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Paul Sullivan: Pedro Grifol takes the blame for the Chicago White Sox’s flop, seeks a change in culture

In this photo from April 5, 2023, Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol stands in the dugout before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Guaranteed Rate Field.

CHICAGO — The City Series has had some memorable managerial moments over the years, from Lou Piniella ripping broadcaster Steve Stone in a pregame rant to Ozzie Guillen kicking catcher Geovany Soto’s mask.

I’m not exactly sure where Pedro Grifol’s “mea culpa” on Tuesday rates in the 26 years I’ve been covering these interleague games, but it was interesting to hear the White Sox manager take the blame for the underachieving ways of his team.

“There’s a ton of different components, and we’re addressing them all,” Grifol said before the 7-3 loss

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