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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images 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.
By The Associated PressMay 16, 2021 GMT 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.
Rodon expected to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City By The Associated PressMay 15, 2021 GMT 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.