In addition to Garrett Crochet LHP, who is out for the season, and Lance Lynn RHP, who is out for 4-8 weeks, the White Sox will start the season with these players on the 10-Day or 15-Day Injured List:
Yoán Moncada INF – right oblique strain, day-to-day
Yermín Mercedes OF – left hamate fracture, expected back early to mid May
Ryan Burr RHP – right shoulder strain, day-to-day
Joe Kelly RHP – right biceps nerve injury, day-to-day
These gents will pick up the slack:
Jake Berger INF – recalled from Charlotte
Matt Foster RHP – recalled from Charlotte
Tanner Banks LHP – contract selected from Charlotte
Kyle Crick RHP – contract selected from Charlotte
Finally, Tim “No Regrets” Anderson will miss the first two games, serving a suspension for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during a hullabaloo with the Tigers last September 27th.
April 4—All-Star Lance Lynn left Saturday’s game against the Diamondbacks with right knee discomfort, after pitching to Corbin Carroll in the 4th in Scottsdale. Lynn was on the IL from August 29 to September 11 last year with inflammation of the same knee. Lynn will undergo a short surgery tomorrow to repair a slightly torn tendon. He will miss at least four weeks, and possibly as many as eight weeks for recovery.
The All-Stars take batting practice, leading into the Home Run Derby:
4:15 pm – NL Batting Practice 5:15 pm – AL Batting Practice 6:10 pm – Extra BP for Home Run Derby participants
Coors Field – 4:00 pm CDT
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The Home Run Derby is a single-elimination, bracket tournament with three rounds total. In each bracket, the higher seed hits second.
Coors Field – 7:00 pm CDT
The matchups (with season-to-date home runs, through July 6) are:
#1 Shohei Ohtani (31) vs. #8 Juan Soto (10) #2 Joey Gallo (21) vs. #7 Trevor Story (11) #3 Matt Olson (20) vs. #6 Trey Mancini (15) #4 Salvador Pérez (20) vs. #5 Pete Alonso (15)
Round 1
Trey Mancini (24 HR) edges out Matt Olson (23 HR).
Trevor Story (20 HR) edges out Joey Gallo (19 HR). Story slams one 518′, beating the previous Home Run Derby record of 513′ (Aaron Judge).
Defending Champ Pete Alonso (35 HR) beats Salvador Perez (28 HR).
After tying the match at 22, then tying the tie-breaker at 28, Juan Soto wins in the “swing off” with 31 total HRs to Shohei Ohtani’s 28. Soto launches a 520′ bomb, breaking the distance record that Story had just set. Ohtani hits all of the highest-velocity drives of the night at 117 MPH.
Semifinals
Mancini (13) beats Story (10).
Alonso (16) beats Soto (15).
Finals
Both sluggers go into their bonus time with 17, but Alonso slams 6 more to Mancini’s 5 to win his second consecutive Home Run Derby.
The American League wins 5-2, its eighth consecutive win and fifteenth win across the past eighteen All-Star Games. Japanese-born Angels starter Shohei Ohtani—who qualified for the ASG as both pitcher and hitter—books the win. Australian-born White Sox closer Liam Hendricks makes the save. Canadian-born/Dominican-raised Vladimir “Vladito” Guerrero, Jr. earns MVP, delivering a 468′ solo home run in the 3rd and a run-scoring groundout in the 5th. Vladito and his father, Vladamir Guerrero, Sr. (2006), are the third father-son duo to hit home runs in All-Star Games, along with Bobby (1973) and Barry (1998) Bonds, and Ken Griffey, Sr. (1980) and Jr. (1992). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
July 13—Outfielder Eloy Jiménez to continue rehab at Charlotte Knights (AAA), moving up from Winston-Salem Dash (A+)
July 15—Aaron Bummer activated from IL
Three-Game Series vs. Houston Astros
White Sox win series 2-1
July 16, 1:10 pm—At six hours before the start of Game 1, the White Sox have not yet announced probable pitchers for any games in the series. Update, 2:30 pm—Probable pitchers for the series have been posted.
➤ Tim Anderson extends his hitting streak to 13 consecutive games.
Dylan Cease pitches well, striking out 10 across 5 ⅔ innings (6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 HBP), but Lance McCullers, Jr. pitches even better, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 10 in 7.0 IP (1 ER, 2 BB, 1 HBP). In his first appearance since being activated from the IL (yesterday), Aaron Bummer whips his first pitch at the head of Michael Brantley (missed), then lets Brantley single, then allows Brantley to steal 2B and 3B on two wild pitches, then manages to hit Abraham Toro in just ⅔ of an inning. Tough day at the office! Wearing the all-black City Connect uniforms, the White Sox start strong. Dylan Cease pitches a 1-2-3 first inning, striking out both #2 Michael Brantley and #3 Yuli Gurriel, then retires #3, #4, and #5 in the Astros lineup on swinging strikes in the 2nd. Lead-off batter Tim Anderson triples on the first pitch in the bottom of the 1st, and Yoán Moncada (#2 in the lineup) bats him in on the first pitch with a double. But the offense was all downhill from there. The White Sox score just 1 R on 3 H. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Jake Lamb to Rehab
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July 16—Outfielder Jake Lamb has been assigned to rehab at Charlotte Knights (AAA).
Giolito
Odorizzi
7-6, 4.15, 125 | 3-4, 3.61, 44
Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 6:15 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Lucas Giolito, RHP vs. Astros / Jake Odorizzi, RHP
W, 10-1, 55-36 (.604), W1 | Lucas Giolito (8-6, 3.90) | Game 91
➤ Tim Anderson extends his hitting streak to 14 consecutive games.
LUCAS F’ING GIOLITO!!! Giolito commands and controls all night, retiring 27 of 30 Astros for a complete game (3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 SO). After throwing a scoreless, one-hit 7 ⅔ innings, he gives up the Astros’ only run to Abraham Toro (HR) in the 8th. World class!!! Tim Anderson goes 3 for 5 with a solo HR (7) in the 3rd, an RBI 1B in the 4th, and a 2B in the 6th. Zack Collins scores a solo HR (4) in the 3rd. Newbie Jake Burger–DH (called up 7/2) steps up with an RBI 2B in the 4th and a solo HR (career first) in the 7th. Newbie Gavin Sheets (called up 6/29) contributes a 2-run HR (4) in the 5th. Hitting a 3-run HR (16) in the 6th, José Abreuties Carlton Fisk for fourth place in career home runs (214), in the franchise record book. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Rodón
Valdez
7-3, 2.31, 130 | 5-1, 2.98, 52
Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Carlos Rodón, LHP vs. Astros / Framber Valdez, LHP
W, 4-0, 56-36 (.609), W2 | Carlos Rodón (8-3, 2.14) | Game 92
➤ Tim Anderson extends his hitting streak to 15 consecutive games.
Another championship-level gem from Carlos Rodón—0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 10 SO, on 7.0 IP. Michael Kopech (1 SO) and Liam Hendriks (2 SO) pitch a 1-2-3 inning each to shut out the Astros. Danny Mendick RBI 1B in the 2nd. Yoán Moncada–DH solo HR (6) in the 4th. Tim Anderson solo HR (8) in the 5th makes him the first player in White Sox history to record a hit and a run scored in 11 consecutive games. Adam Engel RBI 1B in the 7th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Lucas Giolito, RHP vs. Tigers / José Ureña, RHP
L, 5-2, 12-10 (.545), L1 | LP: Lucas Giolito (1-2, 5.68) | Game 22
Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Luis Robert to Injured List
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April 27—Luis Robert placed on 10-day injured list with flu-like symptoms.
Rodón
Mize
3-0, 0.47, 24 | 1-2, 5.23, 14
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field – Rained Out Carlos Rodón, LHP vs. Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP
Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for tomorrow (April 29) at 3:10 pm CDT as the first game of a split doubleheader. Second game starts as scheduled at 7:10 pm CDT.
Rodón
Mize
3-0, 0.47, 24 | 1-2, 5.23, 14
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field – Make up of April 28 (7 innings) Carlos Rodón, LHP vs. Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP
W, 3-1, 13-10 (.565), W1 | WP: Carlos Rodón (4-0, 0.72, 36) | S: Liam Hendriks (5) | Game 23
Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Cease
Boyd
0-0, 4.15, 20 | 2-2, 1.82, 22
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field – 7-inning game Dylan Cease, RHP vs. Tigers / Matthew Boyd, LHP
DEFENSE: Dylan Cease delivers what is surely the best start of his career, pitching a beautiful 3-hit, 7-inning shutout, striking out 9 with no walks. Cease dominates (he’s 7-0 against the Tigers) with an unpredictably varied fastball and effective off-speed pitching. His synergy with veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal is magnificent. OFFENSE: The White Sox score the first 7 runs on singles—4 in the 2nd, 3 in the 5th. But the 2-reliever, 10-at-bat bottom of the 5th inning is not over. Yoán Moncada (3-run HR) and Yermín Mercedes (solo HR–449’) extend the lead to 11-0—all before Alex Lange can get the last out. Rookie Andrew Vaughn goes 3 for 4. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Crochet to Injured List
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April 29—Prior to the start of today’s doubleheader, Garrett Crochet was placed on the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain, retroactive to April 26.
April 29—Luis Robert activated from IL
Three-Game Series vs. Cleveland Indians
Indians take series 2-1
Keuchel
Bieber
1-0, 4.32, 12 | 2-2, 2.48, 57
Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:10 PM CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs. Indians / Shane Bieber, RHP
Turns out that 3 ER, 1 BB and 11 SO on 6.0 IP is a *bad* day for Not Justin (now 3-2, 2.76, 68). Dallas Keuchel gives up 4 ER, issues 4 BB, and strikes out 4 in his 6.0 IP. Sox are first on the board when Yermín Mercedes scores on a Luis Robert 2B (officially E8). Cleveland scores 4 runs in the 3rd (1B with 2 RBI, GO with 1 RBI, 1B wih 1 RBI off Keuchel), and the Sox take 2 back (Tim Anderson and Yoán Moncada 1Bs with 1 RBI each), making it 4-3 Cleveland until José Ramírez hits a solo HR off Evan Marshall in the 8th.Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Lynn
McKenzie
1-1, 0.92, 27 | 0-0, 4.32, 23
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3:05 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Lance Lynn, RHP vs. Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP
Indians starter Triston McKenzie strikes out 5 of the first 6, then loads the bases with White Sox on BBs with 2 outs, before issuing a 4th run-scoring BB in the 2nd. Adding insult to injury, Tim Anderson launches a Grand Slam, making it 5-0 Sox. McKenzie answers by striking out Adam Eaton to end the inning. McKenzie strikes out 6 of 10 in the first 2 innings, but ends up down 5-0. Ouch. Lance Lynn pitches beautifully through 4 ⅔, then gives up 2 runs before making the 3rd out. In the 5th, Lynn retires 3 but lets an Austin Hedges solo HR through —2 SO, 2 BB, 4 H, 3 ER on the day. Reliever-starter Michael Kopech serves up a solid 3 innings (3 SO, 0 BB, 1 H, 0 R), lowering his ERA to 1.45. Aaron Bummer closes out the 9th, striking out 2 and fielding a soft GO for the win. Leury García 2B with 2 RBI in the 4th. Sox win with 7 runs on 4 hits.Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
May 1—Lance Lynn activated from IL
Giolito
Plesac
1-2, 5.68, 33| 1-3, 5.81, 18
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Lucas Giolito, RHP vs. Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP
L, 5-0, 15-12 (.556), L1 | LP: Lucas Giolito (1-3, 4.99) | Game 27
Indians starter Zach Plesac was determined to redeem his two previous losses against the White Sox. And he did—6 SO, 4 BB, 3 H, 0 R on 5 ⅔ IP. White Sox starter Lucas Giolito pitches a nice 5 ⅓ innings, striking out 8 and giving up only 1 ER (3 BB, 2 H), but his teammates are unable to score against Plesac.Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Injury – Luis Robert suffers a right hip flexor strain from an awkward fall near the bag on a ground-ball 1B in the 1st. X-rays are “negative.”
Louis Robert to Injured List (Again)
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May 3—Luis Robert has suffered a complete tear of the right hip flexor and will be out for an extended period and may be out for the season. His logical replacement, Adam Engel, continues to recover from a strained right hamstring sustained in spring training. Engel and rookie Andrew Vaughn will likely share the starting center field position.
Dallas Keuchel starts due to Carlos Rodón upset stomach. After a solid 5-inning performance in which he retired 12 in a row after giving up a 2-run HR, Dallas Keuchel loads the bases with the first three batters in the 6th, before being relieved by Evan Marshall. Codi Heuer 4 SO in 2 ⅓ IP to win. Adam Eaton 3-run HR. Tied at 3 in the bottom of the 9th, White Sox score on what should have been a routine double play (E3 – Yu Chang).Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Giolito
Bieber
1-0, 4.22, 18 | 0-1, 3.65, 24
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Lucas Giolito, RHP vs. Indians / Shane Bieber, RHP
Epic pitching duel. Shane Bieber pitches a beautiful 9 innings for the Tribe with 11 SO, 1 BB, and 3 hits. Lucas Giolito went 7.0+ innings for the White Sox with 8 SO, 2 BB, and 3 hits. Scoreless at the end of Regulation. In the top of the 10th, Roberto Pérez bats in the first run of the game with a ground ball single perfectly placed between 5 and 6.Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Rodón
Plesac
1-0, 0.00, 9 | 1-1, 1.38, 10
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field Carlos Rodón, LHP vs. Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP
W, 8-0, 6-6 (.500), W1 | WP: Carlos Rodón (2-0) | Game 12
Carlos Rodón serves up the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history, missing a perfecto by just two outs. Carlos Rodón’s drive toward a perfect game ended with a toe ball that hit Roberto Pérez. Yermín Mercedes 3-run homer.Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Dylan Cease to Injured List
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April 14—Dylan Cease placed on 10-day injured list with symptoms of COVID-19.
Lynn
Civale
1-0, 0.00, 17 | 2-0, 2.45, 12
Thursday, April, 15 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT Guaranteed Rate Field – Jackie Robinson Day Lance Lynn, RHP vs. Indians / Aaron Civale, RHP
Despite his solid performance over 6.0 IP (10 SO, 0 BB, 2 H) giving up just 2 runs, Lance Lynn endures a tough loss. José Abreu makes dual fielding and throwing errors on a single play in the 8th allowing the Indians’ third run to score. In the 1st, Adam Eaton beats the play to 2B, then Indians second baseman Andrés Giménez dislodges him from the bag with his leg. Eaton is called out, clearing both benches and bullpens without incident.Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
April 15—Tim Anderson activated from IL
Four-Game Series at Boston Red Sox
Split series 2-2
Cease
Pivetta
0-0, 3.86, 9 | 2-0, 3.27, 11
Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT Fenway Park Dylan Cease, RHP vs. Red Sox / Nick Pivetta, RHP
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Postponed due to winter-like conditions. Rescheduled for Sunday at 4:10 pm CDT as the second game of a split doubleheader.
April 16—Dylan Cease activated from IL
Cease
Pivetta
0-0, 3.86, 9 | 2-0, 3.27, 11
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 3:05 pm CDT Fenway Park Dylan Cease, RHP vs. Red Sox / Nick Pivetta, RHP
No decision for Dylan Cease with 6 SO, 3 BB, 6 hits, and 2 runs on 4 ⅔ IP. White Sox took an early 2-0 lead in the 1st but did not score again until the 7th when a Yoán Moncada sac fly tied the game at 3. But Boston broke it open in the 8th scoring 4 runs.Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Billie Weiss, Boston Red Sox, Nike Red Sox City Connect Series Alternates
The Red Sox debuted their City Connect series alternates—bright yellow and sky blue jerseys with white pants—in honor of Patriots’ Day weekend and the Boston Marathon.
Keuchel
Houck
0-0, 6.43, 9 | 0-1, 3.00, 10
Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT Fenway Park – 7-inning game Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs. Red Sox / Tanner Houck, RHP
Dallas Keuchel allows just 1 R on 6 H in the first 5 innings, then gives up a HR to the first batter (Enrique Hernández) in the 6th, before being relived by Aaron Bummer (1 SO, 0 BB, 6 H, 2 R). Tim Anderson scores his ninth career leadoff HR off Tanner Houck’s first pitch of the game—a 97-MPH four-seamer. Yasmani Grandal double in the 4th brings in Abreu. Yoán Mancada single in the 5th brings in Jake Lamb.Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Kopech
Pérez
1-0, 1.17, 13| 0-0, 4.50, 8
Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 4:10 pm CDT Fenway Park – Makeup of April 16 (7-innings) Michael Kopech, RHP vs. Red Sox / Martín Pérez, LHP
W, 5-1, 8-8 (.500), W2 | WP: Matt Foster (1-1) | Game 16
Nice start for Michael Kopech with 4 SO, 1 BB, 1 H and 1 R on 3.0+ IP. Evan Marshall retires 3 of 4 in the 6th on his 31st birthday. Liam Hendricks shuts down 3 on 8 pitches to close. Yermín Mercedes leads off with a HR in the 4th, followed by runs scored on a Danny Mendick single and a Nick Madrigal double. Sox load the bases with no outs in the 6th, on a Leury García single, an Andrew Vaughn double, and a Zack Collins walk. A Nick Madrigal sac fly brings in García. First Good Sox doubleheader sweep versus Bad Sox since 2010. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.
Lance Lynn to Injured List
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April 18—Lance Lynn placed on 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius, retroactive to Saturday, April 17.
