Paul Konerko undergoes wrist surgery

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko underwent surgery on his left wrist on Thursday.

White Sox vs. Indians final score: Chicago crushes Cleveland in final game

The Chicago White Sox had a disappointing end to the 2012 season, losing out on the playoffs to the Detroit Tigers after leading the AL Central for most of the summer. But they went out with a bang in Game 162, defeating the Indians, 9-0, behind three home runs from first baseman Dan Johnson.

Those home runs were the first three of the season for Johnson, who had a memorable home run for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 162 of last season. Johnson has been up with the White Sox since early September, and got a start today as Adam Dunn, among others, got the night off. Paul Konerko and Dayan Viciedo also hit homers on the night for the White Sox.

Chicago starter Gavin Floyd had a stellar game on the mound, allowing only three hits across seven innings while striking out six and walking two. Cleveland starter David Huff allowed seven runs in 4⅔ innings pitched, though only three of them were earned.

White Sox vs. Indians lineups: Gavin Floyd starts season finale

Gavin Floyd will take the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, as the White Sox are set to wrap up the 2012 season against the Cleveland Indians.

Floyd will look to put his record above the .500 mark, as he carries an 11-11 record into the contest, to go along with a 4.47 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 161 innings.

Both Robin Ventura and interim manager Sandy Alomar Jr. have announced Wednesday's starting lineups, and they are as follows:

Chicago White Sox

2B Orlando Hudson
RF DeWayne Wise
DH Paul Konerko
LF Dayan Viciedo
1B Dan Johnson
3B Jose Lopez
C Hector Gimenez
CF Jordan Danks
SS Ray Olmedo

SP Gavin Floyd

Cleveland Indians

RF Shin-Soo Choo
2B Jason Kipnis
3B Lonnie Chisenhall
LF Russ Canzler
DH Travis Hafner
SS Cord Phelps
1B Jack Hannahan
C Lou Marson
CF Jason Donald

SP David Huff

Though White Sox fans are disappointed that the season ends on Wednesday, the game is worth watching -- it'll be the last opportunity for Sox fans to watch their team until spring '13.

White Sox's Hector Santiago headed to winter ball

The White Sox might not be playing baseball after their season ends Wednesday, but Hector Santiago will. He's scheduled to participate in winter ball in the Puerto Rican league for the fifth consecutive winter.

Santiago shared what he hopes to work on this winter with Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com:

"First-pitch strikes. First-pitch strikes are probably the biggest thing I needed to work on (this year) and being able to get (offspeed) stuff over early instead of throwing my fastball every single first pitch. I’ve been a fastball-first pitch guy all year."

Santiago has gone from the team's closer to reliever to starter as he tries to find his role with the White Sox. Santiago, in his second year with the White Sox, was 4-1 with a 3.33 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 42 games. Santiago also has four saves and four starts this season.

The White Sox will finish second in the American League Central this year behind the Detroit Tigers.

White Sox GM Kenny Williams says season was a disappointment

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White Sox vs. Indians preview: Chicago concludes up-and-down season

A few weeks ago, the Chicago White Sox probably did not envision their 2012 season ending with a meaningless game against the Cleveland Indians. But that is where they stand on Wednesday after having played their way out of first place in the American League Central and, in turn, a playoff spot. But finish the season they will, with Gavin Floyd on the mound facing Cleveland's David Huff.

For Floyd, 2012 was also a bit of a roller coaster. Coming into Wednesday, he's made either four or five starts in each of the season's six months. In four of those months (April, June, July and currently September), Floyd has posted ERAs better than 4.50. In the two other months, though, Floyd was awful, posting ERAs of 7.06 and 5.96. In total, Floyd will enter Wednesday's game with a 4.47 ERA, which is right at his career average of 4.49.

Huff, meanwhile, has appeared in five games for Cleveland, all in September. He's started three of those five, giving up seven earned runs in 16 innings. He has not faced the White Sox this season.

The game starts at 6:05 p.m. CT, with CSN carrying the broadcast.

Jake Peavy reflects on 2012 season

On the verge of likely free agency, White Sox starter Jake Peavy looked back on his time on the South Side.

White Sox vs. Indians final score: Cleveland walks off with 4-3 victory

The Chicago White Sox grabbed a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Indians in the top of the ninth inning on Tuesday night, but they gave it right back in the bottom of the inning and eventually lost the game in the bottom of the 13th on a Jason Donald single.

The White Sox homered in the ninth off the bat of Dayan Viciedo, who smashed a ball to center off of Indians closer Chris Perez. Cleveland's Travis Hafner, though, came back and hit a two-run homer to right off Indians starter Jake Peavy, who was going for the complete game. The game-winning run was given up by reliever Nate Jones, though it was charged to Matt Thornton.

Chicago's first run of the game came on a single to center by Orlando Hudson. The White Sox's final game of the season will take place in Cleveland on Wednesday, when the two teams take the field at 6:05 p.m. CT.

Paul Konerko to have hand surgery Thursday

The White Sox slugger will undergo surgery on his hand for the second time this year.

White Sox's Paul Konerko is rooting for Miguel Cabrera to win Triple Crown

Paul Konerko says that Miguel Cabrera is his pick for the AL MVP

Robin Ventura says toughest challenge was dealing with death of Kevin Hickey

Robin Ventura said Monday that the toughest challenge of his first managerial season was the death of staff member Kevin Hickey

White Sox vs. Indians: Chicago plays on after being eliminated

The Chicago White Sox were eliminated from postseason contention on Monday night, but will carry on and take on the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Jake Peavy (11-12, 3.37 ERA) is taking the mound in what could be his final start in a White Sox uniform, and he'll take on Justin Masterson (11-15, 5.03 ERA).

The White Sox hold a $22 million option on Peavy for 2013, but many expect the team to not exercise that option and allow Peavy to enter free agency. Peavy said he hasn't spoken with management about coming back, but would like to remain in Chicago if the situation is right.

Chicago beat up on the Indians to the tune of an 11-0 score on Monday night, but Detroit's 6-3 victory over the Royals eliminated them. This marks the fourth straight year that the White Sox have missed the playoffs.

First pitch from Progressive Field is 6:05 p.m. CT. The game can be seen locally on CSN.

White Sox eliminated from playoffs with Detroit win

The Chicago White Sox were eliminated from the playoffs Monday night when the Detroit Tigers clinched the American League Central title with a 6-3 win against the Kansas City Royals.

The White Sox entered the final series of the season needing to win all three of their final games and hope the Royals could sweep the Tigers. Chicago got the first win it needed on Monday, with an 11-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians, but the Tigers didn't allow for any drama, clinching the division with two games to go.

Detroit took control of the division over the last half of September once Chicago fell into a losing streak. The White Sox lost five straight at one point and 10 of 12 prior to Monday's win. That swoon allowed Detroit to come from second place and not only overtake the division lead, but clinch it.

By being eliminated on Monday, the White Sox have now missed the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. The White Sox have not won a playoff series since they won the 2005 World Series.

White Sox vs. Indians final score: Chicago wins 11-0

Needing to win their final three games to have a shot at the playoffs, the Chicago White Sox got off to a good start with an 11-0 win against the Cleveland Indians on Monday.

Chicago temporarily moves within two-and-a-half games of the Detroit Tigers who are currently leading the Tigers 6-2. If the Tigers win, they would clinch the American League Central and eliminate the White Sox from the playoffs.

Making just his fifth start of the season, Hector Santiago was dominant for Chicago. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out 10. The only hit Santiago allowed was a Shin-Soo Choo single in the third inning.

The White Sox failed to get on the board for the first five innings but provided Santiago plenty of run support with a four-run sixth inning. Adam Dunn, Alex Rios, A.J. Pierzynski and Dayan Viciedo all drove in runs for Chicago during the inning. The White Sox added one more run in the eighth inning before blowing it open with six runs in the ninth. Viciedo capped the scoring with a grand slam.

Corey Kluber started the game for the Indians, allowing four runs over 5-2/3 innings. The Indians' offense was able to muster just three baserunners.

The series will continue Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Whether or not the White Sox still have something to play for remains to be seen.

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White Sox vs. Indians lineups: Chicago's season hangs in balance with Hector Santiago on mound

The Chicago White Sox need a lot of help from the Kansas City Royals, but they're still alive as they open their final series of the regular season on Monday night in Cleveland. Hector Santiago will be on the hill.

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