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The finish was frustrating. The power was undeniable. And the players who shared the field with Munetaka Murakami apparently saw plenty worth recognizing. The White Sox first baseman was named one of three finalists for the American League Outstanding Rookie Award in the MLBPA’s Players Choice Awards on Wednesday, joining Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle and Cleveland’s […]
Munetaka Murakami stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning of Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians. The Chicago White Sox trailed 2-0, but one swing could have changed the direction of their season. Instead, Cleveland reliever Erik Sabrowski struck him out on five pitches. Chicago never mounted […] The post What’s Next for the White Sox After Their Breakout 2026 Season? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Episode Summary Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end-of-season press conference. He outlines his thoughts on the 2026 season, how the team will approach the offseason, why pitching and outfield are top free-agent targets, and the progress of Munetaka Murakami. Chase Meidroth is a Gold Glove finalist at second base. MLB Trade Rumors: arbitration projections and White Sox free agents to help prepare for the Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. Presented by Ankin Law - ...
In a sentence I’m nearly positive has never been written before: the Green Bay Packers are trying something different with a rotating team sledgehammer. We’ve seen things like AJ Dillon’s positivity rabbit in the Eagles locker room, and Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil’s magic wand, and now the Packers are getting in on the […]
Two years ago, the Chicago White Sox had one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. The team lost 121 games in 2024, and then another 102 in 2025. In 2026, they ended the regular season with 84 victories, 78 losses and a playoff berth. The White Sox came within one win of reaching […] The post From 121 Losses to October Baseball: Where the White Sox Rank Among MLB’s Great Turnarounds appeared first on The Sports Bank .
After coming over from the White Sox in a February trade, Gage Ziehl made more starts and pitched more innings than any other Red Sox minor leaguer in 2026. This article will take a look at how the 23-year-old right-hander fared during his first season with the organization. Acquired from Chicago for fellow righties Jordan … Continue reading "How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl fared in 2026 after ‘crazy’ trade"
White Sox general manager Chris Getz spoke with members of the media today, including James Fegan of the Chicago Sun Times, after the club was recently eliminated by the Guardians. Looking ahead to 2027, Getz said the Sox will pursue starting pitching this offseason. It’s not a surprising declaration. Though the Sox had a good […]
The Chicago White Sox see starting potential in Grant Taylor and Hagen Smith, but their 2027 roles remain undecided. General manager Chris Getz addressed the two relievers during Wednesday’s end-of-season media session, acknowledging their long-term potential without establishing a timetable. The White Sox relied heavily on openers and bullpen games throughout their playoff run, while […] The post Door is open for star White Sox relievers to become starters, but there’s a catch appeared firs...
Munetaka Murakami made quite the impression during his rookie season. Not only did Murakami become a fan-favorite with the Chicago White Sox, but he also recorded 35 home runs. Murakami, 26, is only under contract through 2027, so will Chicago look to sign him to a contract extension this offseason? “Chris Getz said today that […] The post Potential Munetaka Murakami contract extension with White Sox gets update after 35-home run rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of […]
Chase Meidroth spent the 2026 season taking hits away. Now, he has a chance to take home some hardware. The White Sox second baseman is one of three finalists for the 2026 Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award at his position, joining Kansas City’s Michael Massey and Seattle’s Cole Young. It’s the first nomination for […]
Recently, a young man from Chicago’s South Side went viral for his feelings about what happens if, or when, his White Sox lose. The sixth grader spoke straight from my soul when he said he would have “no heart for baseball” if the Sox lose. This has long been my relationship with baseball and the […]
1906 The White Sox beat the Cubs, winning the World Series four games to two, behind the pitching of Doc White. The South Siders clinched the title by winning the sixth game, 8-3. The White Sox wasted no time in putting this one out of reach, jumping out to a 7-1 lead after two innings against Cubs […]
As the White Sox’s substitution-heavy approach advanced through the Wild Card Series and into the second round of the postseason, I started looking forward to the FanGraphs managerial report card on Will Venable, just to see what a third party would make of it. And while the White Sox squandered a 2-0 lead to the… The post Spare Parts: Will Venable’s report card grapples with unique demands, responses appeared first on Sox Machine .
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the all-AL-Central ALDS, what the future holds for the White Sox, the ALCS opener, the Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead, the contrast between postseason Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez, the difference between the Rays and Guardians, and more, plus postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild […] Source
The Cleveland Guardians looked more comfortable on the road this year, and their American League Division Series comeback versus the Chicago White Sox seemed to support that notion. A 41-40 record at Progressive Field during the regular season does not exactly scream home-field advantage. Even so, Stephen Vogt and his team are grateful to have […] The post Why Guardians’ Stephen Vogt feels ‘really good’ heading into ALCS Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago White Sox outfield might not very different in 2027, and that's OK.
The White Sox had a complicated pitching staff to manage, but Venable was up to the task. The hitting side? Less so. Source
Now that the White Sox are out of the postseason — and it’s assuring to see the Guardians are capable of tormenting other teams’ bullpens, even a fresh one — it’s time to shift our attention to the usual October programming that took a backseat to October baseball. Let’s start with the Arizona Fall League,… The post Arizona Fall League Update: Two White Sox prospects out of action appeared first on Sox Machine .
Two weeks ago, I spoke on the phone with Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer about the 2026 season. Below are excerpts from that conversation, which has been lightly edited for clarity. On the last weeks of the season for Schaeffer and his staff You continue on with how you prepare for a game, and you […]
There have been no shortage of rumors and reports about Joe Espada’s future with the Houston Astros. While Houston technically reached the postseason this year, the ball club won just 81 games and was quickly eliminated in the American League Wild Card Series by the Chicago White Sox. Some rumors have suggested that Espada could […] The post Astros could lose manager Joe Espada to AL West rival appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a shaky beginning to his major league career, Bryse Wilson spent 2023 and 2024 as a decent middle/long reliever for the Milwaukee Brewers, recording a 2.40 ERA in 87 games across the two seasons. He moved to the White Sox for 2025 and was far less effective, with a 6.65 ERA in 20 games. […]
The Arizona Fall League is underway, and Chicago has sent a full cavalry of nine prospects, headlined by Caleb Bonemer, 3B/SS/OF (No. 2/MLB No. 27), to the Grand Canyon State. Rounding out the crew are Mathias LaCombe, RHP (No. 17); Pierce George, RHP (No. 18); Anthony DePino, 1B (No. 21); Colby Shelton, INF (No. 23); […]
Episode Summary Now that the 2026 season is over, the Sox Machine crew recaps how the postseason ended. What lessons can we learn from this season? Favorite moments of 2026 and White Sox postseason awards. Episode presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal Video Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Emyle5Lmo The post Podcast: 2026 Chicago White Sox Recap appeared first on Sox Machine .
The Lord bestowed a miracle season upon the White Sox. The post Requiem for a Team: Chicago White Sox appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .