John Danks News

Michael Cuddyer knew he was going to be in Minnesota next season, and that made him happy.

The words "job security" and John Danks probably won't come into play during the length of the left-hander's tenure on the South Side of Chicago.

Former Round Rock baseball coach John Langerhans will play host to an instructional camp Dec.

While the White Sox should have some spending ability on the free agent market, most of the top players will probably end up beyond their price range.

Carlos Guillen has changed positions three times in the past two years. Now, he wants to know where he fits with the Tigers for next year.

John Danks celebrated his 23rd birthday Tuesday not with cake and candles, but with fireworks and a much-needed win.

Detroit --Dome, sweet Dome? Could be. And if so -- finally. The Tigers thought they'd seen the last of the Metrodome.

Your table is ready. . . . Mark Buehrle -- Always and forever. . . . John Danks -- Connect the dots: Pitching faster = pitching better = $$$$. . . . Gavin Floyd -- If Bert Blyleven wasna t a Twinkie guy, hea d be the perfect tutor for your curveball.

Ryan Raburn has made the most of his chances this season. Sunday was no exception -- even with the American League Central on the line.

It was almost an afterthought on if the White Sox would pick up the $1 million 2010 option on Freddy Garcia, but that scenario was put to rest on Tuesday afternoon, as a club source confirmed that Garcia would be back on the South Side next season.

Chicago left-hander John Danks relishes his chance to start today's crucial game against Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander.

Detroit -- White Sox left-hander John Danks will take the mound Sunday afternoon with the chance of ending the Tigers' season.

Detroit hosts the White Sox while the Twin City Twins host the Royals. Carl Pavano is pitching on three days rest for the Twins against Luke Hochevar in the pinball pit Metrodome, while Justin Verlander faces John Danks at Tiger Stadium.

One game remains in the 2009 regular season, and the White Sox find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture.

Season series: Detroit leads 8-7. Friday: 6:05 p.m.; CSN. RH Jake Peavy vs. RH Edwin Jackson .

Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs on June 17, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Gordon Beckham drove in three runs to help John Danks earn his first win in more than a month and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 on Monday night.

General manager Ken Williams took an extended look at the White Sox during their road struggles at Boston, New York, Anaheim and Seattle.

Sicilian uncles always are good for a few fond memories. There are two that stand out about my Uncle Tommy.

Aside from Gavin Floyd and his achy left hip, shutting down other starting pitchers isn't in pitching coach Don Cooper's plans.