Money ball

After spending close to $97 million on its 2009 payroll, the Chicago White Sox have committed $72 million to 10 players next season. According to the ...

Indians handle White Sox to help Wedge to win in final days as manager

Eric Wedge added another win to his managerial resume. He'll be sending it out soon.

Hochevar tosses first career shutout

Luke Hochevar pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and Miguel Olivo hit a pair of two-run shots and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-0 Friday night.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: New York Mets

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the New York Mets, who were victims of injuries, mismanagement and, quite possibly, Bernie Madoff.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Lester throws seven shutout innings as Red Sox extend lead over Rangers

Jon Lester allowed four hits over seven shutout innings and Mike Lowell and Victor Martinez homered Sunday as the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1.

White Sox rally late but Cano lifts Yanks with three-run walk-off shot in 10th

Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the New York Yankees a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Perez needs season-ending surgery

Oliver Perez was examined and the Mets say the left-hander needs season-ending surgery to repair patellar tendon tendinosis in his right knee.

Mets uglier than just one game

...Orlando Hudson tapped one to the first baseman Reed, whose throw was nowhere near the catcher, Ramon Castro. The lone bright spot for the Mets (21-17) was Tim Redding, who in his debut...

Ramirez lifts White Sox over Athletics in 10th

Alexei Ramirez led off the 10th inning with a home run and the Chicago White Sox overcame blowing a six-run lead with an 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

The maddening pace of perfection

...off, even when he works with a catcher for the first time, as he did with Ramon Castro on Thursday. "You put down the sign and I'll throw it," Buehrle had told Castro...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009

...USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle (56) celebrates with teammates Josh Fields (left) and Ramon Castro (27) after recording the final out of his 5-0 perfect game against the Tampa Bay...

...USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle (center) celebrates with teammates Josh Fields (left) and Ramon Castro (27) after recording the final out of his 5-0 perfect game against the Tampa Bay...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, left, is embraced by teammates including catcher Ramon Castro after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game, Thursday, July...

Best, worst and weirdest of the first half

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

Contreras surprises on road as White Sox roll to fifth straight win

Jose Contreras got a rare road win as the right-hander, shipped to the minors earlier this season, pitched eight superb innings and the Chicago White Sox won their fifth straight, 6-2 over the lifeless Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.