Richard will make his San Diego debut on saturday night.

Richard will make his San Diego debut on saturday night. [...]

Clayton Richard was sent from the White Sox to the Padres in

Clayton Richard was sent from the White Sox to the Padres in a five-player deal. Richard had just turned in a pair of excellent outings against the Tigers and Rays and was poised to remain in the rotation with Bartolo Colon gone, but the White Sox opted to ship him off instead. [...]

Poreda shipped to San Diego

Aaron Poreda has been shipped from Chicago to San Diego as part of the trade involving former Cy Young winner Jake Peavy, according to Ed Price's twitter page. Clayton Richard, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter were dealt to the Padres as well.

Our View: Poreda was a top prospect for the Sox, and could find his way into the Padres' rotation before the end of the 2009 season. He will get to play his home games at pitcher-friendly Petco Park, and shall remain stashed in keeper leagues.

Russell dealt to San Diego

Adam Russell has been dealt from Chicago to San Diego in exchange for ace Jake Peavy, according to Ed Price's twitter page. Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter and Aaron Poreda were sent to the Padres as well.

Our View: Russell will be going to a weaker team in San Diego, but will get to play his home game at pitcher-friendly Petco Park. As a fantasy reliever, his value still looks to remain low however.

Richard and prospects to Padres for Peavy

According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the White Sox have sent starter Clayton Richard, prospect Aaron Poreda and righties Adam Russell and Dexter Carter for Jake Peavy.

Our View: This is a great deal for the Padres. They finally unload Peavy, who is currently injured and owed a boatload of money, for a nice haul of young arms. Richard will likely join the Padres rotation right away and the other three look to help down the road. Poreda was the Sox's number one pitching prospect in 2008.

Richard was traded to the Padres on Friday as part of the four-player

Richard was traded to the Padres on Friday as part of the four-player package given up by the White Sox for Jake Peavy. [...]

Peavy waives no trade clause, now a White Sock

Updating a previous report, Jake Peavy has actually approved the trade to the White Sox the second time around, according to Bob Nightengale at USA Today. The Padres will receive Clayton Richard, Adam Russell, Dexter Carter and Aaron Poreda in return.

Our View: This seems strange considering that Peavy wanted to stay in the NL, remain on the West Coast, pitch for a contender and be in a pitcher friendly ballpark. Now he's headed to an AL club in the Midwest, that is 2.5 games out of first and he'll be starting in a park that surrenders home runs like it's going out of style. He must really be done with San Diego. On the money end of it, Peavy is owed $56MM through 2012, or $74MM through 2013 if the Sox exercise his option. Assuming he makes a full recovery and pitches again this season his fantasy value will take a slight hit, taking the mound at US Cellular.

Peavy Traded to the White Sox, Again

Jake Peavy was traded to the Chicago White Sox for the second time this season.  This time, he accepted it.  He’s currently on the DL.  He may not pitch again this season.Padres get Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter, and Adam Russell.  Padres seemed desperate for the salary dump.

Padres | Trade Peavy away

The MLB Network reports the San Diego Padres acquired Ps Clayton Richard, Aaron Poreda, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter from the Chicago White Sox Friday, July 31, in exchange for SP Jake Peavy.

Richard will move back into the rotation with Bartolo Colon

Richard will move back into the rotation with Bartolo Colon going on the DL with a sore elbow, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

Richard remains in ChiSox rotation

News: The Chicago White Sox placed No. 5 starter Bartolo Colon (right elbow inflammation) on the 15-day DL and called up reliever Randy Williams from the minor leagues. Rookie lefty Clayton Richard will return to the rotation now and start Friday vs. the Yankees. [...]

Richard may have a chance to re-join the rotation if Bartolo

Richard may have a chance to re-join the rotation if Bartolo Colon's right elbow soreness lingers, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

Richard made the official move back to the the bullpen on Tuesday,

Richard made the official move back to the the bullpen on Tuesday, the team's official website reports. [...]

White Sox | Richard shuts down Detroit

The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard allowed a run on five hits, two walks and struck out three in eight innings to beat the Detroit Tigers Sunday, July 26.

Richard pitched eight strong innings, allowing five hits and

Richard pitched eight strong innings, allowing five hits and one earned run, in Sunday's 5-1 win over Detroit. [...]

Richard great but going back to bullpen

News: White Sox SP Clayton Richard (4-3) allowed only a run on five hits over eight innings in a 5-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday to help the White Sox salvage a four-game series that started with them tied atop the AL Central with Detroit. Richard struck out three and walked two in the game as his ERA dropped to 4.65 on the season. However, MLB.com reports that Richard will return to the bullpen. [...]

Richard great but going back to bullpen

News: White Sox SP Clayton Richard (4-3) allowed only a run on five hits over eight innings in a 5-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday to help the White Sox salvage a four-game series that started with them tied atop the AL Central with Detroit. Richard struck out three and walked two in the game as his ERA dropped to 4.65 on the season. However, MLB.com reports that Richard will return to the bullpen. [...]

Clayton Richard limited the Tigers to one run over eight innings

Clayton Richard limited the Tigers to one run over eight innings to pick up a victory on Sunday night. Just when the White Sox were making plans to stash him in the pen, Richard has turned in back-to-back stellar outings, lowering his ERA from 5. [...]

Richard pitched eight strong innings allowing five hits and

Richard pitched eight strong innings allowing five hits and one earned run in Sunday's 5-1 win over Detroit. [...]

That's two straight quality starts from Richard, who's surrendered

That's two straight quality starts from Richard, who's surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits over 16 innings during that span. The belt tightening has lowered his ERA from 5.42 to 4.65 -- his lowest mark in July. Consider him a quality spot starter Aug. 1 at home when he faces a tough Yankees offense.

Manager Ozzie Guillen's likely rotation for the next week leaves

Manager Ozzie Guillen's likely rotation for the next week leaves out Richard, meaning he will probably head to the bullpen after Sunday's start, the Sun-Times reports. [...]

Richard will make his start Sunday and then likely move into

Richard will make his start Sunday and then likely move into the bullpen, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

White Sox | Richard could be moved to bullpen

Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard could be moved to the bullpen in order to help bolster the bullpen. RP Matt Thornton's wife is expecting a baby and he could leave the team soon.

Richard held the Rays to one run on four hits and two walks

Richard held the Rays to one run on four hits and two walks in eight innings Tuesday. [...]

Richard solid while pitching for job

News: Carlos Pena's sacrifice fly off Bobby Jenks capped a two-run ninth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night. The late rally made a winner of Jeff Niemann (9-4) and spoiled an outstanding start by Chicago's Clayton Richard, who allowed just four hits over a career-high eight innings. He gave up his only run to Evan Longoria on a sac fly in the third. Richard walked two and struck out seven. [...]

White Sox | Richard outstanding in no-decision

The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard gave up just four hits in a career-high eight innings against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, July 21. He was 1-2 with a 10.80 ERA in his last five starts.

Clayton Richard tossed eight innings of one-run ball against

Clayton Richard tossed eight innings of one-run ball against the Rays on Tuesday night, but suffered a no-decision in a 3-2 loss. A very tough one to take. [...]

Richard throws well in no-decision

Clayton Richard only issued one earned run on four hits over eight innings in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rays at U.S. Cellular Field. He had two walks and fired seven strikeouts.

Our View: The Sox had a 2-1 lead when Richard exited, but the Rays rallied to score two runs in the top of the ninth, unfortunately handing Richard a no-decision. On the positive side, his spot in the rotation should be safe for now following tonight's strong performance.

Richard won't start this weekend

News: From The Sports Xchange: Pitching coach Don Cooper said the starting rotation for the second half was finally set, with LHPs Mark Buehrle and John Danks starting things off for the Sox in the Baltimore series, followed by RHP Jose A. Contreras, RHP Gavin Floyd and then LHP Clayton Richard. Matchups went into the thinking, with the Sox setting it up so Contreras would be on the mound for the first of four games against Detroit on July 24. Richard was well aware that he's on thin ice these days. He has a 10.80 ERA over his past five starts to thank for that. "It's something where everyone in baseball goes through struggles -- some worse than others," Richard said. "It's the guys that can stay the most even-keeled that kind of persevere. I just have to keep on working on things that I can control." Easier said than done with daily mentions of Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia to deal with. "That's not for me to decide," Richard said of other pitchers being mentioned as potential replacements. "I just feel like if I get another chance I'll go out there and do the best I can. I have to worry about the next opportunity I'm given." [...]

Manager Ozzie Guillen said Friday that the White Sox will not

Manager Ozzie Guillen said Friday that the White Sox will not remove Richard from the rotation yet, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said struggling SP Clayton Richard

News: White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said struggling SP Clayton Richard will remain in the rotation after the All-Star break, because there aren't any alternatives for now. The White Sox are waiting for Bartolo Colon to complete his rehab assignment, and Freddy Garcia is also working his way back in the minors. [...]

White Sox | Richard to remain in rotation

The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard will remain in the rotation after the All-Star break, according to manager Ozzie Guillen.

Manager Ozzie Guillen said Clayton Richard is staying in the

Manager Ozzie Guillen said Clayton Richard is staying in the rotation, only because there are no other options. "So far, yeah, we don’t have any choice," said Guillen when asked if Richard was staying in the rotation. [...]

White Sox | Richard may work out of bullpen this weekend

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard may work out of the bullpen this weekend against the Minnesota Twins. Richard is 1-2 with a 10.50 ERA over his past five starts, and manager Ozzie Guillen would not commit to another start for Richard.

Richard on thin ice?

Clayton Richard may be on thin ice as a starting pitcher after giving up six earned runs over one inning in Thursday's loss to Cleveland, according to the Chicago Tribune. Skipper Ozzie Guillen said, "It is up to him. We did it with a couple of guys, and they did grab it. We will see what happens next start, if we are going to give him another start."

Our View: Richard's next start would tentatively be July 19 against Baltimore, three games after the All-Star break. He would only be an option for deeper fantasy leagues if the Sox give him another chance to prove his worth in the rotation.

Richard was shelled by the Indians on Thursday, giving up six

Richard was shelled by the Indians on Thursday, giving up six earned runs in just one inning of work. He's scheduled to pitch again on July 19, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

White Sox SP Clayton Richard was called upon to start on three

News: White Sox SP Clayton Richard was called upon to start on three days rest Thursday and did not respond well. He tossed only one-plus inning, allowing six earned runs on four hits. The killer for Richard was a second-inning grand slam hit by Kelly Shoppach. [...]

Richard suffers loss at home

Clayton Richard was lit up for six earned runs on four hits over one inning of work in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the rival Indians at U.S. Cellular Field. He had three walks and one strikeout, and most of the damage came on a Kelly Shoppach grand slam.

Our View: Richard falls to 3-3, and allowed 10 earned runs over his last two starts. Richard should only be considered in deeper fantasy leagues for his next trip to the mound.

Clayton Richard was lit up for six runs in one-plus innings

Clayton Richard was lit up for six runs in one-plus innings by the Indians on Thursday. Richard failed to complete five innings for the fifth time in his last seven starts. [...]

Shoppach carries Indians in win

Kelly Shoppach carried the Indians in Thursday's 10-8 win at Chicago, as he went 1-for-3 with five RBI. His hit was a grand slam off Clayton Richard.

Our View: Shoppach now has seven homers for the season, but holds a dismal .199 batting average, and his fantasy value remains low.

Analysis: Richard threw 64% of his pitches for strikes, but allowed too much hard contact in this start. He�s been unreliable for the past month with a 6.47 ERA and a 25/15 K/BB ratio over his last seven starts. Even in AL-only formats, owners can likely find a better option before his next turn, which comes July 11 at Minnesota.

To make room for the return of Josh Hamilton from the DL, the

To make room for the return of Josh Hamilton from the DL, the Rangers optioned Chris Davis to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Analysis: Richard threw 64% of his pitches for strikes, but allowed too much hard contact in this start. He�s been unreliable for the past month with a 6.47 ERA and a 25/15 K/BB ratio over his last seven starts. Even in AL-only formats, owners can likely find a better option before his next turn, which comes July 11 at Minnesota.

David Murphy went 3-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday.

David Murphy went 3-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday.

Analysis: Richard threw 64% of his pitches for strikes, but allowed too much hard contact in this start. He�s been unreliable for the past month with a 6.47 ERA and a 25/15 K/BB ratio over his last seven starts. Even in AL-only formats, owners can likely find a better option before his next turn, which comes July 11 at Minnesota.

Josh Hamilton was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday

Josh Hamilton was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday as Chris Davis was sent down to Oklahoma.

Analysis: Richard threw 64% of his pitches for strikes, but allowed too much hard contact in this start. He�s been unreliable for the past month with a 6.47 ERA and a 25/15 K/BB ratio over his last seven starts. Even in AL-only formats, owners can likely find a better option before his next turn, which comes July 11 at Minnesota.

Clayton Richard dropped his record to 3-2 Sunday in an eight-hit,

Clayton Richard dropped his record to 3-2 Sunday in an eight-hit, four-run outing with three strikeouts.

Analysis: Richard threw 64% of his pitches for strikes, but allowed too much hard contact in this start. He�s been unreliable for the past month with a 6.47 ERA and a 25/15 K/BB ratio over his last seven starts. Even in AL-only formats, owners can likely find a better option before his next turn, which comes July 11 at Minnesota.

Richard takes loss in Kansas City

Clayton Richard was tagged for four earned runs on eight hits over a mere 3.2 innings in Sunday's 6-3 loss at Kansas City. He had three strikeouts with no walks.

Our View: Richard falls to 3-2, and has allowed four earned runs in each of his last three starts. He has a bright future ahead of him in the majors, but should only be considered in AL-only leagues for now.

Chicago SP Clayton Richard could not get out of the 4th inning

News: Chicago SP Clayton Richard could not get out of the 4th inning on Sunday in a loss to the Royals. Richard lost to fall to 3-2 on the year as he gave up four runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings. Richard did not walk a batter and had three strikeouts. His ERA is at 4.75 for the season. [...]

White Sox | Richard wins for first time in June

Chicago White Sox SP Clayton Richard won for the first time in six June starts Tuesday, June 30, according to The Associated Press. He allowed four runs and four hits and was credited with his first complete game against the Cleveland Indians. Richard is 5-0 with a 2.37 ERA in six career starts of at least six innings.

White Sox SP Clayton Richard went the distance for the victory

News: White Sox SP Clayton Richard went the distance for the victory at Cleveland on Tuesday. Of course, the distance was only six innings in the rain-shortened game. He allowed four runs on four hits and one walk, recording six strikeouts. [...]