1. Chicago White Sox: Grading Each Position at the All-Star Break

    The Chicago White Sox lead the American League Central Division by three games at the All-Star break, which is something that almost nobody expected to be saying or hearing this season...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 10 months ago 842 reads 2 comments

  2. Chicago White Sox: Paul Konerko, AJ Pierzynski Still Producing After Many Years

    They are the only two players left from the 2005 Chicago White Sox team that won a World Series. They are the two oldest position players on the team and actually—with the ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 11 months ago 453 reads 1 comments

  3. Chicago White Sox: De Aza Proving That He Has All the Tools

    The Chicago White Sox are surprising almost everyone this season as they currently lead the American League Central by a game and a half and appear to be a serious contender for the division title...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 12 months ago 401 reads 2 comments

  4. Chicago White Sox: Forget Rebuilding, Sox Just Winning Instead

    The Chicago White Sox currently sit alone in first place in the American League Central division as we head into the month of June with a record of 29-22. No seriously, I'm not kidding—the Chicago White Sox are in first place...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 12 months ago 1,743 reads 25 comments

  5. Chicago White Sox: 5 Things That Must Happen If They Want to Contend

    Spring training has arrived for the Chicago White Sox and it's time for them to see if they can quiet their critics. Much has been said and written about the bleak outlook for this year's team and for several White Sox players this is new territory...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 1 year ago 301 reads 5 comments

  6. Chicago White Sox: 10 of the Best Guys off the Bench over the Past 20 Years

    The Chicago White Sox are about to enter the newest era in their long franchise history as spring training has arrived...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about 1 year ago 351 reads 2 comments

  7. Chicago White Sox: Why Fans Can Still Be Excited About Season Despite Outlook

    Almost every major league baseball publication has created a dismal outlook for the Chicago White Sox in 2012. Almost every so-called expert has the White Sox finishing at or near the bottom of the division...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 805 reads 26 comments

  8. Chicago White Sox: 6 Guys Who Hope to Make the Roster This Spring

    As the start of spring training draws closer for the Chicago White Sox , there are several young faces who are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to show what they've got and possibly earn a spot on the 25-man roster...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 350 reads 2 comments

  9. Chicago White Sox: Projecting the 2012 Opening Day Lineup

    Now that football season is officially over, it means that baseball season isn't very far away. For the Chicago White Sox it means it's almost time for them to start a new era with Robin Ventura as manager...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 2,635 reads 2 comments

  10. Chicago Bulls: Do They Have Enough to Get Past the Miami Heat This Year?

    The Chicago Bulls currently maintain the best record in the Eastern Conference and are only percentage points behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 1,010 reads 30 comments

  11. Illinois Basketball: Why It's Time to Say Goodbye to Bruce Weber

    I remember when Illinois basketball was actually fun to watch. However, those days are long gone. Now watching an Illinois game is more like a visit to the proctologist—you ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 3,029 reads 29 comments

  12. Illinois Basketball: Has the Light Gone on for Brandon Paul?

    Former Illinois Fighting Illini standout and current ESPN analyst Stephen Bardo called it the "best performance he has ever seen in Assembly Hall...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 718 reads 2 comments

  13. Illinois Basketball: Illini Still Look More Like Pretenders Than Contenders

    Illinois basketball just seems to be the same team every year under Bruce Weber, and that's not necessarily a good thing...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 428 reads 3 comments

  14. Chicago Bears: 5 Things They Must Fix for Next Season

    To say that the Chicago Bears season has completely fallen apart would be the understatement of the year...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 882 reads 5 comments

  15. Farewell to a White Sox Fan Favorite: Mark Buehrle Was More Than a Good Pitcher

    This past Wednesday was a sad day for Chicago White Sox fans everywhere as it marked the end of an era...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 149 reads 2 comments

  16. Illinois Basketball: What We've Learned so Far About the Undefeated Illini

    The Fighting Illini basketball team is off to an 8-0 start and is showing signs that it may be a team to be reckoned with in the Big Ten this year. By the end of this week, it has a good shot at starting 10-0...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 1,163 reads 5 comments

  17. 2011 NFL Playoffs: Why the Bears Will Get a Wild Card Spot and the Lions Won't

    As we enter the final month of the NFL regular season, there are currently four teams with a realistic shot at earning the two wild card spots in the NFC. Two of those teams are the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions , both of whom are 7-4...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 1,073 reads 6 comments

  18. Chicago White Sox: 5 Recent Prospects Who Never Lived Up to the Hype

    According to many critics and fans, the Chicago White Sox are now officially in a rebuilding mode. After losing manager Ozzie Guillen to the Miami Marlins and hiring the inexperienced ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 913 reads 4 comments

  19. Chicago White Sox: 5 Good Moves and 5 Bad Moves Made by Kenny Williams as GM

    Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams has no doubt been heavily scrutinized during his 11 years on the South side, but if you ask him he will probably tell you that it just comes with the territory...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 1,609 reads 15 comments

  20. Fresh Start for White Sox and Cubs May Mean More Waiting for Chicago Fans

    Chicago White Sox versus Chicago Cubs in the World Series. There's a headline most Chicago fans don't expect to see in their lifetime—and with good reason...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 272 reads 2 comments

  21. Chicago Bears: After Dismantling Lions, Bears Now Focused on Wild Card

    The Chicago Bears taught the Detroit Lions a little lesson in humility last Sunday by thrashing them 37-13 at Soldier Field. The Lions, who have been a surprise this season, may have had this coming...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 538 reads 3 comments

  22. Illinois Football: Once-Promising Season Now Just a Distant Memory

    Turn out the lights Illini fans, the party's over. After last Saturday's 31-14 loss to Michigan, the Illini have now dropped four straight games after starting the season with six straight victories...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 437 reads 4 comments

  23. Chicago White Sox: What Will the Roster Look Like in 2012?

    It's already been a busy offseason for Chicago White Sox management, and it's just getting started. They have basically revamped their entire coaching staff—minus a few holdovers—and ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 754 reads 0 comments

  24. Chicago Bears: It's Time to Recognize the Value of Earl Bennett

    Here's a news flash for everyone: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett is good. Prior to the game against the Eagles on Monday night, I said that Bennett was hands down the best receiver ...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 745 reads 7 comments

  25. Chicago White Sox: Why Theo Epstein Going to Cubs May Actually Help White Sox

    All the talk in Chicago lately has been about the hiring of Theo Epstein—and now Jed Hoyer—by the Chicago Cubs , and rightfully so...

    Todd Thorstenson Written by Todd Thorstenson about over 1 year ago 874 reads 2 comments