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The Chicago White Sox have World Series ambitions after winning the AL Central last season. But they also have a lot of key players with injuries, especially on the mound. Lance Lynn, Garrett Crochet, Joe Kelly and Ryan Burr are all banged up, meaning a lot of pressure is on Lucas Giolito to step up. […]

After a tumultuous offseason for the sport of baseball, Opening Day is finally here. Less than a month ago, we did not even know if there was going to be a season, as the MLB lockout was still in place. Both sides has dug in and there appeared to be no end in sight. Then, […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to maintain their spot atop the AL Central this season, but the team will be without some key players to start the year. With Lance Lynn out due to an injury and Tim Anderson suspended for two games, the White Sox were dealt an additional injury blow in the […]

The Chicago White Sox had one of the most impressive all-around pitching staffs in the MLB entering Spring Training. They had Lance Lynn leading the starting rotation and impressive bullpen options such as Craig Kimbrel and Garrett Crochet. However, each of those pitchers will not be on the mound for Chicago anytime soon. Kimbrel was […]

The Chicago White Sox were handed a serious blow on Sunday when it was announced ace Lance Lynn will miss at least four weeks with a knee injury. While their rotation is still strong with the likes of Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, and Michael Kopech, the White Sox could use another proven starter for the time […]

The Chicago White Sox named Lucas Giolito their Opening Day starter following Lance Lynn’s sudden injury. Lynn had a legitimate argument to earn the role as Opening Day starter following his impressive 2021 performance that saw him finish with a 2.69 ERA and 176 strikeouts. Giolito’s ERA was not quite as good, as he finished […]

The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a notable trade on Friday, as the two swapped Craig Kimbrel and AJ Pollock in a mere player-for-player move. However, there was a possibility that the two players could have landed elsewhere. For one, Pollock had garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox, which came as […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping to make a big run in the MLB postseason this year, but the team just sustained a huge blow with Opening Day right around the corner. Lance Lynn, who was expected to toe the rubber during the season opener against the Detroit Tigers, is dealing with a slight tear […]

It is not every day that two teams complete a catcher-for-catcher swap trade, but the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays did just that on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the White Sox have acquired Reese McGuire in exchange for Zack Collins. The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement […]

The rebuilding phase for the Oakland Athletics took another step on Sunday, as they elected to trade Sean Manaea and Aaron Holiday to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Euribiel Angeles and Adrian Martinez. Manaea was linked to multiple teams over the past month for a trade. Among them, the Chicago White Sox showed […]

After watching Kenley Jansen sign with the Atlanta Braves last month, the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen on Friday, as they traded AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox in return for closer Craig Kimbrel. Overall, Kimbrel will continue to play for a playoff-contending team. He featured for the White Sox over their AL […]

The Chicago White Sox are already heading into the beginning of the 2022 MLB season with injuries. Most recently, Garrett Crochet suffered a season-ending elbow injury. According to a preliminary MRI reading, he is expected to need Tommy John surgery. MLB columnist Bob Nightengale tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, the #WhiteSox expect high-powered reliever […]

With Opening Day less than a week away, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade sending White Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. Not only is it a rare trade that works for both sides, but it’s also a deal between two MLB […]

Two MLB contenders agreed to a trade on Friday as the Chicago White Sox sent relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal is the rare exchange that truly helps both sides, though it wasn’t the only move made by the White Sox. Following the Kimbrel-Pollock […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost closer Kenley Jansen to the Atlanta Braves in the offseason, and now they’ve made a big trade to try to replace him. The Dodgers have dealt outfielder AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox for future Hall of Fame reliever Craig Kimbrel, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Kimbrel had […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson found himself in some hot water after tensions flared during a game late in the 2021 season. When benches cleared during an incident against the Detroit Tigers, Anderson got into trouble after making contact with umpire Tim Timmons. The shortstop appealed the suspension, which pushed it back to the […]

Chicago White Sox’ manager Tony La Russa has had an interesting beginning to his career in Chicago.  He is a legendary coach who previously managed the White Sox during the first portion of the 1980’s before moving to Oakland from 1986-1995, and St. Louis from ‘95-2011. Following the 2011 campaign with the Cardinals that saw […]

The Chicago White Sox are the favorites to win the American League Central without much question. They feature an elite bullpen, powerful offense, and strong starting rotation. However, the AL Central was far weaker in 2021 than it is expected to be in 2022. Chicago held a commanding 13 game lead over second place Cleveland […]

After a seven-season run with the Chicago White Sox, Carlos Rodon elected to take his talents to the San Francisco Giants earlier this month. The veteran starting pitcher came to terms with the Giants on a two-year, $44 million deal. Over the free agency period, Rodon was linked with a return to the White Sox, […]

The Chicago White Sox and ace Lucas Giolito failed to reach a contract on Tuesday and will head to arbitration to resolve the issue. Giolito reportedly filed at $7.5 million and Chicago filed at $7.3 million, per Mark Feinsand. That is an extraordinarily close difference but it is still enough to send both sides to a […]

The Chicago White Sox revitalized their team last season by winning the AL Central Division. Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson were phenomenal in leading the charge offensively, while Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn have been tremendous assets in their rotation. The foundation is set for the White Sox led by tenured manager Tony La Russa. […]

The Chicago White Sox are the team to beat in the American League Central. But in 2022, they have more than winning the division on their mind. After making the postseason in each of the past two years, the White Sox have World Series aspirations entering this season. There is no doubting the fact that […]

The Oakland A’s full-on rebuild is set to continue as they are in talks with the Chicago White Sox about a trade involving two key starting pitchers. The Athletics have already dealt away all-stars Chris Bassitt and Matt Olson, but it appears that those moves were only the beginning of the madness. MLB Trade Rumors […]

After a roller-coaster 2021 season, veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is currently slated to stay put with the Chicago White Sox for the upcoming 2022 campaign. White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked on Saturday on whether he expects Kimbrel to be on the opening day roster next month, and he was as straightforward as […]

The defending American League Central champion Chicago White Sox made a move to bolster their bullpen on Saturday by inking veteran relief pitcher Joe Kelly to a two-year, per Bob Nightengale on Twitter. The move came in the midst of a flurry of signings on Saturday. Kelly spent the past three seasons in Los Angeles with […]

Nick Castellanos is one of many free agents left on the market now that the MLB lockout has officially ended. The slugger is also coming off a tremendous campaign with the Cincinnati Reds, hitting .309 with 34 homers and 100 RBI’s. That being said, Castellanos will certainly be looking for a hefty payday in free […]

Bo Jackson is a former professional baseball and football player and is considered to be one of the greatest athletes of all time due to his achievements in multiple sports. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both the MLB and NFL. In this article, we’ll take a […]

Chicago White Sox Legend Minnie Minoso has been elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by The Golden Days Era committee. Minoso is a 13-time All-Star, a 1947 World Series champion, and a three-time Gold Glove winner. He definitely deserved to be in the Hall of Fame and they did a great job by […]

Former White Sox and Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt passed away on Monday after battling a longterm illness. The baseball community is mourning the loss of Hoyt, who pitched in the MLB from 1979 to 1986. Hoyt had his most successful career during his time with the Chicago White Sox. He pitched for Chicago from 1979 […]

The Chicago White Sox are widely expected to trade veteran closer Craig Kimbrel this season, and their latest free agency maneuver is another sign that the right-hander will be moved at some point in the near future. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the White Sox are in the process of finalizing a three-year contract […]

The 2022 MLB offseason is underway, so it’s time to continue our MLB Odds series with a look at who may in position to win the 2022 World Series. After the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series, futures odds have began to leak out. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been […]

The Chicago White Sox have picked up the $16 million club option on star reliever Craig Kimbrel. Brought over in the middle of the season in an attempt to make the White Sox one of the best bullpens in baseball, Kimbrel did just that. His 2.26 ERA was his best in five years and he […]

The St. Louis Cardinals dropped a bombshell on Thursday by firing manager Mike Shildt, who had one year remaining on his current deal. The club said it boiled down to “philosophical differences”. Take it for what you will, but by no surprise, Cardinals fans will be wondering, could a reunion be in store with Tony […]

There might’ve been some rocky moments, but it appears the Chicago White Sox players loved having Tony La Russa as their manager. The team brought in the legendary coach to guide the White Sox to a World Series title. Although they fell short of that goal with a disappointing 3-1 series exit in the ALDS […]

The Chicago White Sox saw their World Series aspirations crash and burn on Tuesday, as they lost to the Houston Astros at home, 10-1. Carlos Rodon picked up the loss for the White Sox, with Astros hitters punishing him right out of the gate. Rodon lasted just 2.2 innings after he got tagged for two […]

The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs’ fire sale at the 2021 trade deadline. The White Sox envisioned Kimbrel being part of a dominant bullpen alongside closer Liam Hendriks  and fireballer Michael Kopech. However, Kimbrel was a disaster on the South Side, and it looks like he’ll […]

The Houston Astros made quick work of the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, taking them out at Guaranteed Rate Field in Game 4 to clinch the series. During the 8th inning with a 7-1 lead, Astros reliever Kendall Graveman came inside with a heater and plunked White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. It got […]

The Houston Astros have another opportunity to close out the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, but things didn’t get off to a great start. The White Sox took an early 1-0 lead on a Gavin Sheets home run to center in the second inning, and Astros center fielder Jake Meyers hurt himself on the […]

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera casually implied that the Houston Astros are still up to their sign-stealing ways after Game 3 of the ALDS. After losing the first two games of the series in Houston and then falling behind 5-1 in Sunday’s Game 3, the White Sox roared back and bashed around the […]