debut

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

Tony Cingrani’s zooming ascent to the majors has been capped by two sterling starts as the first Cincinnati Reds’ lefty to win his big-league debut since Tom Browning in 1984.

GEORGE CASTLE: Another strange chapter in Gavin Floyd story

George Castle On the White Sox

CHICAGO | Everything happens to Gavin Floyd except another 17-victory season.

Peavy, White Sox power past Rays

Associated Press

CHICAGO | The White Sox are starting to get contributions from everyone on the roster and that's producing wins.

Rizzo hits 2 homers in Cubs' win

Associated Press

MIAMI | Anthony Rizzo wanted a single.

GEORGE CASTLE: Pitchers shift on Dunn; can he adjust in kind?

George Castle On the White Sox

CHICAGO | It’s certainly not a comfortable subject after what he’s gone through as a White Sox.

Valbuena's home run lifts Cubs to a win

Associated Press

MIAMI | Luis Valbuena wasn't going to let the game go to extras.

World's oldest ex-big leaguer turns 102 in Cuba

ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press

HAVANA | There weren't nearly enough birthday candles on hand to do justice to Conrado Marrero, the world's oldest living former Major League Baseball player. So the Cuban hurler had to make do with just one atop the cake Thursday as he celeb…

Rios shakes slump, powers Sox to win over Indians

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | In past years, a budding batting slump by Alex Rios might spiral out of control, with the entire year lost.

Cubs, Samardzija come up short again in another close game

Associated Press

CINCINNATI | Another well-pitched game ended in a close loss for the Cubs.

Cubs blow lead before beating Reds in 10th

Joe Kay AP Baseball Writer

CINCINNATI | Starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva raised his arm toward a clubhouse attendant and twisted his hand, asking him to turn down the blaring music so he could hear reporters' questions.

GEORGE CASTLE: Buehrle the best role-model for post-surgery Danks

George Castle On the White Sox

CHICAGO | That wasn’t a bad name dropped by both John Danks and Don Cooper Tuesday afternoon at rainy U.S. Cellular Field.

Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox washed out

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Rain postponed Tuesday night's game between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.

Big Hurt plans full-time return to big city

George Castle Times Correspondent

Las Vegas somehow just didn’t seem Frank Thomas’ style, even after years of raising his second family just off of The Strip.

Feldman error leads to loss for Cubs

The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE | Scott Feldman let an error on a routine play rattle him.

Sox hitting still quiet, and now bullpen blows it

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The White Sox have been in the wheels-falling-off-the-wagon stage for nearly two weeks, yet could always take comfort in a still-effective bullpen if they had the lead.

Cubs done in by tough 1st inning

Joe DiGiovanni Associated Press

MILWAUKEE | A lack of timely hitting and a crucial first inning error cost the Cubs Friday night in a game that produced a memorable piece of baserunning by Milwaukee's Jean Segura.

Twins game at White Sox postponed by cold weather

ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Home or away, the Minnesota Twins can't catch a break from the weather.

Sale takes tough loss as Jays beat White Sox

Ian Harrison Associated Press

TORONTO | The White Sox's Chris Sale bounced back from a career-worst performance.

Soriano, Rizzo homer, Cubs beat Rangers 6-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO | As the first pitch approached, nobody was quite sure if Thursday's game at Wrigley Field would be played.

White Sox shut out Blue Jays

Associated Press

TORONTO | Tyler Flowers and Alex Rios did enough damage against J.A. Happ that Jose Quintana didn't need to be at his best.

White Sox rally to beat Blue Jays

Ian Harrison Associated Press

TORONTO | Paul Konerko's base running as well as his power helped give the White Sox a much-needed win.

Peavy, Konerko, White Sox end skid, beat Indians

Associated Press

CLEVELAND |The White Sox finally found the formula to win on the road.

MLB NOTES: La Russa wants front-office job

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

Without a manager’s job to weigh him down, Tony La Russa can come and go pretty much as he pleases.

Reynolds hits grand slam as Indians beat Sox 9-4

Associated Press

CLEVELAND | Mark Reynolds came to Cleveland with the reputation of being a hitter who packed plenty of power.

Rose brought hustle, 1st hit 50 years ago

JOE KAY AP Baseball Writer

CINCINNATI | Pete Rose drew a walk on four pitches in his first plate appearance in the major leagues. Then, he sped to first base.

Bumgarner shuts down Cubs in Giants' 3-2 win

Associated Press

CHICAGO | San Francisco showed off its deep bullpen on a day the Cubs had to look for yet another closer this season.

White Sox waste strong pitching in 1-0 loss

Associated Press

CLEVELAND | The White Sox couldn't take advantage of an outstanding pitching performance Friday.

Sandoval, Crawford help Giants rally for win

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Angel Pagan had a go-ahead sacrifice fly after pitcher Ryan Vogelsong walked with the bases loaded to tie it in the fifth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 Thursday.