The White Sox called it a year for Andrew Benintendi, placing him on the 10-day injured list with left Achilles tendinitis. Even though the move is retroactive for Sept. 21, the IL stint will still carry through the remaining six games on the schedule, so that little bit of accounting didn't provide a benefit beyond historical accuracy. Taking his place is Corey Julks, who … [Read more...] about Pregame notes: Andrew Benintendi ends season on IL
Yankees 3, White Sox 2: They’re drinking champagne in the other clubhouse
Last year, the White Sox opened their final road trip of the season by setting a new MLB record with their 121st loss, while the Tigers wildly celebrated their otherwise dull 4-1 triumph which clinched a miraculous Wild Card berth. This year, the Sox opened their final road trip of the season Tuesday with Jose Caballero blooping a walk-off single into short center. Aaron Judge … [Read more...] about Yankees 3, White Sox 2: They’re drinking champagne in the other clubhouse
Looking at the pressure points for the White Sox roster entering this offseason
The White Sox have dropped eight of their last nine games, so it's time to do what's usually done in times like these: gaze out to the future and consider different problems. Chris Getz's open-ended brand of answers last Wednesday purposely didn't telegraph a direction on several pending roster decisions, but perhaps are more easily understood if we lay out the issues putting … [Read more...] about Looking at the pressure points for the White Sox roster entering this offseason
Padres 3, White Sox 2: Korey Lee played left
It was only the last home game of the season for the White Sox, who will close out their schedule with a six-game road trip against the Yankees and Nationals, but it felt very much like a Game 162. The White Sox drew nine walks, including two with the bases loaded, but still lost because they went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, the Padres ran out of mound … [Read more...] about Padres 3, White Sox 2: Korey Lee played left
Padres 7, White Sox 3: A sickly sixth
Tonight marked the fourth time Yoendrys Gómez pitched into the sixth inning, but only the first time he recorded an out in the sixth inning. Still, it can't be called progress just yet. The Padres still managed to come up with four runs, turning a 2-1 White Sox lead into a game San Diego won going away. The post Padres 7, White Sox 3: A sickly sixth appeared first on Sox … [Read more...] about Padres 7, White Sox 3: A sickly sixth