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Pirates land Gonzalez and Eisert for Woods and No. 34 pick
baseball12 hours ago

Pirates land Gonzalez and Eisert for Woods and No. 34 pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for left-hander Jaden Woods and the No. 34 overall pick (Competitive Balance Round A), boosting Pittsburgh’s left-side infield depth and bullpen while Chicago adds a valuable draft asset; Gonzalez showed offensive upside this season and Eisert has been a strikeout-oriented bullpen arm, whereas Woods is a young reliever with control questions.

White Sox Bring Murakami Back, Eyeing Boost Against Athletics
sports1 day ago

White Sox Bring Murakami Back, Eyeing Boost Against Athletics

Munetaka Murakami will be activated from the 10-day IL for a home series against the Athletics to close the first half, returning after a six-week Grade 2 right hamstring injury. He was among MLB leaders with 20 homers before the setback, and his return is expected to bolster a White Sox lineup that has struggled at first base, potentially helping Chicago maintain its AL Central lead.

White Sox Must Pick: Cholowsky vs. Emerson for No. 1 in 2026 MLB Mock Draft
sports1 day ago

White Sox Must Pick: Cholowsky vs. Emerson for No. 1 in 2026 MLB Mock Draft

Sports Illustrated’s final 2026 MLB Mock Draft 3.0 projects the White Sox at No. 1 with Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) favored to go first, though Grady Emerson (prep) is closing the gap and Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) is a strong alternative. The top three picks—Cholowsky to Chicago, Emerson to the Rays, and Lackey to the Twins—define a college-heavy, bat-driven first round, with prep talent still in play and pitching depth later in the round.

Carpenter’s clutch two-run double gives Tigers 4-3 win over White Sox
sports20 days ago

Carpenter’s clutch two-run double gives Tigers 4-3 win over White Sox

Detroit pulled ahead 4-3 in the seventh on Kerry Carpenter’s go-ahead two-run double off Brandon Eisert after the White Sox built a 3-2 lead with solo homers by Randal Grichuk and Junior Pérez; Tarik Skubal exited after a solid start with his ERA just over 3, and the game featured notable on-field tension as Sox bench chatter and questions about sign-stealing surfaced around the drama-filled opener.

Skubal's Fifth-Inning Fire Sparks Tigers-Sox Tension
sports21 days ago

Skubal's Fifth-Inning Fire Sparks Tigers-Sox Tension

Tarik Skubal struck out eight and allowed two solo homers in 5.2 innings as the Tigers fell 3-2 to the White Sox; after ending a bases-loaded situation with a strikeout in the fifth, he yelled toward the Sox dugout, triggering a brief confrontation with injured pitcher Mike Vasil as umpires conferred. No ejections followed, but the moment underscored a tense night in a hard-fought game.

White Sox erupt for six in sixth to sink Dodgers 6-4
sports26 days ago

White Sox erupt for six in sixth to sink Dodgers 6-4

Chicago turned a 1-1 tie into a six-run sixth, highlighted by Sam Antonacci’s tying homer and Colson Montgomery’s two-run shot, followed by Braden Montgomery’s RBI single and Chase Meidroth’s three-run homer to drive the White Sox to a 6-1 lead. Erick Fedde worked into the sixth in a bullpen-game performance, and Seranthony Domínguez closed the ninth to finish off a 6-4 win over the Dodgers, securing the series victory and keeping Chicago in a first-place tie.

Phillies Bolster Outfield Depth with Derek Hill Trade to White Sox
sports29 days ago

Phillies Bolster Outfield Depth with Derek Hill Trade to White Sox

The Phillies acquired Derek Hill from the White Sox to bolster their overall outfield depth. Hill is known for his speed and arm, but his .213/.284/.375 batting line suggests limited impact with the bat, though his splits show stronger production against left-handed pitching, implying a possible platoon role rather than an everyday upgrade. Philadelphia sent prospects Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares to Chicago in the deal, additions that emphasize future depth over immediate impact.

Phillies land speedster Derek Hill to bolster outfield depth
sports29 days ago

Phillies land speedster Derek Hill to bolster outfield depth

The White Sox traded outfielder Derek Hill and $250K of international bonus pool space to the Phillies for outfield prospect Dylan Campbell and infield prospect Jose Colmenares, with Everson Pereira activated to take Hill’s spot and Jackson Rutledge designated for assignment to clear a 40-man slot. Hill, 30, is a speed-first defender with limited hitting, but his elite sprint speed and base-running could help Philadelphia’s outfield depth, especially if platoons are needed. Campbell and Colmenares are lottery-ticket prospects, while Chicago gains roster and pool-space flexibility. The move gives Philly more right-handed balance and playing-time options, and frees the Sox from Hill’s shrinking role.)

Montgomery's MLB debut ends in walk-off blast for White Sox
sports1 month ago

Montgomery's MLB debut ends in walk-off blast for White Sox

Braden Montgomery, called up to the majors for his debut, belted a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Atlanta Braves 6-5, making him one of a rare group to homer in his MLB debut; the win keeps Chicago within a half-game of the Guardians as the team continues a wave of call-ups and roster shuffles.

Sox Promote Braden Montgomery, Elevating Their Top Prospect to the Majors
sports1 month ago

Sox Promote Braden Montgomery, Elevating Their Top Prospect to the Majors

The Chicago White Sox selected Braden Montgomery’s contract and promoted the top outfield prospect to the majors, moving to open roster space as Montgomery, a 23-year-old switch-hitter with elite speed and a powerful arm, is projected to compete for regular time in center or right. He posted a .314/.422/.548 line with 10 homers across Double-A/Triple-A this season, following a standout minor-league run since being acquired with Kyle Teel in the Crochet trade. His arrival comes amid a flurry of roster moves (Hays to the IL, Joe Rock recalled, Nishida/Sandlin optioned) as Chicago continues to build its young core. Montgomery is under team control for six years and faces standard arbitration timelines if he stays in the majors.

Wand-in-the-dugout moment tees up first MLB homer amid White Sox-Phillies broadcast banter
sports1 month ago

Wand-in-the-dugout moment tees up first MLB homer amid White Sox-Phillies broadcast banter

During a Phillies–White Sox game, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s announcers joked about White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil’s wand in the dugout, noting “the wand was working” before Jacob Gonzalez launched his first major-league home run, a 428-foot shot. The White Sox won 6-3; Vasil, sidelined for the season with Tommy John surgery, has been using the wand in his routine, a moment that drew amusement from the broadcast booth and fans alike.

Murakami's 20th HR in 55 Games Sets Historic Pace for White Sox
sports1 month ago

Murakami's 20th HR in 55 Games Sets Historic Pace for White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continued a historic power pace, belting his 20th home run in 55 MLB games to sit third all-time for first-55-game HRs (behind Cody Bellinger and Wally Berger) while being tied for the AL lead in homers with Yordan Alvarez. He carries a .240/.375/.561 line with 42 runs and 40 RBI as Chicago sits 28-27 and in playoff contention, aided by his two-year, $34 million deal after his Nippon Professional Baseball MVP/Triple Crown years.