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MLB umpire Sam Holbrook, left, talks with Chicago White Sox Tony La Russa during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The Reds won 1-0. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

By Andrew Seligman May. 05, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) gets a visit from White Sox catcher Jonathan Lucroy, right, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
White Sox set sights on championship following breakout year

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 17, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 file photo, Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks throws against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles. Liam Hendriks is taking nothing for granted. The Chicago White Sox's new closer insisted he has to earn the job this spring and he's just another reliever until he does. Except, of course, he's not just another reliever.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 19, 2021 05:46 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman watches his two-run home run during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the baseball team's NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Arlington, Texas. Freeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, Nov. 12, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed “please don’t take me.” (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

By Ben Walker Nov. 12, 2020 06:56 PM EST

FILE - In this 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash poses for a photo. Cash was named AL manager of the year Tuesday night, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

By Jay Cohen Nov. 10, 2020 07:05 PM EST

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria, center, is ejected from a baseball game by umpire Dan Bellino for arguing after James McCann (33) was called out on strikes during the ninth inning Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
White Sox, Renteria agree to split after breakout season

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 12, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
A no-fan no-hitter: Giolito gem leads White Sox over Pirates

By Scott Held Aug. 25, 2020 11:05 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto reacts after Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu hit a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Abreu, Encarnacion homer in 8th, lift ChiSox past Tigers 5-3

By Matt Carlson Aug. 19, 2020 11:09 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Dexter Fowler swings into a two-run single off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, during the first inning in Game 1 of a double-header baseball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cards sweep White Sox in return from coronavirus outbreak

By Jay Cohen Aug. 15, 2020 03:37 PM EDT

Cutouts of fans fill empty seats in Kauffman Stadium during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Madrigal's first 4 big league hits help White Sox top KC 9-2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 02, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gio Gonzalez helps pitch White Sox to 11-5 rout of Royals

By Dave Skretta Aug. 01, 2020 11:36 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria watches during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Renteria returns to manage White Sox after COVID-19 scare

By Tom Withers Jul. 28, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 24, 2020, file photo, home plate umpire Tim Timmons, center, explains things to Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, left, and Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi, right, with the other umpires looking on prior to a baseball game in Philadelphia. The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15. The Marlins received positive test results for four additional players Tuesday, July 123, 2020, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person declined to be identified because the results had not been publicly released. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
MLB suspends Marlins' season through weekend amid outbreak

By Steven Wine Jul. 28, 2020 08:24 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:52 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria, right, and his coaching staff stand for the national anthem before an exhibition baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
White Sox manager Renteria not with team, pending tests

By Tom Withers Jul. 27, 2020 05:51 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' manager Don Mattingly looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
At least 2 MLB games postponed amid Marlins' virus outbreak

By Steven Wine Jul. 27, 2020 09:52 AM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2

By Sarah Trotto Jul. 26, 2020 07:18 PM EDT