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Next step for White Sox: Build on high energy from 2026

November 7, 2026

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin’s White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

10 biggest trades in White Sox history

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- The most recent White Sox rebuild guided by general manager Chris Getz propelled the team to a 2026 American League Wild Card Series victory and a five-game loss to the Guardians in the Division Series. That successful crew featured players such as catcher Kyle Teel, second baseman Chase

Top 5 seasons in White Sox history

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 5 seasons in White Sox history, along with a few White Sox teams who just missed. 1. 1917 The White Sox have won three World Series titles but have won 100 games exactly one time in franchise history -- a total reached

Top White Sox Opening Day moments

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Another Opening Day memory or two soon will be added to White Sox franchise history, with a 2027 campaign on the horizon holding the promise to be one of the team’s most special seasons in recent memory. But before we move forward, let’s look back at the top

The best debut seasons in White Sox history

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- I made a small mistake when we first had this assignment on May 13, 2020, focusing solely on the top debut for each team at that point. My mistake wasn’t the choice of José Abreu at No. 1 for the White Sox. That pick remains. But I left

Rate Field's Top 10 moments

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 10 moments from the ballpark formerly known as new Comiskey Park, U.S. Cellular Field, Guaranteed Rate Field and now Rate Field. The jersey number retirement ceremonies and the statue dedication honors were not included on this list. 1. Scott Podsednik's World Series

Best White Sox single-game hitting displays

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 5 single-game hitting performances in White Sox history, with a few more impressive displays that just missed the list. 1) Pat Seerey, July 18, 1948 (Game 1), at Philadelphia A's The right-handed-hitting Seerey finished with 86 career home runs over 2,095 plate

White Sox all-time roster by best season

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the White Sox all-time roster based on the best season at each position. This is not necessarily the best player in franchise history at each spot. C: Carlton Fisk, 1985 .808 OPS, 37 HRs, 107 RBIs, 85 runs Fisk played 13 years in Chicago

The best White Sox to wear each number

November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top White Sox player to wear each jersey number during the franchise’s long history. No. 0: Oscar Gamble (1985) Gamble actually wore two different numbers with the White Sox and did most of his damage with the team via a 31-home run, 83-RBI

Roffe thrilled to take over as White Sox director of amateur scouting

New executive spent past 5 seasons in Brewers front office
November 5, 2026

CHICAGO -- Studying the MLB Draft has been a passion for Matt Roffe since he was a young kid, thoroughly enjoying player evaluations and frequently going through Draft manuals. So, Roffe officially taking over as the new White Sox director of amateur scouting seems to be the true fulfillment of

Baldwin prepping for fatherhood and a return to action for White Sox

November 4, 2026

CHICAGO -- There were only two handfuls of White Sox games not watched by Brooks Baldwin this past season as the super utility player worked his way back from April’s season-ending internal brace surgery on his right elbow. Those viewing absences certainly were excused, as Baldwin returned to Wilmington, N.C.,

Venable a finalist for AL MOY after memorable White Sox campaign

November 2, 2026

CHICAGO -- Will Venable has been named one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s 2026 American League Manager of the Year Award in his second season with the White Sox. Those finalists were announced Monday night on MLB Network, with Kevin Cash of the Rays and

White Sox claim INF Pauley off waivers from Marlins

November 2, 2026

CHICAGO – Infielder Graham Pauley was claimed off waivers by the White Sox from Miami on Monday, while left-handed pitcher Ky Bush and outfielder Junior Pérez were outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte by the team. These moves decreased the White Sox 40-man roster to 39. Pauley, 26, slashed .211/.257/.373 with nine

Awards season is here; is Venable a lock to be a finalist?

October 31, 2026

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5 memorable off-field moments from White Sox incredible 2026 season

October 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- There were 11 walk-off victory moments to be highlighted among the playoff-bound success of the 2026 White Sox. This team clearly was entertaining on the field, but as has been rightfully discussed countless times, it was just as much fun off the field. That fun was equally as

White Sox inform TV play-by-play voice Schriffen that his contract won't be extended

October 26, 2026

CHICAGO -- There will be a new television voice for the White Sox beginning in the 2027 season, as the team announced Monday afternoon that John Schriffen’s contract will not be extended. Schriffen, 42, became the club’s main television play-by-play broadcaster prior to the 2024 season on a three-year-deal. “John

5 offseason questions for the White Sox after a surprisingly successful '26

October 24, 2026

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Crowded infield seen as positive by Getz as White Sox look ahead to 2027

October 21, 2026

CHICAGO – The White Sox have an infield issue many of the 29 other Major League Baseball teams would love to share. They feature an abundance of talent, both at the big league and Minor League levels, which eventually will have to be resolved as the team continues moving forward

From Pope Hats to playoffs: an ode to the '26 White Sox

October 17, 2026

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Getz admits ‘sting’ from White Sox ALDS loss, but is happy with positive steps

October 14, 2026

CHICAGO -- Chris Getz probably envisioned a few White Sox victory cigars being lit up following Game 5 of the American League Division Series Saturday night in Cleveland. Let’s also not forget the regulation clubhouse champagne celebration. Those thoughts had to cross his mind during Game 3 and Game 4

White Sox magical season ends in Game 5 of ALDS: 'This team will be back'

October 11, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The White Sox clubhouse was what people would expect after their unexpected but highly entertaining 2026 season came to a close in the American League Division Series with a 2-0 loss to Cleveland during Game 5 on Saturday night at Progressive Field. There were hugs. There were tears.

LIVE on TBS/HBO Max: White Sox-Guardians ALDS Game 5

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October 10, 2026

CLEVELAND -- This must be how it had to be.

Vargas goes from almost leaving baseball to 'steady presence' for White Sox

October 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- Miguel Vargas was talking one on one to a reporter following a larger media scrum during the American League Division Series against Cleveland, when the White Sox third baseman smiled and pointed to the group of reporters walking away.

White Sox come up short at home as ALDS shifts to decisive Game 5

October 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- Bringing playoff baseball back to the South Side of Chicago was a primary goal for the White Sox when their 2026 playoff push began in Houston during the American League Wild Card Series. Mission accomplished.

LIVE: Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 4, TBS/HBO Max

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October 8, 2026

CHICAGO -- It was a black-clad crowd roaring at Rate Field as the White Sox tried to close out the American League Division Series on Wednesday. But the Guardians, it turns out, weren’t ready to attend their own funeral.