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The White Sox are fighting for your interest. They're a first place team that can't seem to draw consistent crowds, and with the onslaught of coverage for the NFL behemoth, the Sox will struggle to draw airtime and newsprint inches.
Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Prince Fielder added a solo shot in the eighth to help the Detroit Tigers avoid a three-game sweep with a 7-1 victory Wednesday night over the Cleveland Indians.
Justin Masterson pitched six solid innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat Detroit 3-2 on Tuesday night for their second straight victory over the playoff-chasing Tigers.
Steve Stone admitted that Sale appeared to be fatigued in Detroit, but the White Sox have a scheduled day off Thursday, which could benefit the 23-year-old left-hander.
Every season at about this point, the baseball community subtly bonds together.
Justin Verlander shut down Chicago after the first inning and Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth Sunday night to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the White Sox and a share of first place in the AL Central.
Max Scherzer allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers pulled within a game of first place with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking, three-run double in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat Chicago 7-4 Friday night, pulling within two games of the AL Central-leading White Sox.
As the White Sox prepare for the home stretch of the 2012 season, the club is offering discounted tickets.
Miguel Cabrera has left Detroit's game Thursday against Toronto in the second inning with right ankle soreness.
Here's a breakdown of each contending American League ball club's record against other playoff contenders.
Look no further than the 2005 White Sox to see just how important a pitching staff can be in the playoffs.
The White Sox are no longer a cute little story, and that's a good thing.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers to be named later.
The Chicago White Sox spent nearly a month in first place. Then they arrived in Detroit, where so much has gone wrong for them over the last couple seasons.
The Chicago White Sox fell back to second place for the first time in nearly a month. It had been even longer since Chris Sale left the ballpark with a loss.
The Tigers trail the first-place White Sox by a half-game. Detroit was six back after a loss to the Chicago Cubs on June 12.
The Detroit Tigers are gaining ground on the White Sox, but that's not the only piece of good fortune for Detroit.
Matt Thornton was a disaster, well before Addison Reed finally arrived to allow the final blast. Thornton's pitch selection was odd, and he's been mediocre all season long.
The White Sox reportedly "checked in" on Padres left-hander Clayton Richard.
The two teams discussed a trade for Garza back in January, but talks fizzled out.
Looking across the sea of fans that packed Wrigley Field for the culmination of the three-game series between the Cubs and Tigers on Thursday, one might have seen more blue and orange than blue and red.
Justin Verlander pitched eight solid innings for his first win in a month and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Thursday in front of another receptive crowd at Wrigley Field.
Jhonny Peralta had three hits and two RBIs one night after he made two costly throwing errors, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday.
Darwin Barney had three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs used shortstop Jhonny Peralta's two throwing errors in the eighth inning to push across the winning run in a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
A fire blasted through an apartment building in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood Sunday night.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
The vice president headlines a Council Bluffs rally Friday, his second Iowa stop this year. He's been one of the GOP's most visible midterm surrogates, with trips to Kansas, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago’s West Loop were smashed out early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
The 4 B’s — put on the brakes, breathing, and focusing on the brain and body — are a great way to interrupt anxious thoughts, slow down the body, and get some grounding. Erica Hornthal, a therapist and the author of the book “Body Aware,” joins Marie Saavedra.
Some lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are pushing for AI regulations, and the Trump White House say some actions will be taken. John Lorinc reports.
Williams got hurt while scrambling toward the sideline deep in Vikings territory with about 7 1/2 minutes left.
Police in Evanston, Illinois, said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
Two people were hospitalized early Monday after being hit by a car that did not stop in downtown Chicago.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
Williams got hurt while scrambling toward the sideline deep in Vikings territory with about 7 1/2 minutes left.
The Wiener's Circle made good on their promise twice last season thanks to Caleb Williams and Head Coach Ben Johnson
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning.
A man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing shots at an Indiana State Police trooper and fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon in rural LaPorte County.
