MLB Notebook: Reds' Baker takes 'dream' coaching job (Today) Oct 10, 2008
67 ERA from 1967-77 with Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Atlanta and the Chicago White Sox has died. He was 66. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Report: Ng in running for Mariners' GM Oct 10, 2008
Prior to that, she was an assistant GM for the Yankees, a specialist on rules and regulations for the American League and an analyst and assistant with the Chicago White Sox. Bill Bavasi was dismissed by Seattle earlier this season. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Rays-ing the bar in Tampa Oct 10, 2008
After ranking near the bottom in team attendance for years, the Rays sold out both home games of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, who Tampa beat in four games in its first postseason appearance in the team's 10-year history. Bartlett said it has been a process, but the city has definitely climbed on board. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
‘It's a great story for baseball' Oct 10, 2008
In winning the American League East by two games over the Red Sox and then taking out the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs, the Rays are intent on proving their season was no accident. They are heading into the ALCS full of steam, knowing they won the season series against the Red Sox, the World Series defending champions, 10-8. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Angels falter again Oct 8, 2008
Los Angeles won the AL West in four of the past five years, only to be eliminated three times by the Red Sox in the opening round and by the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 ALCS.. Owner Arte Moreno and general manager Tony Reagins face some big decisions: Do they exercise options on Vladimir Guerrero ($15 million), Garret Anderson ($14 million), and Lackey ($9 million). (Boston Globe)
Youth baseball may replace White Sox in Tucson Oct 8, 2008
Spring Training baseball is a big money maker for the city of Tucson, but the Chicago White Sox say they will move to the Phoenix area next spring, even though they have three years left on their contract here. The team says they are offering to set up a youth baseball academy in Tucson in their place and they claim that it will actually produce more revenue for the area than they do. (FOX 11, AZ)
Sox face changes with playoff ouster Oct 8, 2008
CHICAGO - Just getting to the playoffs was a chore for the Chicago White Sox. They had to win their last regular-season game, the makeup of a rainout and a tiebreaker to win the AL Central. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pujols’ homer is a distant memory for Lidge Oct 8, 2008
Pujols homer is a distant memory for Lidge. Lidge didn t wake up in the middle of the night in cold sweats thinking about Pujols. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Tampa Bay heads to AL championship series Oct 8, 2008
After beating the Chicago White Sox in their first-ever postseason series to make the ALCS, the Rays are ready to keep rolling. They will open on Friday at home against Boston in Game 1. (Pekin Times, IL)
Tampa Bay continues Ray-markable run Oct 8, 2008
Tampa Bay relief pitcher Grant Balfour celebrates the final out against the Chicago White Sox on Monday ... After beating the Chicago White Sox in their first-ever postseason series to make the ALCS, the Rays are ready to keep rolling. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Balfour fires up Rays Oct 8, 2008
He also was instrumental in Tampa Bay breezing through its opening-round playoff series against the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander appeared in all three games the Rays won, working 3 1/3 scoreless innings for a spotless 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ALCS: Red Sox-Rays Oct 8, 2008
Then, they eliminated the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the division series. Upton hit 3 homers and a triple in the first round. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rays' Balfour makes big noise with pitching ... and mouth (Today) Oct 8, 2008
He also was instrumental in Tampa Bay breezing through its opening-round playoff series against the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander appeared in all three games the Rays won, working 31/3 scoreless innings for a spotless 0. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
ALCS preview Oct 8, 2008
Tampa Bay was as money in its own Division Series, but took out an inferior opponent in the Chicago White Sox. And unlike their foes -- who are nursing J.D. Drew and Josh Beckett and finally had to forego Mike Lowell to his bad hip -- the Rays are healthier than they have been in two months. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
ALCS an All-East event for fifth time Oct 8, 2008
500 and built a lead as large as 5 1/2 games in the East on Aug. 31 before completing the regular season two games up on Boston and defeating the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series. But the Red Sox will come in hot, having eliminated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in a four-game ALDS and avoiding a last-game flight across the country. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox relatively satisfied with results Oct 7, 2008
Updated: Monday, October 6, 2008 10:56 PM CDT FONT SIZE. By ERIC R. OLSON - Shaw Newspapers (No comments posted. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
MLB: Tampa Bay 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Oct 7, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays celebrate in the locker room after beating the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in game 4 of the 2008 American League Division Series at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, on October 6, 2008 ... CHICAGO, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- B.J. Upton hit two solo homers Monday to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox and their first berth in an AL Championship Series. (United Press International)
Opinion: Rays battle-tested by rough AL East Oct 7, 2008
They closed out their A.L. Division Series by beating the Chicago White Sox, 6-2, at U.S. Cellular Park. "It means everything," said center fielder B.J. Upton, who had two home runs Monday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
White Sox aren't hanging heads after playoff exit Oct 7, 2008
The Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, left, Ken Griffey Jr., center, and Jermaine Dye react after Griffey made a diving catch in the top of the fourth inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays ... By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY CHICAGO The Chicago White Sox may be going home for the winter, but unlike the team across town, they were quite proud of their accomplishments. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ray-markable Rays head to AL championship series Oct 7, 2008
Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday in Game 4 of the AL playoffs ... Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton watches his solo home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd in the first inning. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Oct 7, 2008
After their four game victory over the Chicago White Sox, the most appropriate thing to say about the Rays offence would be that it's balanced. The Rays have finally gotten healthy, with Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria, both who missed time earlier in the season ready and dialed in. (TSN.ca)
Ray-markable: Tampa Bay goes from worst to ALCS Oct 7, 2008
Tampa Bay catcher Dioner Navarro leaps into the arms of relief pitcher Grant Balfour after the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in Game 4 of the American League division series Monday in Chicago. Tampa Bay advanced to the AL championship series. (Missoulian, MT)
Rays extend playoff run Oct 7, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro leaps into the arms of relief pitcher Grant Balfour after the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 to win the American League Division Series on Monday in Chicago. The Rays advanced to the AL Championship Series. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bartlett's day Oct 7, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop Jason Bartlett, a Lodi native, went 1-for-4 and scored once in the Rays' 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Bartlett doubled to left field in the seventh inning and came around to score on a Carlos Pena single for the Rays' last run of the game. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sox have history on side in Game 4's Oct 7, 2008
Conversely, this is the third time the Angels find themselves down 1-2 in a playoff series -- the first in a best-of-five format and the first time since losing the AL Championship Series, 4-1, to the Chicago White Sox in 2005. For Boston, which can clinch a spot in the 2008 ALCS with a win in Monday's Game 4, history suggests a Red Sox advantage between themselves and the Halos in this particular situation. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
White Sox keep Chicago’s playoff hopes alive Oct 6, 2008
AP photo - Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, right, is congratulated by catcher A.J. Pierzynski after Chicago s 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League division baseball series Sunday in Chicago. CHICAGO Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sox Notes: Big start awaits Floyd Oct 6, 2008
CHICAGO White Sox right-hander Gavin Floyd has not faced Tampa Bay s lineup this season, but he said before Sunday s game that he was ready for the challenge. I m pretty sure I can get those guys out, Floyd said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Rays' Matt Garza struggles with footing, command Oct 6, 2008
What made him cringe were two leadoff walks, a three-run fourth and his inability to help Tampa Bay complete a sweep against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday in their division series. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Morning Kickoff Oct 6, 2008
TBS - Playoffs, American League Division Series, game 4, Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox. 7:30 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
White Sox close playoff deficit Oct 6, 2008
Chicago White Sox second baseman Alexei Ramirez, left, greets left fielder Dewayne Wise after the White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3. CHICAGO - Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
White Sox beat Rays, close playoff deficit to 2-1 Oct 6, 2008
We have a wide selection of Chicago White Sox tickets at low prices ... Chicago White Sox's John Danks pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning. (Yahoo News)
Spin Forward Oct 6, 2008
The Chicago White Sox, down, 0-2, to Tampa Bay in the American League Division Series, may not be able to turn the tables on so many problem areas immediately, but if they can find an answer to the Rays' bullpen in Game 3, perhaps they'll at least find a way to avoid getting swept. In Game 2 on Friday night, the White Sox once again were stymied by Tampa Bay's bullpen. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Bartlett's day Oct 6, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop Jason Bartlett, a Lodi native, went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tampa's 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of their American League Division Series on Sunday in Chicago. The Rays lead the series 2-1. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
White Sox stay alive Oct 6, 2008
Chicago White Sox reliever Bobby Jenks and catcher A.J. Pierzynski celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 3 of their American League Divisional Series in Chicago. (Frank Polich/Reuters). (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Rays club White Sox, are 1 victory from ALCS Oct 5, 2008
All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series ... These are the Chicago White Sox. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rays' Longoria on White Sox: 'We have to bury them' Oct 5, 2008
Tampa Bay eager to eliminate Chicago White Sox in Game 3 on Sunday ... Then again, they were prepared for everything the Chicago White Sox did in the opening two games of their AL playoff series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mets' Manuel addresses new deal, team's breakdown Oct 5, 2008
The AL Manager of the Year in 2000 with the Chicago White Sox, Manuel inherited a core group anchored offensively by , and , and a starting rotation headed by. While the big offensive trio had respectable statistics or better, they didn't stop the September slide. (USA Today -- Sports)
POSTSEASON SCHEDULE: Complete results and schedule Oct 5, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox. (Rays lead 2-0). (USA Today -- Sports)
For Rays' pitchers, fresh is best Oct 5, 2008
With the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox each trying to advance in the playoffs -- they face each other in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series today in Chicago -- monitoring the workloads of their pitchers has been a constant effort. "Our people in the front office do a great job," Tampa Bay pitching coach Jim Hickey said. (Florida Today)
* Red Sox, Rays both win to go 2-0 up Oct 5, 2008
The Tampa Bay Rays also won on Friday, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-2 ... In Florida, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Chicago White Sox. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rays rally for win Oct 5, 2008
The Rays Carlos Pena, left, congratulates teammates Akinori Iwamura, center, and Dioner Navarro after the Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-2 during Game 2 of the American League division series ... All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Friday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
For Manuel, execution key to improvement Oct 5, 2008
"Those types of things have to be accented in order for us, in my opinion, to kind of get to the next level."The AL Manager of the Year in 2000 with the Chicago White Sox, Manuel inherited a core group anchored offensively by David Wright, Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado, and a starting rotation headed by Johan Santana. While the big offensive trio had respectable statistics or better, they didn't stop the September slide. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chicago fans in danger of being doubled off Oct 5, 2008
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Postseason Baseball Schedule Oct 4, 2008
Tampa Bay vs. Chicago White Sox ... Tampa Bay 6, Chicago White Sox 4 ... Tampa Bay 6, Chicago White Sox 2, Tampa Bay leads series 2-0. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rays rally to beat White Sox, go up 2-0 in ALDS Oct 4, 2008
The Chicago White Sox haven't. The Rays are running, the Sox are plodding. (USA Today -- Sports)
Longoria's 2 HRs lead Rays Oct 4, 2008
The rookie homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising AL East champions were a big hit in their postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Thursday in their AL playoff opener. After 10 seasons as baseball's doormat, Tampa Bay took the division with the best home record in the majors. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rays Try To Put White Sox In 2-0 ALDS Hole Oct 4, 2008
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Rays-White Sox Oct 4, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays' Scott Kazmir pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of the second American League Division Series game in St. Petersburg. . (Florida Today)
* Longoria homers Rays over White Sox Oct 4, 2008
In their first ever playoff game, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Thursday in the opener of their American League Division Series. Evan Longoria homered in his first two at-bats as Tampa Bay rallied for an historic victory in the first of a best-of-five series. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rays' Pena sidelined with scratched cornea Oct 4, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's first-round playoff series against the Chicago White Sox because of slightly blurred vision in his left eye. The slugger, who led the AL East champions with 31 homers and 102 RBIs this season, scratched his cornea at home Wednesday and was removed from Game 1 of the series after two innings on Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No margin of error for Halos, White Sox Oct 4, 2008
"These are the Chicago White Sox," reminded Rays reliever J.P. Howell. "They're a veteran team. They can come back and win three easy if you let them.". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Cards renew Duncans contract Oct 4, 2008
He has been a pitching coach with Manager Tony La Russa since 1983 beginning with the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A s and Cardinals. Duncan has worked with four Cy Young Award winners, including Bob Welch, Dennis Eckersley, LaMarr Hoyt and Chris Carpenter. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
BoSox Power To 2-0 Lead Over Angels Oct 4, 2008
All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Friday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Giving many fans a close-up look of the formula that transformed Tampa Bay from a last-place team to a power, the Rays rallied for the second straight day and remained undefeated in their young postseason history. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jason Bartlett singles to lead Rays' rally Oct 4, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop Jason Bartlett, a Lodi native, went 1-for-3 and scored once as the Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. Bartlett started the Rays' winning rally when he singled to lead off the fifth inning. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Perfect timing (5) Oct 4, 2008
The Rays will take on the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series, with Game 1 scheduled for today ... Serendipity struck Bartlett this year however, as the 28-year-old is heading to the postseason with the story-book Rays and the Twins are headed home after losing a one-game playoff against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Playoffs the payoff for Crawford Oct 3, 2008
"We like this change," Crawford said yesterday, the eve of the Rays' first postseason game, against the Chicago White Sox in the opener of their American League Division Series. "We're just enjoying the moment right now. You wanted this all the time. As time went on, we saw changes being made. In the past, it was tough and we kept looking forward to the day when it would turn around. And it was frustrating for a lot of years because you really had no idea whether it was going to happen. You... (Boston Globe)
MLB PLAYOFFS: Tampa Bay, Philly Win Oct 3, 2008
Oct. 2: Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura scores against Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski on a sacrifice fly by Willy Aybar ... The rookie homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising AL East champions were a big hit in their postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Thursday in their AL playoff opener. (Fox News)
Pena leaves Rays game with blurred vision Oct 3, 2008
(AP) -Tampa Bay slugger Carlos Pena was removed from Thursday's AL playoff opener against the Chicago White Sox after the second inning because of slightly blurred vision in his left eye. The Rays said Pena accidentally scratched his eye at home on Wednesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Longoria plays a little long ball Oct 3, 2008
Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria connects on one of his two home runs during Thursday's 6-4 ALDS victory against the Chicago White Sox. (AP). (Florida Today)
Tribe Keeps Chisox In Second Place Oct 3, 2008
That's when the Chicago White Sox beat them to win the AL Central. Cleveland can't pass Chicago this year, but can make sure the White Sox don't get past the first-place Minnesota Twins. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Photos: Thursday's playoff action Oct 3, 2008
Dick Vitale greets outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. #17 of the Chicago White Sox before the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series at Tropicana Field on October 2, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Doug Benc - FOXSports. (Fox Sports)
Quirky field gives Rays an edge Oct 3, 2008
Shields, who will start Game 1 of Tampa Bay s playoff series against the Chicago White Sox today, has developed a deep appreciation for The Trop, and with good reason. He s 9-2 with a 2. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rays love Longoria Oct 3, 2008
Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays appeared perfectly at home in the playoffs with a 6-4 Game 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The rookie said looks can be deceiving, though. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rays leave Percival off ALDS roster Oct 3, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Closer Troy Percival was left off the Tampa Bay Rays' roster for their American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox because of back tightness ... Yet "Popeye" was nervous before the start of the Rays' AL division series against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Longoria's 2 homers lead Rays over White Sox 6-4 Oct 3, 2008
The rookie homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising AL East champions were a big hit in their postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Thursday in their AL playoff opener. After 10 seasons as baseball's doormat, Tampa Bay took the division with the best home record in the majors. (News & Observer -- Sports)
