Heyman: Konerko's Hall Of Fame Discussion Begins
Simply put, Paul Konerko's production over the past few years has been remarkable.
Simply put, Paul Konerko's production over the past few years has been remarkable.
Chris Sale struck out a career-high 15, Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Paul Konerko hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox routed the Cleveland Indians 12-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Dayan Viciedo homered in his third straight game, Paul Konerko had four hits, and the Chicago White Sox pounded Derek Lowe and the short-handed Cleveland Indians 14-7 Saturday for their eighth win in nine games.
Another week of White Sox baseball and another week of questions at third base. Here is this week's mailbag, written as NATO protesters surround the building.
Just 24 hours after taking a 90 miles per hour pitch to the face, Paul Konerko talked about how he was doing, "I feel good but obviously I have a black eye and it's really swollen, said the Sox 1st baseman. "It's just a matter of getting the swelling down but fortunately there was no fractures or any other damage".
The first baseman says he hopes to play Tuesday when the White Sox meet Minnesota.
Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
Warnings were issued to both benches Friday at Wrigley Field after Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija hit Paul Konerko in the face with a pitch and Philip Humber responded by throwing behind Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair.
White Sox pre-game instructor Kevin Hickey passed away Wednesday morning at Rush University Medical Center. He was 56.
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.
This might be the greatest sign a fan has ever brought to a baseball game.
Alex Rios wasn't seeking revenge against Cleveland closer Chris Perez. He got it anyway.
Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer deep into the right-field seats off Jose Valverde in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox turned the tables on Detroit, beating the Tigers 3-2 Saturday.
Konerko was named the American League player of the week after hitting .435 (10-23) with three doubles, three home runs and four RBI in six games to win the award for the fifth time in his career.
Maybe this is the reason the White Sox TV broadcast was voted the worst in Major League Baseball.
The White Sox head back to the Windy City from a solid road trip with a pair of milestones to celebrate alongside their home fans. They nearly had one more win to take along, too.
The White Sox are rolling, in first place this morning, in part because of Peavy and that young intriguing bullpen, but also because of the wide awake big money hitters who slumbered for all of 2011.
I thought nothing of Humber through the first three innings, taking note only of Paul Konerko's apparent agelessness, and Erik Karros repeatedly saying "Brent Moral."
No phrase in baseball is used more often in the month of April than "it's early."
Jason Hammel struck out 10 and closer Jim Johnson fanned Alex Rios with the bases loaded Thursday to preserve the Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Gerald Laird homered among his three hits to back a strong outing by Rick Porcello and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the White Sox on Sunday, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Jake Peavy pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Dayan Viciedo homered and made a key catch Friday as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in their home opener.
A.J. Pierzynski hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Alex Rios led off the ninth inning with a home run and the Chicago White Sox got their first win for new manager Robin Ventura, beating the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night.
Illinois State police say a vehicle was traveling down I-94 near 73rd Street around 2:40 a.m. when someone in another car started shooting at them – striking the boy who was a passenger.
Police did not say if both shootings were connected, but Area 2 detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
Normal for this time of year is 85 degrees for a high and 67 degrees for a low
It was taken just after 6 p.m. Monday, the day she went missing, at the Levy Senior Center in Evanston.
Police released surveillance video of the suspects and say the men robbed at least seven people at gunpoint on June 26.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
From one Chicago organization helping the community to a pool full of pink but fake sprinkles. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
The rain could be heavy at times, especially near the I-88 Corridor.
The driver of the struck car exited the expressway and stopped near 22nd and Michigan to call for help.
Police found the Durango in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue. Officers were on scene with the U.S. Postal Police, investigating the case involving 48-year-old Octavia Redmond's death.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Illinois State police say a vehicle was traveling down I-94 near 73rd Street around 2:40 a.m. when someone in another car started shooting at them – striking the boy who was a passenger.
Police have found the vehicle connected with the fatal shooting of a Chicago postal worker, but it was torched.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
Police did not say if both shootings were connected, but Area 2 detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
Normal for this time of year is 85 degrees for a high and 67 degrees for a low
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp 2024 with high expectations.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.