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Surging Jays look to extract payback on White Sox

The surging Toronto Blue Jays have won eight straight and 11 of 13 as they begin a three-game series against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday. The American League East leaders will aim to keep rolling and get revenge on a White Sox team that handed Toronto its most recent series defeat two weeks ago.

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ESPN facing backlash over Bobby Jenks post

ESPN’s social media team is catching criticism for a post made this weekend. The outlet addressed the unfortunate passing of former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks on their X profile Saturday evening.

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White Sox pitcher Shane Smith named to 2025 American League All-Star team

The White Sox will have one representative at the Midsummer Classic. It was announced on Sunday that starting pitcher Shane Smith has been named to this year’s American League All-Star team.

Bobby Jenks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Bobby Jenks’ 2005 World Series championship teammates pay tribute after death

The Chicago White Sox lost a former player and champion over the weekend, as two-time All-Star pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away in Sintra, Portugal. Jenks had originally been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma this year, which is a form of stomach cancer.

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Colson Montgomery Records First Hit of MLB Career With Chicago White Sox

It didn't take long for Colson Montgomery to tally his first hit in the major leagues. In his fifth plate appearance with the White Sox, he scorched a first-pitch, hanging knuckle curveball from Colorado Rockies starter German Marquez to deep right center field during Saturday's 10-3 win.

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Ozzie Guillen’s statement on Bobby Jenks passing away

The Chicago White Sox and the MLB world lost a former player over the weekend, as two-time All-Star pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away in Sintra, Portugal.

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White Sox look to extend Rockies' home misery with series sweep

The Chicago White Sox didn't win their 31st game of 2024 until Aug. 21 en route to setting the major league record for most losses in a season with 121.

Bobby Jenks News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Former White Sox Closer, 2005 World Champion Bobby Jenks Dies at Age 44

Bobby Jenks, the former closer for the Chicago White Sox who helped end their 88-year World Series drought in 2005, has died at age 44 after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer.

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Lenyn Sosa's big night powers White Sox over Rockies

Lenyn Sosa homered, finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in four runs, Michael A. Taylor also went deep and doubled and the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 in Denver on Saturday night.

Colson Montgomery News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

White Sox’s Colson Montgomery makes first hit count with RBI vs. Rockies

It didn’t take long for Colson Montgomery to impress in the majors. The highly-regarded Chicago White Sox prospect demonstrated his dazzling defense during his MLB debut Friday with a sensational over-the-shoulder catch.

Bobby Jenks News / The Spun / July 5

Prayers Pouring In For Former World Series Champion On Saturday

The baseball world is in mourning today as World Series legend Bobby Jenks passed away following a battle with cancer. Jenks became a hero in the city of Chicago in 2005 for his role in the team's first World Series title in 88 years.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 6

White Sox remember 'confident' closer Bobby Jenks

On Saturday, Chicago White Sox first base coach/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois remembered more about Bobby Jenks than just his hard-throwing style and intimidating demeanor on the mound.

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White Sox icon Bobby Jenks passes away at age 44

Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday, July 4 in Sintra, Portugal.

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Former MLB closer Bobby Jenks dies at 44

Former MLB closer Bobby Jenks has died at age 44 following a battle with stomach cancer.

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Chicago White Sox: One player’s trade value continues to increase

The Chicago White Sox will be one of the teams selling at this year’s Trade Deadline, with a few players proving to have incredible value and could bring back a decent prospect or two.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Player who was Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout victim gets bad news

Chicago White Sox infielder Vinny Capra found himself forever etched in Major League Baseball history this week, but not for the reason he’d prefer. In the sixth inning on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Capra fell victim to pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who froze the White Sox slugger for strikeout No.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Surprising candidate named Chicago White Sox’s first half MVP

With the Chicago White Sox holding a 28-59 record, it’s hard to call anyone on the team a true MVP. However, the White Sox at least look ever so better than their 2024 disaster.

Colson Montgomery News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3