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La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers

Tony La Russa moved into sole possession of second on baseball’s career manager wins list, snapping a tie with John McGraw by directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records win Friday Hendriks (2-1) faced just one batter Friday and got him out as he took the win over the Tigers.

Impact Hendriks entered with two runners on and two outs in the ninth and got Niko Goodrum to fly out to end the inning. The White Sox ended up rallying with a run in the ninth to walk it off, awarding Hendriks the win. The 32-year-old is making good the $54 million contract he signed in the offseason, as he owns a 1.93 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 38:3 K:BB over 23.1 innings and is third in baseball with 14 saves.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal scheduled to start for Tigers at White Sox

The White Sox are expected to send Lucas Giolito to the mound Saturday and the Tigers will give Tarik Skubal the start

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mercedes hit in 9th, Chisox top Tigers; La Russa ties McGraw

Rookie Yermín Mercedes hit a game-ending single, Yasmani Grandal homered twice and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 14th save Hendriks did not allow a baserunner and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Hendriks was tasked with protecting a three-run lead and had no issue doing so to earn his 14th save of the season. Since a somewhat rocky start to the campaign, Hendriks has now turned in 15 consecutive scoreless appearances. Overall, he's maintained a 1.96 ERA with a 38:3 K:BB and is among the elite closers in the league.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moncada, Lamb homer as White Sox beat Tigers 4-1 behind Lynn

Yoán Moncada and Jake Lamb hit two of Chicago’s four home runs to back Lance Lynn, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa closed in on John McGraw for second on baseball’s career wins...

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down 13th save Hendriks pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over Baltimore.

Impact The 32-year-old completed a rare feat Saturday with saves in both halves of a doubleheader, and he was able to close out another game Sunday. Hendriks is up to 13-for-15 in save chances this year with a strong 2.05 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 36:3 K:BB across 22 innings. With heavy usage over the weekend, Aaron Bummer or Garrett Crochet (hold Sunday) could get a look for a save opportunity instead of Hendriks in Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row

Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox: Liam Hendriks already hates the Cubs The Chicago White Sox are often considered to be baseball's forgotten team. While the Cubs may not be the Lovable Losers any longer, they st...

MAY 30, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Notches two saves Saturday Hendriks earned the save while striking out the side in the seventh inning in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact After recording the save in Game 1, Hendriks repeated the effort in Game 2 to earn two saves in one day. The 32-year-old struck out five of the six batters he faced between the two games. He has a 2.14 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 21 innings.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save in twin bill opener Hendriks earned the save in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles after pitching a scoreless seventh inning, fanning two.

Impact Hendriks didn't have problems closing things out in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, as he only needed 14 pitches (10 strikeouts) to get the job done. The right-hander has gone 6-for-6 in save chances this month, and he's yet to allow a run in 11 appearances during May.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles

Billy Hamilton hit a solo home run, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and Lance Lynn pitched five scoreless innings as the White Sox completed a sweep of their doubleheader against t...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Can the Chicago White Sox ‘Bad Kids’ mesh with Tony La Russa’s old-school style? ‘We’re making a pretty valiant effort,’ closer Liam Hendriks says. The Chicago White Sox are meshing old school with new school, according to closer Liam Hendriks.

MAY 26, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Grabs 10th save Hendriks did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Impact It didn't appear as if Hendriks would be called upon, as the White Sox opened up the ninth frame with a five-run lead. However, Garrett Crochet allowed each of the first three batters he faced to reach base, which caused Hendriks to be summoned from the bullpen. He proceeded to strike out all three of the batters he faced to earn his 10th save this season. Hendriks has been dominant in 19 innings, maintaining a 2.38 ERA with a 31:3 K:BB.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito, White Sox beat Flaherty, Cards 8-3 in HS reunion

Lucas Giolito beat Jack Flaherty in a major league matchup of former high school teammates, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 victory over the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers walkoff walk Hendriks walked the only batter faced in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Hendriks was asked to quell New York's threat in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tied game. He entered with one out and the bases loaded, then walked Aaron Judge on five pitches, all of which were outside the strike zone. Following an initial rough patch to start the season, Hendriks has not allowed an earned run over his last 10 appearances, spanning 8.2 innings.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge walk-off walk lifts Yanks over Chisox, 6th win in row

Aaron Judge walked against Liam Hendriks with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to overcome Aroldis Chapman’s first blown save, and the New York Yankees extended their winning s...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up ninth save Hendriks recorded two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to record the save during Wednesday's 2-1 win at Minnesota.

Impact The right-hander needed only nine pitches to retire the side in order while holding onto a one-run advantage. Hendriks is 9-for-11 in save chances with a 2.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 28:2 K:BB through 18 innings.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enters non-save situation Hendriks allowed one hit and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact This was a non-save situation for Hendriks, who entered with a man on and the game tied in the ninth inning. Setup man Aaron Bummer squandered a lead in the eighth and departed after facing one batter in the ninth. Hendriks, who had been warming for a possible save opportunity before the Twins tied the game, was brought in to extend the game into extra frames. It was his first time pitching in five days.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Column: 1st rule of baseball is 1st basemen don't pitch

Yermín Mercedes has never read the unwritten rules of baseball

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers three times, Twins rally to beat White Sox 5-4

Miguel Sanó homered three times, Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending RBI single and the Minnesota Twins beat Yermín Mercedes and the Chicago White Sox 5-4

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down eighth save Hendriks gave up a hit in a scoreless seventh inning Friday during the second game of a doubleheader against the Royals to record his eighth save of the season.

Impact Called on to protect a 3-1 lead, Hendriks gave up a bunt single to Jarrod Dyson with one out but otherwise had things well in hand. The right-hander has converted eight of his first 10 save chances with the White Sox while posting a 2.76 ERA and stellar 26:1 K:BB through 16.1 innings.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheader

Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox ov...

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox’s sweep of the Minnesota Twins, including contributions from regulars to role players and closer Liam Hendriks locking in Four takeaways from the Chicago White Sox’s three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field, including how closer Liam Hend...

MAY 14, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Notches seventh save Hendriks pitched a perfect 1.2 innings while striking out two to earn the save in a win over the Twins on Thursday.

Impact The 32-year-old has thrown six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts in his last six appearances. Hendriks is 7-for-9 in save chances and carries a 2.93 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. The closer is tied for fifth in the American League in saves.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE