The chicago white sox

Bob Nightengale USA TODAY Published 5:58 PM EST Jan 3, 2019 Maybe, just maybe, Bryce Harper won’t get a dime more than the contract he turned down three-and-a-half months ago from the Washington Nationals. Perhaps that $300 million won’t be deposited into Manny Machado’s bank account, either. Here we are, only six weeks before the start of spring training, and neither are remotely close to signing. However, the Chicago White Sox, who along with the Philadelphia Phillies are the only teams to publicly express interest in both players, have formally offered Machado a long-term contract proposal, four persons with direct knowledge of the offer told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke only on the condition of anonymity since they are in the middle of negotiations. It’s characterized as a serious offer, likely closer to $200 million than $300 million, but not enough to sway Machado to board a flight from Miami to Chicago for a press conference. The White … [Read more...] about Manny Machado gets formal offer from Chicago White Sox

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Jose Abreu homered and drove in two runs, leading Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run for the Angels, who squandered a 3-1 lead. Leury Garcia had a go-ahead sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in Chicago's three-run sixth. Los Angeles starter Jaime Barria (5-7) and reliever Hansel Robles combined to walk three batters and hit another with a pitch during the inning, in addition to allowing an infield single. The White Sox had just two hits during the rally. Abreu hit a solo home run, his 14th of the season, in the first. It was just his second home run this month. The All-Star slugger also tied the game at 3 with a single in the sixth. Giolito (7-8) gave up three runs and five hits in six innings during his first career start against the Angels. The Southern California native struck out five and walked four, one intentional. Joakim Soria allowed a leadoff single to … [Read more...] about Abreu homers to back Giolito as White Sox beat Angels 5-3

CHICAGO – Carlos Rodon pitched three-hit, shutout ball into the eighth inning to outduel Luke Weaver and lead the White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Tim Anderson tripled and had two RBIs. Charlie Tilson singled in a run off reliever Mike Mayers in the Sox’s two-run seventh and Jose Abreu added an RBI groundout as Sox ended a six-game losing streak and won for only the third time in their past 13. Rodon (2-3) allowed only two singles and a double while walking two and striking out a season-high seven through 71⁄3 innings. The 25-year-old left-hander, who spent the first two months of 2018 on the disabled list rehabbing from shoulder surgery, sparkled in only his seventh start this season. Joakim Soria got the final four outs for his 13th save in 16 chances. Weaver (5-8) allowed one run on three hits and fanned seven his second straight impressive start. The right-hander pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings last week … [Read more...] about Carlos Rodon helps Chicago White Sox snap losing streak

CHICAGO – Dexter Fowler broke out of his funk in grand style. The slumping outfielder hit his fourth career grand slam, All-Star Miles Mikolas tossed six innings of three-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago White Sox 14-2 on Tuesday night. Kolten Wong had four hits, including a two-run homer and a double, as every St. Louis starter except catcher Yadier Molina got at least one hit. Jose Martinez had three hits and two RBIs. "(Fowler) has been working to get that feel, so that's something to build on," manager Mike Matheny said. "Just some big days all around. A big day for Kolten, getting four hits and the ball jumping for him, too." Fowler lofted his sixth homer this season, but first since May 6, to cap the Cardinals' seven-run sixth. He finished with two hits and played right field in only his second start since June 27. Fowler entered batting just .167 – and .111 in his previous 20 games. "It's awesome, especially when you've been scuffling at the … [Read more...] about Fowler’s grand slam leads Cards to rout of White Sox

The White Sox have another prospect to watch. A week ago, Nick Madrigal was clutching the championship trophy after Oregon State ousted Arkansas in the College World Series. On Thursday, the 21-year-old infielder was ready to embark on his professional career after signing a minor league contract with the Sox and banking a $6,411,400 signing bonus. “Ever since the draft, I tried to stay focused with our college season and let that play out first,” Madrigal said Thursday. “I was excited just to put the White Sox logo on, get in uniform. I had that wrist injury for half of the season, so my body feels fresh. I told them I only needed a couple of days to swing a wood bat, get used to it. I’m ready to go and just excited to move forward.” Madrigal was scheduled to play with the Arizona Rookie League White Sox on Thursday and Saturday before heading to low Single-A Kannapolis on Sunday. Ideally, he will finish the season with high A Winston-Salem, but Madrigal … [Read more...] about White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal begins pro career