2023 Season So Far

As of June 9, 2023, the Chicago White Sox are in second place in the American League Central division with a record of 33-29. They are 2.5 games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins. The White Sox have been led by their offense, which is currently ranked third in the American League in runs scored. Luis Robert and Yasmani Grandal have been the team's top hitters, each batting over .300 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. The White Sox pitching staff has been inconsistent, but has been led by Dylan Cease and Lucas Giolito. Cease has a 2.50 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 75 innings, while Giolito has a 3.14 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 67 innings. The White Sox will need their pitching staff to improve if they want to make a run at the playoffs.

Here is a more detailed look at the White Sox's season so far:

• Offense: The White Sox have been one of the most productive offenses in the American League this season. They are currently ranked third in the league in runs scored (277), and they are second in the league in home runs (79). The White Sox have been led by Luis Robert, who is batting .318 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. Yasmani Grandal has also been a key contributor, batting .294 with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs.
• Pitching: The White Sox pitching staff has been inconsistent this season. They have a 4.24 ERA, which is the 10th-highest ERA in the American League. The White Sox have been led by Dylan Cease and Lucas Giolito. Cease has a 2.50 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 75 innings. Giolito has a 3.14 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 67 innings.
• Outlook: The White Sox are currently in second place in the American League Central division. They are 2.5 games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins. The White Sox will need their pitching staff to improve if they want to make a run at the playoffs.

1919 World Series Footage

Some footage was published last month on YouTube showing game action and aerial shots of the 1919 World Series. Yea, the Black Sox World Series. This is really cool stuff! There's footage of old Comiskey Park, a few shots of actual gameplay, shots of the crowds and a shot from the sky. In particular, I thought the shot of all the people in New York "watching" the game was really neat. View it below:

Frank Thomas Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Big Hurt, big resume. Frank Thomas was elected to the Halll of Fame today! To me, the guy was a shoe-in. 20 seasons in the MLB and finished with a .301 batting average, wow. I remember seeing him hit at games when I was younger, man he had power. And to tell you the truth, I like his commentary on CSN after games with Bill Melton as well.

Plus, he's a beast.

The 6-foot-5 slugger topped the .300 mark in 10 seasons and went .330 or higher four times. Thomas produced seven straight seasons of hitting .300 with at least 20 homers, 100 walks, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, a .400 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage from 1991-97.

-MLB.com

Frank Thomas received 83.7% of the vote, so he's definitely a 1st ballot Hall of Famer, well deserved if you ask me. Thomas is one of only 28 White Sox players in the Hall of Fame and joins the ranks of Carlton Fisk, Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio.

Addison Reed Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

Reed Goes to Diamondbacks

Ugh. Reed was one of the only reasons I actually enjoyed last season. Now, he's on his way to Arizona. Looks like I got his autograph just in time ;)... Addison Reed saved 29 games in 2012 and saved 40 in 2013. He finished 2013 with a 5-4 record and a 3.79 ERA.


He was traded for an up-and-coming 3rd baseman from AZ's AAA Team, Matt Davidson.


Seems like he has medicre numbers, to me. As in, he has decent numbers in A ball (2011) but leading up to AAA seems like his numbers are decreasing; which tells me he is not ready for the drastic change players see in the MLB. His OBP is looking pretty solid, though. Hopefully, of course, I am proven wrong in my dismay.

Konerko, Gone Next Year?

White Sox lose to KC 3-2

Although both Paul Konerko and Adam Dunn both homered in tonight's game, it wasn't enough for a win. There's speculation that this year may be Konerko's last with the White Sox.

Paul Konerko's three-year, $37.5-million contract extension comes to a close after the this season. Let me tell you, the past, geeze, almost 20 years has been great with Paul Konerko. He's be a great leader, ball player and all-around good role model for baseball fan here in Chicago and all around the world. If it is his last year, I'm glad we got to see him in the World Series with us here in Chicago!

White Sox Beat Blue Jays, 7-2 & Man Has Heart Attack

The Chicago White Sox just beat the Toronto Blue Jays in 9 innings 7-2. Rios, Ramirez and Wise all homered and pitching was on point. Good win. Why was this game so crazy? A man had a heart attack during the 7th inning. They halted the game for about 5 minutes so the medical crew could do their work after Youkilis alerted the umpire. It was pretty eerie literally watching the crew try to resuscitate the guy. Couldn't help but feel bad and I hope everything turns out OK for him and his family. Although, going out watching a White Sox game could be the best way to go if you think about it...Go Sox!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the man passed away. Hope everything is OK with his family, I'm sure the medical crew up in Toronto did the best they could; we all watched them so I know they did. I've personally never seen anything like this at a baseball game before, first time for everything, but hopefully we don't see this ever again!

Bobby Jenks May Be Out

I have been reporting on Bobby Jenks. Finally, there is (almost) concrete news. The Chicago White Sox and Bobby Jenks may part ways this offseason.

"Honestly, I was hoping that this would not be the case, being non-tendered. I was hoping I would come back without question. Obviously, things change in a heartbeat. I'm sad that it has come to this, where I've become a free agent and I'm talking to other teams."

-WhiteSox.com

Jenks will be 30 in March and says he is in the process of talking to other teams. He has had his fair share of struggles the past few years, on the field and off. Early in the 2009 season he was dealing with kidney stones and ended up the 2010 season with an ERA of 4.44, a career worst for him. Big Bad Bobby Jenks did however aid in our taking of the World Series in '05, and for that I am very greatful. I have never seen such a young pitcher do so well considering the circumstances. Not only do well, but impress an entire city, maybe even the world. I remember the victory parade downtown, I was standing up on a concrete barrier to get a better look, Bobby Jenks was on top of one of the busses, we caught a glimpse of eachother and pointed in celebration. I think he really appreciated the fan's support. He seems to be very modest during these times of uincertainty; I would like to see him stay but if it's in the best interest for the White Sox to have a new closer, so be it.