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Ultimate Standings

Peter Keating, ESPN The Magazine

The Mag's seventh annual survey says the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are best at giving fans what they want. Don't get us started on the Clippers.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Money ball

Bruce Levine

...the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins in the AL Central Division, general manager Kenny Williams and company...Team officials already believe set-up man Matt Thornton is ready to handle the physical and mental...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

RBI single from Konerko gives White Sox all offense they need vs. Indians

Associated Press

Mark Buehrle pitched six shutout innings and Paul Konerko drove in the only run as the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 1-0 to split a doubleheader Wednesday night, ending Eric Wedge's seven-year managerial run at home with the Indians.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Chicago White Sox

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Chicago White Sox, who many believe have the best talent in AL Central.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Pair of big innings help White Sox stop streaking Tigers as Twins series looms

Associated Press

Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009

A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed

Buster Olney

The Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Peavy allows six hits as White Sox shut out Tigers

Associated Press

Jake Peavy pitched seven innings and Gordon Beckham homered to break up Eddie Bonine's no-hit bid as the Chicago White Sox slowed Detroit's chase of the AL Central title by beating the Tigers 2-0 on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Tigers-White Sox Preview

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Tigers-White Sox Preview

Preview | September 24, 2009

Pierzynski's two-run single in seventh pushes White Sox to victory

Associated Press

A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Mauer's top-10 power

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts breaks down Joe Mauer deeply and notes that his fantasy value has pushed him into a top-10 overall position.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Contreras outduels Greinke as White Sox ride three homers past Royals

Associated Press

Jose Contreras won for the first time in six weeks, leading the White Sox over the Royals 4-2 and making a strong bid to save his job in Chicago's starting rotation.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Royals' rally drops White Sox three games behind Tigers in Central

Associated Press

Billy Butler doubled three times, had two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning as the Royals rallied for a 5-4 win.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2009

White Sox move within two games of AL Central leader with win over Indians

Associated Press

Jim Thome hit a two-run shot for his 562nd career homer and Gordon Beckham had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for an 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 08, 2009

Podsednik's RBI single caps White Sox rally in 9th as Angels 'pen fails Lackey

Associated Press

Scott Podsednik's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Angels on Tuesday, snapping Los Angeles' eight-game road winning streak.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Wise finishes off Yankees with RBI single as White Sox earn victory

Associated Press

DeWayne Wise hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 30, 2009