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The Chicago White Sox signed Andrew Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract in free agency. The New York Yankees had hoped to keep the Benintendi, but they were outbid by the White Sox in free agency. The Yankees were reportedly willing to give Benintendi a four-year deal. When the White Sox went to five […]

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson is preparing to play in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA. The shortstop is one of many stars on the squad as they look to repeat as WBC champions. He’ll be looked to not only play up-the-middle defense and hit well but also bring energy. Baseball fans know […]

Major League Baseball has announced that Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger will not be suspended or subject to any discipline from the league, which recently finished a months long investigation into allegations of domestic violence against the pitcher. “The comprehensive investigation included interviews of more than 15 individuals,” MLB said in a statement, “in […]

As MLB Spring Training rolls along, more and more fans, players and managers see how the pitch clock will be utilized this upcoming season. All players have their thoughts about it. Chicago White Sox star pitcher Lance Lynn likes it but thinks it could be better. Lynn offered an adjustment he would like to see, […]

The Chicago White Sox massively underachieved last season, meaning there are plenty of players who need to perform more like the back of their baseball cards in 2023. While many White Sox fans will immediately point the finger at catcher Yasmani Grandal- which is perfectly understandable- there are other players, like Lucas Giolito, who need […]

The Chicago White Sox did not have the 2022 season that they were hoping for. After winning the American League Central in 2021, the Sox never lived up to expectations last season, and endured a disappointing campaign that saw them finish with an 81-81 record and miss the playoffs entirely. It’s clear that the team […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has shown flashes of brilliance at the major league level, but health has been a problem, and he said that he has a potential fix to those issues coming into camp for 2023, which is losing 25-30 points this offseason, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. “I wanted to […]

The Chicago White Sox have signed former Cleveland Guardians pitcher Bryan Shaw to a minor league contract with a non-roster invite to camp, according to a Wednesday tweet from the Athletic MLB senior writer James Fegan. Drafted in the second round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft out of California State, Shaw spent 12 […]

In an era with sabermetrics and underlying statistics, many experts around the MLB world have placed batting average on the back burner. While some still value the stat to an extent, others believe it is useless in regards to discovering a player’s true value. However, Chicago White Sox’ star shortstop Tim Anderson, who’s hit over […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn doesn’t seem to think much credence should be given to projections that say the team will have a losing record for the 2023 MLB season. Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA projections give the White Sox a 79-83 record. Lynn believes Chicago has a better team in 2023 than it did for […]

White Sox minor league reliever Anderson Comás announced on Instagram yesterday he is gay, making him the second active player associated with the MLB to make an announcement about being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Chris Getz, Chicago’s assistant general manager for player development, expressed his support for Comás and his decision to go […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the biggest disappointments in Major League Baseball in 2022. They were heavy favorites to dominate the American League Central, which was considered one of the weakest in baseball. However, the White Sox got off to a slow start and never figured things out. Some of the blame went […]

The Chicago White Sox have signed Elvis Andrus to a one-year deal, bringing the infielder back to play 2nd base this season and serve as an injury replacement for shortstop Tim Anderson. Elvis Andrus is staying in Chicago. Andrus and the White Sox have agreed to a deal, pending a physical, that will make him […]

Liam Hendriks’ status with the White Sox is up in the air as he undergoes treatment following a lymphoma diagnosis. But even with Hendriks undergoing treatment, his backstop Yasmani Grandal expressed that the closer doesn’t plan on being away from the diamond too long. Despite his diagnosis, Hendriks has been present at White Sox Spring […]

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech seems to be encouraged after undergoing surgery on his right knee ahead of the 2023 MLB season. Kopech is recovering from his knee injury at spring training and expects to be ready for 2023 Opening Day. The White Sox starter believes that he can improve on his 2022 […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger broke his silence on the domestic violence allegations he’s currently facing. Clevinger requested that everyone holds off judgement “until there is actual evidence,” per Jesse Rogers. “Just asking everyone to wait before they rush to judgment,” Clevinger said. “Wait until the actual facts are out there. Wait until there […]

Mike Clevinger’s tenure with the Chicago White Sox has already gotten off to a bad start as he has been accused of domestic violence. White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn finally spoke out about those allegations and the team’s mentality towards Clevinger moving forward. Hahn said the White Sox uncovered a few, “maturity issues,” in […]

Mike Clevinger is facing domestic violence allegations. Although he remains under investigation, Clevinger will be permitted for full participation in Spring Training with the Chicago White Sox, per Bob Nightengale. Nightengale adds that Clevinger is “not being placed on administrative leave at this time.” The White Sox signed Clevinger for depth in their starting rotation. He’s […]

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal involving two young pitchers. The White Sox will be receiving Franklin German, who was the Red Sox minor league relief pitcher of the year in 2022. Chicago traded away fellow right-handed pitcher Theo Denlinger to land German. To make room on the […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping to bounce back following a disappointing 2022 season. Chicago entered the 2022 campaign with sky high expectations. The majority of experts around the MLB world picked the White Sox to win the AL Central. There were a number of experts who also predicted that they would win the World […]

The Chicago White Sox didn’t have a great 2022 season, and heading into the offseason, it was clear they didn’t necessarily have the assets to make several big moves to fix their roster. They have made some big moves, but they also have lost some key players, with the biggest loss being longtime first baseman […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger has responded to the domestic and child abuse allegations levied against him. Through his lawyer, Clevinger denied all allegations. Clevinger is currently under investigation by the MLB for violating the league’s domestic violence policy. He is being accused of physical and emotional abuse towards his three children and their […]

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly interested in trading for Kansas City Royals’ infielder Nicky Lopez, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. KC struck a deal to send Adalberto Mondesi to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The Royals, as they remain in the midst of a rebuild, are open to trading a number of their […]

SP Mike Clevinger is reportedly under MLB investigation after allegations of domestic violence surfaced against him, per The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. The allegations are reportedly in reference to the mother of Clevinger’s daughter as well as child abuse. Clevinger signed with the Chicago White Sox in free agency this offseason after previously pitching for the […]

Eloy Jimenez of the Chicago White Sox has the tools to be a true superstar. He offers some of the best power potential in the league and can anchor Chicago’s lineup. But he has been limited in previous seasons due to injury. Jimenez discussed his injury situation and expressed his desire to return to the […]

The Chicago White Sox did not have the 2022 season that they were hoping for, and went into the 2023 offseason knowing they had a lot of work to do. While they didn’t have a lot of resources to use to their advantage, the White Sox will enter the upcoming season looking for some bounce […]

Lucas Giolito endured a difficult 2022 campaign with the Chicago White Sox. However, he was previously considered to be one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. Giolito recently discussed changes he’s making in order to rebound in 2023, per MLB Network on Twitter. “Last season I was really out of sync for most […]

Dylan Cease enjoyed a terrific 2022 season despite the Chicago White Sox’ overall struggles. Cease, who finished as an AL Cy Young finalist, recently discussed a potential White Sox contract extension, per Scott Merkin. “I would always be open to something that’s a fair, good deal,” Cease said. Merkin also reported that Cease said he […]

Aroldis Chapman is one of the best free agents remaining. The former Yankees’ closer can still provide a team with great value in the back end of their bullpen. The only question, is where? Over his 13-year career, Chapman has pitched to a 2.48 ERA and a 1,045 K/BB ratio in 640 innings. He has […]

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks found his name among offseason trade rumors this winter. However, his latest announcement has put those rumors on the back burner for the moment. Hendriks has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, as confirmed by the White Sox closer himself. The 33-year-old is beginning treatment for the disease on Monday. […]

Andrew Benintendi broke his silence on signing in Chicago with the White Sox, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. The outfielder was a highly sought-after free agency target this offseason. However, he flew under the radar to an extent given the presences of high-profile names such as Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa on the open market. […]

Andrew Vaughn is expected to replace Jose Abreu at first base for the Chicago White Sox. Abreu was previously one of the faces of the franchise before signing in Houston with the Astros this offseason. Vaughn, who was formerly a highly-touted prospect, recently addressed the matter of replacing Abreu, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. “Those […]

The Chicago White Sox have had an interesting offseason so far. They have seen some of their veteran core depart in free agency, but have managed to bring in some players to replace them. After a sorely disappointing 2022 campaign that saw them finish with an 81-81 record and miss the playoffs entirely, it’s clear […]

The Chicago White Sox suffered a down season in 2022. After winning 93 games and the AL Central crown in 2021, they played uneven baseball for the entirety of the year, leading to a fitting 81-81 finish. And with the considerable uncertainty surrounding their roster plans, other teams, including the New York Mets, are sniffing […]

The New York Mets have been among the busiest teams this offseason, revamping their pitching staff and locking down other key players. But they aren’t done yet. After failing to land Carlos Correa in free agency, they are turning their attention to Chicago White Sox star Liam Hendriks. According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the most disappointing teams in the American League last year, failing to make the playoffs after winning the American League Central Division a year earlier. They hope to have a stronger team on the field in 2023, and adding outfielder Andrew Benintendi may help them achieve that goal. […]

Andrew Benintendi is leaving the New York Yankees in free agency and joining the Chicago White Sox on a five-year, $75 million contract. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported the five-year agreement, with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reporting the $75 million figure. This is the largest free agent contract in White Sox history in terms of […]

The MLB offseason has been wild so far. Rather than dragging out like last offseason did with the lockout taking place, teams have been spending big amounts of money to land the top free agents on the market. And on the trade market, it’s looking like we could see another big name player pop up […]

The Chicago White Sox did not have the 2022 season they were expected to have. After winning the American League Central in 2021, the White Sox were the favorites to win it again in 2022. They ended up faltering for much of the season, though, finishing with just an 81-81 record that wasn’t good enough […]