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The White Sox will get a major piece of their rotation back on Friday night, when John Danks takes the ball for the opener of a three-game Interleague series against the Marlins at U.S. Cellular Field.

Following in the footsteps of the man who GM'd the White Sox to a World Series title in 2005, Rick Hahn inherited a tall order when he took over as general manager for Ken Williams after last season.

Chris Sale won't be the only White Sox starting pitcher who will receive an occasional break, as he did last season.

The Chicago White Sox are still in fourth place in the American League Central. But if it wasn't for the way Jesse Crain has pitched out of the bullpen this season, the Pale Hose would likely be dead last in the American League.

Jose Quintana failed to allow a hit for 6 1/3 innings and Jeff Keppinger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth to help send Chicago past Boston, 3-1, in the middle test of a three-game series.

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.