--RHP Jose Contreras said his surgically repaired ruptured Achilles tendon feels strong, but that doesn't mean the Sox can count on him for next season. 

American League 

CC Sabathia is the first major-league pitcher to make three consecutive starts on three days rest since Esteban Loiaza did it for the White Sox in Sept. 

The White Sox ensured they will play at least one more game. 

Mark Buehrle gave the White Sox the veteran performance they needed on short rest. 

The Chicago White Sox finally came up with a win when they needed one on Sunday to stay alive in the race for the AL Central title. 

The Chicago White Sox haven't been swept by the Cleveland Indians at home in nine years. 

With a chance to move into first place, the White Sox flopped again. 

This is not how the Chicago White Sox envisioned the final week of what had been such a successful season. 

With a chance to grab first place, the White Sox flopped again. 

MEDICAL WATCH: OF Carlos Quentin (fractured right wrist) was hurt when he hit his hand with his bat in frustration on Sept. 

--GM Ken Williams' last contract extension came before the team won the 2005 World Series. 

If the White Sox' Nick Swisher or Orlando Cabrera were looking for their manager to back down from his recent criticisms of each after the Twins series, they found out on Friday that they must not know Ozzie Guillen too well yet. 

Ryan Garko and the Cleveland Indians kept the struggling Chicago White Sox in second place. 

Ryan Garko and the Cleveland Indians kept the struggling Chicago White Sox in second place.