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Astros will send slumping first baseman José Abreu to spring training facility

Abreu, in the second season of a $58.5 million, three-year contract, is hitting .099 with just one extra-base hit and three RBIs. In 77 plate appearances across 22 games this season, Abreu has just seven hits.

By Associated Press

White Sox

White Sox sign first baseman Jared Walsh to minor-league deal

The former All-Star was DFA’d by the Texas Rangers.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson on White Sox: 'It's been ugly, and I feel bad for our fans'

Harrelson says he feels bad for chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, too.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Pedro Grifol talks accountability, but White Sox' offense has nothing to say

The White Sox didn’t get a hit against Chris Paddock until the fourth inning as the Twins handed the Sox their eighth shutout of the season.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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With two singles, Danny Mendick is helping White Sox' offense already

Mendick, a utility infielder, hit eight homers at Triple-A Charlotte. Lenyn Sosa was sent to the minors.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox option Nick Nastrini to Charlotte, reinstate John Brebbia from IL

Infielder Mendick is in the lineup against the Twins on Monday after getting called up from Charlotte.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Runs, defense, pitching all lacking in latest White Sox loss

As the Phillies complete the series sweep, the Sox’ record drops to 3-18.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Still 'developing' as every-day catcher, White Sox' Korey Lee 'has a very bright future'

Lee, 25, who has outperformed Martin Maldonado in every aspect, could see his playing time increase as the season goes on.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox ruin Zack Wheeler's no-hit bid but fall to 3-17

Still, the Sox broke through for five runs against reliever Ricardo Pinto in the ninth inning to avoid a record eighth shutout in 20 games in a 9-5 loss.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox players bracing for the worst: ‘This game will bring you to your knees’

Despite the team’s horrible start, Sox veterans say the group’s mindset is about as good as it can be.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Bettors knew White Sox would be bad, but they’re worse than expected

Bet on it: Don’t expect Pedro Grifol’s team, which is on pace to challenge the 2003 Tigers for the most losses in a season, to be favored much this year.

By Rob Miech

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Nothing good — not even Garrett Crochet — in White Sox' loss to Phillies

The Sox get shut out for the seventh time and fall to 3-16 on the season.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox veteran Martin Maldonado 'trusting' process while battling awful start

Maldonado took a woeful .061 batting average into the White Sox’ weekend series against the Phillies.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Cubs

Polling Place: Is it time for the Cubs to pull Kyle Hendricks from the rotation?

Other poll questions: Do you wish Tim Anderson were still with the White Sox? And how sure are you that Caleb Williams is the best QB in next week’s NFL Draft?

By Steve Greenberg

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You can put it on the board ... no! Numbers don't look so good for White Sox

A bevy of low averages glares in the first weeks of the season.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox and Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and the logos for SportsVision and Stadium.

Sports Media

With Stadium, Jerry Reinsdorf can create something he couldn’t 40 years ago

In 1982-83, White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks games aired on SportsVision, a pay-TV service devised by business partner Eddie Einhorn. It was so far ahead of its time that it failed, miserably.

By Jeff Agrest

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Tim Anderson on his rise and fall with the White Sox and trying to 'get back to the player I used to be'

Anderson talked smack, flipped bats and became the coolest thing about a Sox team seemingly headed for great things. Then it all went “poof.” In town with the Marlins, he discussed it on Thursday.

By Steve Greenberg

Sports Media

Jerry Reinsdorf’s timing for new RSN isn’t great, but it shouldn’t stop him: expert

“It may be the best option available,” Marc Ganis, the co-founder and CEO of Chicago-based Sportscorp Ltd., said Wednesday. “Sometimes you just have to take the best option available, even if it’s not ideal.”

By Jeff Agrest

Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals

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A 'surreal' start for Jonathan Cannon marks two good debuts in a row for White Sox pitchers

Cannon, who allowed three hits, struck out three and walked one, threw 54 pitches for strikes.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox snap six-game losing streak, cap wonky week with doubleheader split vs. Royals

The Sox went 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position, scored four runs but pulled out a doubleheader split.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox' Yoan Moncada heading to Arizona soon to begin rehab from adductor strain

“I never thought my season would be over,” Moncada said.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Sports Media

Stadium, likely next TV home for White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, figures to keep some continuity

Behind-the-scenes folks at NBC Sports Chicago, such as producers, directors and production technicians, would help ease the transition. The teams already have informed some current staffers that they would be making the move.

By Jeff Agrest

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Nick Nastrini, Jonathan Cannon get their chance with White Sox

They’re the third pair of Sox pitchers to make debuts in back-to-back games, and the first since 1932.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Royals-White Sox postponed

The White Sox and Royals will play a straight doubleheader Wednesday.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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Offensive help on way? Tommy Pham could join White Sox by end of month

The Sox made the veteran outfielder’s signing official.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox righty Nick Nastrini's debut an 'out of body experience'

Nastrini pitched five innings of two-run ball in the loss to the Royals.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Rendering of a proposed new White Sox ballpark at The 78.

Sports

Chicago stadiums, arenas and real estate make for a playground for the wealthy

We all love sports teams, but regular people don’t own the buildings or the land they frolic upon. We just pay homage to the teams — and to the power-laden who own them.

By Rick Telander

White Sox

White Sox’ worst start gets worse after suffering sixth shutout

The Sox’ bleak start to the season continues. They have a five-game losing streak, a 1-8 record at home after the latest loss and shutout — 2-0 to the Royals — and a 2-14 overall record.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Sports Media

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks near deal to make Stadium their new TV home

The teams’ contract with rights holder NBC Sports Chicago expires in October, though there’s a possibility that the sides could agree to a six-month extension, in which case Stadium would take over when the Sox begin play next year.

By Jeff Agrest

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White Sox reinstate Eloy Jimenez from injured list, option Remillard, Anderson to Charlotte

Max Stassi was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

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White Sox right-hander Nick Nastrini to make major-league debut Monday

Nastrini was acquired from the Dodgers in the deal for Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly.

By Kyle Williams

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White Sox off to franchise-worst start after 11-4 loss to Reds

“In total, we had eight walks,” manager Pedro Grifol said. “It’s hard to win baseball games like that.”

By Kyle Williams