Cannon has plan to grow from uneven '25 season
CHICAGO -- Jonathan Cannon certainly didn’t set out to produce a 5.82 ERA over 22 games (17 starts) for the 2025 White Sox. But the 25-year-old right-hander won’t view his struggles as even the smallest mound impasse. Quite the contrary, in fact.
6 teams whose fortunes are looking up for ’26
As we close the book on 2025 and celebrate the teams that enjoyed a great year, the teams that didn’t should keep this in mind: One year can make a huge difference. Just ask the Blue Jays. In 2025, they reached a World Series that they came this close to
Each team's longest home run of 2025
Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good
Prospects who broke out -- 1 for every team -- this season
With the Minor League season in the rearview mirror and a new year on the horizon, we took a look at how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.
Each team's prospect to watch for 2026
Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs
Bonemer among prospects who improved stock most in 2025
With days left until 2025 becomes 2026, it's natural to use this time for reflection. Looking back at the year that was and finding satisfaction in all the progress that was made, while also looking ahead with hope for even better things to come, along with new goals in the
For Teel, giving back during the holidays 'extremely important to me'
CHICAGO -- The Park Wood Deli is a home away from home for White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, with a sandwich there known as the “Real Deal Kyle Teel.”
Latest White Sox injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest White Sox injury news and transactions.
Here's every new Minor League alternate identity announced for 2026 so far
Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,
10 moments that defined Carlton Fisk's career
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
Revisiting every team's best win in 2025
While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com
These were the best Minor League promos of 2025 -- one from every farm system
There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a
Murakami? Top pick? Young talent? Everything's coming up White Sox
CHICAGO -- The White Sox are stacking wins. With three straight seasons of 100-plus losses, they aren’t noticeable within the American League Central standings. But the organization hopes this move in the right direction translates soon into consistent on-field success.
White Sox sign lefty Newcomb to one-year deal
CHICAGO -- White Sox general manager Chris Getz is working right up until the holiday break, as the team agreed to terms with free agent left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million deal as announced Tuesday. That move follows the addition of first baseman Munetaka Murakami via a
Murakami brings powerful presence, personality to White Sox lineup
CHICAGO -- Munetaka Murakami is going to hit home runs for the White Sox. General manager Chris Getz hopes the 6-foot-2, 213-pound left-handed slugger clears the fences many a time after the two-year, $34 million contract was signed, and announced during a press conference Monday afternoon at Rate Field. But
Murakami's addition takes White Sox into exciting new territory
CHICAGO – First-year White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon’s reaction upon hearing of Munetaka Murakami joining the team via a two-year, $34 million deal is fairly representative for the entire fan base. “Very exciting," Shomon told MLB.com of the first baseman’s decision. "I was right in the middle of something
Japanese slugger Murakami agrees to 2-year, $34 million deal with White Sox
CHICAGO -- It takes a deal of great significance to carve out Windy City headline space next to a walk-off Bears win over the Packers. But the White Sox accomplished that feat Sunday, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $34 million deal with Japanese free agent Munetaka Murakami, the club
Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025
When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently
Next wave of White Sox prospects on verge of sending rebuild into overdrive
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
Here's why Murakami, South Siders are fits for each other
CHICAGO -- The signing of Munetaka Murakami, a slugging free-agent first baseman/third baseman from Japan, comes with a few concerns according to those who study his game. There’s been talk of the swing-and-miss part of Murakami's offensive attack, on pitches within the zone in particular. There have been discussions about
Murakami questions: Why only a 2-year contract? More moves to come for White Sox?
With the news of Munetaka Murakami signing with the White Sox, we asked MLB insider Mark Feinsand to examine the contract and how the White Sox proceed from here. Murakami’s two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox is significantly shorter with a lower average annual value than the one
Why Murakami presented such a fascinating free-agent case
This story was originally published on Nov. 5, before Munetaka Murakami and the White Sox agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal on Dec. 21.
Who is repping each team on the 2026 HOF ballot?
There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.
Unconcerned by rumors, Teel secure in future with Sox
CHICAGO -- There are no untouchables on the White Sox when it comes to trades. Nor should there be. It’s a familiar refrain at this stage of the rebuild. But catcher Kyle Teel falls pretty darn close to that untouchable category. So, when teams asked about Teel this offseason, Chris