Sox crown Royals
Coming off their sweep of the suddenly mortal Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox are looking to close the chasm between themselves and the division leaders this week with a peaceful, easy series at home against the lowly Kansas City Royals.
Lowly Royals and Teahen again burn White Sox
Somewhere in the bowels of U.S. Cellular Field, Sox pitcher Javier Vazquez is pacing the floor, pausing only occasionally to thrust a clenched fist into the sky and yell, "Teahen!"
Let’s not play two!
Matt Murton homered to tie the game in the ninth and then two and a half hours later he hit a two-run single to mercifully end an 18-inning game that was allowed to continue for reasons no one could actually explain.
Sox cage Tigers, trail by 5.5 games in Central
Having seemingly shaken off their midsummer nightmare, the Chicago White Sox reasserted their reputation as a powerhouse against two of the league’s other elite teams last week.
Cubs avoid sweep in Colorado
The Chicago Cubs had an action-packed weekend: Mark Prior was placed on the disabled list, Juan Pierre got caught stealing three times, the team started three rookie pitchers and the coaching staff blamed a humidor for the team's inability to score.
Bad news Bears in preseason opener
Brian Griese was the lone light spot in the Bears preseason opener against the 49ers Friday night, throwing for 134 yards and two touchdowns. His heroics in the meaningless game weren't enough as the Bears fell, 28 - 14.
