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The best baseball players born on Dec. 26

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December 26, 2023

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 26:

Top 10 moments of Minnie Miñoso's career

October 7, 2023

MLB.com is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting stories that pay tribute to some of the most significant and talented players from Latin America in the game's history. ---

The best baseball players born on Sept. 28

September 28, 2023

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 28.

The best baseball players born on Sept. 27

September 27, 2023

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 27. 1) Mike Schmidt (1949) So that whole disclaimer above about this list being subjective? You can forget

The best baseball players born on Sept. 23

September 23, 2023

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 23:

10 things that define Luis Aparicio's legacy

September 18, 2023

From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, MLB.com is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting stories that pay tribute to some of the most significant and talented players from Latin America in the game's history. ---

The best baseball players born on Aug. 14

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August 14, 2023

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 14:

Oral history of Mark Buehrle's perfect game

Players, coaches reminisce about White Sox pitcher's famous feat
July 23, 2023

This story was originally published on July 23, 2015. CHICAGO -- There was a comment made by Mark Buehrle, shortly after throwing the second perfect game in White Sox franchise history, that perfectly summed up the surprise of the day's event, even for the left-hander. "I don't know how to

The night exploding albums caused a team to forfeit

February 3, 2023

Three-foot-seven pinch-hitter Eddie Gaedel. Grandstand Managers Night. “Coach” Max Patkin, the Clown Prince of Baseball. Players taking the field in SHORTS. All outrageous, and all the work of the famed pioneer and promoter Bill Veeck. None of these events was as shocking as what transpired at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, then

10 moments that defined Carlton Fisk's career

December 26, 2022

Though he’s largely remembered for one swing and the immediate seconds that followed, Carlton Fisk established a legacy of longevity behind the plate. He finished among the top 10 in Most Valuable Player Award balloting in four of his first 12 full seasons and ranked between 13th and 18th on

Top White Sox Draft pick from every season

July 29, 2022

CHICAGO – Harold Baines was a top Draft pick in the first round for the White Sox. In fact, the Hall of Famer was the No. 1 pick overall in 1977.

The best baseball players born on April 21

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April 21, 2022

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for April 21:

Top 5 White Sox players not in Hall of Fame

February 3, 2022

CHICAGO -- The White Sox have 34 players who have worn their uniform and eventually been elected to the Hall of Fame, with that number increasing by two when Minnie Miñoso and Jim Kaat were elected via the 16-member Golden Days Era Committee on Dec. 5, 2021. But who are

The best baseball players born on Oct. 6

January 21, 2022

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 6: 1) Freddy Garcia (1976) A two-time All-Star with the Mariners and later a World Series champion with

10 players you forgot were once White Sox

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- Ron Santo is remembered as a Hall of Fame third baseman who played for 14 years with nine All-Star selections and 337 home runs on the North Side of Chicago with the Cubs. But the last year of Santo's career, coming in 1974, saw Santo move across town

The 5 best seasons by White Sox pitchers

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top individual seasons by White Sox pitchers in franchise history. 1. Ed Walsh, 1908 Key fact: Set a White Sox single-season record with 40 wins Much like Frank Thomas offensively, there are seven seasons to pick from when selecting Walsh’s best individual effort.

Guaranteed Rate Field's Top 10 moments

December 1, 2021

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

The history behind the White Sox team name

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- They’ve been called the ChiSox, a name objected to by some of the White Sox fan purists who don’t go for the shortcut. They also have been known as the South Siders, based on the location of Guaranteed Rate Field and the epicenter of that same ardent support

White Sox all-time retired numbers

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- The White Sox have 11 retired jersey numbers in franchise history, a number that rose to 12 when including Jackie Robinson's 42 retired across baseball. According to a team official, the approval process goes through an eight-person operating committee including White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. There are no

The best White Sox to wear each number

December 1, 2021

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

5 best seasons by a Sox position player

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the White Sox top five individual seasons by a position player, along with a number of near misses. 1) Frank Thomas, 1994 Let’s be honest: When it comes to Thomas, a Hall of Famer and arguably the top offensive force in franchise history, there

10 biggest trades in White Sox history

December 1, 2021

CHICAGO -- During Ken Williams' 12-year tenure as the White Sox general manager, he acquired 171 players in 72 trades involving the Major League roster. So picking the 10 biggest trades in franchise history could be increased to 20 or 30 based on the current executive vice president's work alone.

White Sox all-time roster by best season

December 1, 2021

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

White Sox no-hitter history

MLB.com looks back at every no-hitter in the South Siders' history
April 14, 2021

As a charter member of the American League, the White Sox have had ample opportunity to throw no-hitters. And ample no-hitters they’ve thrown. From Nixey Callahan to Carlos Rodón, White Sox pitchers have twirled 20 no-hitters in franchise history, the most by any AL team. Only the Dodgers have more

Top White Sox Opening Day moments

March 31, 2021

CHICAGO -- Another Opening Day memory or two soon will be added to White Sox franchise history, beginning a 2021 campaign that has 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 Opening Day