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It’s June 16, 2021, and so many things are going right for the Chicago White Sox. After an 8-7, 10-inning win over the quite stout Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tony La Russa and the boys boast the best record in baseball (43-25), own a 4 1/2-game lead against AL Central division rival Cleveland…and generally look […]

The Chicago White Sox get set to host the Tampa Bay Rays for the second of a three-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Rays-White Sox prediction and pick. Tampa Bay took the series opener by a score of 5-2 on Monday night. The Rays […]

The Detroit Tigers will host the Chicago White Sox for the first of a three-game set on Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Tigers prediction and pick. These two American League Central clubs will battle it out over the weekend. Chicago is currently leading the division and […]

The Chicago White Sox are among the top contenders to win the American League and bring home a World Series trophy. However, the Sox have been decimated by injuries, including two previously to Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez, two young stars for Tony LaRussa’s squad. Now, another big injury for the White Sox as they […]

After two months of the MLB season, there have been some surprises. Heading into the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres were pegged as favorites to win the World Series. Through the first chunk of games, not much has changed. However, the newest World Series title odds have shifted […]

The Chicago White Sox have some fresh new jerseys courtesy of Nike, though manager Tony La Russa might not be able to handle the heat. The White Sox were among the first teams to showcase Nike’s new MLB City Connect jerseys. Chicago’s new threads are pretty sleek with the patented “S” at the beginning of […]

Chicago White Sox fans should hold their breath. Young right-hander Michael Kopech limped to the dugout after landing awkwardly on his left leg during Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Kopech worked an inning of relief against the Cardinals and got Redbirds outfielder Lane Thomas to pop out to third base to end the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will head to The Windy City to take on the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cardinals-White Sox prediction and pick. This will be the first of a three-game set featuring two teams that are sitting atop their respective divisions. […]

The Chicago White Sox will head to The Bronx to take on the New York Yankees in the first of a three-game set on Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Yankees prediction and pick. Chicago currently holds the best record in the American League at 26-16. New […]

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey has been suspended three games for throwing behind Chicago White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes on Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Duffey will appeal the suspension. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli got hit with a one-game suspension and fine. Baldelli will serve his suspension when Minnesota plays Game 2 of its […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson tweeted out a cryptic message in the wake of more befuddling comments by manager Tony La Russa. La Russa defended comments he made Tuesday night regarding his displeasure with Yermin Mercedes homering on a 3-0 pitch with the White Sox holding a 15-4 lead over the Minnesota Twins on […]

The Chicago White Sox are one of the best teams in baseball. However, they’re currently dealing with some goofy controversy because manager Tony La Russa can’t stop saying dumb stuff about sportsmanship, unwritten rules and all that garbage after slugger Yermin Mercedes drilled a 3-0 pitch for a home run in a blowout victory against […]

There is no sport of the major four that quite has the “old man yelling at the clouds” feel like the MLB. The “purists” of baseball are often louder than most, and the unwritten rules of the game have become laughable. In the most recent case of this, we need to look no further than […]

Last year, it was Fernando Tatis of the Padres against the Rangers. This year, the “unwritten rules” police in baseball have descended on Yermin Mercedes of the Chicago White Sox for daring to swing at a 3-0 pitch with a big late-inning lead against the Minnesota Twins. The problem for Mercedes: His own manager, Tony […]

Chicago White Sox star and reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu appears to have avoided major injuries following a scary collision with Kansas City Royals utility man Hunter Dozier on Friday afternoon. The White Sox announced Abreu suffered a facial contusion and laceration as well as a bruised left knee. However, initial concussion screening came […]

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 […]