McKnight: Jackson Has Masterpiece Outing For Sox
Add a 5-1 victory over the Rays plus Edwin Jackson's masterpiece outing and it all comes out to a great way to start the season at US Cellular field.
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Add a 5-1 victory over the Rays plus Edwin Jackson's masterpiece outing and it all comes out to a great way to start the season at US Cellular field.
The White Sox were trailing heading into the ninth inning and were able to come back to send the game into extra innings. Brent Morel singled in the 12th to send Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez across the plate. One more run from the Sox shut the Royals down 10-7.
Gordon Beckham and Paul Konerko picked up first inning RBI for the Chicago White Sox, but a late home run by the Royals would push the game to extra innings.
Scoring runs was no trouble for the White Sox as they opened their 2011 season against the Cleveland Indians. Sunday, as the Southsiders were going for a sweep, sending players across home plate was scarce. Chicago's only run was scored when Paul Konerko singled in the third to send Omar Vizquel across the plate.
The Chicago White Sox's offensive power was on full display during their Opening Day victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Newly acquired slugger Adam Dunn hit his first home run as a Chicago White Sox, in only his second plate appearance of the season.
The Chicago White Sox have high expectations coming in to the 2011 season, that's what happens when the front office has an aggressive offseason.
The Chicago White Sox made some aggressive offseason moves to bring in slugger Adam Dunn and retain the services of Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski.
The Chicago White Sox had some encouraging offensive production from some key players, however they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 9-7.
Carlos Quentin had four hits, including a homer, and drove in four runs Friday to power the Chicago White Sox to an 18-1 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
The White Sox's power at bat has been proven Thursday in their split-squad game against the Rockies. Chicago doubled Colorado's score with their 16 hits.
The Chicago White Sox were one of the most aggressive teams during free agency, the team was able to sign free agent slugger Adam Dunn and re-sign Paul Konerko. But with that offseason success comes pressure for the manager.
With the recently acquired Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has a few more options when it comes to setting up his lineup, and whatever the combination it will likely pair Adam Dunn and Paul Konerko.
There was a time over the offseason that it looked as if Paul Konerko would be playing the 2011 season away from the Chicago White Sox.
There were noticeable changes upon seeing Carlos Quentin for the first time here at Spring Training.
White Sox starter John Danks is still under Sox control through the 2012 season, but several failed attempts to sign him to a contract extension have been a head-scratcher.
Learning how to cope with slumps is a hurdle Gordon Beckham has continually worked on getting over ever since he made the leap to the majors.
Baseball season is just around the corner and Ozzie Guillen has his lineup set for the White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox were an aggressive team over the offseason, making it very clear they're focused on winning now.
There are plenty of reasons to want to see the Chicago White Sox in person during the 2011 season. The addition of slugger Adam Dunn to go along with Paul Konerko and Alex Rios should make for a powerful offense.
Bobby Jenks spent six years playing for the White Sox, and in just a few days went from Chicago to Boston, a move that he didn't think he needed to make.
For the first time in MLB history, the average salary in Major League Baseball is over $3 million.
At the end of last season, many thought that Paul Konerko had played his last game in a Chicago White Sox uniform. Among these people was Konerko's teammate, Gordon Beckham.
The White Sox played all their chips and were able to make a huge splash in free agency. 'We're All In.' That appears to be the new slogan for the team, and can be seen on the new billboard featuring Paul Konerko and Adam Dunn, that's already up.
Jake Peavy updated his health status on Wednesday. The 2007 Cy Young Award winner is coming of a 2010 in which he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a detached lat muscle in the shoulder.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before.
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.
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Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
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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.
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A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
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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.
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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.
Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before.
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.
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Police in Evanston said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Two people were hospitalized early Monday after being hit by a car that did not stop in downtown Chicago.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before.
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.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
The Wiener's Circle made good on their promise twice last season thanks to Caleb Williams and Head Coach Ben Johnson
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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.
