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Chicago Tribune reporter covering the White Sox. @chicagotribune . @ChicagoSports . BBWAA.

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The scene at Progressive Field:
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When asked if he wished he would have gotten up to the plate, Tim Anderson said "for sure." He added with a laugh, "But it’s all good. Kevin, I’ll see him in Tampa, so I’ll take it out on him then."
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Shohei Ohtani leads off Saturday’s game against the Sox with a home run.
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Yoán Moncada and Joe Kelly expected join the Sox Monday, La Russa said.
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Tim Anderson rounding the bases after hitting the walk-off home run.
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So long from Guaranteed Rate Field. Thanks again to all the readers for joining along the ride this season.
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Today’s ⁦ @ChicagoSports ⁩ cover.
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And here is tonight’s scorecard.
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White Sox CF Luis Robert Jr.
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The Chicago White Sox announced that Ken Williams, executive vice president, and Rick Hahn, senior vice president/general manager, have been relieved of their responsibilities, effective immediately.
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Lance Lynn on the mound:
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The White Sox purchased the contracts of right-handed pitcher Jason Bilous and left-hander Bennett Sousa from Triple-A Charlotte. The Sox 40-man roster increases to 35.
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Minnie Miñoso has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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So long from Guaranteed Rate Field. Thanks again to all the readers for joining along the ride this season.
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Abreu is the first play in Sox history to record 4-plus hits, 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 5 runs in one game, according to the Sox.
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The Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Johnny Cueto from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned infielder Danny Mendick to Charlotte. Cueto will start tonight’s game against the Royals in Kansas City.
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White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus on playing second base:
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According to the Sox, Yermín Mercedes is in uniform with Triple-A Charlotte and on the active roster for tonight's game at Durham.
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Good afternoon from Yankee Stadium:
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The White Sox have picked up the multiyear option for play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti. The Sox also announced a multiyear extension agreement with analyst Steve Stone.
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Today’s @ChicagoSports cover.
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Welcome back to Guaranteed Rate Field:
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Good morning from Wrigley Field:
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It went 452 feet and had an exit velocity of 111.2 mph, according to MLB Statcast.
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Luis Robert. Grand slam. Sox 6, Twins 1. Top of the fourth.
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Today’s ⁦ @ChicagoSports ⁩ cover.
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Happy #OpeningDay . Thank you @baseballhall for this wonderful certificate. It’s a tremendous honor to make a small contribution to such a storied place. Excited to watch more history unfold this season.
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The 20th no-hitter in White Sox history.
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Tim Anderson among the players featured outside the MLB Store located across the street from Radio City Music Hall.
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Four parks in 12 days. Thanks for following along. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season unfolds.
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Tim Anderson at the plate. Jimmy Lambert on the mound:
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Per Elias: Seby Zavala is the first player in MLB history to hit his first career home run as part of a three-homer game.
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Today’s ⁦ @ChicagoSports ⁩ cover.
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What a night for Carlos Rodón.
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Kopech will start the second game.
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Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is the 2020 American League MVP.
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Good morning from Guaranteed Rate Field. Getting ready for Game 4:
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Welcome to the ALDS:
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Final: White Sox 7, Indians 2. The Sox are the American League Central champions. Tim Anderson homered twice (solo and 3-run) and had four RBIs. Luis Robert and Eloy Jiménez also homered.
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That’s a wrap for the 2019 season. Thanks to all the readers.
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Back at the park.
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Tim Anderson. 3-run homer. Sox 5, Yankees 0.
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Eloy Jiménez expected to be in Kansas City tomorrow and in the lineup when the Sox open a series against the Royals, manager Tony La Russa said.
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Tim Anderson wearing a Mr. 3,000 Nick Madrigal shirt. Several players, including Madrigal, had one of these shirts on at the morning workout.
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Final: White Sox 4, Twins 3.
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Tim Anderson. First pitch. Home run.
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White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has been named the 2021 American League Reliever of the Year.
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Good afternoon from White Sox camp in Glendale, Ariz.
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Final: Yankees 15, White Sox 7 Yoán Moncada hit a 3-run homer in the 7th, tying the game at 7. But the Yankees scored 7 runs in the 8th. Giancarlo Stanton had 2 2-run homers and 6 RBIs. Sox reliever Joe Kelly allowed 5 runs on 1 hit with 4 walks in two-thirds of an inning.
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Eloy Jiménez batting. Lucas Giolito pitching.
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That’s a wrap for the 2020 season. What a ride from spring training to the pandemic-shortened regular season to the playoffs. Thanks to all the readers.
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Lucas Giolito’s line: 9 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 13 K, 1 BB
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Today’s ⁦ @ChicagoSports ⁩ cover.
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White Sox 4, Pirates 0. Final. Lucas Giolito strikes out 13 and allows one walk in the no-hitter. It is the 19th no-hitter in Sox history.
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New season. New scorebook.
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The Sox have hit 24 home runs in a seven-game span, a team record.
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Tim Anderson. Walk-off two-run home run. Field of Dreams game final: Sox 9, Yankees 8. What a game.
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White Sox statement:
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Welcome back to Guaranteed Rate Field:
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William and Willson
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2021 Home Opener
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Final: Sox 4, Astros 0. Carlos Rodón allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings. Yoán Moncada and Tim Anderson hit solo home runs. The Sox took two of three in the series and are a season-high 20 games over .500 (56-36).
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Good morning from Yankee Stadium.
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Cubs starter Justin Steele
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Final: White Sox 2, Rays 1, 11 innings. Impressive comeback victory for the Sox. All-Stars all played key roles. McCann homered with two outs in the ninth to tie the game. Abreu knocks in the go-ahead run in the 11th. Giolito pitched 6 2/3 strong innings.
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Welcome back
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So long from White Sox camp at Camelback Ranch. Next stop, Guaranteed Rate Field.
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The Chicago White Sox recalled catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned catcher Carlos Pérez to Charlotte.
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Pitchers Ryan Burr and Caleb Frare have signed minor-league deals with the White Sox and will be non-roster invitees to spring training.
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The White Sox and pitcher Lance Lynn agreed to terms on a two-year, $38-million extension, which includes a club option for 2024. Lynn will receive $18.5 million in both 2022 and 2023, with the Sox holding an $18-million option for 2024 with a $1-million buyout.
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Announcement from Major League Baseball: Mike Wright Jr. of the Chicago White Sox has been suspended for his actions during the Los Angeles Angels – Chicago White Sox game on Sept. 16. Wright Jr. will serve a two game suspension beginning tonight, Sept. 24 at Cleveland.
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Lucas Giolito, when asked if he's going to arbitration: "It’s looking like it. Very frustrating. First of all, I love White Sox fans. I appreciate all the love last night on Twitter from those guys. It’s just very unfortunate. Disheartening. Honestly. I just love this team. ...
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Luis Robert
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Today’s ⁦ @ChicagoSports ⁩ cover.
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Michael Kopech and Matt Foster:
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The celebration at home plate.
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Final: Sox 4, Astros 2. The Sox score 4 in the 8th on the way to one of their best wins of the season. Eloy Jiménez tied the game with a 2-run double. Yoán Moncada put them ahead with a 2-run single. Johnny Cueto allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, on 6 hits in 8 innings.
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A scoreless inning for Steele. He allowed 1 hit and had 1 strikeout.
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Justin Steele on to pitch in the fifth.
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I should have brought my glove. Almost HR Derby time.
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From the Sox: The White Sox are aware of tonight’s Instagram post by Yermín Mercedes, who is currently on the active roster of our Class AAA team in Charlotte. At this point in time, the White Sox have not received any official notification from Yermín concerning his future plans
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Crochet was locked in today. Two strikeouts in the sixth inning.
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2:30 p.m. is the estimated start time.
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Final: White Sox 4, Red Sox 2 Vince Velasquez allowed 1 run on 3 hits with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts in 5 innings. Tim Anderson had 3 singles and scored once. Luis Robert hit a 2-run home run. White Sox have won 4 straight.
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Justin Steele on to pitch in the fifth.
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Final: Mets 2, White Sox 0. It's loss No. 107 for the Sox, setting a franchise record for most defeats in a season. The Sox (31-107) have lost 10 straight, their third skid of 10-plus games this season. It’s the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history.
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Tim Anderson:
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2021 postseason schedule:
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Welcome to spring training 2020
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The White Sox have agreed to terms with international outfielders Oscar Colás ($2.7 million) and Erick Hernández ($1 million).
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The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Dallas Keuchel for assignment and recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte.
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Statement from Marco Paddy, Sox special assistant to the general manager – international operations: "Colás possesses an aggressive style of play that includes an impressive power bat and arm, as well as the ability to play above average defense at all three outfield positions.”
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Leury García homers to center. White Sox win 2-1.
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Monday morning at Camelback Ranch
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Dylan Cease will wear uniform No. 84. From the White Sox news release: "According to Baseball Reference, he will be the third player in major-league history to wear 84, joining Prince Fielder with Texas from 2014-16 and J.T. Snow with Boston in 2006."
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Final (11 innings): Sox 7, Rays 5. Tim Anderson hit a game-tying solo home run in the ninth and put the team ahead with an RBI single in the 11th. He scored a run later in the inning. Anderson went 3-for-6 with four runs and two RBIs.
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Cease strikes out the side in the second.
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Jeff Samardzija on MLB Network on end of #NotreDame -Michigan: “That’s about as absurd as Notre Dame putting FieldTurf in instead of grass...
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Lynn on getting on the mound after not pitching in the 2012 All-Star Game: "Now I can officially say that I made one."
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