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Reuters
3 days ago
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White Sox go for elusive series sweep in Pittsburgh
July 20 - The Chicago White Sox are the only team in the majors yet to sweep a series this season. They'll try to change that on Sunday afternoon when they take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series. In an otherwise difficult season in terms of wins and losses, the White Sox have opened the second half strong, scoring 10 runs in each of their first two victories over Pittsburgh. But Chicago was hit with a setback on the injury front this week as All-Star right-handed rookie starting pitcher Shane Smith landed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain retroactive to Wednesday. "Rolled his ankle running. It's his lead leg, his plant leg, which for him is his left leg," White Sox manager Will Venable said on Saturday. "It puts him in a tough spot to be able to make his start. But, hopefully, it's the short version here." This development puts the onus on recently acquired starters such as right-hander Aaron Civale (1-6, 5.30 ERA) to keep Chicago's rotation strong as the team strives positive results amid an ongoing rebuild. Civale, who was traded from Milwaukee on June 13, will attempt to pick up his first victory in a White Sox uniform when he opposes Pirates lefty Andrew Heaney (4-8, 4.59) on Sunday. Civale is 0-4 with a 5.58 ERA in six starts since joining Chicago. He gave up four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings in his most recent outing at home against Cleveland on July 13. Civale is 2-2 with a 3.40 ERA in 39 2/3 innings over seven career starts against the Pirates. The White Sox recalled reliever Wikelman Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. They also activated infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin, who appeared in Saturday's game, from the IL and optioned Will Robertson to Charlotte. Heaney will try to reverse his and his team's recent results when he takes the mound for the first time since July 12 at Minnesota, when he appeared out of the bullpen in what turned out to be a 12-4 loss. Heaney gave up three runs -- all on home runs -- over two innings and finished with one walk and no strikeouts. Heaney's most recent start was his shortest of the season as he lasted only three innings and gave up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two in taking a 9-3 loss at Kansas City on July 7. Heaney is 5-1 with a 4.31 ERA in 56 1/3 innings over 10 career starts against the White Sox, however, and will try to snap a two-game skid for the Pirates, who are in the midst of one of their worst stretches of the season with 10 losses in their past 11 games. The first two losses against Chicago marked the first time this season that Pittsburgh lost back-to-back games while allowing 10 runs. "It's hard, and it's something we haven't dealt with. The pitching has been so good," Pirates manager Don Kelly said. "It's tough whenever you lose a game that you're ahead and you have to turn it over to the bullpen who has been so reliable all year. They're going to continue to be reliable. Those guys in the back end have done a great job, and I have full confidence in them to do that." --Field Level Media
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Pirates try to avoid series sweep against the White Sox
Chicago White Sox (34-65, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-60, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-6, 5.30 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Pirates: Andrew Heaney (4-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -144, White Sox +121; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh has a 39-60 record overall and a 26-23 record at home. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.87 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL. Chicago has a 13-36 record on the road and a 34-65 record overall. The White Sox have gone 21-5 in games when they scored five or more runs. Sunday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has 16 home runs, 47 walks and 38 RBIs while hitting .216 for the Pirates. Tommy Pham is 12 for 37 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Miguel Vargas has 24 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs for the White Sox. Mike Tauchman is 11 for 34 with three doubles and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 1-9, .201 batting average, 5.74 ERA, outscored by 33 runs White Sox: 4-6, .223 batting average, 4.44 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Borucki: 15-Day IL (back), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow) White Sox: Shane Smith: 15-Day IL (ankle), Tim Elko: 10-Day IL (knee), Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Pirates try to avoid series sweep against the White Sox
Chicago White Sox (34-65, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-60, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-6, 5.30 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Pirates: Andrew Heaney (4-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -144, White Sox +121; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh has a 39-60 record overall and a 26-23 record at home. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.87 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL. Chicago has a 13-36 record on the road and a 34-65 record overall. The White Sox have gone 21-5 in games when they scored five or more runs. Sunday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has 16 home runs, 47 walks and 38 RBIs while hitting .216 for the Pirates. Tommy Pham is 12 for 37 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Miguel Vargas has 24 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs for the White Sox. Mike Tauchman is 11 for 34 with three doubles and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 1-9, .201 batting average, 5.74 ERA, outscored by 33 runs White Sox: 4-6, .223 batting average, 4.44 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Borucki: 15-Day IL (back), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow) White Sox: Shane Smith: 15-Day IL (ankle), Tim Elko: 10-Day IL (knee), Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Pirates try to avoid series sweep against the White Sox
Chicago White Sox (34-65, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-60, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-6, 5.30 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Pirates: Andrew Heaney (4-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -144, White Sox +121; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh has a 39-60 record overall and a 26-23 record at home. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.87 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL. Chicago has a 13-36 record on the road and a 34-65 record overall. The White Sox have gone 21-5 in games when they scored five or more runs. Sunday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has 16 home runs, 47 walks and 38 RBIs while hitting .216 for the Pirates. Tommy Pham is 12 for 37 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Miguel Vargas has 24 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs for the White Sox. Mike Tauchman is 11 for 34 with three doubles and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 1-9, .201 batting average, 5.74 ERA, outscored by 33 runs White Sox: 4-6, .223 batting average, 4.44 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Borucki: 15-Day IL (back), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow) White Sox: Shane Smith: 15-Day IL (ankle), Tim Elko: 10-Day IL (knee), Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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Predicting Mets' next big trade before deadline
The post Predicting Mets' next big trade before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets need to add a pitcher at the MLB trade deadline, and Pirates' lefty Andrew Heaney could be the right piece. Advertisement The Pirates are well out of playoff contention. While Paul Skenes would be the dream trade acquisition for any team, the Buccos are unlikely to make him available. With the incredible amount of pitching injuries on the Mets, any starter would be an improvement. Paul Blackburn, Kodai Senga, Griffin Canning, Sean Manaea, Tylor Megill, and Drew Smith are all on the injured list as July 4th approaches. With the expanded Wild Card in both leagues, there have been fewer sellers at the MLB trade deadline in recent years. That will certainly be true this year, as the American League race has six teams within six games of the final spot. That leads to teams holding onto their pieces for postseason runs that could end up ending in September. But the Pirates won't be one of those teams and should trade Heaney before the deadline. He will be a free agent at the end of the year, so a trade should be on the way. None of their other starting pitchers are free agents for multiple years, a product of their prospect-heavy rotation. The MLB trade deadline won't be kind to buyers, so this trade could land a decent prospect for the Pirates. That should be no problem for the Mets, who are trying to win the World Series this year. Advertisement Why should the Mets trade for Andrew Heaney? Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Heaney has been on six different MLB teams across his 12-year career. The lefty has been solid throughout most of his stops, with a post-deadline Yankees stint as the lone exception. This year, he has made 17 starts with a 4.16 ERA. But two poor starts have inflated that number in recent weeks. In his first 14 starts, he had a 3.33 ERA. He gave up seven earned runs in consecutive starts in June before getting back on track against the Cardinals. Heaney is left-handed, which the Mets do not have a lot of in their rotation. David Peterson has been one of their lone excellent starters, and Manaea has not pitched all year. Heaney can add a third strong lefty to their postseason roster, which will be important with some of the deep lineups in the National League. Advertisement Heaney has done well against some solid playoff teams this year. He threw seven innings of one-run ball against the Yankees, gave up just two runs against the Padres, and threw six one-run innings against the Phillies. That should be promising for the Mets, who do not have a lot of playoff experience in their rotation. The Cubs could be competing for Heaney's services, as they are still trying to fill Justin Steele's hole in the rotation. They should be interested in Sandy Alcantara, but there is no guarantee the Miami Marlins will trade him. That could lead them down the Heaney path, and they are more desperate than the Mets. Juan Soto is on a long-term deal, and Kyle Tucker is not. The Mets are not afraid to spend, which could lead them to sign Dylan Cease or Michael King in free agency next winter. But they are not going to punt away a season with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor at the height of their powers. That could lead to a trade for Heaney, hoping he recreates his magic from the 2023 Texas Rangers. Related: Brewers' Rhys Hoskins has hilarious reaction to foul ball blast Related: Mets' Juan Soto stares down umpire after strike call
