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New White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has taken a page out of predecessor Kenny Williams' book.

Who's hot: Buchholz has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight of his nine starts and has allowed only two home runs in 65 2/3 innings.

After committing their share of blunders Thursday night that has mirrored their rough start, the White Sox got some late help from an Angels team just as defensively challenged.

Even with the Blackhawks expected long run toward Lord Stanley, there will be more conversational room on the Score's air.

In Major League Baseball, teams need a superstar to carry them into contention. But what if the superstar is enduring a painful slump? Or what if the team isn't developed enough to have a legitimate superstar? There are several of these players in the American League Central that help make an impact for their teams through breakout years or solid ... (more)

In an uneven year for the White Sox bullpen, Jesse Crain has been the rock, which is only surprising because he missed so much time in spring training with the bad adductor.

"Every year is different,'' said Crain, who struck out the side in his 12th consecutive scoreless appearance in the Sox' 6-3 victory Wednesday against the Mets in New York.

Arguably the most underrated and overlooked position in baseball is the right-handed middle reliever.

Jeremy Hefner allowed four runs in six innings of work, one of which was a solo home run to Alejandro De Aza to leadoff the game.

Jordan Danks hit his first home run of the season and it proved to be the difference-maker, as his two-out, solo shot in the 11th gave the White Sox the go-ahead run in their 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about the White Sox's starters' recent inability to pitch at least six innings, rebuilding the team into a contender and when will general manager Rick Hahn make significant changes We have lost five games that Gavin Floyd has started.

MLB Team Report - Chicago White Sox - INSIDE PITCH The White Sox, who had their game rained out with Kansas City on Friday, had big expectations with the pitching staff this season, so with the bullpen deteriorating lately, it was obvious that a change had to be made.

Jake Peavy, who missed his start last night due to back issues, said that he's feeling better.

The pile of bodies on the disabled list -- and a few aches and pains for active players -- has caused many to develop a jaundiced eye toward Herm Schneider.

The loss of a relief specialist for the White Sox, with Donnie Veal optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, means a right-handed reliever such as Jesse Crain could get more late-inning work against left-handed hitters.

With Hector Santiago taking the spot of Gavin Floyd in the rotation and Donnie Veal optioned Wednesday to Triple-A Charlotte, the Sox now have only one left-handed reliever - Matt Thornton - in their bullpen.

A month into the season and the White Sox already are concerned about their season slipping away.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura seems to remain on an even keel, even as his players jump up and down the chart with their performances like the needle on an electrocardiogram.

You won't need coffee this morning as we discuss Addison Reed's effectiveness in non-save situations and other White Sox news So it's hard to blame him if he's extra-vigilant when being called upon to pinch-run in close-and-late situations.

Nate Jones inherited a situation Wednesday about as tough as any jam he was in during his rookie season in 2012.