2021 MLB season predictions: Division races, playoff picks, award winners and more
Ben Verlander outlines everything you need to know for the 2021 MLB season, from division races to award contenders.MARCH 30, 2021
Perfect in return Hendriks struck three batters faced in a perfect inning Friday against the Brewers.
Impact Hendriks pitched for the first time in nine days after passing a kidney stone. The ordeal did not seem to affect him, as he fanned all three batters faced and pulled it off with what he referred to as a "natural hat trick - strikeouts with the fastball, slider and curveball," per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. He'll next pitch Sunday, which Hendriks said will have him ready for the regular season.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to return Hendriks will pitch for the first time in nine days Friday against the Brewers after dealing with kidney stones, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact The medical scare threw off Hendriks' preseason preparation, but he should still be ready to go by Opening Day. His delayed buildup may mean the White Sox avoid using him on back-to-back days at the start of the regular season but shouldn't significantly impact his campaign.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting eased in after medical scare White Sox manager Tony LaRussa said Wednesday that Hendriks has been dealing with kidney stones this spring and has been limited to three Cactus League appearances as a result, Jam...
Impact LaRussa doesn't seem overly worried about Hendriks' medical situation, and the fact that the White Sox haven't shut him down from throwing adds credence to the team's belief that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day. Hendriks was able to complete a bullpen session of 25-to-30 pitches Wednesday and is tentatively scheduled to pitch in a game this weekend. Assuming he's able to do that, Hendriks is poised to open the season as the closer for what looks to be one of baseball's top teams, at least on paper.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Hendriks on extension (not that kind) and his transformation from 'the generic right-hander from MLB The Show' Hendriks knows firsthand that technical mastery can mean as much as physical length when it comes to extension and ride.
MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mows down Dodgers Hendriks struck out one over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers.
Impact Hendriks dispatched the Dodgers in a perfect inning while making his third Cactus League appearance. He's allowed one run on one hit while striking out four with a walk over three innings. All systems are go for Chicago's closer.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox set sights on championship following breakout year
The Chicago White Sox come in with their sights set on a World Series championship perhaps as soon as this year following a breakthrough seasonMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago White Sox 2021 Season Preview: Liam Hendriks We have been hearing a lot about how awesome the Chicago White Sox bullpen is going to be in 2021. They were really a good bullpen last seas...
MARCH 17, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox spring training Friday, including stellar pitching from Lucas Giolito, Liam Hendriks and Garrett Crochet Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito struck out five in four scoreless innings Friday against the Texas Rangers. And relievers Liam Hendriks...
MARCH 13, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Breaking down AL West bullpens for '21 In a year that saw a few of their top hitters go through down years on offense, the A’s run to a 2020 American League West title and ALDS ap...
MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White SoxMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox: Liam Hendriks drops NSFW tirade after first pitch (Video) Liam Hendriks got off to a rough start in his Sunday showing against the Rockies and exploded in anger because of it. Pitcher Liam Hendriks...
MARCH 7, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Trevor Bauer, Nolan Arenado and others start anew ahead of the 2021 season
With the MLB season quickly approaching, here's a look at how some of the biggest offseason moves in baseball could pay off.MARCH 2, 2021
Closer Trevor Rosenthal finalizes $11M, 1-year deal with A's
Right-hander Trevor Rosenthal finalized an $11 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, providing manager Bob Melvin with a new reliable ninth-inning option after for...FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role CHICAGO (AP) — Liam Hendriks is taking nothing for granted.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role Liam Hendriks is taking nothing for granted.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role
Liam Hendriks insists he's just another reliever until he earns the closer's job with the Chicago White SoxFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws first bullpen Hendriks threw his first bullpen session Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hendriks got comfortable with catcher Yasmani Grandal, who told the pitcher that he was tipping pitches in an at-bat that resulted in the catcher hitting a home run off Hendriks during Game 2 of last year's playoff series between Oakland and Chicago. "So that's fun," said Hendriks with a broad smile. "It's pretty much the most productive home run I've given up, so there's that." Hendriks said he wasn't taking it for granted that he would be the White Sox's closer, but it's almost certain he will work the ninth inning when available.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox: Liam Hendriks wants to be even better in 2021 New Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks was the American League Reliever of the Year in 2020. He wants to continue to elevate his game. "...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Rosenthal reaches $11M deal with A's, who add Moreland
Experienced closer Trevor Rosenthal reached agreement on an $11 million, one-year contract with the Oakland AthleticsFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Russa feels fortunate for chance to manage White Sox
Tony La Russa feels fortunate the Chicago White Sox gave him the opportunity to manage again and stuck with him when news of a drunken driving arrest broke shortly after his hiringFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran Petit in agreement with A's on $2.55M, one-year deal
Veteran reliever Yusmeiro Petit agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract to stay with the Oakland Athletics, pending a physical, his agent saidFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ChiSox's Anderson lands video game cover; next up, a ring?
White Sox star Tim Anderson sees no reason Chicago can't win the World SeriesJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
