Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

White Sox’s Abreu to jury: I ate fake passport on way to US-Image1

Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2017. Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island.

White Sox’s Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling case

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island. Abreu is scheduled to testify Wednesday in the case against agent Bartolo Hernandez and trainer Julio Estrada.

A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran

Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lEzKeV FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson watches his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago.

Soxfest Set to Kick Off at Hilton Chicago Friday

The Chicago White Sox will kick off their annual SoxFest on Friday afternoon at the Hilton Chicago, and although some of the faces will be different, there is a fresh air of enthusiasm around the team as they’ve engineered a change of direction this offseason. It all started when the team announced that Rick Renteria would be the new manager for the 2017 season, replacing Robin Ventura in that capacity.

White Sox claim OF Garcia; Coats DFA’d

The White Sox claimed outfielder Willy Garcia off waivers from the Pirates on Friday and designated outfielder Jason Coats for assignment. Garcia was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Dec. 31 after spending all season at Triple-A Indianapolis, where the 24-year-old hit .245 with 30 doubles, six home runs and 43 RBIs.

Red Sox trade pitcher Clay Buchholz to Phillies

There was David Price last offseason and Drew Pomeranz mid-year. By the time Chris Sale was acquired from the Chicago White Sox at the winter meetings this month, Boston had seven starters to choose from – most of them more consistent than Buchholz, and a few of them on better deals.