Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of the American League. From 1991 to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field (previously known as New Comiskey Park). They are most prominently nicknamed "the South Siders", differentiating from the North Side dwelling Chicago Cubs; "the Pale Hose"; and sometimes by the national media as "the ChiSox", a combination of "Chicago" and "Sox" (as opposed to the BoSox). Other nicknames include "the Go-Go Sox, a reference to 1959 AL Champions, who got that nickname; "the Good Guys", a reference to the teams one time motto "Good guys wear black", coined by Ken "Hawk" Harrelson; and "the Black Sox", the name attributed to the scandal-tainted 1919 team. Most fans refer to the team as simply "the Sox". One of the American Leagues eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Chicago in 1901. Then the Chicago White Stockings, after the original White Stockings.
1B Dan Johnson joins Chicago White Sox First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Johnson hit a tying, two-out, two-strike homer off Cory Wade in the ninth inning of regular-season finale against the Yankees, and Evan Longoria's 12th-inning homer won the game and the AL...
Chicago White Sox adds 1B Dan Johnson, whose home run helped Tampa Bay reach ... - Washington Post ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/OuvpF4nu4IC6EM/6.jpg")
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox adds 1B Dan Johnson, whose home run helped Tampa Bay reach ...Washington PostCHICAGO ? First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Johnson hit a tying, two-out, ...Sox pitching 'Appreciate the Game'Chicago TribuneWhite Sox sign INF JohnsonESPN (blog)2012 White Sox Rumors: Paul Konerko Mulling Retirement In 2013SB NationChicago White Sox -CSNChicago.com (blog)all 54 news articles »
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox adds 1B Dan Johnson, whose home run helped Tampa Bay reach ...Washington PostCHICAGO ? First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Johnson hit a tying, two-out, ...Sox pitching 'Appreciate the Game'Chicago TribuneWhite Sox sign INF JohnsonESPN (blog)2012 White Sox Rumors: Paul Konerko Mulling Retirement In 2013SB NationChicago White Sox -CSNChicago.com (blog)all 54 news articles » Chicago White Sox Sign Dan Johnson To Minor League Contract The Chicago White Sox have signed first baseman Dan Johnson to a minor league contract, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times . Johnson had previously been with the Tampa Bay Rays since being acquired by them in 2008. The 31-year-old is probably best known at this point for the epic ninth-inning, two-out, pinch-hit, game-tying home run that he hit against the New York Yankees to ...
BATS; Marlins Acquire Zambrano MLB Roundup; Chicago Cubs trade pitcher Carlos Zambrano to Miami Marlins for pitcher Chris Volstad and cash.
Dodgers, ChiSox to play exhibition to benefit Tucson shooting victim Green The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will play a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23 to benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Foundation.
Insufferable White Sox plight could push Paul Konerko to retire - Yahoo! Sports (blog) ![](http://="//nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/S9t0JK9jcj7iIM/6.jpg")
Bleacher ReportInsufferable White Sox plight could push Paul Konerko to retireYahoo! Sports (blog)(AP)The end is near, as far as a playing career goes, for Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko. He said as much over the weekend at his team's fan fest. Konerko, who turns 36 in March, has amassed 396 career home runs, an .858 OPS, five All-Star ...MLB preview: Chicago White SoxMorris Daily HeraldPaul Konerko: Can the Chicago White Sox Slugger Stay Productive Past Age 35?Bleacher ReportPaul Konerko doesn't really give off the impression of finding the White Sox ...ChicagoNow (blog)KFFLall 9 news articles »
Bleacher ReportInsufferable White Sox plight could push Paul Konerko to retireYahoo! Sports (blog)(AP)The end is near, as far as a playing career goes, for Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko. He said as much over the weekend at his team's fan fest. Konerko, who turns 36 in March, has amassed 396 career home runs, an .858 OPS, five All-Star ...MLB preview: Chicago White SoxMorris Daily HeraldPaul Konerko: Can the Chicago White Sox Slugger Stay Productive Past Age 35?Bleacher ReportPaul Konerko doesn't really give off the impression of finding the White Sox ...ChicagoNow (blog)KFFLall 9 news articles » MLB 2012 Chicago White Sox Spring Training Schedule With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Chicago White Sox have plenty to look forward to this season including a brand new manager to guide the team. Will this be the year the White Sox surprise everyone and claim a World Series championship?
Bulls Aside, Outlook Is Grim for Chicago Teams Thank goodness for the Bulls. It?s nuclear winter in other sporting corners of Chicago.
Omar Vizquel, 9 Greats to Join Chicago White Sox in Twilight of Their Careers Omar Vizquel is one the greatest shortstops in MLB history, perhaps the greatest. He was a defensive genius and is closing in on 3,000 hits. Vizquel joined the Chicago White Sox in 2010, and in signing with the White Sox, joined an elite class. While it looked like he might end up retiring as a member of the White Sox, Vizquel signed with the Toronto Blue Jays last week. That class isn't the one ...
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MLB.comWhite Sox, Dodgers set Tucson charity gameMLB.comThe Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority, Pima County, the Tucson Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will donate all proceeds from the game to the foundation, which will benefit children in the Tucson community.Dodgers, White Sox to play spring game in Tucson in honor of scout's late daughterWashington PostSpring training: Four MLB teams to play in Tucson in MarchArizona Daily Starall 53 news articles »
MLB.comWhite Sox, Dodgers set Tucson charity gameMLB.comThe Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority, Pima County, the Tucson Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will donate all proceeds from the game to the foundation, which will benefit children in the Tucson community.Dodgers, White Sox to play spring game in Tucson in honor of scout's late daughterWashington PostSpring training: Four MLB teams to play in Tucson in MarchArizona Daily Starall 53 news articles » Sox increase presence in Latin America The Chicago White Sox have reinforced their recent commitment to acquiring talent in Latin America.
Minnie Minoso Gets Another Shot at Baseball Hall of Fame 
A special vote by a 16-member panel on Sunday will give Minnie Minoso, known as the Jackie Robinson of Latin America, yet another chance at membership in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A special vote by a 16-member panel on Sunday will give Minnie Minoso, known as the Jackie Robinson of Latin America, yet another chance at membership in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Reports: Nationals nab ex-Sox pitcher Jackson Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals, according to multiple reports.
Chicago Cubs' skipper Mike Quade gives advice to Chicago White Sox manager ... - bettor.com (blog) ![](http://="")
Chicago Cubs' skipper Mike Quade gives advice to Chicago White Sox manager ...bettor.com (blog)The Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura is new in the franchise. Having no past managerial experience, Ventura is currently making a viable plan for the team to put-up a good show next season. On the other hand, recently, media reported that ...and more »
Sox to play exhibition for Christina-Taylor Green memorial For a second straight spring, the Chicago White Sox will play a charity game in Tucson, Ariz., with proceeds benefitting the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation.
Matheny Lacks Experience as Manager but Not Confidence 
Mike Matheny with the St. Louis Cardinals, like Robin Ventura last month with the Chicago White Sox, takes over without having been a manager at any level.
Mike Matheny with the St. Louis Cardinals, like Robin Ventura last month with the Chicago White Sox, takes over without having been a manager at any level. 2012 White Sox Rumors: Paul Konerko Mulling Retirement In 2013 In a recent interview with CSN Chicago's Chuck Garfien, Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko shared his thoughts about possibly retiring in the near future. According to Konerko, he would be surprised to be suiting up in 2014: "Yeah, in all reality I would see it ending after next year or maybe another year. I mean, at some point you got to go home and be around your kids and have other ...
Former Cubs skipper Mike Quade has some advice for new Sox manager Robin Ventura - Chicago Sun-Times Former Cubs skipper Mike Quade has some advice for new Sox manager Robin VenturaChicago Sun-TimesBY DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com February 2, 2012 9:06PM The Chicago White Sox held a news conference to introduce Robin Ventura as the club's 39th manager. Robin Ventura and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf met the press.and more »
Report: Sox sign ex-Rays 1B Johnson to minor league deal The Chicago White Sox apparently have secured the services of a player who handed them one of their worst losses in 2011.
Cardinals? La Russa Announces Retirement 
Three days after the Cardinals won the World Series, Tony La Russa retired with 2,728 victories, third most among managers.
Three days after the Cardinals won the World Series, Tony La Russa retired with 2,728 victories, third most among managers. GM: White Sox's 2012 payroll set - ESPN ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/Glgrvr-QR0fJsM/6.jpg")
Chicago TribuneGM: White Sox's 2012 payroll setESPNBy Doug Padilla CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said Friday on the first day of SoxFest that the club has no more money left to spend on payroll. The latest news and notes on the White Sox. Blog That means the club won't ...Hidden Sox assets: Adam Dunn and Alex RiosChicago Sun-TimesSlugger Adam Dunn hopes he's done talking about his miserable 2011 season with ...Washington PostLeaner Dunn looks forward to rebound in 2012Chicago TribuneCSNChicago.com (blog) -Toronto Sunall 192 news articles »
Chicago TribuneGM: White Sox's 2012 payroll setESPNBy Doug Padilla CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said Friday on the first day of SoxFest that the club has no more money left to spend on payroll. The latest news and notes on the White Sox. Blog That means the club won't ...Hidden Sox assets: Adam Dunn and Alex RiosChicago Sun-TimesSlugger Adam Dunn hopes he's done talking about his miserable 2011 season with ...Washington PostLeaner Dunn looks forward to rebound in 2012Chicago TribuneCSNChicago.com (blog) -Toronto Sunall 192 news articles » ?Field of Dreams? Setting, Tourist Magnet in Iowa, Is to Be Sold 
The Iowa farmland where a cherished film was set is expected to be sold to an investment group that envisions more fields and an indoor center for baseball and softball tournaments.
The Iowa farmland where a cherished film was set is expected to be sold to an investment group that envisions more fields and an indoor center for baseball and softball tournaments. Chicago White Sox: What's the Right Mix Behind the Plate? - Bleacher Report ![](http://="//nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/vZPLQtUYd1PUGM/6.jpg")
Bleacher ReportChicago White Sox: What's the Right Mix Behind the Plate?Bleacher ReportThe Chicago White Sox are facing a changing of the guard behind the dish. It's going to happen soon. Just when that occurs is open for debate. It is far from certainty that the White Sox are going to re-sign longtime backstop AJ Pierzynski, ...
Bleacher ReportChicago White Sox: What's the Right Mix Behind the Plate?Bleacher ReportThe Chicago White Sox are facing a changing of the guard behind the dish. It's going to happen soon. Just when that occurs is open for debate. It is far from certainty that the White Sox are going to re-sign longtime backstop AJ Pierzynski, ... ROUNDUP; Cardinals Rally and Pull Even for Wild Card The St. Louis Cardinals are tied with Atlanta for the National League wild- card lead, getting a tiebreaking two- run triple from Ryan Theriot in the seventh inning of a 13-6 victory over the Astros on Tuesday night in Hous- ton. The sliding Braves lost, 7-1, to Phila- delphia, sending the race for the N.L.'s final playoff spot to the final day of the regular season. If the teams are tied after Wednesday's game, St. Louis will host a one-game playoff Thursday night.
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Yahoo! Sports (blog)Red Sox offer Edwin Jackson one-year dealYahoo! Sports (blog)Failing that, they would try to trade with the Chicago White Sox for Gavin Floyd. And if that couldn't happen, the Sox would make an offer to Edwin Jackson. If that's true, then the Sox are now on the third rung of their plan. The Boston Globe reports ...Source: Sox 'out of the picture' on JacksonESPN (blog)Edwin Jackson likely to land one-year deal; hurts Orioles chances in sweepstakesBaltimore Sun (blog)Free agent Edwin Jackson expected to accept one-year dealSportingNews.comall 133 news articles »
Yahoo! Sports (blog)Red Sox offer Edwin Jackson one-year dealYahoo! Sports (blog)Failing that, they would try to trade with the Chicago White Sox for Gavin Floyd. And if that couldn't happen, the Sox would make an offer to Edwin Jackson. If that's true, then the Sox are now on the third rung of their plan. The Boston Globe reports ...Source: Sox 'out of the picture' on JacksonESPN (blog)Edwin Jackson likely to land one-year deal; hurts Orioles chances in sweepstakesBaltimore Sun (blog)Free agent Edwin Jackson expected to accept one-year dealSportingNews.comall 133 news articles » Cardinals Lose to Astros And Fail to Tie the Braves Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been released from his contract so he can pursue other opportunities.
Closing In on Red Sox, Rays Beat Blue Jays A 6-2 victory pulled Tampa Bay within one-and-a-half games of Boston in the A.L. wild-card race.
Detroit Tigers' Gene Lamont still seeking chance to manage in majors after ... - The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com ![](http://="//nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/M0nD3hKekh1wlM/6.jpg")
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.comDetroit Tigers' Gene Lamont still seeking chance to manage in majors after ...The Ann Arbor News - MLive.comHe was up for the Chicago White Sox's spot that went to Jeff Torborg in 1988. He interviewed in Seattle after Dick Williams had been fired, and he was the early front-runner to be the Marlins' first manager in 1993. Sometimes it worked out, ...
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.comDetroit Tigers' Gene Lamont still seeking chance to manage in majors after ...The Ann Arbor News - MLive.comHe was up for the Chicago White Sox's spot that went to Jeff Torborg in 1988. He interviewed in Seattle after Dick Williams had been fired, and he was the early front-runner to be the Marlins' first manager in 1993. Sometimes it worked out, ... EXTRA BASES; In Vote for M.V.P., a Question of What One Is The voting for the Most Valuable Player awards will be fascinating this year. Strong contenders come from also-ran teams. Playoff-bound contenders have teammates who could spoil their chances. A pitcher is a strong contender for the first time in 20 years. The tricky part for voters is defining the word value. ''I just think they should get rid of the name,'' said Davey Lopes, the first-base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ''As players - and I know how it was - when we talk about most valuab...
Baseball?s Bronze Age 
Statues, though hardly a new phenomenon at baseball stadiums, are now popping all over the country. Some 70 former players have been immortalized, several this season.
Statues, though hardly a new phenomenon at baseball stadiums, are now popping all over the country. Some 70 former players have been immortalized, several this season. Brewers Inch Closer to Spot in Playoffs 
After its victory in Chicago, Milwaukee needs a combination of three wins or Cardinals losses to clinch the division.
After its victory in Chicago, Milwaukee needs a combination of three wins or Cardinals losses to clinch the division. Valuing a Starting Pitcher Soon to Be a Free Agent Let?s hope the White Sox value pitcher Mark Buehrle, because he?s going to be a free agent at the end of the season.
Red Sox Fall in 11 Innings After They Lose Beckett to Injury 
Josh Beckett left in the fourth inning with a sore right ankle before the rookie Brett Lawrie won the game for Toronto with a homer in the 11th.
Josh Beckett left in the fourth inning with a sore right ankle before the rookie Brett Lawrie won the game for Toronto with a homer in the 11th. Tigers Rally From 7 Down, Beat White Sox 9-8 By the time Miguel Cabrera came to the plate in the ninth inning, the Detroit Tigers had already erased a seven-run deficit.
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