Spring Training

Santiago's performance creates intrigue in closer probe
Wed, 04/04/2012
HOUSTON - Manager Robin Ventura's criteria for selecting a closer involves throwing more than one pitch for strikes and limiting walks. Ventura could have somewhat of a diliemma as he declines to publicly reveal who his closer will be when the regular season starts Friday...

Bruney shaping up as bullpen asset
Fri, 03/23/2012
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Brian Bruney knows there's the assumption he's old, essentially because he has pitched in the major leagues since 2004. But to enhance his chances of returning to the majors, Bruney had to turn a page back to his youth...

White Sox's Sale limits Reds to 2 hits over 6 innings
Tue, 03/20/2012
Chris Sale showed no signs Monday of a virus that had nagged him the last few days. More impressive was that Sale handled a veteran Reds lineup with ease, limiting them to two hits over six innings while striking out six and walking none...

Ventura enters Sox camp with an open mind
Thu, 02/23/2012
GLENDALE, Ariz. — New manager, open battles. That's what Robin Ventura was claiming Wednesday on the eve of the White Sox's first workout. "There is competition with everything," Ventura said. "As far as guys...

Sox enter spring training without major medical concerns
Tue, 02/21/2012
GLENDALE, Ariz. — When the White Sox's front office and coaching staff conduct their daily spring meetings starting Wednesday, their roster scenarios won't be affected largely by whether certain players will be physically ready by Opening Day. For the first time in several Februarys, the Sox enter spring training without major medical...