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That would be SO White Sox to have it come down to the final game of the season and Adams to shut them down with everything on the line.

Glad Colson is not in the lineup today. But Doyle, Acuna and Rogers seem like automatic outs.

Actually Castillo needed to go but you knew that wasn't going to happen.

Don't understand this move by Venable at all.

Frequently and infrequently asked questions about Tristan...Approximately 49 babies were born in the United States during Tristan Peters’ 18-pitch walk that truly set the White Sox’s six-run sixth inning in motion en route to a crucial 7-3 victory over the Cle

TEN factoids today: September 15, 1901 - In a doubleheader nightcap hosting Milwaukee, the White Sox hit a MLB-record five triples in the eighth inning — and three of them were consecutive! Sam Mertes, Fred Hartman and Herm McFarland started off the barrage with three three-baggers in a row, and after Frank Isbell failed to triple, two more were hit consecutively, by Frank Shugart and Billy Sullivan. The second-biggest crowd at South Side Park that year saw the White Sox rally, from down 4-2, with a seven-run eighth to pace a sweep of the Brewers, 5-4 and 9-4. William “Dummy” Hoy had hit a triple earlier in the game, giving the White Sox a total of six, setting the American League record — which the Sox would tie on September 17, 1920 against the Yankees. The White Sox also had three triples in the opener (including from Hoy and Mertes), making nine total for the doubleheader. September 15, 1915 - Although still not yet a full-time starter, Urban “Red” Faber beat the Red Sox 3-1, with a one-hitter in Boston. Boston’s hit (and run) came in the fifth inning after a single-sac-bunt-stolen base-sac fly, and actually put the outcome in doubt by knotting the score at one. In the sixth, the White Sox came right back with two singles and an eventual fielder’s choice RBI from Eddie Collins, and in the seventh Ray Schalk added an RBI single to finish out all scoring. In-between those runs, “Babe” Ruth led off the Boston sixth as a pinch-hitter — and Faber struck him out. September 15, 1940 - Ted Lyons Day was held at Comiskey Park. The “Baylor Bearcat” won 260 games with the club and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1955. His number #16 would be retired in 1987. This was the second time he was honored this way, the first time coming in 1933. This was the first game of a twin bill with Lyons getting the complete game 5-1 win on a three-hitter over Boston. The Sox would also win the second game 4-2 in 10 innings. September 15, 1954 - It was a massive change in the dugout, as "Go-Go Sox" instigator Paul Richards bolted the White Sox for Baltimore, where he would receive a three-year, 150,000-thousand-dollar pact that surpassed any of the two-year extension offers from the Sox. Replacing Richards in the dugout on this day, and signing a one-year deal to manage the team in 1955, was bench coach Marty Marion, former St. Louis Cardinals star. Marion was considered a shoo-in for the role, although ex-Dodgers skipper Charlie Dressen was considered, along with White Sox players George Kell and Phil Cavarretta. September 15, 1964 - In his first at bat in the American League after many seasons in the N.L., pinch hitter deluxe Forrest “Smoky” Burgess belted a game tying home run at Detroit. The Sox would eventually win the game 3-2 in 10 innings keeping their pennant hopes alive. Burgess would lead the league in pinch hits in 1965 and 1966. The 20 pinch hits in that 66’ season tied the big-league record originally set by Ed Coleman in 1936. September 15, 1970 - Shortly after taking over as the new director of player personnel, Roland Hemond targeted the man who’d eventually in his words, “save” the franchise. Hemond called the Cardinals “Bing” Devine to see what the chances were of making a deal for slugger Dick Allen, offering Luis Aparicio. Devine turned him down, but 15 months later Hemond would get his man from the Dodgers for pitcher Tommy John and infielder Steve Huntz. The Dodgers also wanted a young, hard throwing left hander named Terry Forster but Hemond refused to include him in the trade. September 15, 1983 - The White Sox set the franchise record for most runs scored in the sixth inning of a game when they got 11 in a 12-0 win over the Mariners at Comiskey Park. LaMarr Hoyt got the win, his 21st on the season. The game only lasted seven innings due to rain. Harold Baines had a grand slam as the Sox cut their magic number down to two for winning the division. The Sox sent 17 men to the plate in the inning which saw them get nine hits. September 15, 1990 - Owner Jerry Reinsdorf fired G.M. Larry Himes citing ‘personality differences.’ Himes drafted and signed Sox future stars like Frank Thomas, Jack McDowell, Robin Ventura and Alex Fernandez. During the press conference announcing the hiring of Ron Schueler as new G.M., Reinsdorf issued his famous ‘Point A to point B to point C’ comment. Later in a rare radio appearance he was candid on the subject to host Chet Coppock. “The fact is Larry Himes cannot get along with anybody. You can hardly find anybody in the Sox organization that wasn’t happy when Larry Himes left.” September 15, 1996 - Frank Thomas slugged his 215th home run in a Sox uniform breaking Carlton Fisk’s team record. Thomas homered three times at Fenway Park off the Red Sox Tim Wakefield yet the Sox lost the game 9-8. Thomas went 3 for 4 with three RBI’s and four runs scored. September 15, 1997 - In an 11-10 loss in Milwaukee, Sox rookies Mario Valdez and Jeff Abbott both hit their first big league home runs. Valdez got his in the fifth inning, Abbott an inning later.

Magic number to win division:

We'll see but I personally think Smith and Cannon are broken beyond repair and who knows about Bush after he had another set back in his rehab.

Just got done watching the Chiefs destroy Denver. Very, VERY happy they showed some guts tonight. To keep the streak going I'll skip Tuesday as well and I'll check the score when all is said and done. Would never have guessed a six run inning off of Williams.

It all depends on what kind of off season it is or teams are allowed to do given the lockout and labor situation.

The baseball gods will change their opinion of the White Sox as soon as Ishbia takes over. Until then.....

Right now I'd be happy with two or three in the next few days myself. If they don't the rest of the games probably won't matter very much.

After the collapse the past few weeks my blood pressure needs a break.

Terrific post. Very well played sir! 😁

The players know what is at stake so you hope they can respond. As for me I've got my fingers crossed as a Sox fan for 65 seasons and am hoping for the best. But the club looks to be in a bad frame of mind right now and the results this month speak for themselves. I'm skipping following this one tonight, I'll be watching the Broncos/Chiefs game. I'll check in later for the final score and to review to box score. It's all up to them, whatever happens this series they'll have no one to blame or nobody else to take credit but themselves.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/13/chicago-white-sox-mike-shirley-allegations/

Five factoids today: September 14, 1952 - In a 17-inning game in Chicago, Sox pitcher Saul Rogovin struck out 14 Red Sox in 15 innings of work. But it was Luis Aloma who got the decision as the White Sox won 4-3 on a single by Rocco “Rocky” Krsnich. It was the first game of a double-header, game two was suspended by darkness after four innings with the White Sox leading 3-0; “Minnie” Minoso hit a two run homer off Dick Brodowski; the game was halted due to league rules regarding lights. September 14, 1967 – The day after the Sox beat the Indians 1-0 in 17 innings, they continued their mastery over them by winning 4-0 in 10 innings. It was Cisco Carlos on the mound who went the distance allowing only five hits. The Sox won the game when Don Buford hit a grand slam off of Orlando Pena scoring Tommie Agee, Duane Josephson and Joe Horlen. It was the first walk-off grand slam in team history. September 14, 1974 - Sox first baseman Dick Allen called a team meeting and announced he was retiring from baseball. Allen, the controversial slugger, would still win the American League home run title even though he would miss the final two weeks of the season. Allen was fighting bad injuries to his shoulder and leg from previous seasons but the way he walked out on the Sox left a bad taste in the mouths of many fans. Sox G.M. Roland Hemond would then trade his rights to the Atlanta Braves for catcher Jim Essian. Allen would return and see action with the Phillies and A’s before really retiring in 1977. Even though he left two weeks before the season ended he still won the A.L. home run title with 36. September 14, 1997 - Carlton Fisk had his uniform #72 retired in a ceremony before the Sox took on Cleveland. But because of the way he was treated by the organization he asked that neither owner Jerry Reinsdorf nor G.M. Ron Schueler be a part of it and that wish was granted. The game was also remembered for manager Terry Bevington going to the mound to change pitchers...expect for the fact that no one was warming up in the Sox bullpen when he called for the change! The Sox would lose 8-3 despite using nine pitchers, a record for a nine-inning game. September 14, 2017 – It was a record setting afternoon for a couple of White Sox players in the team’s 17-7 blowout of the Tigers at Comerica Park. The Sox as a team pounded out 25 hits in the game. Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia went 5 for 5 with seven RBI’s and two runs scored in the game in addition to a walk. Sox rookie second baseman Yoan Moncada went 4 for 5 with two walks and five runs scored and first baseman Jose Abreu went 4 for 5 with three runs scored. Garcia became the second White Sox player with five hits and seven RBI in a game since at least 1913. The other was Carl Reynolds against the Yankees on July 2, 1930 in New York. Moncada meanwhile tied Hall of Famer Tim Raines franchise record with the five runs scored. Raines originally set the record against the Red Sox in Boston on April 18, 1994.

The Sox batted with the bases loaded 17 times in their last 14 games (4-10 record) and were 1-for-13 with four walks. Home run or nothing...LOL.

Also yet another game where a two out hit by the opponent is a back breaker.

That's 10 losses in the last 14 games buy my count. 9th time in those games the Sox scored three runs or less. Offense is "home run or nothing" and its biting them in the ass. Season on the line next three days. Like Harry Caray once said, "I hope you don't have a weak ticker..."

Reached out to an individual who has been around baseball for a long time and knows people and the scouting departments of a lot of teams. Just wanted to know if they could shed any light on this. This is what they replied to me: "I’ve never spoken directly to Mike Shirley. However, I can tell you that I got tired of hearing him say, “I’ve been in this game a long time” after every draft conference call. A couple scouts from other organizations tell me there was a lot of bickering between Shirley and his own scouts who felt unappreciated. Shirley certainly felt comfortable drafting guys from the Midwest, but I thought he did well. The Athletic story says he was badmouthing staffers at the Area Code Games. That is one of the worst places to keep anything a secret. Every amateur and pro scout/rep is there, as well as agents and parents. I don’t know any specifics in regards to harassment or discrimination, but I know of one female staffer who came from another organization but left after only one year. I’m curious to see who takes his place. Keep an eye on pro scouting. There might be some changes/trimmings there."

Three factoids today: September 13, 1967 - In one of the longest games in franchise history and in the middle of a four-team pennant race, the Sox shut out Cleveland 1-0 in 17 innings! (Now that’s pitching!) The game lasted over four and a half hours and was finally finished when Rocco “Rocky” Colavito singled to right driving home Charles “Buddy” Bradford. One other note from this game, Sox starter Gary Peters allowed one hit in 11 innings, striking out seven…he also walked 10! (I wonder what his pitch count was!) Don McMahon, the fourth Sox pitcher picked up the relief win. September 13, 1987 - In a game in Seattle, Sox pitcher Floyd Bannister fired a one-hitter in winning 2-0. Harold Reynolds two out single to left in the first inning was the only base runner on the night for Seattle and ironically, he was thrown out trying to stretch the hit to a double! Bannister faced the minimum 27 hitters and struck out 10. Mariners’ pitcher Mark Langston only allowed two hits but both were solo home runs by Pat Keedy and Donnie Hill. September 13, 2004 - Due to hurricane Ivan, U.S. Cellular Field hosted the first two games of a series between Montreal and Florida. It was the first time a National League team played a regular season home game in an American League park since 1946.

Pretty much it.

I can't believe he's that stupid but honestly, who the hell knows. Somebody thought getting him was a good idea in the first place right?