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Grichuk hits a 9th inning HR to help White Sox beat Cardinals 6-5

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the Chicago White Sox break a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox bullpen throws gem in 10-1 win over Twins to maintain AL Central lead

Randal Grichuk and Kyle Teel homered in a five-run eighth inning, Chicago’s bullpen combined on a four-hitter and the White Sox rolled past the Minnesota Twins 10-1

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Colson Montgomery hits a 2-run homer as the White Sox knock off the Twins 4-1

Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Picks up win in relief Taylor (7-2) earned the win Friday against the Twins after pitching 2.2 scoreless innings in relief, allowing one hit and striking out three.

Impact Taylor took over with two outs in the sixth inning and protected Chicago's 6-4 advantage through the end of the eighth, allowing just one baserunner during his 2.2 innings of work while tossing 20 of his 27 pitches for strikes. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.03 with this outing, and he extended an outstanding stretch that has seen him give up just one run across 22.2 innings, good for a pristine 0.40 ERA, in 16 outings since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Records one-out save Taylor recorded his eighth save of the season Tuesday against the Rangers, retiring the only batter he faced.

Impact Taylor was summoned with two outs in the ninth inning after Hagen Smith walked the bases loaded, bringing the tying run to the plate. He needed just two pitches to extinguish the threat, inducing a ground-ball fielder's choice to secure his eighth save of the season. The right-hander has been dominant recently, allowing just one run over his last 23.2 innings while striking out 25 batters during that span. Taylor's ERA is down to 2.11 on the season alongside a 1.05 WHIP and 89:24 K:BB across 68.1 innings.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Peters stars as the White Sox beat Jacob deGrom and the Rangers 11-7

Tristan Peters hit a two-run double off Jacob deGrom during Chicago’s six-run first inning, and the White Sox held off the Texas Rangers 11-7

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Blows save, awarded win Taylor (6-2) was charged with a blown save but credited with the win Sunday against the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact Brought on to safeguard a 1-0 advantage, Taylor got just 12 of his 29 pitches to hit for strikes in his sixth blown save but was taken off the hook by a Tristan Peters walk-off home run. Sunday marked the first time Taylor gave up an earned run since July 2 in Cleveland, so it's fair to envision him continuing to serve as the closer going forward. The right-hander sports a 2.12 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 89:24 K:BB over 68 innings, amassing 10 holds to go with seven saves.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Peters homers in the ninth inning to give the White Sox a 2-1 win over the Mets

Tristan Peters homered with one out in the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Earns win in relief Friday Taylor (5-2) walked one and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Mets.

Impact Taylor entered with the game tied 4-4 and worked around a leadoff walk to keep New York off the board, setting the stage for Rogers' walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. The right-hander needed 15 pitches (10 strikes) to complete the frame and lowered his ERA to 2.01. Taylor has remained one of Chicago's primary late-inning arms and continues to provide value across multiple high-leverage roles. Over his last eight outings, he has one win and three holds while going 2-for-4 in save chances while posting a 0.94 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Rogers hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox rally past the Mets 6-4

Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Notches seventh save Taylor earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cubs, walking one while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact It was another impressive showing from Taylor, who's now held opponents without an earned run in his last 21.1 innings -- he's allowed just 10 hits while striking out 21 in that span. The 24-year-old right-hander's ERA is down to 2.05 across 66 innings this season with a 1.02 WHIP and 85:21 K:BB. The White Sox have continued to use a committee in the ninth inning, though Taylor remains the best option for saves in the South Side down the stretch.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

José Urquidy sharp in long relief, Braden Montgomery has 2 RBIs as the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-0

José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvag...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3

Pete Crow-Armstrong made MLB history with a leadoff home run and Alex Bregman’s RBI single gave the Chicago Cubs a second straight walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox, 4-3

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Reds rally late, beat the White Sox 5-4 in the 10th to spoil pope hat giveaway night

Elly De La Cruz drove in automatic runner Matt McLain with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning as the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 comeback win ov...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Posts sixth save Taylor allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Guardians. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Impact Taylor had earned three holds over his last five appearances but didn't log a save in that span. Save chances have been limited for all of the White Sox's bullpen lately, but Taylor should have a clearer path to ninth-inning duties after Chicago offloaded Seranthony Dominguez to Seattle ahead of the trade deadline. Taylor has a 2.28 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 78:19 K:BB across 59.1 innings while adding six saves, eight holds and three blown saves this season. Overall, we'll need to see the White Sox generating more save chances to potentially boost Taylor's status.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Murakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skid

Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago’s five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Sa...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Tallies fifth save Taylor secured the save Sunday against Toronto, allowing two hits and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Taylor continues to stake his claim for more ninth-inning work in Chicago's bullpen. The right-hander has successfully converted three consecutive save opportunities, submitting four scoreless frames during that stretch. Taylor sports a 2.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 67:17 K:BB with five saves in eight chances over 49.1 innings, and he figures to continue sharing the closer role with Sean Newcomb based on matchups.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Burke and 2 relievers combine on 4-hitter, Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Blue Jays 3-0

Sean Burke and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, Colson Montgomery hit his 24th home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Collects fourth save Taylor recorded his fourth save of the season in Saturday's 1-0 win over the A's, walking one and striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.

Impact The 24-year-old right-hander closed out the combined shutout, needing 22 pitches (14 strikes) to produce the final five outs. Taylor has collected two of Chicago's three saves in July, with the third going to southpaw Sean Newcomb, and the duo could handle the closing duties for the White Sox the rest of the way unless the club picks up a late-inning arm at the trade deadline. On the season, Taylor sports a 2.79 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 67:17 K:BB through 48.1 innings.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Meidroth hits RBI double, White Sox win 1-0 and send Athletics to 8th straight loss

Chase Meidroth hit an RBI double in the sixth inning, five pitchers combined on a four-hitter and the Chicago White Sox sent the Athletics to their eighth straight loss with a 1-0...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Secures third save Taylor earned the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Guardians, allowing no hits and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Taylor was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on 17 pitches. It was a nice rebound after the 24-year-old blew a save chance Thursday, and he still owns a 2.96 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 65:15 K:BB across 45.2 innings this season despite allowing eight earned runs over his past eight appearances. He's now converted three of six save chances to go along with five holds and appears to be taking the lead for the closer role over the struggling Seranthony Dominguez.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery homers to break tie, White Sox beat Guardians 3-1 to retake AL Central lead

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Tim Herrin for the second of his two RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturda...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Charged with loss, blown save Taylor (4-2) took the loss and blew the save Thursday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Even though Seranthony Dominguez has blown back-to-back saves, Taylor isn't making much of a case for ninth-inning work. The 24-year-old right-hander has coughed up eight runs in his last seven outings, blowing two save chances during that stretch. Taylor still has a strong 3.02 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB over 44.1 innings, but he's converted only two of his five save opportunities.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series...

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Montgomery hits the go-ahead double and Gonzalez has 3 RBIs as the White Sox down the Orioles 8-2

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

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