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White Sox place P Contreras on DL (PA SportsTicker)

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow tendinitis.

Guillen rips Rangers' closer Wilson for antics (Yahoo! Sports)

In what seems to be becoming an annual event, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has a feud with a member...

Meche handcuffs White Sox (AP)

Gil Meche shut down a White Sox offense that generated 34 hits in its previous two games, pitching the Kansas City Royals to a 9-1 victory that sliced Chicago's lead in the AL Central to one-half game. "Just kept them off balance for the most part," Meche said Saturday night after combining with three relievers on a two-hitter.

White Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Ozzie Guillen doesn't always have the first word, but he certainly has the last.

As Texas closer C.J. Wilson learned on Friday, it's usually not a jab, either, but a full-blown knockout punch from the White Sox manager.

Following Sunday's 12-11 win over the Sox, the Texas closer claimed that Guillen's remarks from the dugout was what motivated him to finally end the Sox rally and hold onto the victory.

With the All-Star break to absorb what Wilson said, Guillen gave his side of the story before the game with the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.

"It's a funny thing about it," Guillen said of the incident to an MLB reporter. "I like people when they are good. I don't like people when they are (bad) and they are cocky.

Six-run first spurs White Sox to 9-5 win (AP)

It was hard to tell that most of the Chicago White Sox had a four-day break. Their batting eyes were sharp and their early approach against Zack Greinke was right on target. Chicago's first eight batters reached Friday night and the White Sox turned seven first-inning singles into six runs in a 9-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

White Sox closer Jenks comes off 15-day DL (AP)

Bobby Jenks was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday and declared himself ready to return to the closer's role for the Chicago White Sox. Jenks went on the DL on July 9 with bursitis near his left (non-pitching) shoulder. He hasn't pitched in the majors since June 29. He did throw in two minor league rehab games during the All-Star break.

White Sox activate RHP Jenks (PA SportsTicker)

The Chicago White Sox on Friday activated righthander Bobby Jenks from the 15-day disabled list.

The best players choose the best player (Yahoo! Sports)

All-Stars were asked to pick the top player in the game. Alex Rodriguez and Josh Hamilton were the top vote-getters.

White Sox hope to hang on in second half (AP)

Carlos Quentin was coming off shoulder surgery, but when Arizona traded him to the Chicago White Sox in the offseason, his new team let him compete for an outfield spot. His potent bat dashed any idea that he might be just a fourth outfielder. Quentin made the All-Star team and has given Chicago a productive No.

White Sox open spot for Jenks, farm out Carrasco (AP)

The White Sox opened a roster spot for closer Bobby Jenks on Thursday, optioning reliever D.J. Carrasco to Triple-A Charlotte. Chicago is expected to activate Jenks from the 15-day disabled list Friday when it begins the second half. The AL Central leaders host Kansas City. Jenks has been on the DL with bursitis near his left (non-pitching) shoulder.

Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)

Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.

Rays, Cubs have big hopes for second half (AP)

Raise your hand if you had this in your preseason picks. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are sandwiched between the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees and leading the wild-card race in -- gasp! -- mid-July. The Chicago White Sox are on top in the AL Central, with the big-budget Detroit Tigers in third and Cleveland languishing in last.

Angels' Rodriguez will file for free agency (Yahoo! Sports)

Francisco Rodriguez said Monday that he plans to file for free agency after the season, setting the stage for...

'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' turns 100 (AP)

It's the third most frequently sung song in the United States, yet few know all its lyrics. It's been recorded by more than 400 artists, from Frank Sinatra to Frank Zappa. It's been performed live by Mike Ditka and Ozzy Osbourne -- with varying skill levels. Six-year-olds and 96-year-olds know its chorus by heart, and it rises into the summer air each night at ballparks around the country, as...

The Highest-Paid Non-All-Stars (Yahoo! Sports)

Few of baseball's eight-figure earners make it to the Midsummer Classic.

All-Star 2B Kinsler paces Rangers over White Sox (AP)

Ian Kinsler, Michael Young and Milton Bradley took care of business at home before heading to the All-Star game. Kinsler extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games with three hits and drove in three runs, and Young and Bradley also had key hits, leading the Texas Rangers to a wild 12-11 victory over the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox that clinched another series win.

Red Sox prospect leads World team to Futures win (AP)

Che-Hsuan Lin was still sitting at his locker long after the Futures Game ended, having a bite to eat and grinning with teammates from all over the globe. He and many of the awe-struck minor leaguers were in no hurry to leave Yankee Stadium on Sunday as they soaked in their moment on baseball's biggest stage.

White Sox lefty Danks good again, beats Rangers (AP)

John Danks came home and gave about 40 family and friends quite a show. The Chicago White Sox left-hander also showed Texas fans what they're missing. Danks, the Texas native who was once the Rangers' top pitching prospect, struck out eight with no walks in 7 2-3 solid innings Saturday night and the AL Central-leading White Sox held on after he left to beat Texas 9-7.

White Sox C Pierzynski leaves game (PA SportsTicker)

Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski left Saturday's contest against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning with a lower left leg contusion.

Pierzynski out after getting hit by pitch (AP)

Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski left Saturday night's game at Texas after being hit on the left foot by a pitch. Pierzynski, who caught his 1,000th game, was hit in the third inning by Kevin Millwood. Pierzynski initially stayed in the game and then caught the bottom of the inning. Toby Hall pinch-hit for Pierzynski in the fourth and remained in the game.

Johnson, Martinez square off as Futures managers (AP)

Davey Johnson has many fond memories of Yankee Stadium, and one in particular he'd like to forget. Johnson was managing the Baltimore Orioles when 12-year-old Jeffrey Maier deflected Derek Jeter's fly ball over the wall during the 1996 AL championship series. The disputed home run helped Tino Martinez and the Yankees advance to their first of four World Series titles in five years.

Tampa Bay turnaround highlights 'crazy' first half (AP)

Tampa Bay is on top, the Chicago Cubs keep winning and Major League Baseball might add instant replay before the summer's over. What in the name of Babe Ruth is going on with this grand ol' game? Conventions are getting shattered everywhere, just like those thin-handled maple bats. Indeed, it's been a wild first half for the national pastime: one no-hitter, three fired managers and Ken Griffey Jr.'s...

Should All-Star winner get World Series home edge? (AP)

A few years ago, Paul Konerko found out exactly how much it meant to win the All-Star game. He played on the American League side that won the exhibition in 2005. That gave the AL the home-field edge in the World Series -- his Chicago White Sox then took advantage, opening with a pair of tight victories at U.S.

Mendoza helps Rangers beat White Sox 7-2 (AP)

Luis Mendoza walked off the mound for the last time Friday night with far different emotions than he had just four days earlier. Mendoza rebounded from a rough outing to strike out eight over six innings, Josh Hamilton drove in two more runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Pitching on three days' rest, Mendoza (2-3) allowed just three hits and one walk to win for the first...

Teahen hits inside-the-park homer as KC rallies (AP)

In this series, it wasn't safe to take a lead. The Chicago White Sox overcame deficits of 4-1 and 5-0 to beat Kansas City in the first two games. On Thursday night, it was the Royals' turn as they scored four runs in the eighth, capped by Mark Teahen's inside-the-park homer, and emerged with a 4-1 victory to avoid being swept.