JOSÉ ABREU NEWS

White Sox and Royals meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox head into matchup with the Royals on losing streak

The Chicago White Sox aim to break their eight-game skid when they play the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As White Sox struggle out of the gate, is it already time to panic?

The defending AL Central champion White Sox are struggling to even play .500 ball. Jake Mintz breaks down why.

APRIL 26, 2022

Swats second homer Abreu went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact He accounted for all of Chicago's offense with a solo shot in the sixth inning and an RBI groundout in the eighth. Abreu hasn't quite locked in his swing yet, slashing .208/.283/.396 through 13 games with two homers and six RBI, but his .242 BABIP is well below his normal level and figures to rise as the weather warms up.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Abreu is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact Abeau went 1-for-4 during the 11-1 loss in Game 1 and will head to the bench for Wednesday's nightcap, which is his first game off of the season. Gavin Sheets will start at first base in his place.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer Abreu went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Abreu took Corey Kluber yard in the fourth inning to record his first homer of the season. It was his only knock of the game, and he entered Saturday having collected zero hits in his last 12 at-bats while striking out six times in that span. Though he's hitting only .200/.273/.367 through 33 plate appearances, Abreu has scored seven runs and collected four RBI.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, scores three runs Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 10-1 victory over Detroit.

Impact Abreu recorded an RBI groundout in the first inning and then doubled in a run in the third. He later was driven home by Andrew Vaughn in the seventh and ninth innings. The veteran first baseman tallied four hits and scored six runs in the opening series against the Tigers.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Saturday in the White Sox's 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Abreu's two hits tied Luis Robert and Josh Harrison for the team lead, as the White Sox exacted revenge on the Tigers on Saturday after dropping Friday's series opener. The veteran first baseman is once again locked in as the centerpiece of a loaded White Sox lineup that should take off as the weather begins to warm in the Midwest. Abreu will start again in Sunday's series finale, manning first base and batting third, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB odds: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge lead MVP futures, best bets

MLB is back! With the first pitch of Opening Day on the horizon, here is a look at the MVP futures for both the NL and AL.

APRIL 6, 2022

Jose Abreu on White Sox future after 2022: 'Let's see how the season goes' “Once the season ends, I will have to make a decision and see if I want to continue or if there’s a chance to be here or if there’s a chance...

MARCH 17, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

In final year of contract, is this going to be Abreu's last season with White Sox? Jose Abreu was the American League MVP in 2020 and he is still one of the top run producers in the game. The White Sox's 35-year-old first b...

MARCH 17, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Abreu shakes off strange 2021 season, back to lead White Sox

After winning the 2020 American League MVP award, Jose Abreu endured a difficult 2021 season full of strange plays and injuries, still managing to reach his usual output of 30 home...

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Abreu, 'focus is just to enjoy this season' GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The first rule about the last year of José Abreu’s three-year, $50 million contract with the White Sox is, don’t talk abo...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jackie Robinson AL Rookies of the Year x-unanimous 2021 — Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay 2020 — x-Kyle Lewis, Seattle 2019 — x-Yordan Alvarez, Houston 2018 — Shohei Ohtani, Los Angele...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Tim Anderson again shining on big stage for White Sox

Whether he’s slugging game-ending home runs in an Iowa cornfield or piling up hits in the postseason, Tim Anderson keeps showing a flair for the biggest moments

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Red Sox stun Rays; White Sox avoid sweep by Astros

The Red Sox walked off in a stunning finish, and the White Sox avoided elimination against the Astros. Check out all the highlights.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Giants, Red Sox, Astros and Brewers win on wild day of LDS action

The Giants shut out the Dodgers, while the Red Sox, Astros and Brewers all won their LDS matchups. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Starting Game 1 Abreu (illness) is starting Game 1 of the ALDS against the Astros on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abreu was sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale after he experienced flu-like symptoms, but he went through warmups ahead of Thursday's game and was deemed ready to play. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat third in Game 1.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago will face Houston in the first game of the ALDS

Houston will host Chicago in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynn to start Game 1 of ALDS for White Sox against Astros

Lance Lynn will start for the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros on Thursday

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox hope to have Abreu (flu) for GM 1 White Sox first baseman José Abreu has been battling flu-like symptoms but will travel to Houston on Wednesday night ahead of the American L...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

White Sox slugger Jose Abreu's status for Game 1 of ALDS in doubt Jose Abreu dealing with non-Covid related flu-like symptoms

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Makes trip to Houston Abreu (illness) joined the White Sox in Houston ahead of the team's American League Divisional Series with the Astros, but he's uncertain to start in Game 1 on Thursday, James Fega...

Impact Abreu was withheld from the lineup in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tigers after experiencing flu-like symptoms, and the White Sox have relayed that multiple follow-up tests have determined the star first baseman isn't COVID-19 positive. While the 34-year-old's condition has seemingly improved since the weekend, the White Sox have yet to decide whether he'll be available for Game 1. On a positive note, Abreu doesn't look like he's in any real danger of missing out on a spot on the White Sox's ALDS roster.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling minor illness Abreu's absence from the lineup for the final game of the regular season Saturday against the Tigers was due to a non-COVID illness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The illness doesn't appear to be a particularly significant one. Abreu is expected to be a full participant in Tuesday's workout, leaving him plenty of time to get back to full speed by the time the ALDS begins Thursday.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Abreu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The veteran gets a rare day off, but he'll be back in action when the ALDS begins in Houston on Thursday. Andrew Vaughn is playing first base and batting eighth Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE