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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 […]

Nelson Cruz has donned seven MLB jerseys in his storied 18-year career, and he’s looking to make it eight after expressing his desire to play for the Chicago White Sox at the MLB Winter Meetings on Wednesday. “I would love to play for them,” Cruz told NBC Sports’ Chuck Garfien on the White Sox Talk […]

Liam Hendriks has been an All-Star in three of the last four seasons, his last two nominations coming with the Chicago White Sox. However, the South Siders appear to have made the star closer available for trade at this year’s Winter Meetings. Hendriks’ name has reportedly come up in trade talks as teams look to […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are underway, and we have already seen huge moves. However, if recent comments from the Chicago White Sox organization are any indication, things are only getting started. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn spoke with the media on location at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. And he had a rather […]

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf released a statement on Jose Abreu’s departure to the Houston Astros, per Daryl Van Schouwen. “Jose Abreu deservedly belongs among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats. His determination and commitment to the game each and every day made him the consummate professional, always leading by example. It […]

Jose Abreu and the Houston Astros recently came to an agreement on a 3-year contract. But Abreu admitted that the Chicago White Sox, his former team, made him a “really good offer” as well, per Chuck Garfien. “The White Sox did make me an offer,” Abreu said. “It was a really good offer, but I […]

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn is well aware of the fact that success in the MLB is measured in wins, and in 2022, his team didn’t have a lot of that. With that said, Hahn got brutally honest on what can only be considered a failed 2022 season and what they need to […]

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a deal with San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger in MLB free agency, pending a physical, according to a Sunday afternoon tweet from the Athletic senior writer Ken Rosenthal. Terms of the deal have not yet been released. Chicago has yet to announce the deal. Mike Clevinger went […]

The Chicago White Sox were widely expected to run away with the American League Central in 2022 after winning the division back in 2021, but they struggled mightily for much of the season, and missed the playoffs entirely. With the offseason now upon us, the White Sox are going to work on building their roster […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the biggest disappointments in the 2022 season, and as a result, they will likely be looking to put together some big moves this offseason in an effort to improve their results next season. One area that the White Sox are reportedly looking to address is their starting rotation. […]

By the end of an even-split season for the Chicago White Sox, it seemed the team needed to reach a deal with now-free agent Jose Abreu to retain a consistent starter at first base. According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, the Sox could see a new face at the first starting as soon […]

Chicago White Sox fans have only one sentiment on AJ Pollock’s decision to decline his $13 million option and instead take the $5 million buyout to become a free agent: good riddance. Pollock’s move was surprising in the first place since he is coming off a down year. After being traded to Chicago from the […]

At the start of the season, the Chicago White Sox were one of the favorites to win the American League Central and compete in the MLB playoffs. That prediction was based on the first-place finish in 2021 and the lack of talent throughout the rest of the division. But the White Sox fell flat under […]

The Chicago White Sox have officially hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager after concluding their strange managerial search. Grifol had his introductory press conference on Thursday afternoon, and despite not even being officially hired for a full day yet, he’s already focused on Jose Abreu’s impending free agency. Abreu has been a crucial […]

The Chicago White Sox search for their next manager early in the offseason was confusing at times, and resulted in many different candidates popping up along the way. After a lengthy search, the White Sox have finally settled in on former Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to be their next manager, and it […]

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly bringing pitching coach Ethan Katz back despite hiring new manager Pedro Grifol, per NBC Sports. NBC Sports and Ken Rosenthal also reported that a number of other White Sox coaches will not be returning to the team. Their decision to retain Katz makes sense for a number of reasons. First […]

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to announce Pedro Grifol as their next manager, per Buster Olney. Chicago is hoping for a breath of fresh air following a disappointing 2022 campaign with Tony La Russa leading the charge. Chicago was linked to no shortage of names over the past few weeks, but it is reportedly […]

The Chicago White Sox still don’t have a manager for the 2023 MLB season, but they will have plenty of time to search for one, with the baseball offseason still ahead. But as early as now, the White Sox appear to be listing down names of candidates to be the franchise’s next skipper. According to Jon […]

In 2019, it was announced that the Houston Astros were involved in a cheating scandal. The Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing usage was the talk of baseball once the news broke. Houston immeditaely drew the wrath of players and fans. However, according to Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, Houston was not alone in their cheating ways, […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking for a new manager after Tony La Russa retired at the end of the 2022 season. The White Sox have conducted an extensive search so far, and haven’t ruled anyone out just yet, but it sounds like a potential return for former manager Ozzie Guillen isn’t likely to happen. […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is causing quite a Twitter stir simply because of a like he made to a tweet that disparages Bulls and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Here is a screengrab of that social medial activity just in case Zach LaVine unlikes it. It’s entirely possible that this has got nothing […]

The Chicago White Sox’ managerial search received a pair of conflicting reports on Friday. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported that Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada is expected to be the White Sox next manager. However, NBC Sports reported that Chicago is set to interview former head coach Ozzie Guillen. Guillen managed the White Sox […]

The Chicago White Sox have begun their search for a new manager after Tony La Russa opted to retire at the conclusion of the 2022 season. Rumors will be flying about who the next manager of the White Sox will be until they make a new hire, and it looks like one candidate already getting […]

Jose Abreu has been at the heart of the Chicago White Sox roster for nearly a decade now, but the writing may be on the wall for the bulky first baseman. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the White Sox appear ready to move on from Abreu this offseason with a focus on building around […]

The Chicago White Sox wrap up what was a very disappointing season on Wednesday as they face the Minnesota Twins. Veteran Jose Abreu won’t play either and he was asked why, stating he wanted to see the game from a manager’s perspective, leaving many White Sox fans suspecting that the franchise icon might either move […]

Jose Abreu is set to be a free agent at the end of the season, and at 35, there are questions about his desire to play and whether or not he’ll stay with the Chicago White Sox. The first concern isn’t much of an issue, though, as Abreu himself said he wants to continue playing […]

It looks like GM Rick Hahn and the Chicago White Sox already have a clear idea on what they want from their next manager after Tony La Russa’s departure. Speaking to reporters after La Russa announced his official retirement on Monday, Hahn shared that they are now starting the process of hiring a new manager […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox. Check out our MLB odds series for our Twins White Sox prediction and pick. Josh Winder goes to the mound for the Twins, while Lucas Giolito gets the ball for the White Sox. Josh Winder has had an injury-interrupted season. He missed six weeks from mid-May […]

Tony La Russa is stepping down from his role as Chicago White Sox manager, and in a statement he released on Monday, he officially explained the reason for his decision. It has been reported earlier that La Russa’s medical condition is the main reason he is retiring. The White Sox tactician then expanded more on […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox. Check out our MLB odds series for our Twins White Sox prediction and pick. Bailey Ober goes to the hill for the Twins, while Johnny Cueto gets the assignment for the White Sox. Bailey Ober has had a 2022 season marred and interrupted by injuries. He […]

The Chicago White Sox will finish a three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Padres prediction and pick. The Padres can clinch a playoff spot with a win today. After missing the playoffs last season due to an epic […]

A few weeks ago, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa took a leave of absence from the team. The team cited medical issues as the reason for their manager’s absence. Soon after the news broke out, fans speculated that La Russa could be looking at retirement, especially after the heath issues he’s dealt with. […]

The Chicago White Sox take on the San Diego Padres. Check out our MLB odds series for our White Sox Padres prediction and pick. Dylan Cease goes to the mound for the White Sox, while Mike Clevinger gets the call for the Padres. If Justin Verlander had not turned back the clock at age 39 […]

The Chicago White Sox entered the 2022 MLB season as the clear favorites to win the American League Central division. Chicago was seemingly leaps and bounds above everyone else in the Central. But the Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead in the division. However, they endured a collapse of their own down the […]

The Padres continue the homestand as the White Sox come to town! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Padres prediction and pick. The White Sox are officially out of the running for the postseason. After coming into the year with huge expectations, the Sox are on track to finish either […]

The Chicago White Sox are out of the postseason, failing to make it out of the AL Central despite entering the season as the projected division winners. When the White Sox needed a fire lit under them during their late-season push, it seems no one was around to do that. Outfielder Luis Robert, who has […]