The only thing worse than a sweep is the very team being swept. A gentle calm befalls the earth, and all is suddenly well. [The Beachwood Reporter]
On the reflexive nature of allies, enemies, and dollar hot dog night. Ira Brooker reports from the Twin Cities. [More]
Don’t quit watching yet, friends. It’s what they want you to do. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Hey, is it late summer already? Good things are just around the corner! [More]
At the dawn of the Sox' inaugural trip to Yankee Stadium, the Good Guys lose another ally. Kris Pollina reports from 157th and River. [More]
In which your editor pontificates on why not to get upset over the endless, cold assault happening to our favorite team during their big trip to Boston. Hint: It rhymes with “always been fliserable.” Bonus Hint: It also rhymes with “not that schmood.” [Mouthpiece Sports]
With a month to go, the Cubs and Sox are complete opposites doing the exact same thing. [A.V. Chicago]
True death at the hands of a superior team. What is everyone so worked up about? [More]
Actual headlines RIGHT NOW on whitesox.com:
PODSEDNIK’S PINCH-HIT POP NOT ENOUGH
Wow, not even the thunder of Scotty Pods could save them. Shocker.
PLAYOFF PAYOFF TICKET PACKS ARE ON SALE
Playoff tickets. Now THAT”s funny.
PEAVY’S DEBUT MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK
But then he might not be eligible for the playoff roster!
TRIO OF WHITE SOX IN LINE FOR HANK AARON AWARD
Apparently Hammerin’ Hank’s spirit lives on in missed swings at 1-2 breaking balls in the dirt. Scott Merkin writes “Speed is about the only thing missing for this trio, who haven’t stolen a base between them. But you don’t have to run at any more than a trot when circling the bases following a home run.” And this is true. Other times you don’t have to run:
FIRST YEAR, ONE PRIZE: FOLLOW THE SOX ROOKIES
Except Brent Lillibridge.
TAKE THE SOX WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO
Have you ever watched a once-mighty bullpen self-destruct – from the beach? You will. And the team that’ll bring it to you? CWS.
Eight and a half games back! Team of Destiny, assemble! [More]
Jose Contreras. Anybody remember that guy? He used to work here. Model employee, some might say. [Mouthpiece Sports]
We have hit the point of the season where the only logic left to cling to reeks of absolutely no logic whatsoever. If nothing goes right, we’ll have this thing locked up in no time. [The Beachwood Reporter]
The few. The proud. The White Sox that didn't disappoint until much, much later. [More]
But it certainly means something. A look at the South Side trailblazers ahead of young Bacon Spice and where they went after reaching the top so soon. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Jose Contreras dominates again. What an awful, awful turns of events. [More]
Scott Linebrink is the Johnny Walker of relief pitchers: keep walking. [More]
Scott Linebrink seems like a nice guy, and when he could no longer be the pitching help the Sox needed he went out and called in reinforcements. But man. . . the walks! [Mouthpiece Sports]
Freddy Garcia returns tonight. What does it mean? What doesn’t it mean? In summation: “Yes.” Anybody seen Timo Perez lately? [Mouthpiece Sports]
