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Are Resurgent Veterans Worth The Risk In Fantasy Baseball?

This week, we're taking a special look at New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia. The big guy hasn't been fantasy relevant since 2012, but suddenly, Sabathia is looking good again. Currently, his ERA would be the lowest of his long career if he could keep it going through the end of the year. That begs the question: Can Sabathia keep it up through the end of the year? We think so, and we explain why in this week's fantasy baseball advice column. Read on!

Jun 6, 2016

Preview: Cubs-Pirates

Jon Lester opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.

Aug 3, 2015

Preview: White Sox-Pirates

Carlos Rodon opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.

Jun 15, 2015

Preview: Cubs-Pirates

Travis Wood opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.

Apr 21, 2015

CBSSports.com: Fantasy Baseball Week 26 Starts And Sits

The fantasy baseball experts at CBSSports.com break down who to start and who to sit for the upcoming week.

Sep 18, 2014

Preview: Cubs-Pirates

Travis Wood opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.

Jun 10, 2014

Watch: Billy Hamilton Goes 1st-To-3rd On Chopper To Pitcher

Hamilton does things no one in baseball can do.

Apr 22, 2014

Cubs Fall To Pirates 3-2

Francisco Liriano took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before faltering in his first no-decision this season, and pinch-hitter Justin Morneau singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 3-2.

Sep 15, 2013

Cubs Get Shutout By Pirates 1-0

Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.

May 22, 2013

White Sox Stumble With 4-3 Loss To Indians, Now Tied With Tigers

For the first time in more than three weeks, the Chicago White Sox have company atop the AL Central.

Sep 25, 2012

Scherzer Dominates White Sox, Tigers Win 5-1

Max Scherzer allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers pulled within a game of first place with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Sep 1, 2012

Youkilis' Grand Slam Leads Sox To 7-3 Win Over Yankees

Hard to tell where the Chicago White Sox might be without Kevin Youkilis. He's been what they expected and needed when the veteran third baseman was acquired from Boston. And much more.

Aug 21, 2012

Holmes: Is This Kenny Williams' Best Season?

World Series aside, this may be Kenny Williams' best season as White Sox general manager.

Aug 20, 2012

Bernstein: OK White Sox, Now Don't Blow This

The White Sox are no longer a cute little story, and that's a good thing.

Aug 5, 2012

A.J. Homers In 5th Straight Game, Sox Beat Angels 4-2

A.J. Pierzynski tied a White Sox record by homering in his fifth consecutive game, a go-ahead, two-run drive in the seventh inning off Jason Isringhausen that led Chicago over the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday.

Aug 5, 2012

Cooper: Goal Is To Minimize Liriano's Inconsistencies

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said the team knew exactly what they were getting when they dealt for the 28-year-old - the key is just to eliminate those inconsistent moments.

Aug 1, 2012

A.J. Homers In 9th, White Sox Beat Twins 4-3

A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Tuesday night.

Jul 31, 2012

White Sox Option Santiago To Make Room For Liriano

The White Sox optioned Hector Santiago to Triple-A Charlotte Monday to make room for newly acquired pitcher Francisco Liriano.

Jul 30, 2012

Heyman: More Moves Could Come For White Sox

It's no secret White Sox general manager Kenny Williams is one of the most aggressive GMs in the game.

Jul 30, 2012

Sale's 'Dead-Arm' Could Lead To 6-Man Rotation For White Sox

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.

Jul 30, 2012

Bernstein: Liriano Worth A Shot

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.

Jul 29, 2012

White Sox Acquire Pitcher Francisco Liriano From Twins

The Sox have acquired left handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Twins in exchange for infielder Eduardo Escobar and lefty Pedro Hernandez.

Jul 28, 2012

Youkilis To Bat Second In First Game With White Sox

Youkilis will bat second for the White Sox, with Gordon Beckham getting dropped to the No. 9 spot in the order.

Jun 25, 2012

Dempster Leads Cubs To 8-2 Win Over Twins

Ryan Dempster further raised his trade value with eight shutout innings, pitching the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Sunday.

Jun 10, 2012

Hoge: Time To End This Twins Nonsense

Minnesota has had the White Sox's number over the last three years, but if the Sox are serious about winning this year, they need to beat the Twins.

Jun 14, 2011

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Nov 19

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Nov 13

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Nov 19

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