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Tony La Russa is the old head overseeing Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech’s return from Tommy John surgery. That should be troubling for White Sox fans. Kopech has flashed undeniable talent early in the 2021 campaign after being sidelined for the entirety of the 2019 season and opting to sit out last summer. He […]

Chicago White Sox righty Lucas Giolito isn’t having a fantastic start to the season, but it can’t be denied that he’s got one of the best turnaround stories in the MLB today. He was highly regarded as a prospect before hitting the big leagues, but in his first three seasons in the majors, he went […]

Albert Pujols wants to finish his Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately for The Machine, that dream reunion is unlikely to come to fruition. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angeles on Thursday — two months into the final season of a 10-year contract. The 41-year old will […]

Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He is unlikely to reunite with Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com speculated the White Sox could make for an interesting fit because of the relationship between Pujols and La Russa. Pujols came up in the St. Louis […]

There was plenty of skepticism surrounding the Chicago White Sox and their decision to hire Tony La Russa to be their manager. That skepticism has proven warranted thanks to a series of questionable decisions to start the season, plus a recent report suggesting some in the clubhouse are already losing their patience with the Hall […]

According to a recent report from Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Chicago White Sox will be without starting center fielder Luis Robert for much longer than expected. Rogers pointed out on Monday afternoon that Robert has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 strain of his hip flexor, which means that the up-and-coming outfielder has indeed […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enjoys watching a baseball game and is- unsurprisingly- a fan of the Kansas City Royals. However, Mahomes couldn’t help himself by giving props to Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech who was absolutely dealing to start Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers. I know he isn’t on the right […]

There was only one man who could take the mound for the Chicago White Sox after Lucas Giolito and the rest of the staff were roughed up Monday against the Boston Red Sox. That man is the “Yerminator.” Yermin Mercedes added to his growing legend by making his first career pitching appearance with the South […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride of a career for Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon, and it reached a peak at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday night when he threw a no-hitter in an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Not only did Rodon throw a no-hitter, but he narrowly missed a perfect game. […]

The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians face off for the third game of a four-game series tonight with the series deadlocked at 1-1. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Indians-White Sox prediction and pick. Chicago is 5-6 to start the season, tied for last place in the AL Central […]

The Chicago White Sox’s lineup took a massive hit on Thursday. Outfielder Eloy Jimenez suffered a torn pectoral after trying to rob a home run during Wednesday’s spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn broke the news to reporters, acknowledging recovery could be 5-to-6 months. White Sox GM Rick […]

Chicago baseball fans, rejoice! Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox could have fans in the stands for MLB Opening Day 2021. The Cubs and White Sox will be able to host at 20 percent capacity, with the potential for increases later in the spring and summer: “As a diehard […]

Chicago White Sox star Jose Abreu is clear about his goal to win the MLB World Series this season. He has a huge chip on his shoulder after they got booted out by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the postseason. But Abreu has another goal in mind this year—and it has nothing […]

Incoming Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving stemming from an incident in February. La Russa had been arrested in Arizona for driving under the influence, the second such time the three-time World Series champion has faced that charge. The plea agreement involves a one-day […]

Update: The White Sox are bringing back Adam Eaton, per NBC Sports Chicago’s Chuck Garfien. After a Wild Card exit in the 2020 MLB Postseason, the Chicago White Sox are shaking up their roster ahead of the upcoming season. They have recently traded for former All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn in exchange for sophomore pitcher Dane […]

Former American League MVP and seven-time MLB All-Star Dick Allen died on Monday at his home in Wampum, per his official Twitter account. Allen was 78 years old. Allen is consistently hailed as one of the most overlooked players in MLB history. He was never voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, though he was […]

Chicago White Sox first basemen (and sometimes designated hitter) Jose Abreu was named the 2020 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. In the wake of the announcement, the great White Sox DH (and sometimes first baseman) Frank Thomas toasted Abreu. Congratulations Jose Abreu!! MVP! Well deserved my man so happy for you and your […]

The Chicago White Sox’s decision to hire Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa continues to look like a black mark on a budding organization. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Monday that La Russa had been arrested for drunk driving in Arizona in February, and was formally charged with DUI the day before being hired […]

Free-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman engaged in a series of tweets as he reacted to the retention of Tony La Russa at the helm despite being charged with his second DUI case. He then gave indications that he wasn’t intending to sign with the Chicago White Sox due to the manager’s recent involvements, via Jon Becker. […]

The up-and-coming Chicago White Sox have a new manager in Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa. However, the previously retired La Russa has already found himself in some hot water in the “Windy City” as Jeff Passan, Paula Lavigne and Charlie Moynihan of ESPN are reporting that the White Sox newest leader was arrested […]

Chicago White Sox newly hired manager Tony La Russa claims he doesn’t have “a racist bone” in his body. During his intro presser on Thursday, La Russa applauded the awareness that’s come into society and sports in 2020. Furthermore, La Russa said he’ll support his players that use their platform for protest. “Not only do […]

The Chicago White Sox—specifically, Jerry Reinsdorf—stunned the baseball world on Thursday by announcing the hiring of Tony La Russa as the team’s next manager. The White Sox fired Rick Renteria after losing in the American League Wild Card round to the Oakland Athletics. La Russa, 76, managed the White Sox from 1979-86 before World Series–winning […]

The Chicago White Sox desired a manager with championship experience after firing former skipper Rick Renteria. Numerous insiders expected the team to make a run at former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch or former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Instead, the team announced Thursday it was hiring Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, […]

Speculation has increased recently suggesting the Chicago White Sox would hire Tony La Russa to replace Rick Renteria as the team’s next manager. La Russa opened his managerial career in Chicago, and also has a noted history with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Indeed, the White Sox announced Thursday they were hiring La Russa to […]

The White Sox appear to be inching closer to hiring veteran skipper Tony La Russa as their next manager. That is big news, but the bigger happening might involve Marcus Stroman. More on that in a second. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was among those to report the White Sox are expected to make their […]

The Chicago White Sox announced Monday morning that they have parted ways with manager Rick Renteria after a four-year partnership. Here’s the White Sox’s statement: pic.twitter.com/UF5sxf6Tn7 — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) October 12, 2020 Renteria replaced Robin Ventura as White Sox manager in 2016. While his first three years with the club were marred by […]

The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox are battling in a do-or-die Game 3 in the Wild Card Series on Thursday, and A’s outfielder Ramon Laureano provided unique humor value in the third inning. The ESPN telecast had Laureano, Oakland’s center fielder, mic’d up for the start of the third. Before the commentators had a […]

The Chicago White Sox are taking on the Oakland Athletics in a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Wild Card Series on Thursday, and White Sox rookie Luis Robert is trying to power Chicago to the American League Division Series. Robert hit an absolute moonshot off A’s starter Mike Fiers in the second inning. The ball […]

The Chicago White Sox are back in Major League Baseball’s postseason for the first time in 12 years. In the first round of the playoffs, they face the Oakland Athletics in a best-of-three new-fangled Wild Card round as the MLB expanded the playoffs bracket to 16 teams in the abbreviated 2020 season. In Game 1 […]

We all know how the great Michael Jordan took a hiatus from basketball during his prime to play baseball. “The Last Dance” made sure to highlight this significant juncture in MJ’s career. The show also caused any and all Jordan memorabilia to skyrocket in value. One such item is a game-used baseball bat that was […]

The Chicago White Sox are postseason bound for the first time in 12 years. Chicago officially clinched a postseason berth after defeating the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday. The win means the White Sox will be playing October baseball for the first time since 2008, when they won the American League Central division. WE’RE IN! […]

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson homered in the sixth inning to give his team a 3-2 lead over the Chicago White Sox. Hilariously, he was then ejected. Donaldson had a disagreement with home plate umpire Dan Bellino prior to homering off White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. The former American League MVP responded by purposefully […]

It’s gotta be the … cleats. Michael Jordan may not have made a huge mark on the game of baseball in his short-lived minor league career, but the cleats he wore on his way to a .202 batting average are still a prized piece of baseball memorabilia. A pair of Jordan’s game-worn and autographed cleats were […]

Episode 7 of “The Last Dance” highlights Michael Jordan and his short-lived baseball career in the minor leagues after joining the Birmingham Barons, a Double-A affiliate of the Jerry Reinsdorf-owned Chicago White Sox. In the episode, the filmmakers reveal the harsh criticism he received, including a nasty Sports Illustrated opinion that made the front page […]

After a glorious three-peat with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan decided to call it a career in the summer of 1993 after the murder of his father. There is still no denying that Jordan’s announcement to retire from the game — at the peak of his career — shocked the entire basketball world and beyond. […]

Frank Thomas was one of the best players in Chicago White Sox history. Michael Jordan was not. However, while Jordan’s skills on the baseball diamond didn’t quite match up to his greatness on the basketball court, there’s no denying that the Chicago Bulls legend had the physical tools of an elite athlete. Jordan reportedly turned […]

We’re getting more familiar with the characters in the 1990s Chicago Bulls orbit through ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” including longtime Bulls and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Reinsdorf, 84, is a self-made billionaire who turned a modest fortune into a massive one by purchasing Chicago sports teams for cheap and converting them into lucrative […]

As the time to watch the sport of baseball has been cut short, and with the 2020 MLB regular season being pushed off as the spread of COVID-19 runs rampant throughout the entire globe, people everywhere are being forced to change their daily habits, some of which incorporated sports into them. With all sports being […]

The Chicago White Sox remain among the busiest teams in baseball. After a stellar free agency that landed the likes of Yasmani Grandal, Edwin Encarnacion and Dallas Keuchel, the White Sox have gotten around to extending some of their young core. The latest of those internal deals was given to third basemen Yoan Moncada, who […]