Bartolo Colon News

When Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Torres made it to the Major Leagues, you could almost hear the collective cheers of every pitching coach he's ever worked with along the way.

The Roy Halladay trade to the Phillies is the latest move made by a team who either wants to get rid of salary or is afraid of losing the player to free agency.

The blockbuster trade that became official Wednesday marked the first time in Major League Baseball history that more than one past Cy Young Award winner was involved in the same transaction, with Roy Halladay going to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to Seattle.

For the second time in a week, the White Sox signed an aging player they have sought for years, although the question is whether outfielder Andruw Jones can be as valuable as infielder Omar Vizquel , or whether either might be the new Bartolo Colon .

This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St.

In creating the 2010 staff and its depth options, a number of the '09 starters will not be in the picture.

Seeing a Game No. 163 in the AL Central on Tuesday had to bring back great memories for White Sox fans.

In 2005, the Kansas City Royals were terrible. They placed 56-106, and were at the bottom of the AL Central.

Regrets, I've had a few; But then again, too few to mention. Those words come from the classic Frank Sinatra song, "My Way." But that basic sentiment of regret was asked of White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen on Monday, in regard to any moves made influencing the South Siders' 2009 regular season, and Guillen could only come up with one.

Ken Williams' team hadn't been officially eliminated yet but the White Sox' general manager gave his end-of-the-season address to reporters Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field.

Ervin Santana might not just be giving the politically correct answer when the Angels starter says he would be fine pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs.

Movements in the world of baseball Wednesday: MLB-Suspended Yankees players C Jorge Posada and 1B-OF Shelley Duncan and Toronto LHP Jesse Carlson for three games and fined Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long, RHP Edwar Ramirez and Toronto C Rod Barajas undisclosed amounts for their actions in a bench-clearing incident in a game on Sept.

The Chicago White Sox requested waivers on veteran right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon on Wednesday for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

After taking a break Thursday, the White Sox get back at it tonight with the first of three against the last-place Baltimore Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field.

After taking a break Thursday, the White Sox get back at it tonight with the first of three against the last-place Baltimore Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field.

Uniform No. 43 hung in Freddy Garcia's locker in the White Sox' clubhouse Monday.

Manager Ozzie Guillen claims he feels the same way about his White Sox as his general manager does.

The Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of pitcher Aaron Poreda from Double-A Birmingham prior to Tuesday's game versus the Detroit Tigers.

Jake Peavy will begin a rehab assignment with triple-A Charlotte on Thursday after throwing off the mound Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox 's recently acquired right-hander could be back in the big leagues this month.

And what's not to like? The guy has stepped right up in his first two appearances with his new club and produced big-time starts.