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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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

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MESA, Ariz. -- The goal for Braden Montgomery seemingly is to break camp with the White Sox. Actually, MLB Pipeline’s No. 36 prospect overall and the No. 1 White Sox prospect should have his target set on getting to the Majors as soon as possible. General manager Chris Getz already

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The White Sox rotation is a solid work in progress in the present, topped by right-hander Shane Smith, who pitched three innings Saturday during a 7-5 victory over the Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark. But their potential Triple-A Charlotte rotation, with left-handers Noah Schultz (No. 49 overall prospect

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Live BPs don’t always get pitchers’ adrenaline flowing during Spring Training action. But with Tuesday’s session marking the first time White Sox left-hander Hagen Smith will face hitters since arriving in Arizona, the No. 72 prospect overall, and Chicago’s No. 5, per MLB Pipeline, is ready to

MESA, Ariz. -- Sam Antonacci swiped the spotlight from Munetaka Murakami during the White Sox 8-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday. Murakami understandably drew the main portion of the focus with his White Sox debut during the team’s 2026 Cactus League opener. But Antonacci, the left-handed-hitting second baseman with

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox fans hoping for the arrival of left-handers Noah Schultz, the No. 49 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Hagen Smith (No. 72) shouldn’t have to wait much longer. In fact, the 22-year-old Schultz isn’t dismissing the possibility of breaking camp with the South Siders for

CHICAGO -- Left-handers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith have been top prospects for the White Sox literally since they joined the organization as first-round Draft picks in 2022 and ‘24, respectively. The mound duo also has received plaudits on the national level, with Schultz sitting at the No. 49 prospect

CHICAGO – The White Sox roster features several young players who already graduated from MLB Pipeline’s top prospect list to the Majors. There’s Colson Montgomery at shortstop with his 21 home runs over 71 big league games during his 2025 season debut. There are catcher Kyle Teel and Edgard Quero,

The White Sox found themselves with a considerable windfall of talent at the catching position after acquiring former Top 100 prospects Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel in the span of five months via two high-profile trades. As the 2026 international signing period opens, they’re adding even more. Chicago has agreed

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CHICAGO – Picture this dream scenario as a White Sox supporter: It’s Opening Day 2026 and Braden Montgomery – the team’s No. 1 prospect and No. 35 overall per MLB Pipeline – is in right field for the contest at the Brewers. Left-handers Noah Schultz – Chicago's No. 2 prospect