Three Chicago White Sox veteran outfielders share some of the steps they take to navigate the “dog days” of August.

RHP Pablo López (right teres major strain), who has been sidelined since June 4, started a rehab assignment for the Triple-A Saints on Thursday in St. Paul. ... RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who is on a rehab assignment with the Saints, also pitched Thursday.

The Braves and White Sox series has been one of the best of the week as the two have combined for 43 runs in two games! Atlanta won Tuesday in 11-10 thrilling fashion, while Chicago took Monday’s matchup 13-9. Sadly, this is the final meeting of the season between the two.

Back as offensive coordinator under manager Will Venable, Sizemore says he's grateful for the time he had at the helm of last year's historically bad team and is looking forward to better days.

Teel's home run in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game put the White Sox ahead 10-4, typically a comfortable lead. But when manager Will Venable turned it over to the bullpen after six innings with four earned runs from starter Shane Smith, things went downhill quickly.

Nolan McLean (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Braves: Joey Wentz (4-3, 4.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 59 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -111, Braves -108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday.