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Red-Hot Konerko Hits 400th Home Run

Paul Konerko hit the 400th home run of his Major League career on Sunday as the White Sox swept the Indians.

Factoring in Sunday's 2-for-4 showing, Konerko has raised his average to a Major League-best .399 for the season.

He has a hitting streak of 13 games currently.

The first baseman is hitting .565 over the last 13 games and the first baseman has 23 hits over his last 36 at-bats with five homers and 14 RBIs in the last 10 games.

Via MLB.com


Ventura Names Reed Chicago's Closer

White Sox manager Robin Ventura has officially named Addison Reed the team's closer, a development that has been evident for close to three weeks.

"He's earned that, and I feel comfortable putting him in there," Ventura said of the rookie reliever. "That's who we'd be using if we're winning."

Reed has converted all four save opportunities.

"Some nights he's up to 98 (mph) and some nights he's 96, but he's still pretty good," Ventura said of Reed's fastball.

"Even when you'd look at him and think he didn't have it, he's got it."

Via Chicago Tribune


White Sox Complete First Wrigley Sweep Since 1999

The White Sox defeated the Cubs 6-0 on Sunday to complete a sweep of their in-state rival at Wrigley Field.

The last time the White Sox were able to sweep the Cubs at Wrigley was June 11-13, 1999.

After that series, the Cubs immediately lost 17 of 22 games to fall from second place to sixth place, which is where they finished the season.

Via Chicago Tribune


Orlando Hudson To Sign With White Sox

Orlando Hudson says he will sign with the White Sox.

The Padres released the infielder earlier this week after a slow start to the season at the plate.

Via Peter Gammons/MLB.com (via Twitter)


Konerko Has Cut, Swelling But Eye OK Otherwise

Paul Konerko appears to be OK after getting hit in the eye with a pitch against the Cubs on Friday.

The White Sox first baseman was evaluated at Rush University Medical Center and a CT scan showed no damage other than the laceration and swelling.

He will be examined again Saturday to determine if he suffers from any post-concussion symptoms.

Via Chicago Tribune


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