Pierzynski’s baffling year continues undeterred
Suggesting changes in hitting approach for established major-leaguers is a reliable way to waste breath. Â At the major league level, those that can, do. Â If the free-swinging singles-hitter with no OBP…Read More
Brent Lillibridge: Gainfully Employed
Everybody that was emotional about Brent Lillibridge being traded to the Red Sox, was a little less emotional when Boston then DFA’d him, potentially leaving him without a job. Well now it’s time…Read More
White Sox Walk Off & Move Up
This will be a particularly short post as the game today was quite the pitchers duel, remaining scoreless into the tenth inning. Jose Quintana continued to dominate today, going 8 innings giving up just…Read More
Kevin Youkilis: Chicago White Sox
An upgrade at the hot corner was heavily needed and an upgrade was achieved. Kenny Williams does not typically sit on his hands. Even as he throws out statements about attendance hindering him from making…Read More
Quintana’s Gem Wasted By Bullpen, Ventura
A pitching duel was expected on Friday but instead we got one on Sunday. Jose Quintana lasted well past his usual yanking point by dominating the Dodger lineup throughout. One scoring threat should…Read More
The White Sox are competitive, so it’s time to eat some crow
For my first ever post here at Southside Showdown, I decided to begin things in the same way every episode…Read More
Lineups for Game 3 @ Wrigley
Jake Peavy delivered his only clunker of the year Tuesday afternoon against the Tigers. He’s gotten…Read More
Is Orlando Hudson Just Part One?
As mentioned yesterday, the White Sox have agreed to terms with Orlando Hudson. It will be a league…Read More
Sox Bats Knock Down Cubs
When John Danks gave up a one out double to Alfonso Soriano in the 5th inning, he hadn’t allowed…Read More
Wrappin’ it Up Against the Indians – Lineups for 5/9
I might be a sucker but if the Sox come out of Cleveland having won these last two I’ll be satisfied.…Read More
Danks Throws a Gem, Rios Gets Revenge, Sox End Skid
It was no secret that John Danks was struggling coming into Cleveland on Tuesday night. He had looked…Read More
Sox Can’t Remain Undefeated Against Indians
A rough start to the game for the Sox wasn’t so rough as Philip Humber filled up the bases in the first…Read More
Half Game Wrap, Half Anti-Bunting Rant
Roughly 10,000 years ago Chris Sale started a game in which the White Sox would attempt to win a series…Read More
4/24 Lineup – Sox @ A’s: Floyd Tries to Keep the Streak
More late night baseball as Gavin Floyd will attempt to keep the stellar pitching performances rolling.…Read More
Alex Rios Leads Sox to Sweep of Mariners
John Danks wasn’t great, but he also wasn’t awful. He went 6 innings and struck out 6 officially…Read More
Hangover Game – Sunday Lineup @ Mariners
A perfect game is certainly cause for celebration. What did the team do to congratulate Philip Humber…Read More
Today’s Lineup, Plus Complaints
A short list of grievances I’d like to air prior to lineup post: Alexei Ramirez is one of the team’s…Read More
Alejandro D’oh! Aza
A 4-1 lead in the 8th inning evaporated one homer at a time as the White Sox bullpen surrendered 3 solo…Read More
Game 3: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball
Fresh off of last night’s victory, which resulted in nice beer shower for the winning skipper, the…Read More
Game 2: Peavy Vs. The Mustache
Ok, Jake, you feel good? You feel healthy? You are ready to go out and prove yourself, be competitive…Read More





















