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TONY LA RUSSA


Judge, Ohtani among 3 finalists for AL MVP award next week

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writersโ€™ Association of America.

AP source: White Sox hire Royals coach Grifol as manager

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago White Sox have hired Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to replace Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as their manager.

Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down

The Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cuetoโ€™s seven effective innings.

La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues

Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues.

Bรกez taunts White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win

Javier Bรกez taunted Chicago fans after hitting a home run and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2, pushing the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.

White Sox say La Russa will not return to dugout this season

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa will not return to the dugout this season.

Chisox manager La Russa has pacemaker; return date uncertain

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he's on the mend after having a pacemaker inserted for his heart.

White Sox manager La Russa cleared for Stewart's ceremony

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has been cleared by his doctors to participate in Sundayโ€™s pregame ceremony in Oakland as the Athletics retire former pitcher Dave Stewartโ€™s No. 34 jersey.

WSox manager La Russa out indefinitely with health issue

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely because of an unspecified health issue.

Bregman 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, Astros trample Chisox 21-5

Alex Bregman hit two homers and two doubles, driving in a career-high six runs and powering the Houston Astros past the Chicago White Sox 21-5.

La Russa rejects idea fan pushed him to use pinch runner

White Sox manager Tony La Russa got a kick out of the idea that a screaming spectator convinced him to insert a pinch-runner during Chicagoโ€™s winning rally against the Houston Astros on Monday night.

White Sox shortstop Anderson starts reduced 2-day suspension

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from three to two games.

Chisox Tim Anderson suspended by MLB for contact with umpire

Major League Baseball suspended Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson for three games and fined the All-Star an undisclosed amount for making contact with plate umpire Nick Mahrley during an argument.

White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win

Left fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robertโ€™s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Arraez gets 3 hits as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings

Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesotaโ€™s four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3.

LEADING OFF: Astros vs Yanks, Musgrove returns to face Phils

American League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan รlvarez and the Houston Astros in the opener of a highly anticipated four-game series Thursday night.

LEADING OFF: Juneteenth around MLB and Father's Day

The nationโ€™s newest federal holiday of Juneteenth is being celebrated in many ways this weekend at Major League Baseball parks.

Moncada's five hits, five RBIs lead White Sox past Tigers

Yoรกn Moncada had five hits and five RBIs, including a run-scoring single against Kody Clemens, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 13-0 for a three-game series sweep.

LEADING OFF: Braves go for 14th straight, Flaherty returns

Dansby Swanson and the Braves go for their 14th straight victory Wednesday night when they wrap up a series at Washington.

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg out

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal.

Donaldson's 1-game ban upheld by MLB, fine cut to $5,000

Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldsonโ€™s one-game suspension, a penalty that was assessed after the New York Yankees third baseman made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist.

'Fire Tony!' chants as Chisox blow lead, lose to Texas in 10

Loud chants of โ€œFire Tony!โ€.

Tony La Russa says he'd order walk to Turner again

A day after ordering a two-strike intentional walk that backfired, White Sox manager Tony La Russa said heโ€™d do it all over again.

Donaldson disappointed Yankees didn't publicly support him

Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didnโ€™t back him after he made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist.

LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson to IL with right groin strain

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is headed for the injured list after he left Sundayโ€™s game against the Cubs with a right groin strain.

Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protest

Several of Gabe Kaplerโ€™s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the school shootings in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Josh Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family

Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson.

Anderson: Donaldson tried to provoke with 'Jackie' comment

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says Josh Donaldson was clearly trying to rattle him when the New York Yankees third baseman referred to him as โ€œJackie.โ€.

MLB suspends Yanks' Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' remark

Major League Baseball has suspended Josh Donaldson for one game after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson on Saturday.

Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.

Boone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson.

Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1

Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopechโ€™s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1.

Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New Yorkโ€™s five-game winning streak.

Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7

Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory.

Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits

Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.

LEADING OFF: White Sox OF Eloy Jimรฉnez injured again

The Chicago White Sox likely will have an update on Eloy Jimรฉnez after the slugging outfielder hurt his right hamstring during Saturdayโ€™s 9-2 loss at Minnesota.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.

Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win

Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2.

Sign of times: MLB gives OK to electronic pitch calling

In a move that will end a tradition dating 150 years, Major League Baseball has approved the use of an electronic device for catchers to signal pitches in an effort to eliminate sign stealing and speed games.

Hit Hard: Hitting coaches have short shelf life in majors

Connor Dawson is a psychologist, gatekeeper, analyst and strategist.

MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches

Major League Baseball is stepping up its experimentation with an electronic communication channel for calling pitches.

1983 AL Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt dies at 66

LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died.

LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5

LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5

After a season of piling up whopping win totals, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers get a day to prep for their all-or-nothing matchup in Game 5 of the NL Division Series.

LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after elimination

LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after elimination

White Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night.

Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox

Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer, scored four times and stole a base, and the Houston Astros eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 10-1 victory in Game 4 of their AL Division Series.

Astros dismiss sign-stealing implications by Chisox pitcher

Astros dismiss sign-stealing implications by Chisox pitcher

The Houston Astros have found themselves in familiar territory, brushing aside comments by Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera after he implied they stole signs while winning the first two games of the AL Division Series in their ballpark.

Garcรญa, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Garcรญa, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Leury Garcรญa and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandalโ€™s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.

LEADING OFF: Rays' Brandon Lowe swings into action at Fenway

LEADING OFF: Rays' Brandon Lowe swings into action at Fenway

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White Sox to start Cease vs Astros, aim to avoid ALDS sweep

White Sox to start Cease vs Astros, aim to avoid ALDS sweep

The Chicago White Sox will start Dylan Cease in Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, hoping he can help the AL Central champions avoid a sweep.

LEADING OFF: MLB win leader Urรญas goes for Dodgers vs Giants

LEADING OFF: MLB win leader Urรญas goes for Dodgers vs Giants

Big league wins leader Julio Urรญas starts for the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series at San Francisco against Kevin Gausman.

LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin

LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin

Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.

La Russa back in postseason with White Sox against Astros

La Russa back in postseason with White Sox against Astros

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is back in the playoffs with the Chicago White Sox as they prepare to open their best-of-five AL Division Series on Thursday against the Houston Astros.

LEADING OFF: 106-win Dodgers host Cards in NL wild-card game

LEADING OFF: 106-win Dodgers host Cards in NL wild-card game

The 106-win Los Angeles Dodgers put their season on the line in the NL wild-card game against the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals.

LEADING OFF: 106-win Dodgers host Cards in wild-card game

LEADING OFF: 106-win Dodgers host Cards in wild-card game

The 106-win Los Angeles Dodgers put their season on the line in the NL wild-card game against the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals.

No scramble, playoffs set: Yanks-Red Sox, Giants win West

No scramble, playoffs set: Yanks-Red Sox, Giants win West

The pairings for the baseball playoffs are all set.

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheader spit.

White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold

White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold

Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Soxโ€™s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victory.

Cobbโ€™s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox

Cobbโ€™s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox

Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Grandal 8 RBIs in return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13

Grandal 8 RBIs in return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13

Yasmani Grandal homered twice and drove in eight runs in his return from the injured list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 17-13.

โ€˜Field of Dreamsโ€™ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9th

โ€˜Field of Dreamsโ€™ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9th

Tim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched โ€œField of Dreams.โ€ Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.

Anderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game

Anderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game

Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion.

Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10

Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuilding crosstown Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley Field.

White Sox rookie Zavala hits 3 HRs; Indians rally, win 12-11

White Sox rookie Zavala hits 3 HRs; Indians rally, win 12-11

White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11.

White Sox rookie catcher Mercedes says heโ€™s leaving baseball

White Sox rookie catcher Mercedes says heโ€™s leaving baseball

Yermรญn Mercedes, the surprising rookie who helped carry the Chicago White Sox with his booming bat early in the season and got sent to the minors following a prolonged slump, says he is stepping away from baseball.

Giolito tosses 3-hitter as White Sox pound Astros 10-1

Giolito tosses 3-hitter as White Sox pound Astros 10-1

Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, Josรฉ Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1.

Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6

Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6

Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldsonโ€™s direction after the slugger appeared to yell โ€œNot sticky anymore,โ€ after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheetsโ€™ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.

LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

Major League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and playersโ€™ association.

White Sox sparkplug Madrigal out for year after surgery

White Sox sparkplug Madrigal out for year after surgery

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair tears in his right hamstring.

La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers

La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers

Tony La Russa moved into sole possession of second on baseballโ€™s career manager wins list, snapping a tie with John McGraw by directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Mercedes hit in 9th, Chisox top Tigers; La Russa ties McGraw

Mercedes hit in 9th, Chisox top Tigers; La Russa ties McGraw

Rookie Yermรญn Mercedes hit a game-ending single, Yasmani Grandal homered twice and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8.

Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row

Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row

Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1.

Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles

Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles

Billy Hamilton hit a solo home run, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and Lance Lynn pitched five scoreless innings as the White Sox completed a sweep of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-1 victory.

LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

Cody Bellinger is ready to return from a broken leg thatโ€™s sidelined him for nearly two months.

La Russa a winner vs old team, White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1

La Russa a winner vs old team, White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1

White Sox manager Tony La Russa wound up a winner in his first game against the team that ensured his Hall of Fame induction as Chicago beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 behind Lance Lynnโ€™s arm and Andrew Vaughnโ€™s bat.

La Russa gets a look at Cardinals from the other side

La Russa gets a look at Cardinals from the other side

The birds-on-the-bat uniforms, the players in the other dugout, the opposing manager, it all looked familiar to Tony La Russa.

LEADING OFF: La Russa faces Cards, Turnbull next after no-no

LEADING OFF: La Russa faces Cards, Turnbull next after no-no

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa will see plenty of familiar faces when his AL Central leaders host his longtime team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani makes his sixth pitching start of the season Wednesday when the Angels face Aaron Civale and the Indians.

Debate night: La Russa says Mercedes 'clueless' to swing 3-0

Debate night: La Russa says Mercedes 'clueless' to swing 3-0

White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Yermรญn Mercedes made a โ€œbig mistakeโ€ when he crushed a 3-0 pitch from infielder Willians Astudillo for a solo homer in the ninth inning of Monday nightโ€™s 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

Hall of Famer manager Tony La Russa's second stint with the Chicago White Sox is off to a bumpy start.

New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

Wearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning.

Ohtani's 2-way play, Walsh's HRs lead Angels past ChiSox 7-4

Ohtani's 2-way play, Walsh's HRs lead Angels past ChiSox 7-4

Shohei Ohtani hit a 451-foot homer and pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning in a historic two-way performance, and Jared Walsh hit a walkoff homer in the Los Angeles Angelsโ€™ 7-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Mercedes 1st modern player to open year 8 for 8, streak ends

Mercedes 1st modern player to open year 8 for 8, streak ends

Yermรญn Mercedes finally made an out, but not before becoming the first player since at least 1900 to begin a season with eight straight hits.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

EARLY TESTSThe Washington Nationals will be short-handed due to a positive coronavirus test for the second straight season opener. General manager Mike Rizzo did not reveal who the five players were, and the only certainty as of Wednesday night was that opening day starter Max Scherzer wasn't one of them. The Nationals did not have any players test positive during spring training prior to that. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.โ€MITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

All 30 teams are scheduled to be in action, with Gerrit Cole set to throw the first pitch of the season against Toronto at Yankee Stadium. A year after no fans were allowed during the virus-shortened 60-game season, every stadium is open, in varying degrees as teams adhere to coronavirus protocols. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.โ€AdMITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day. Rain is in the forecast along the East Coast, which could affect games at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park.

White Sox slugger Jimรฉnez has surgery for torn pectoral

White Sox slugger Jimรฉnez has surgery for torn pectoral

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimรฉnez was having surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and general manager Rick Hahn said the slugger still is expected to miss five to six months. Hahn said the timeline hasn't changed, though he left the door open for Jimรฉnez to return sooner. With Tim Anderson, AL MVP Josรฉ Abreu and Yoรกn Moncada, the White Sox have a potent lineup. But Vaughn, a first baseman who was selected by the White Sox with the No. The White Sox released veteran catcher Jonathon Lucroy on Tuesday.

Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Sixto Sรกnchez made his third start, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. Austin Gomber gave up five runs on eight hits, four of them home runs, 5 1/3 innings. Arizona starter Luke Weaver struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay continued to struggle for Chicago, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. BREWERS 2, GIANTS 2Brett Anderson pitched two-run ball over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three for Milwaukee.

White Sox slugger Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon

White Sox slugger Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon

General manager Rick Hahn said the team will know more when he begins the rehab process. The 24-year-old Jimรฉnez, who throws and bats right-handed, was acquired in a July 2017 trade with the crosstown Cubs. Adโ€œFundamentally, he got hurt trying to make a play,โ€ Hahn said. Leury Garcรญa, Adam Engel, Nick Williams and Billy Hamilton are among the potential replacements for Jimรฉnez in left. The most intriguing option might be Andrew Vaughn, a first baseman who was selected by the White Sox with the No.

In-game video returning to baseball for 2021

In-game video returning to baseball for 2021

โ€œYouโ€™d come back in the dugout and youโ€™d say, โ€˜Hey where was that pitch at?โ€™โ€ Owings said Monday. โ€œIt would be like it is on the MLB app where it just shows where the pitch crossed the plate. But Major League Baseball has cleared the way for the return of in-game video on dugout iPads beginning on opening day, with catcher signals clipped when they are displayed on a computer. โ€œI think the fact that they would have it in the dugout is a step in the right direction.โ€How much in-game video helps depends on the hitter. ___AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum and AP Sports Writers Pat Graham, Stephen Hawkins and Howard Fendrich contributed to this report.

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

A worker cleans the stadium seats as San Francisco Giants players train during the team's spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon figures players can find plenty to do with any extra time they could get at the end of days if spring training games don't go nine innings. Even after that, until the end of spring training, games can be scheduled for only seven innings. Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said he had already been in touch with Cleveland's Terry Francona by midweek about their spring training opener Sunday. AdJESSE'S TEAMVeteran right-hander Jesse Chavez is re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal, and will join them in spring training after clearing intake protocols.

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn adjusts his face covering as he watches players during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix. When he walks in the door, itโ€™s going to be a huge moment for the 2021 White Sox. The guys canโ€™t wait to see him, and he canโ€™t wait to see them.โ€AdAbreu helped the White Sox return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. In the first batch of results disclosed by the league last Friday, 13 positive tests were found among 4,336 samples. It will be the first time since last spring training that they played in front of fans.

The Latest: COVID forces postponement of San Jose-Vegas game

The Latest: COVID forces postponement of San Jose-Vegas game

Minnesota Wild center Nick Bonino (13) skates down the ice against San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___San Joseโ€™s game against Vegas scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed after a Sharks player entered the NHLโ€™s COVID protocol. Itโ€™s the 36th NHL game this season to be postponed for virus-related issues and 40th counting the Texas snowstorm that affected Dallas. ___The NHL is down to a season-low eight players on the COVID-19 list after play on Tuesday night, five of them on the Philadelphia Flyers. Thatโ€™s a marked improvement in the 11 days since the league had a season-high 59 players on the list.

Spring training '21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

Spring training '21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2014, file photo, Atlanta Braves batting helmets sits on the field under a shining sun during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. Major League Baseball revamped its spring training exhibition schedule because of the pandemic, cutting travel for Florida-based teams in an effort to avoid the novel coronavirus, the league announced Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)NEW YORK โ€“ Completing the 2020 season required MLB to rewrite its rule book. Offers by MLB to delay opening day were rejected by the players' association last month, defaulting the league into an on-time start. The Grapefruit League schedule was reworked to limit travel, and clubs wonโ€™t play exhibitions against local colleges โ€” usually a spring staple. MLB has claimed billions in losses after playing the 2020 season almost entirely without fans, and free agents were met by a sluggish market this winter.

White Sox finalize deal with Athletics closer Hendriks

White Sox finalize deal with Athletics closer Hendriks

The Chicago White Sox have finalized a $54 million, three-year deal with Oakland Athletics closer Liam Hendriks, another big move as they set their sights on a championship run. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)CHICAGO โ€“ Liam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. Chicago finalized a $54 million, three-year deal with the former Oakland Athletics' closer, another big move as the White Sox set their sights on a championship run. I want to pitch everyday.โ€Hahn acknowledged the White Sox are taking a risk, given Hendriks' age. The White Sox made the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and ended a string of seven losing seasons.

La Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'

La Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'

The 76-year-old La Russa pleaded guilty Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, to reckless driving in Maricopa County Justice Court. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)PHOENIX โ€“ White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn't have a drinking problem. After the 2007 case was resolved, La Russa accepted responsibility and said it would never happen again. La Russa said he feels โ€œdeep remorse and regretโ€ about what happened. La Russa said he let the White Sox know about his arrest when they expressed interest in him for the manager job.

Rangers trade RHP Lance Lynn to White Sox

Rangers trade RHP Lance Lynn to White Sox

The Chicago White Sox acquired a big workhorse for their starting rotation. Lance Lynn was traded from the Texas Rangers to the White Sox on Tuesday for right-hander Dane Dunning and lefty Avery Weems. The on-the-rise White Sox are coming off their first playoff appearance since 2008, going 35-25 and finishing tied for second in the AL Central before losing to Oakland in their wild-card series. While the Rangers didn't move Lynn at the Aug. 31 trade deadline, they did send All-Star lefty Mike Minor to Oakland. Weems, 23, was 5-4 with a 2.09 ERA over 14 starts in the White Sox minor league system in 2019 after he was selected on the sixth round of the amateur draft.

White Sox say they understand 'seriousness' La Russa case

White Sox say they understand 'seriousness' La Russa case

(AP Photo/File)CHICAGO โ€“ The Chicago White Sox are sticking with new manager Tony La Russa for now, saying they understand the โ€œseriousnessโ€ of his latest drunken driving case and will have more to say once it plays out in court. The White Sox were aware of the case when they hired him. He is friends with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season. The White Sox made the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and ended a string of seven losing seasons with a 35-25 record. The White Sox plan to hire Ethan Katz as their pitching coach, a person familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

More details emerge on White Sox manager La Russa's arrest

More details emerge on White Sox manager La Russa's arrest

White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert said Monday the team was aware of the arrest when the 76-year-old La Russa was hired late last month. The 76-year-old La Russa is the oldest manager in the major leagues by five years. La Russa is 2,728-2,365 with six pennants over 33 seasons with the White Sox, Oakland and St. Louis. La Russa and Sparky Anderson are the only managers to win the World Series in the American League and National League. La Russa, who is friends with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI again

White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI again

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has been charged with driving under the influence again. White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert said the team was aware of the arrest when the 76-year-old La Russa was hired. La Russa, who is friends with team owner Jerry Reinsdorf, started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season. ESPN reported La Russa allegedly ran his car into a curb in the Phoenix area on Feb. 24. La Russa and Sparky Anderson are the only managers to win the World Series in the American League and National League.

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