LUIS ROBERT NEWS

Correa, Alvarez help Astros take 2-0 lead over Sox in ALDS

Carlos Correa hit a two-run double during Houston’s five-run seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 for a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second no more? Playoffs give White Sox chance to build base

The Chicago White Sox have a rare opportunity to capture the spotlight and expand their fan base in a city in which they're often overshadowed by their neighbors a few miles north

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at the White Sox-Astros playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts home run in loss Robert went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Robert began the series against Detroit by going 0-for-9 with an RBI and four strikeouts across the first two games, but he hit his 13th home run of the year in the first inning of Sunday's regular-season finale. The 24-year-old started each of the final six games of the regular season and went .217 with three home runs, a double, six RBI, four runs and a stolen base during that time.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn, Abreu lift White Sox over Tigers for 5th straight win

Lance Lynn pitched one-run ball over five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 for their fifth straight win

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats two homers in win Robert went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a solo homer in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Robert got off to a hot start after taking Riley O'Brien deep center field to get the White Sox on the board in the first. The 24-year-old followed that up with a two-run shot in the eighth to push their lead to 7-1. Robert now has four home runs over his last five games and has been scorching hot at the plate since his long-awaited return to the majors after an early-season hip injury. Since being activated off the injured list Aug. 9, Robert is slashing .367/.403/.645 with 11 homers, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored, a stolen base and 5:28 BB:K over 39 games. He has been absolutely raking at the plate and will look to carry it over into the postseason when it gets underway next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati

The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Wednesday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos Rodon

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Robert is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Despite going 0-for-4 on Saturday, Robert is still hitting .375 with three doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI in his last 10 games. Billy Hamilton is starting in center field for Sunday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan allows 1 hit in 6 innings, Indians beat White Sox 6-0

Eli Morgan allowed one hit in six innings and José Ramirez drove in three runs, powering the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 victory over the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches 10th homer Robert went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 1-0 win over Cleveland.

Impact His fifth-inning shot off Trevor Stephan proved to be the game's only run. Robert has homered in back-to-back games and hit safely in 13 straight, batting .434 (23-for-53) over the course of his hitting streak. In 61 contests during his injury-shortened campaign, the 24-year-old is slashing a dynamic .355/.392/.569 with 10 homers, five steals, 37 RBI and 38 runs.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn scheduled to start for White Sox at Indians

The Indians are expected to send Eli Morgan to the mound Saturday and the White Sox will give Lance Lynn the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease hit on arm by comebacker, White Sox top Indians 1-0

Chicago starter Dylan Cease left after being struck on the right arm by a comebacker in the sixth inning as the White Sox beat Cleveland 1-0 in Indians ace Shane Bieber’s return

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red-hot Luis Robert powering Chicago White Sox's offense into the playoffs

Thanks in part to a new stance, former teen phenom Luis Robert is putting it all together for the Sox, Jake Mintz writes.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Sitting in nightcap Robert isn't in the lineup for the second game in Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Robert was productive during Thursday's matinee and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a strikeout. Billy Hamilton will take his place in center field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold

Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Sox’s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Sunday Robert is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact Robert started the past 17 games and will receive a day off after slashing .373/.397/.613 with four homers, six doubles, 14 RBI and 12 runs during that stretch. Leury Garcia will receive a look in center field Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peters, Rangers stop Lynn, AL Central-leading White Sox 2-1

DJ Peters’ pinch-hit single drove home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat former teammate Lance Lynn and the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox 2-1

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago's Wright banned 3 games, hit Ohtani with pitch

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Wright was suspended for three games and manager Tony La Russa for one by Major League Baseball, which concluded Wright intentionally threw at the Lo...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Howard expected to start as Rangers host the White Sox

The Rangers are expected to send Spencer Howard to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Lance Lynn the start

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here's 1 way Robert is already making history The White Sox have dominated the American League Central, allowing them to rest stars Tim Anderson, Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn. But that's...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

White Sox blank Rangers 8-0 as magic number drops to 5

Luis Robert hit a three-run double, Dylan Cease struck out 10 in five innings and the Chicago White Sox moved closer to their first division title in 13 years by trouncing the Texa...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three runs Robert went 3-for-5 with a three-run double and a run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Robert cleared the bases with his three-run double in the fourth inning and later came around to score. He's been locked-in at the plate since returning from the injured list in early August. He's gone 51-for-134 (.381) with 24 RBI and 18 extra-base hits over his last 31 games. For the year, Robert is sporting a .944 OPS with 29 extra-base hits and 36 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb's 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox

Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strokes eighth homer Robert went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs Tuesday against the Angels in a 9-3 victory.

Impact Robert accounted for Chicago's first run with a 434-foot solo shot to left field in the second inning. He went on to cross the plate twice more in the contest. The 24-year-old is off to a scorching start to September, collecting multi-hit efforts in six of the 11 contests in which he's played. Over that stretch, he is slashing .396/.420/.625 with two homers, five doubles, seven RBI and eight runs.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE