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Tony La Russa knows criticism comes with the territory of managing. It didn’t scare him off from returning to the White Sox’ dugout after nine seasons away from the job, although he might not have anticipated what he was in for in coming back to the South Side. “You’re going to get some heat. If you don’t like it, do something else for a living,” La Russa said before the Sox defeated the Orioles 5-1 at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday. “Look in the mirror and just do the best you can.” Even though the Sox (29-20) are in first place in the American League Central, La Russa’s critics have been heard loud and clear his first two months in his new job.
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Kansas City Royals (18-21, third in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (23-15, first in the AL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Brady Singer (1-3, 4.18 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) White Sox: Dylan Cease (2-0, 2.80 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: White Sox -162, Royals +144; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City heads into the matchup after a strong showing by Mike Minor. Minor went seven innings, surrendering one run on two hits with seven strikeouts against Chicago.
The White Sox are 14-8 against the rest of their division. Chicago ranks third in the league in hitting with a .257 batting average, Yermin Mercedes leads the team with an average of .353.
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Kansas City Royals (17-21, third in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (23-14, first in the AL Central)
Chicago; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Mike Minor (2-2, 5.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) White Sox: Carlos Rodon (5-0, .58 ERA, .68 WHIP, 44 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: White Sox -195, Royals +167; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago and Kansas City will meet on Saturday.
The White Sox are 14-7 against opponents from the AL Central. The Chicago offense has compiled a .260 batting average as a team this season, good for third in the MLB. Yermin Mercedes leads the team with an average of .365.
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May 12, 2021 | 9:53 AM
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Twins (12-21, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (20-13, first in the AL Central)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: J.A. Happ (2-0, 1.91 ERA, .85 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) White Sox: Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 3.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: White Sox -138, Twins +120; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Nelson Cruz and the Twins will take on the White Sox Wednesday.
The White Sox are 11-6 against teams from the AL Central. Chicago ranks third in the majors in hitting with a .258 batting average, Yermin Mercedes leads the club with an average of .371.
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