Addison Reed News

You hear that? Yeah, me neither. It is the sound, or the silence, of Closer Gate 2012.

The Indians' scheduled starter for Saturday, Derek Lowe, has allowed two runs or fewer in his last six starts.

In a year full of uncertainty in the ninth inning, it's safe to expect the heavy amount of closer turnover to continue throughout the year.

Manager Robin Ventura hopes the Chicago White Sox will recover from Tuesday's malaise when they meet Minnesota.

Manager Robin Ventura confirmed Wednesday what has been obvious for the past 2 1/2 weeks - that rookie Addison Reed is the Chicago White Sox 's closer.

Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura named Addison Reed as the team's new closer on Wednesday, as Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago writes.

About a year ago, Addison Reed still hadn't made the 7 1/2-hour drive from Class A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birmingham, where Nate Jones and Hector Santiago were polishing their skills.

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau had back-to-back outings of two hits, three RBI on May 17 and 18.

The Sox continue their winning interleague ways by sweeping the Chicago Cubs at their home park and pushing their win streak to 4. Jake Peavy held the Cubs in check for 6.1 innings striking out 7. He only allowed 3 hits as he fielded his position extremely well, inducing multiple comebackers.

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Sometimes the unknown can be a pitcher's best friend. After all, the craft is about deception.

Chicago, IL, United States - Powered by homers from Gordon Beckham and Paul Konerko, the Chicago White Sox spoiled what could be the final game for pitcher Kerry Wood Friday as they defeated the Chicago Cubs, 3-2 in interleague play.

Adam Dunn playing left field, bean balls, tackling on the bases, and a retirement.

The TribuneA's Mark Gonzales answers readersA' questions about Matt ThorntonA's trade value, the improvement in stopping opponentsA' running game and several other trade proposals.

Rangers rookie Yu Darvish has fanned 45 hitters and allowed just eight runs in his last five starts.

Right-hander Addison Reed saved the White Sox' win on Monday night, a day after having his run of 13 scoreless appearances broken in a dramatic way.

This was a very fun list to compile because while many of these pitchers are not well known, on a "pure stuff" level, they rank among the best in baseball.

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Prior to Monday's game, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland attributed most of his team's early-season struggles to a high-octane offense that simply had trouble hitting.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Matt Thornton throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug.