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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

The best baseball players born on Oct. 6

October 6, 2026

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

The best baseball players born on Sept. 27

September 27, 2026

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 Aug. 14

August 13, 2026

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:

These five players hit walk-off home runs in their MLB debut

Braden Montgomery becomes the latest to join this rare club
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June 10, 2026

Making your MLB debut is a special enough accomplishment in its own right. Some players take it to the next level in their first-ever game, however. On June 9, 2026, the White Sox's Braden Montgomery smashed a walk-off two-run homer to take down the Braves. If you think that sounds

The best baseball players born on April 21

April 21, 2026

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:

The Pope, a president, Patinkin and more: Famous fans of the White Sox

January 17, 2026

CHICAGO – Let’s make an important distinction before discussing some of the most famous supporters of the White Sox franchise. Just because a celebrity threw out a first pitch at Comiskey Park or Rate Field doesn’t make them an ardent fan. And just because they wore a White Sox hat

Spanning 116 years, these are the best MLB debuts in White Sox history

January 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Making a Major League debut holds a certain sense of great accomplishment and reward simply on its own. But to have success on that specific day presents an extra-special memory. Here’s a look at 10 of the greatest debut games in White Sox history, with two bonus near-debuts.

10 moments that defined Carlton Fisk's career

December 26, 2025

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

The best baseball players born on Dec. 26

December 26, 2025

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:

White Sox oddities: Unlikely ITPHRs, wild cycles and ... cow milking?

December 10, 2025

CHICAGO -- Countless talented players have worn the White Sox uniform over the franchise’s long and storied history. Some have won Most Valuable Player honors or Cy Young Awards. Others have been selected as All-Stars, and a few have reached the lofty levels of Rate Field concourse statues or jersey

Every Rule 5 Draft pick in White Sox history

December 5, 2025

CHICAGO – The White Sox have made several moves over the years in the Rule 5 Draft, including adding an All-Star in Shane Smith as their 2024 selection. Here’s a look at all the picks dating back to 1970.

White Sox top Winter Meetings deals

December 5, 2025

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top Winter Meetings moves in White Sox history: 1. Acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik, right-handed pitcher Luis Vizcaino and first baseman/outfielder Travis Hinton from the Brewers for left fielder Carlos Lee Dec. 13, 2004 There were rumblings of the White Sox interest in Scott

Title-winning plays to sheer perfection: Top moments in White Sox history

December 2, 2025

CHICAGO -- The White Sox celebrated a 20-year anniversary of their 2005 World Series title in the summer of ’25, temporarily changing course from the rebuild featuring three straight seasons with at least 100 losses and four straight years at .500 or below. But that July weekend at Rate Field,

The best baseball players born on Sept. 28

September 28, 2025

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. 23

September 23, 2025

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:

Top White Sox Draft pick from every season

July 15, 2024

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.

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. ---