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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 […]

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 […]