Mom thrilled watching Antonacci play -- but the HBPs? Not so much
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Top White Sox prospect Montgomery has 3-hit game fresh off promotion to Triple-A
Just three games into his Triple-A career, Braden Montgomery is already making his mark. Montgomery, the White Sox’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 29 overall, tallied his first multi-hit game at the level Thursday in a 16-1 win for Charlotte over Jacksonville at Bragan Field at VyStar Ballpark.
After earning White Sox Minors Player of the Month honors, Bonemer goes deep off Gerrit Cole
If the 2025 pro debut of Caleb Bonemer was an enjoyable appetizer, this season has been an entree to be savored. Hours after being named the White Sox Minor League Player of the Month for April, the organization's No. 3 prospect homered off Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole as
White Sox No. 3 prospect answers questions about power with 3-HR game
When the White Sox selected Caleb Bonemer in the second round of the 2024 Draft, they knew they were getting a player with some of the best bat speed in his class -- even if there were questions about how that might translate into games. Less than two years later,
No bluffing here: Prospect Gonzalez is building up to the big leagues
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Efficient Schultz proving he belongs in the bigs
CHICAGO – Noah Schultz belongs in the Majors. That point certainly isn’t stepping out on a baseball limb when focusing upon the No. 2 White Sox prospect and No. 43 overall, according to MLB Pipeline. But in his three starts since joining the White Sox, including a stellar effort Saturday
Birthday plans: Get some hits! Clean the dugout? Sox top prospect does it all
On the field, Braden Montgomery’s 23rd birthday was just another night at the office: three hits, two RBIs, on base four times. So why would it be anything different off of it? For years, win or lose, the White Sox No. 1 prospect has made a habit of cleaning up
Antonacci vows to give his all on South Side (you can give him a nudge if he's not)
CHICAGO – After working 11 games in a new left field position for Triple-A Charlotte this season, Sam Antonacci made his Major League debut for the White Sox during an 8-3 loss to the Rays on Wednesday and started … at second base. Antonacci’s arrival at Rate Field coincided with
'He crushed it': Schultz K's 4 in MLB debut as proud family cheers him on
CHICAGO -- The Major League debut for White Sox southpaw Noah Schultz ended with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda being called out on strikes for the first out of the fifth inning at Rate Field Tuesday night.
Big news! White Sox call up 6-foot-10 pitching prospect Schultz
KANSAS CITY -- When Noah Schultz makes his Major League debut for the White Sox on Tuesday night against the Rays at Rate Field, Duncan Davitt most likely will be pitching for Triple-A Charlotte. Davitt made his big league debut with one scoreless inning Friday night in Kansas City, but
Schultz invites longtime pitching coach to White Sox debut
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What to expect from White Sox No. 2 prospect Schultz in the big leagues
Noah Schultz comes with one of the highest ceilings among baseball's pitching prospects, no surprise for someone constantly compared to Randy Johnson. The White Sox are calling him up to make his first big league start today against the Rays, hoping he'll continue one tradition and buck another. In recent
Fore! Top South Side prospect Braden Montgomery golfs two long balls at Double-A
Braden Montgomery teed off Sunday. MLB's No. 33 prospect put together his best nine innings so far this season, swatting two homers in Double-A Birmingham's 12-4 loss to Chattanooga at Regions Field. Montgomery has had only one other multihomer game as a pro, for High-A Winston-Salem on May 6, 2025.
Duncan Davitt highlights
Where are White Sox top prospects starting the 2026 season?
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the White Sox Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
- Braden Montgomery (MLB No. 34), OF -- Birmingham (Double-A)
- Noah Schultz (MLB No. 47), LHP -- Charlotte (Triple-A)
- Caleb Bonemer (MLB No. 59), SS/3B -- Winston-Salem (High-A)
South Side southpaws serve as dominant 1-2 punch on Triple-A Opening Day
Ever since the White Sox selected Hagen Smith (MLB's No. 72 prospect) with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 Draft, it’s been an unavoidable topic. When combined with Noah Schultz (MLB No. 49), the organization could have the best one-two left-handed-pitching tandem in all of baseball in the not-too-distant
With King Félix as his compass, Paez sets sail on career journey of his own
MILWAUKEE – Since Jedixson Paez was a young baseball player in Tinaquillo, Venezuela, the right-handed hurler ardently supported Mariners ace Félix Hernández. “Every time I had the opportunity to see him pitch, I would say to myself, ‘One day, I’m going to be like him. One day, I’m going to
Bonemer, Bergolla among White Sox prospects with Spring Breakout moments to remember
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There might be a time when Chad Pinder manages at the Major League level. He turns 34 on March 29, has a great baseball mind and is well respected across the game. But Pinder’s current focus falls upon Triple-A Charlotte. Actually, his focus Saturday night was centered
White Sox prospect Antonacci eager to keep working post-Classic
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Sam Antonacci landed back at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport Tuesday evening, finishing his impressive World Baseball Classic stint with Team Italy. The No. 9 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, collected his belongings and made a quick call back to Camelback Ranch.
Here’s the White Sox Spring Breakout roster (Sat., 8:05 p.m. CT)
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Much of the encouraging talk surrounding the 2026 White Sox centers on the continued development of their young core who gained valuable on-field experience during the ’25 season. As they go, so will the team -- even with important new additions to the overall White Sox equation.
Bonemer stands out among talented White Sox infield prospects
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox installed two new regulars in their middle infield last season. Colson Montgomery arrived in July and went deep 21 times in 71 games, the best home run rate for a rookie shortstop in baseball history. Chase Meidroth shifted from shortstop to second base to
Antonacci making strong impression in Cactus League and at Classic
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Sam Antonacci almost certainly won’t break camp with the White Sox, a point stressed by general manager Chris Getz when asked prior to Wednesday’s 8-4 loss to the Angels in Cactus League action. But with the impressive style of play during Spring Training and for Team Italy
This powerful prospect is beneficiary of some hard-hitting lessons
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Here are the White Sox 2026 Top 30 prospects
The White Sox improved from 41 wins in 2024 to 60 last season while graduating Top 100 prospects Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero to their big league club. Sean Burke, Brandon Eisert, Wikelman González, Chase Meidroth, Shane Smith, Grant Taylor and Mike Vasil also played key roles as
This Minor League MVP ... at Single-A ... looks like fast-rising star at SS
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