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Chris Sale struck out 13 in 7 2-3 stellar innings to get his 15th victory, Alex Rios hit a go-ahead homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep in the meeting of division leaders.
Chris Sale struck out 11 in 6 2-3 innings, A.J. Pierzynski had a two-run home run in a five-run sixth inning and Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Sunday.
The White Sox are no longer a cute little story, and that's a good thing.
Chris Sale isn't on a specific innings count, but it's becoming obvious the left-hander needs to limit his innings right now if he's going to be counted on in September.
White Sox fans can be excused for an initially negative reaction to hearing that the Twins' Francisco Liriano had been acquired late last night for utility man Eduardo Escobar and minor-league starter Pedro Hernandez.
Matt Thornton was a disaster, well before Addison Reed finally arrived to allow the final blast. Thornton's pitch selection was odd, and he's been mediocre all season long.
He may be half way across the country, but former White Sox ace Mark Buehrle understands just how special Chris Sale is.
Chris Sale won his eighth straight decision, Adam Dunn homered in his third straight game and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Sunday.
As of July 10, it looks like I was wrong. My prediction was on the high end of what everyone else was predicting and yet, it wasn't high enough.
The move allows the left-hander to pitch freely in the All-Star Game, but the team insists the decision wasn't made for the All-Star Game.
Kevin Youkilis, Adam Dunn and Alex Rios homered in the first inning off Roy Oswalt and All-Star Chris Sale won his 10th game Tuesday night and the Chicago White Sox routed the Texas Rangers 19-2.
So much for the quiet. It was a lot to digest in one Sunday. Thank goodness for the shortened holiday week. And decriminalized marijuana.
Left-hander Chris Sale, first baseman Paul Konerko and designated hitter Adam Dunn were named Sunday to the American League All-Star team.
Chris Sale won again, pitching seven easy innings with support from a three-run homer by Adam Dunn, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-5 Wednesday.
In one of the developing, most interesting stories of the 2012 local baseball season, people are picking their sides.
The White Sox are a first place team, but is it really smart for them to go for it all this season? That's a major question we ponder in this week's mailbag.
Chris Sale pitched eight shutout innings to earn his fifth straight win and Adam Dunn had a grand slam and five RBIs Saturday to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
Ventura joined The McNeil and Spiegel Show on Friday to discuss the confusion regarding Chris Sale.
There's no reason to think Robin Ventura's White Sox can't keep things interesting. On the other hand, there's no reason to believe Sox fans aren't sitting on a heaping pile of fools' gold.
Sale shouldn't be allowed to go out every fifth game and pitch 7-plus innings every time he ventures to the mound the rest of the season. He is too valuable a prospect and he is still developing.
Monday night was all about fun for the White Sox, as various players and coaches took to the hardwood, bowling for charity at the Third Annual Celebrity Bowling Classic. The "fun" however, carries over to the field and has been a main reason the Sox are in 1st place.
Don't look now, but the White Sox are suddenly just a game behind the Texas Rangers for the best record in the American League. That sure happened quickly.
Chris Sale pitched a five-hitter for his first major league complete game and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 Sunday for their 10th win in 11 tries.
It took until Veintinueve de Mayo, but we finally heard from the Blackhawks.
When the season started, the White Sox appeared to have decent starting pitching, but question marks everywhere else.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech at the hospital.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
A Cook County domestic violence judge, already under fire for releasing a man who is accused of later killing his wife, has now been removed from cases involving domestic violence due to threats directed at him.
Lenier Clayton, who was shot and killed on the interstate southwest of Chicago, was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said. Jermont Terry reports.
Kris Habermehl takes us over the roads during rush hour Tuesday evening.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan. Matt Zahn reports from Halas Hall
Students got to sharpen their skills with a sword and shield in honor of the release of "Gladiator II."
Recent trends show Americans have prioritized travel this year, in which airports like O'Hare and Midway have seen record-setting travel numbers similar to pre-COVID times.
Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
