Sox new ‘O-Dog’ hopes to have some bite at third base

By George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | At the same time the White Sox held their annual Dog Day, they also unveiled their own “O-Dog” at third base.

Konerko shiner’s ugly, but bat’s still pretty

By George Castle on the White Sox

CHICAGO | Paul Konerko’s been so good the past few years he probably could hit with one eye.

Danks solid as Sox beat Cubs

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Adam Dunn loves to hit against the Cubs. He had great success against them during his days in the NL. And he really enjoys Wrigley Field.

Crosstown Classic gets cross quickly

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CHICAGO | Cubs and Sox, cats and dogs, Hatfields and McCoys, north and south.

Cubs' Samardzija has good day, except on scoreboard

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CHICAGO | It was a good day on the mound and at the plate for the Cubs' Jeff Samardzija, but not on the scoreboard.

Fittingly, Cubs' Wood goes out with a K

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CHICAGO | Kid K got one last K and called it a career.

Be creative, Cubs fans, say Sox as annual crosstown duel resumes

By George Castle Times Correspondent

Is that all you got, Cubs fans? Such is the message from the biggest villain and biggest target on the White Sox as they arrive at Wrigley Field today for the start of the annual six-game crosstown interleague duel.

Sox killer helps put ‘frustrated’ Peavy, Ohman behind the 8-ball

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | For a bit more than half a game, the tables appeared turned in the usual White Sox-Detroit Tigers way of doing things.

Merrillville man reunites with Sox skipper at children's hospital

By Courtney Linehan courtney.linehan@nwi.com, (219) 933-3367

Ryan Reithel spent much of the 1991 baseball season riding for an hour in his parents' car from their Merrillville home to a Chicago hospital, where he was being treated for Burkitt's lymphoma.

Sox bullpen foils Humber's best efforts

By George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | It may be a cliché, but it applies perfectly to Philip Humber: if he didn’t have bad luck, he’d have no luck at all.

Dunn, Floyd lead White Sox

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Adam Dunn shrugged off his horrendous first season with the White Sox by pretty much starting over. He's seeing the ball well and approaching his at-bats the way he did through successful years with the Reds and Nationals. And so fa…

Peavy coasts as White Sox pound Indians 8-1

TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND | Jake Peavy coasted for six innings before giving up a run in the seventh and Adam Dunn homered, leading the White Sox to an easy 8-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night and a split of their four-ga…

Rios lifts Sox to extra-innings win

By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND | Alex Rios wasn't seeking revenge against Cleveland closer Chris Perez.

White Sox fall to Tigers in weekend series finale

By Noah Trister AP Baseball Writer

DETROIT | Adam Dunn hit another homer in the first inning -- and that was it for Chicago's offense.

Dunn's homer gives Sox win over Tigers

By Noah Trister AP Baseball Writer

DETROIT | A day after losing to Detroit on a ninth-inning homer, Adam Dunn and the White Sox returned the favor.

Peralta's homer in 9th lifts Tigers over Sox

By Noah Trister AP Baseball Writer

DETROIT | The White Sox are shuffling their bullpen, and closer-to-be Chris Sale isn't expected to be ready until next week.

Can Sox continue to endure Danks' inconsistent starts?

By George Castle

CHICAGO | There are no attitude problems. No arm problems. No stuff problems.

GEORGE CASTLE: Sox's best potential No. 2 hitter is exiled to No. 9...no foolin'

By George Castle on the Sox

CHICAGO | Here's the ideal White Sox lineup:

Preparation is prime for ‘King' Konerko

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The White Sox can't imagine life totally without Paul Konerko, or a diminished, aged version of the same.

This time, former underachievers stop Sox slide

By George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Nothing wrong with adding another promotion on top of the White Sox wearing their replica 1972 red pinstriped uniforms every Sunday.

Dunn, Rios not the biggest targets anymore as Sox slump again

By George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The boos have never really gone away, because Adam Dunn, hard as he might try, will never be a contact hitter.

GEORGE CASTLE: Speed kills, but Sox do it slowly

By George Castle on the White Sox

CHICAGO | Since this is the first of several annual columns imploring the White Sox to run more, but first authored under new manager Robin Ventura, why not a little rabble-rousing about the subject pregame Friday?

Five-time champion Moose Skowron dead at 81

By Ronald Blum AP Sports Writer

Moose Skowron, a five-time World Series champion and one of only two players to hit three home runs in Game 7s, died Friday of congestive heart failure at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. He was 81.

Humber's perfect streak ends with a bang

By George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | It was the true quiet before the storm that ended Philip Humber's perfect-game aura.

Konerko hits HR No. 400 in Sox 14-inning loss

By Janie McCauley AP Baseball Writer

OAKLAND, Calif. | The White Sox head back to the Windy City from a solid road trip with a pair of milestones to celebrate alongside their home fans.

Hammel strikes out 10, Orioles hold off White Sox

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO | Jason Hammel struck out 10 and closer Jim Johnson fanned Alex Rios with the bases loaded Thursday to give the Baltimore Orioles a 5-3 victory over the White Sox.

Patience is prudence for Ventura as he repeats history

By George Castle on the White Sox

CHICAGO | The list of young players with whom this city's baseball teams were impatient is too long -- and too sad -- to list here.

GEORGE CASTLE: Sox gain necessary respect from Tigers

By George Castle on the White Sox

CHICAGO | An unwritten rule in sports mandates a superior opponent should never say anything bad about a foe they've recently dominated.

White Sox can't pull off sweep of Tigers

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO | Win or lose, Paul Konerko like what he sees in his team.

GEORGE CASTLE: Floyd gets us believing in him, but can it last

By George Castle On the White Sox

CHICAGO | Maybe we expect too much of Gavin Floyd.

Peavy, Viciedo lead White Sox over Tigers in home opener

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Throw a vintage Jake Peavy and a ready-for-prime time Dayan Viciedo out there, and the White Sox can even beat the well-appointed Detroit Tigers.

Ventura low-key, Sox loudly efficient in home managerial debut

By GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Shhh! Quiet on the set!

Pierzynski gets 4 RBIs as White Sox beat Indians

By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND | Robin Ventura saw the White Sox score 10 runs and still didn't feel safe.

Sale wins first start for White Sox

By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND | After one start, Chris Sale's overriding emotion was appropriate.

Rios homer gives Ventura first Sox win

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas | Hector Santiago tried to give the ball from his first major league save to his beer-soaked manager who had just won his first game for the White Sox.

White Sox fall 3-2 in Ventura's managerial debut

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas | John Danks grew up going to games at Rangers Ballpark and imagined pitching there on opening day when Texas drafted him in the first round.

Ryan visits Ventura, 1st meeting since '93 brawl

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas | Robin Ventura and Nolan Ryan spoke Friday for the first time since their infamous brawl 19 seasons ago.

So many questions without answers enveloping Sox

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

Conventional wisdom states the White Sox don't climb out of mediocrity unless they enjoy comeback seasons from the usual suspects: Adam Dunn, Alex Rios, Gordon Beckham and Jake Peavy.

HILLARY SMITH: Minnie Minoso is a man of baseball

By Hillary Smith Times Columnist

GARY | After retirement, countless professional athletes will attempt to cash in on their fame by building a restaurant or charging ridiculous prices for autographs.

RailCats fans find spring break at fan fest at U.S. Steel Yard

By Hillary Smith hillary.smith@nwi.com, (219) 933-3233

GARY | During a question and answer period with RailCats management at Saturday's fan fest, one of the faithful asked Greg Tagert about how he hoped to improve from last year's 54-46 season.

Danks sharp in final spring start for White Sox

By The Associated Press

The White Sox moved closer to regular season form Saturday.

Big days for Soto as Cubs outslug Rockies

By The Associated Press

Geovany Soto homered twice and drove in five runs, sending the Cubs to a 10-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday.

Former White Sox closer Jenks faces DUI charges in Florida

By The Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. | Authorities say Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence.

Volstad again pitches well for Cubs in win over SF

By The Associated Press

Cubs newcomer Chris Volstad pitched three shutout innings for the second straight time this spring and the Cubs beat San Francisco 5-4 on Tuesday.

Moyer solid in second start for Rockies

By The Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. | Jamie Moyer is less than a year away from being as old as the number on the back of his uniform, 50. Yet the crafty left-hander is back on the mound, trying to make a comeback after having Tommy John surgery.

Wood pitches into third inning for Cubs in win

By The Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. | Travis Wood is on target for the regular season. He was off the mark Friday.

Pujols doubles as Angels beat White Sox

By The Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. | John Danks wasn't exactly in total control.

Prospect Molina allows five runs as Dodgers beat White Sox

By The Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. | Chad Billingsley has been working on his mechanics and saw positive results in his spring training debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.