Paul Konerko News

Paul Konerko feels as if he swung the bat well during the past couple of days, but for a cerebral All-Star caliber performer such as the captain, the hits aren't always the sign of being in a good spot.

He'll try to become the first Red Sox left-handed starter in 40 seasons to open 7-0 - and help Boston win a sixth in a row - on Monday night against the host Chicago White Sox.

One fourth of the way into the season, Paul Konerko has four home runs, slightly off his customary pace and what he would need to catch Frank Thomas for the White Sox' all-time record.

Jake Peavy came into Sunday's start in Los Angeles walking under 1.5 batters per nine innings and with a 2.96 ERA.

The improvement came in chunks by Alex Rios and Adam Dunn, with small steps forward by Paul Konerko and Jeff Keppinger.

The Angels finally won a game Joe Blanton started for them. That will have to be enough for Blanton while he remains in search of a victory.

Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez was roughed up by the Rangers Saturday night, pitching only 2 2/3 innings in the Tigers' 7-2 loss to the Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington Saturday night.

The Angels received another strong outing from Jerome Williams and a few timely hits from the offense, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead in a 5-4 loss to the White Sox on Thursday night at Angel Stadium.

The Chicago White Sox may be pulling up the rear in the AL Central, but they're by no means out of the race, currently sitting only five games back of the division-leading Detroit Tigers .

Mac is represented by the White Sox and Spiegel is represented by the Cubs. Remember, the loser must supply the food for the show's tailgate next season.

May 12, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko breaks his bat as he grounds out against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at US Cellular Field.

May 15, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo is congratulated by catcher Hector Gimenez after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

The Chicago White Sox have stumbled out of the gate to a 16-21 record. While that is certainly not insurmountable, they are currently in last place in their division and is the only team under .500. Each team in the AL Central, aside from possibly the Minnesota Twins , appears to be head and shoulders better than the White Sox this year.

It's a shame Chris Sale can't pitch every other day, because he's one of the few players on the White Sox who commands the non-Sox world's attention.

Apr 11, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Jeff Keppinger hits an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Even divisional rivals like the White Sox' Paul Konerko, left, and the Twins' Joe Mauer will strike up a conversation upon meeting at first base.

Paul Konerko received a scheduled day off, and White Sox manager Robin Ventura admitted Monday night that his slugger was a little frustrated with his lack of production.

It's no secret that wins came few and far between for the Twins last year -- especially when it came to playing the rival White Sox.

Paul Konerko was given a scheduled break as the Chicago White Sox open a three-game series Monday night at Minnesota.

It's time for three with the Whities in Minneapolis, as the bottom two teams in the AL Central lock horns.