Rockies acquire right-hander Jose Contreras from White Sox for September playoff pushSeptember 1st, 2009 Rockies acquire righty Contreras from White SoxDENVER — The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night for cash and minor leaguer Brandon Hynick. The Rockies, tied for the NL wild-card lead with San Francisco, made the trade before the midnight EDT deadline for postseason eligibility.
After Thome trade, Ozzie Guillen insists slumping White Sox haven't given up on seasonSeptember 1st, 2009 Guillen insists White Sox haven't given upMINNEAPOLIS — Over the last month, the Chicago White Sox committed to more than $100 million in future money by adding an elite starting pitcher and an accomplished everyday outfielder. They picked up Jake Peavy and Alex Rios and were serious about winning the weak AL Central.
Rockies acuire Jose Contreras from White Sox for Septmeber playoff pushSeptember 1st, 2009 Rockies acquire Contreras from White SoxDENVER — The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night for cash and minor leaguer Brandon Hynick. The Rockies, tied for the NL wild-card lead with San Francisco, made the trade before the midnight EDT deadline for postseason eligibility.
Boldin sits out practice with sore hamstring, probably won't play against PackersAugust 26th, 2009 Boldin misses practice with sore hamstringTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin sat out practice with a sore right hamstring Wednesday and probably will miss the Cardinals' game against Green Bay on Friday night.
Brian Roberts hits go-ahead two-run homer in Orioles' 5-1 win over White SoxAugust 22nd, 2009 Roberts hits two-run homer in Orioles' winCHICAGO — Brian Roberts hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning and had a solo shot in the third, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie (8-12), who lost his previous four decisions, allowed just one run on six hits in seven innings to record his first victory since July 19, when he held the White Sox to two runs in eight innings.
Orioles 5, White Sox 1August 22nd, 2009 Orioles 5, White Sox 1
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Thome hits Nos. 560, 561 to lead White Sox past Angels 6-2August 6th, 2009 Thome has two homers to lead ChisoxCHICAGO — Jim Thome homered twice, giving him 561 for his career, and Gavin Floyd pitched into the ninth Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 for their fifth win in six games. Floyd (9-6), who was aided by three double plays, allowed six hits and two runs in eight-plus innings.
Tigers 4, White Sox 3July 25th, 2009 Tigers 4, White Sox 3DP_Chicago 2, Detroit 2. LOB_Chicago 4, Detroit 6.
Thome homers twice and has career-high seven RBIs as White Sox beat Orioles 12-8July 18th, 2009 Thome powers White Sox with career-high seven RBIsCHICAGO — Jim Thome hit a grand slam and a three-run homer for a career-high seven RBIs Friday night, carrying the Chicago White Sox to a 12-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. With 14 RBIs in the last three games, Thome increased his career total to 1,545 and passed Harry Heilmann and Willie Stargell into 41st place on baseball's all-time list.
Cubs 5, White Sox 4June 27th, 2009 Cubs 5, White Sox 4E_Konerko (1). DP_Chicago (N) 2.
Mets slugger Gary Sheffield to get MRI on sore right kneeJune 14th, 2009 Mets' Sheffield to get MRI on sore kneeNEW YORK — Gary Sheffield is going to get an MRI on his sore right knee, giving the depleted New York Mets another injury concern. Sheffield said it's been bothering him on and off for a couple of weeks but he decided to play through it with New York dealing with a rash of injuries and a flu bug that swept through the clubhouse.
White Sox 4, Tigers 3June 12th, 2009 White Sox 4, Tigers 3No outs when winning run scored. E_Zumaya (1).
White Sox 6, Tigers 1June 9th, 2009 White Sox 6, Tigers 1DP_Detroit 1. LOB_Detroit 2, Chicago 5.
White Sox 6, Athletics 2June 2nd, 2009 White Sox 6, Athletics 2E_Kennedy (4). LOB_Oakland 6, Chicago 7.
Thome's 550th home run powers White Sox to 6-2 win over AthleticsJune 2nd, 2009 Thome powers White Sox to 6-2 winCHICAGO — Jim Thome hit the 550th homer of his career in the eighth inning to put the White Sox ahead and Chicago went on to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night. A.J. Pierzynksi homered and Scott Podsednik scored two runs for the White Sox, who won for the fourth straight time and have won 10 of its last 13 overall.