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White Sox ponder options after Clayton Richard's latest struggles, Bartolo Colon pitches for Triple-A Charlotte

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T18:51:00-05:00

By Mark Gonzales The All-Star break is coming at the right time for Clayton Richard and the White Sox, who are unsure what to do with their embattled left-handed pitcher. As of now, Richard's next start isn't scheduled until July...

Bartolo Colon will start for Triple-A Charlotte, White Sox confirm

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T14:55:53-05:00

By Mark Gonzales The White Sox just confirmed that Bartolo Colon will start Thursday night for Triple-A Charlotte in his first rehabilitation assignment against Norfolk. Colon's whereabouts were unknown by the Sox until recently. Colon is recovering from a swollen...

Clayton Richard knocked out after one-plus inning, White Sox trail 6-2

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T13:49:33-05:00

By Mark Gonzales The White Sox will have plenty of time to consider their options during the All-Star break after left-hander Clayton Richard lasted one-plus inning Thursday. Richard was yanked after allowing Kelly Shoppach's first career grand slam in the...

Cubs send Kevin Hart to Iowa

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T13:15:44-05:00

By Paul Sullivan The Cubs sent right-hander Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and are expected to call up right-handed reliever Jeff Stevens, who was acquired in the Mark DeRosa to Cleveland deal, on Friday. Hart, who allowed one...

Cubs hop on Fox with Soto out

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T11:24:33-05:00

By Paul Sullivan Jake Fox could see action behind the plate this weekend in the four-game series against St. Louis, after results of Geovany Soto's MRI showed some damage on the lower left oblique. Soto will be working with trainer...

White Sox's lineup vs. Cleveland, Chris Getz returns

chicagosports — 2009-07-09T09:25:12-05:00

By Mark Gonzales The White Sox's lineup features some interesting twists, as Scott Podsednik moves to center field and Chris Getz returns to second base with Jayson Nix moving to left. Here's the White Sox's lineup: Podsednik cf Ramirez ss...

Jose Contreras' return coincides with White Sox's resurgence

chicagosports — 2009-07-08T22:36:51-05:00

By Mark Gonzales Jose Contreras rejoined the White Sox shortly after one of their lowest moments on June 8, when manager Ozzie Guillen blasted his players for poor fundamentals following a loss to Detroit. Contreras pitches once every five games,...

Tony Pena serves White Sox with several purposes

chicagosports — 2009-07-08T20:39:50-05:00

By Mark Gonzales TonyPena was delighted to move from a last-place team to the White Sox. And Pena could end up helping the Sox this year and next year. For starters, Pena's resiliency will take pressure off the rest of...

Mitchell agrees to terms, Colon expected to report Wednesday night at Charlotte

chicagosports — 2009-07-08T16:36:37-05:00

By Mark Gonzales The White Sox announced the signing of first-round pick Jared Mitchell, who will report to Class-A Kannapolis. Mitchell was expected to receive a bonus in the $1.2 million range. Sox pitcher Bartolo Colon was expected to report...

Soto out with injury; Zambrano sings

chicagosports — 2009-07-08T14:26:43-05:00

By Paul Sullivan A strange day at Wrigley Wednesday, and most of the action came before the first pitch. First, catcher Geovany Soto was scratched from the starting lineup after suffering a mild left oblique strain during batting practice. Soto...