Former Chicago White Sox Closer Reportedly Mulling Multiple Options as He Rehabs Elbow Injury
Liam Hendriks is weighing multiple offers as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
Hendriks has set a deadline of Thursday to sign with a team, but if he doesn't sign now, he will continue rehabbing and throw for teams in late July before signing. [ more ]
Red Sox agree to $10 million contract with former White Sox closer Liam Hendriks
The Boston Red Sox are looking to strengthen their bullpen by signing Liam Hendriks to a two-year, $10 million contract with a potential value of $20 million.
Hendriks, despite a recent injury and cancer battle, has shown reliability as a dominant closer in the past and could still be a valuable asset for the Red Sox. [ more ]
No timetable for Liam Hendriks' return, as Chicago White Sox taking 'wait and see' approach with reliever
Liam Hendriks first felt something not quite right in his right elbow around May 4, the day the Chicago White Sox reliever left to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte."It's been sore for the last few weeks, ever since before my rehab assignment it was barking, but my mantra is to pitch things until I can't," Hendriks said Tuesday before the Sox lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers might be watching the White Sox closely
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox haven't played each other very much in history.Only a handful of times have these two teams met on the playing field.They are meeting this year as a result of the brand new schedule in which everyone plays everyone.You might remember that they actually did play each other last year as a part of the typical inter-league schedule.
Welcome to the SSS Summary - a little review of what happened this past week in Chicago White Sox baseball, including on-the-field play, the front office jibber-jabber, and everything in between.Even if you don't want to remember what happened, sorry, we will tell you anyway.This time last week, the South Siders were 5 1â2 games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins.
Liam Hendriks Targeting Trade Deadline Return From Tommy John Surgery
Liam Hendriks plans to return to the mound approximately one year after Tommy John surgery and is targeting next year's trade deadline as a return goal.
Hendriks, a free agent, has had conversations with some teams, including the Cubs, but nothing substantial has materialized. [ more ]
Could Liam Hendriks switch sides of Cubs/Sox rivalry? A new report raises that possibility
Former White Sox All-Star closer Liam Hendriks is in talks with several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, for a new deal despite being ruled out for all of next year due to recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Hendriks, known for his stellar performance as a reliever and positive presence in the clubhouse, is expected to sign a two-year deal and potentially contribute to a team's bullpen in the second year of the contract. [ more ]
No structural damage to Hendriks' elbow, but White Sox won't rush reliever back
LOS ANGELES - Liam Hendriks said his right elbow is structurally good, or, "goodish for me," as he put it Tuesday.So that's encouraging.But he won't be bull-rushing his way back to the White Sox bullpen in typical Hendriks fashion."There's no strain down there," Hendriks said, speaking publicly for the first time since he landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation.
'Heartbreaker': Chicago White Sox can't hold 9th-inning lead for a 2nd straight day, falling 6-5
CHICAGO - For the second consecutive game, the Chicago White Sox were three outs away from a win.And for the second straight day, the usually reliable bullpen couldn't hold the lead.The Miami Marlins scored three in the ninth against reliever Kendall Graveman to beat the Sox 6-5 in front of 20,888 on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The White Sox embark on a six-game road trip against the Dodgers and Mariners starting Tuesday night, and they're going to need that good bullpen of theirs.You know, the good one they've featured in the last four-plus weeks, not the one that blew leads to the Marlins on consecutive days, sending the Sox (29-38) out of town on a down note but trailing the first-place Twins by only 4 ½ games in the sad-sacked AL Central.
White Sox, Liam Hendriks post heartwarming video ahead of activation
Liam Hendriks is expected to be activated to the White Sox roster on Monday, according to the team and multiple reports.In conjunction with his activation, the White Sox posted a heartwarming video filled with admirable sayings from his teammates.Check out the video here."Liam is a special person and a big part of our team.
Liam Hendriks set to return to White Sox after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma
CHICAGO - Liam Hendriks is ready to rejoin the Chicago White Sox after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.The White Sox posted a video on Twitter on Sunday welcoming Hendriks back to the team, and the eccentric closer confirmed his return in an Instagram post that read, "See you soon Southside," along with Monday's date.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks to be activated Monday
Liam Hendriks is expected to be activated to the White Sox roster on Monday, according to the team.Hendriks, 34, was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins in early December 2022.On January 7, he announced his diagnosis via social media.From December to April, Hendriks went through four rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Hendriks throws live BP, timetable for return from cancer still unclear
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks took another step Friday in his comeback from cancer, throwing live batting practice, though it remains unclear when he will return to the bullpen.Manager Pedro Grifol said Hendriks threw about 20 pitches and "felt good."But he also said several times there's still no timetable on a return and that the organization will determine the next step.
White Sox' Liam Hendriks could return to the White Sox next week
Grab your tickets, quickly.Liam Hendriks could return to the mound at "the beginning of next week or the end of next week," according to White Sox skipper Pedro Grifol.Hendriks will not pitch this week, according to Grifol.But Hendriks plans to fly in to meet with Grifol and the White Sox either Thursday or Friday about the next steps.
This one will likely make an appearance in this season's "worst losses of the season" retrospectives.For the second straight day, a pesky Marlins team made a successful late charge at the White Sox bullpen, which seems to have returned to its ways of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory after an excellent start to the month.
Chicago White Sox give up 5 runs in the 9th to the Miami Marlins in 5-1 loss: 'It wasn't a good day for us'
The Chicago White Sox had escaped trouble several times throughout Saturday afternoon.Until the ninth, when the Miami Marlins scored five in the inning to beat the Sox 5-1 in front of 25,793 at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Sox were three outs from their seventh victory in eight games.But then came a ninth to forget, featuring two singles, a double, a pair of walks and a fielding error as a one-run lead became a four-run deficit.
Miami Marlins score 5 in the 9th to top the Chicago White Sox 5-1: 'Just 1 of those days.'
The Chicago White Sox had escaped trouble several times throughout Saturday afternoon.Until the ninth.The Miami Marlins scored five in the inning to beat the Sox 5-1 in front of 25,793 at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Sox were three outs from their seventh victory in eight games.But then came a ninth to forget, featuring two singles, a double, a pair of walks and a fielding error as a one-run lead became a four-run deficit.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks notches first win on National Cancer Survivors Day
Jake Burger's game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.Hendriks (1-0) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two.It was the third big league appearance for the All-Star closer since he missed the start of the season after he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Hendriks gets win on Burger slam, White Sox beat Tigers 6-2 for 3-game sweep
Hendriks' win coincided with National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States.CHICAGO - Jake Burger's game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.Hendriks (1-0) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two.
Hendriks gets win on Burger slam, White Sox beat Tigers 6-2 for 3-game sweep
CHICAGO (AP) - Jake Burger's game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.Hendriks (1-0) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two.It was the third big league appearance for the All-Star closer since he missed the start of the season after he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Lange gives up game-winning grand slam; Tigers swept by White Sox
By GAVIN GOOD The Associated Press CHICAGO - Jake Burger's game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.Hendriks (1-0) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two.It was the third big league appearance for the All-Star closer since he missed the start of the season after he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Luis Robert Jr.'s walk-off single gives Chicago White Sox their 6th win in last 7 games to stay 3 games out of 1st in AL Central
Elvis Andrus was on second, representing the game-winning run for the Chicago White Sox with one out in the ninth inning.Andrew Benintendi, a left-handed hitter, was due up with the right-handed hitting Luis Robert Jr. on deck, leaving a tough choice for the Miami Marlins with right-handed reliever Dylan Floro on the mound.
Joe Kelly's struggles, Tim Anderson's gaffe doom White Sox in loss to Marlins
The White Sox' pitching staff bent and bent and bent through eight innings of Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Marlins.Eventually, three outs away from the club's seventh win in eight games, it broke.Michael Kopech, Gregory Santos and Reynaldo Lopez combined to hold the Marlins scoreless for 24 outs but lived on the precipice of peril in the process.
SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, enjoy the week that was, relishing winning five out of six, including two out of three from the Yankees, while, being White Sox fans, wondering why the *%&#$ the Sox absolutely cannot hit pitchers just brought up from the minors, where they had ERAs around seven.
Luis Robert Jr.'s walk-off single gives Chicago White Sox their 6th win in last 7 games to stay 3 games out of 1st in AL Central
Elvis Andrus was on second, representing the game-winning run for the Chicago White Sox with one out in the ninth inning.Andrew Benintendi, a left-handed hitter, was due up with the right-handed hitting Luis Robert Jr. on deck, leaving a tough choice for the Miami Marlins with right-handed reliever Dylan Floro on the mound.
There's a certain level of patience required to be a major-league starting pitcher.Great stretches happen.Bad ones, too.Even for the best or most talented.So Michael Kopech is never going to sweat a string of underwhelming results or puff his chest out after a few solid outings.For him, it's all about the process.
Luis Robert Jr. hits RBI single in 9th to give White Sox 2-1 win over Marlins
CHICAGO (AP) - Luis Robert Jr.'s previous at-bats didn't go the way he wanted.He got over it quickly.Elvis Andrus singled leading off the ninth against Dylan Floro (3-4) and took second on a wild pitch.Tim Anderson struck out before the Marlins intentionally walked the left-handed Andrew Benintendi, setting up a righty-versus-right matchup.
Luis Robert Jr. hits RBI single in 9th to give White Sox 2-1 win over Marlins
CHICAGO (AP) - Luis Robert Jr. hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.Elvis Andrus singled leading against Dylan Floro (3-4) and took second on a wild pitch before Tim Anderson struck out.The Marlins intentionally walked Andrew Benintendi, and Robert drove the winning single past third baseman Jean Segura.
Yankees host White Sox in smoke-engulfed game following Canadian wildfires
BRONX, NY. - In a scene eerily similar to that of a post-apocalyptic movie, the New York Yankees hosted the Chicago White Sox as the Yankee Stadium was engulfed in smoke from Canadian wildfires.New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution for parts of Tuesday as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec.
Hendriks gets 1st save, Giolito tosses 6 hitless innings as White Sox edge Yankees 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Liam Hendriks earned his first save since returning from cancer, Lucas Giolito pitched six hitless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory.Isiah Kiner-Falefa ended Chicago's combined no-hit bid with a two-out RBI double in the seventh off reliever Joe Kelly on a ball that fell between center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and left fielder Andrew Benintendi, allowing Willie Calhoun to score.
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol 'enjoying the climb'
NEW YORK - Pedro Grifol endured a 10-game losing streak during his first month as a major league manager.That's going to leave a mark."Obviously I did not enjoy that at all," Grifol said before the White Sox extended their winning streak to a season-high four games against the Yankees Tuesday.
Aaron Judge goes on the injured list during the White Sox series
The American League MVP, Aaron Judge, is heading to the New York Yankees' injured list with a contusion and sprained ligament on his toe, according to Aaron Boone after the Yankees-White Sox game on Tuesday.Aaron Judge has a contusion and a sprain of the ligament of his toe and will be headed toward an IL stint.There is no fracture or break on his toe.
Liam Hendriks believes his current mindset could've transformed his starter days
Liam Hendriks is one of the most formidable mental athletes in baseball.A closer by trade, he thrives on pitching the ball with vigor and anger.Partner that mentality with an absurd amount of caffeine, and you get Hendriks -- one of the most dominant closers in baseball.Before the days of Hendriks striking out batters with intensity, using abruptly colorful language on the mound and fist-pumping his way off the bump after a save, he thought of himself as lesser, according to a story done by The Athletic.
White Sox win on walk-off with unexpected help from umpire
The Chicago White Sox got help from an unlikely source for a walk-off victory Saturday.With the game knotted at 1-1, Detroit Tigers reliever Jose Cisnero loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th, and Tim Anderson came to the plate.Cisnero fired a fastball at 96.4 mph that was up and in and apparently too hot for catcher Eric Haase to handle.
The Athletic grades the White Sox and Cubs starts to the season
Recently, The Athletic summoned their respective beat writers to culminate season grades for each MLB team to start the season.As Memorial Day lives around the corner, it serves as a fair benchmark to assess each team's respective starts to the season.Let's break down the Chicago teams' grades.The Athletic's White Sox grade: D- "Chances are this team is closer to OK than awful," James Fegan wrote.
Why is Memorial Day an important benchmark for White Sox, Cubs?
When discussing MLB's calendar, Memorial Day serves as a valuable benchmark to check in with your team.Why?Well, for starters, it marks nearly 1/3 of the season completed.It's sort of the big test before the midterm, before the final exam.There's a long way to go, but early signals can define how each team needs to improve through the rest of the season.
Column: Liam Hendriks' return could be the only thing shellshocked Chicago White Sox fans have to look forward to
Liam Hendriks' return to the mound for the Chicago White Sox has been a moment fans have been looking forward to since the news of his cancer was announced in January.No one knew whether it even would be possible for Hendriks to come back from non-Hodgkin lymphoma this season, so having him back in late May seems like a gift.
Paul Sullivan: Liam Hendriks' return might be the only thing to look forward to for shellshocked White Sox fans
CHICAGO - Liam Hendriks' return to the mound for the Chicago White Sox has been a moment fans have been looking forward to since the news of his cancer was announced in January.No one knew whether it even would be possible for Hendriks to come back from non-Hodgkin lymphoma this season, so having him back in late May seems like a gift.
Catch of the year? Aaron Judge crashes through door to make spectacular grab; misses next game with injury
Aaron Judge is no stranger to highlight plays.And on Saturday, he added to his already long list with a spectacular catch.In the eighth inning of New York Yankees' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Dodgers' J. D. Martinez unleashed a deep drive into the field.The ball appeared to be falling to where no Yankees players was, but out of nowhere came Judge.
Catch of the year? Aaron Judge crashes through door to make spectacular grab; misses next game with injury
Aaron Judge is no stranger to highlight plays.And on Saturday, he added to his already long list with a spectacular catch.In the eighth inning of New York Yankees' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Dodgers' J. D. Martinez unleashed a deep drive into the field.The ball appeared to be falling to where no Yankees players was, but out of nowhere came Judge.
Liam Hendriks earns first win since returning as White Sox sweep Tigers
Liam Hendriks had plenty to celebrate Sunday on National Cancer Survivors Day.The White Sox' closer made his first ninth-inning appearance of the year and retired the Tigers in order, firing up the Guaranteed Rate Field crowd along the way."He went out there and kind of got back to his authentic self, fist-pumping and screaming a little bit," teammate Michael Kopech said.
The Starters Michael Kopech seems to be taking turns introducing his rediscovered self to the entire AL Central, following up a bumpy outing against the Angels earlier in the week by showing Detroit the same dominant stuff he's used to shut down Kansas City and Cleveland in recent weeks.As he did against those two foes, Kopech made it through seven full innings today, probably even leaving some in the tank, departing after 92 pitches, with only a two-run homer from Spencer Torkelson (on a pretty good pitch that got golfed) dinging his final line.
Liam Hendriks picks up first win since comeback from cancer aided by walk-off Jake Burger grand slam
Liam Hendriks made his return to baseball last week following an offseason cancer diagnosis.As of Sunday, he's back in the win column.The Chicago White Sox closer pitched a scoreless 9th inning in a tie game against the Detroit Tigers.Then, in the bottom of the ninth, third baseman Jake Burger ended the game in dramatic fashion.
Right-hander Liam Hendriks was back in Chicago on Thursday and the White Sox closer could make his return from stage-4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as early as Monday.Hendriks is scheduled to throw live batting practice to White Sox teammates Friday and an assessment will be made from there on when he would pitch in a major league game.
Chrystal O'Keefe, Brian O'Neill, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Malachi Hayes, Dante Jones and Brett Ballantini reviewed an excellent weekend of White Sox baseball, and took out the pocket schedule to study some stern stretches ahead:
After the sweep of Detroit, the White Sox project as a 93-loss club and at 26-35 are just 6 1â2 games out of first place Yes, it's just the Tigers - but Ws are Ws Individual thoughts on the weekend triumphs of Liam Hendriks, Michael Kopech and Jake Burger Re: Burger, Melissa points out that only one player (Aaron Judge) has a better average exit velocity - so PLAY HIM MORE, Pedro!
White Sox' Liam Hendriks Sharp, Earns First Win of Season
When Liam Hendriks first returned to the White Sox he knew he'd have to earn his closing role again.It's obviously not easy to return to play practically half a year after receiving a cancer diagnosis, so it's understandable that Pedro Grifol called for Hendriks in the eighth inning in his first game of the 2023 season.
Liam Hendriks earns win for White Sox on National Cancer Survivors Day: 'It's one of those scripts'
Jake Burger's walk-off grand slam on Sunday gave the White Sox their third consecutive win, and it also produced one of the most heartwarming stories MLB has seen this season.Burger's blast made Chicago reliever Liam Hendriks the pitcher of record, giving him his first win of the season in only his third appearance since returning from a cancer battle.
Jake Burger's walk-off grand slam gives the Chicago White Sox a 6-2 win - and series sweep - vs. the Detroit Tigers
Batting with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning of a tie game against the Detroit Tigers, Jake Burger just wanted to find a way to get a run home.He did - and more - hitting a game-ending grand slam to give the Chicago White Sox a 6-2 victory in front of 23,327 on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox' Liam Hendriks sharp, earns first win of season
When Liam Hendriks first returned to the White Sox he knew he'd have to earn his closing role again.It's obviously not easy to return to play practically half a year after receiving a cancer diagnosis, so it's understandable that Pedro Grifol called for Hendriks in the eighth inning in his first game of the 2023 season.
Chicago White Sox edge the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in 10 innings in a 'weird' game in which all runs scored on wild pitches
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol couldn't recall seeing a game like Saturday's at Guaranteed Rate Field.It was a wild matchup between the Sox and Detroit Tigers, with all three runs scoring on wild pitches.Yoán Moncada scored the winner - touching home after José Cisnero 's high 96.4-mph
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
All three runs in the game were scored on wild pitches.CHICAGO - Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.All three runs in the game were scored on wild pitches.
Nothing like a game without a single RBI, or even a hit with anyone on base.Guess with the Tigers and the White Sox facing off, you should expect something like that.But somebody had to win it, so it might as well have been the White Sox.That win came in the 10th, when Manfred Man Yoán Moncada, having switched to his yellow shoes for speed, got advanced to third on a nice Romy González bunt.
SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan is back from spending May on the other side of the Atlantic.So he and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, delve into all the things that have happened with the White Sox in the past month, as they soared from 13 games worse than .500to, uh, well, er, 12 games worse.
White Sox starter Mike Clevinger returns from injured list in style
On paper, right-hander Mike Clevinger against the Tigers looked like a good matchup for the White Sox.That's exactly how it played out.Clevinger, fresh off the injured list after an injury to his right wrist, was brilliant through five innings Friday.He shut out the Tigers on three hits, walking one and striking out six before departing after 73 pitches.
GM Rick Hahn evaluates the Chicago White Sox 2 months into the season: 'We're not playing at the level we're capable of'
The Chicago White Sox have had a better May than April."But then again, it's tough to get much worse than April," general manager Rick Hahn said Monday.The Sox went 8-21 in March and April and failed to win a series.They are 15-13 in May after Tuesday's 7-3 victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the ' top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup.The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the month of May coming to a close, we're going to take a peak around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions.
The Yankees should turn to a closer-by-committee approach
It's a fascinating time in baseball strategy.We've reached a point where it is widely acknowledged that the highest leverage situations may come at different times in the game.Sure, the ninth inning may prove to be the most important frame, but sometimes, high-leverage moments crop in the eighth, or seventh, or even earlier.
In 'emotional' return, Hendriks pitches one inning
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2023, 12:04 AM ET
CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits and a walk to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, his first outing since recovering from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
White Sox' Liam Hendriks makes first appearance of season after bout with cancer
In the grand scheme of things where cancer and a kid's game intersect, it did not matter what Liam Hendriks did on the baseball field Monday night.Forty-five days after his last chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hendriks donned a black "Southside" Sox uniform, received a pregame kiss behind home plate from wife Kristi and became a member of the White Sox again.
White Sox still discussing timetable for Liam Hendriks
On Friday, before the White Sox' win over the Detroit Tigers, Liam Hendriks threw a second live bullpen since returning from a rehab stint in the minor leagues.However, the next steps are not concrete for the star closer, according to Pedro Grifol."Threw the ball good yesterday.We're discussing it as an organization to see when he's gonna be activated," Grifol said.
Liam Hendriks takes a 'step in the right direction' as the Chicago White Sox closer throws another live batting practice
Liam Hendriks took another step toward returning to the Chicago White Sox with his third live batting practice in a week.The Sox closer threw about 19 pitches while facing teammates Elvis Andrus, Adam Haseley and Seby Zavala before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park."It went well," manager Pedro Grifol said.
DETROIT - Liam Hendriks threw live batting practice Friday afternoon at Comerica Park, possibly one of his final steps before joining the White Sox for his season debut after a bout with cancer.The Sox closer threw 19 pitches to Elvis Andrus, Adam Haseley and Seby Zavala.Aside from a ground ball to the third base side of second base by the left-handed hitting Haseley, contact was limited.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks set for second live BP session Friday
DETROIT - Liam Hendriks is slated to pitch live batting practice Friday at Comerica Park.It could be the White Sox' All-Star reliever's final step before joining the team.Hendriks, working his way back from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, impressed manager Pedro Grifol in his last live session in Cleveland Monday.
Dodgers Rumors: MLB Insider Adds Fuel to the Fire on Tim Anderson to LA Talks
One of the mostly highly talked about trade rumors this year involves the Dodgers and the White Sox.The White Sox, who have struggled all year long, could turn their team into a fire sale come the trade deadline, and the Dodgers would be the first ones at their doorstep looking for talent.The most talked about potential deal is one involving All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, someone who loved playing alongside Mookie Betts at the World Baseball Classic and who could add tons of power and electricity in the Dodgers lineup.
White Sox' Burger could get playing time at second base
CLEVELAND - Jake Burger seems far from being groomed as an everyday second baseman, but the White Sox are working at second as they look for ways to keep his bat in the lineup when Eloy Jimenez returns soon from the injured list."It's past the exploratory stage," manager Pedro Grifol said.
Chicago White Sox's starting pitching depth could get its 1st test this year with Mike Clevinger on the IL
Mike Clevinger felt his wrist was "a little jammed up" during the fifth inning of Wednesday's start against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field."Around the sixth inning I noticed a little drop-off in (velocity), just the off-speed.Fastball felt good," the Chicago White Sox pitcher said Monday.
Liam Hendriks throws another live BP, 'getting really close' to return to White Sox
CLEVELAND - Liam Hendriks had what appeared to be one of his best throwing sessions yet during his comeback process from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, impressing White Sox manager Pedro Grifol with his stuff during a live batting practice session Monday at Progressive Field.Grifol, who had a batter's eye view of it standing in the batter's box for some of Hendriks' pitches, said the Sox' All-Star closer will likely throw live batting practice again Thursday in Detroit.
Lucas Giolito pitches 6 solid innings in a 5-1 Chicago White Sox win against the Kansas City Royals - their 4th victory in 5 games
One of the most important pitches came early Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field.Trying to preserve a one-run lead, Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito faced Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning.With the count full, Giolito went with a changeup, and Fermin swung and missed.
The Chicago White Sox are still working on the next step for Liam Hendriks, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.Pedro Grifol said Liam Hendriks is coming to Chicago tomorrow to meet with the team and reassess his next steps.Grifol said he?s feeling good physically, but Hendriks?return to major league action won?t be this week.-
The White Sox need Liam Hendriks back more than they know.The all-star closer, on the comeback trail after beating cancer, is officially "day to day" after throwing a short session of live batting practice at Guaranteed Rate Field prior to Friday night's game against the Royals.He could return next week.
Fresh off securing only their third series win of the season, Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox look for their first series sweep of 2023, against the Cleveland Guardians.Yes, it's mid-May, the Sox are bad - but it would seem the Guardians are, as well.But wins are wins for a team 12 games under.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks expected to throw live batting practice on Friday
The White Sox' Liam Hendriks is expected to throw live batting practice at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, possibly a step toward joining the bullpen.When that happens is the question for the 36-year-old cancer survivor."When he throws [Friday], we'll wait and see the outcome, how he feels, what the numbers were," manager Pedro Grifol said.
Guardians-White Sox MLB 2023 live stream (5/18), watch online
The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guaridans in MLB 2023 action Thursday, May 18, at Guaranteed Rate in Chicago.The game will be live streamed on fuboTV.Right-hander Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the White Sox vs. left-hander Logan Allen for the Guardians.Chicago is 16-28 this season, while Cleveland is 19-23.
'I thought I'm going to die': Eloy Jimenez is pushing to return to White Sox after an appendectomy
CHICAGO - Eloy Jiménez was asked how he was feeling Wednesday afternoon."A couple weeks ago I thought I'm going to die," Jiménez said, "so I feel really good."The Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter spoke with reporters for the first time since undergoing an appendectomy May 6 at Cincinnati 's Good Samaritan Hospital.
White Sox' Eloy Jimenez could 'maybe' return to team next weekend
Scratch the 4-6 week timeline for Eloy Jiménez.The White Sox' outfielder underwent an appendectomy during the team's road series against the Cincinnati Reds.He underwent the procedure on May 6.The team initially stamped a 4-6 week recovery timeline on him.RELATED: L uis Robert Jr. keeps fire lit with four-game HR streak On Wednesday, Jiménez told the media he could return "maybe" next weekend, which presumably would be the Sox' road series against the Detroit Tigers.
Major League Baseball launches 'MLB Together' community assistance platform
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball launched a community assistance platform Wednesday called "MLB Together."The platform will focus on youth empowerment; diversity, equity and inclusion; domestic and physical safety; health research and resources; military family and veteran resources; disaster relief; and environmental sustainability and green initiatives.
'I thought I'm going to die': Eloy Jimenez is pushing to return to the Chicago White Sox after an appendectomy
Eloy Jiménez was asked how he was feeling Wednesday afternoon."A couple weeks ago I thought I'm going to die," Jiménez said, "so I feel really good."The Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter spoke with reporters for the first time since undergoing an appendectomy May 6 at Cincinnati 's Good Samaritan Hospital.
White Sox' Davis Martin undergoes season-ending Tommy John surgery
The White Sox announced Davis Martin, the right-handed minor league arm, underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.Martin followed the news with a post on his Instagram with this caption: "'For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.' - ââRomans⬠â8â¬:â18â¬.
White Sox trust Liam Hendriks' self-assessment as rehab stint continues
When he returns to the White Sox after his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Liam Hendriks wants to be 100%.He might need a little more time to reach that level.Hendriks told media Friday in Charlotte that the tentative plan going forward is for him to pitch again Sunday for the Triple-A Knights, followed by Tuesday or Wednesday before he and the Sox reassess his next steps.
Liam Hendriks Could Return to Chicago White Sox Next Week
Liam Hendriks could return to the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox next week, Vinnie Duber of AIICHGO.comreports.Liam Hendriks gave up four runs last night.Today, Pedro Grifol said Sox to reevaluate after Hendriks pitches Sunday.Meanwhile, Hendriks told @followmefor3 that ?tentative schedule?calls for outings Sunday and Tuesday or Wednesday before reevaluation, that he?s not ready yet.-
In 2022, the Charlotte Knights went 9-14 in April and 9-17 in May, so the fact that it's now mid-May, 36 games into the season, and the Knights have just reclaimed .500 is a drastic improvement.It's a mark they've been hovering around, buoyed by some heavy hitting to compensate for a thin pitching staff.
White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (May 2-8): Clint Frazier
Around the System It was a very busy week in Charlotte, with two big moves to start it off: Oscar Colás and Lenyn Sosa getting optioned back to Charlotte.However, Sosa was quickly back up, three days later.Sammy Peralta went up, made his debut, then was sent back down as well.Alex Colomé and Carlos Pérez are currently in Chicago, but probably not staying for long with Yoán Moncada currently on a rehab assignment and expected to finish soon, and Liam Hendriks with three or four more appearances left, including back-to-backs on Wednesday and Thursday.
Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox play in game 2 of series
Chicago White Sox (12-24, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (10-26, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Royals: Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.47 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 30 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: White Sox -149, Royals +127; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox.
An 11-run 2nd inning propels the Chicago White Sox to a 17-4 victory and series win vs. the Cincinnati Reds
Luis Robert Jr. began Sunday's second inning with a five-pitch walk.It was an innocent start to a record-breaking inning for the Chicago White Sox.The Sox scored 11 runs in the second, hammering the Cincinnati Reds 17-4 in front of 20,338 at Great American Ball Park.The 11 runs set a team record for a second inning, topping the previous mark of 10 on July 28, 1935, against the St. Louis Browns.