Javier Vazquez

The pounding was so complete and convincing that previous failures at McAfee Coliseum suddenly seemed distant to the White Sox. Thanks to four home runs and a relentless pitching effort from Javier Vazquez, the Sox won consecutive games there for the...

It was difficult to tell Ken Griffey Jr. was nervous Friday night by the manner in which he produced in his White Sox debut. Although admitting he still is adjusting to his new environment, Griffey became an instant hit because he had a pair of two-out...

Mark, can you give us an unbiased scouting report on Danny Richar? Hawk and Ed Framer praise him like he is future All-Star and I just don't see it. Your comments would be appreciated. --Scott, Springfield, Ill. Just think if Danny played at Notre Dame....

Surviving 40-degree temperatures was the least of the White Sox's worries Friday night. They managed to overcome Cleveland's 13-hit attack with enough offense and some high-wire-act pitching to hold off the Indians 6-4 at Jacobs Field. "I think we got a...

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen hasn't gotten fully absorbed into the hype of two first-place teams in Chicago set to play each other in nine days. Guillen admits he watches the Cubs occasionally, particularly if Derrek Lee is batting, or if he's...

One relies on power, the other on precision. One predicted a Cy Young season, the other only that he would do the best he could. One is a hulking right-hander from South America, the other a mid-sized left-hander from Middle America. Carlos Zambrano...

The power-heavy White Sox were pounded Thursday by an exceptional rookie. Veteran Javier Vazquez failed to erase questions about his malaise on big stages. And for all their experience, the Sox failed to rattle the mind-set of a young and confident...

The White Sox adjusted their rotation in the wake of Thursday night's rainout against Minnesota so left-handed ace Mark Buehrle will get seven days' rest before his next start and could have two straight favorable matchups. Buehrle's next start was moved...

The White Sox's early run support Saturday night was an overdue gift for Javier Vazquez. The manner in which the Sox generated their offense was even a greater surprise. Fueled by Brian Anderson's three-run homer, the Sox broke out with a six-run...

John Danks isn't in danger of losing his status as the White Sox's third starter if he embarks on a rough start Thursday. In fact, the Sox are leaning on their second-year left-hander earlier than expected after Javier Vazquez put his teammates through...

Just another game off the schedule. That's all the White Sox achieved Saturday night in their quest to win the American League Central, as a listless performance cost them a chance to move closer to the division title in a 5-2 loss to Kansas City. "It's...

Orlando Cabrera's long pause spoke volumes about the baffling state of the White Sox. "I think we're really missing something," Cabrera said Thursday night after the Sox absorbed a humbling 9-2 loss to the New York Yankees in their final game at Yankee...