The Cleveland Guardians’ surprise run to the 2026 ALCS ends with a roster shake‑up ahead of 2027. The outlet predicts three players likely to depart: Rhys Hoskins, whose .179 average and .682 OPS in 317 plate appearances fall far short of his 30‑home‑run past, will hit free agency; utility man David Fry, still recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, posted just .201 with eight homers and could be non‑tendered; and veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who hit .226 with a .650 OPS in 43 games after the trade deadline, is expected to be replaced by younger talent.
The Houston Astros are poised to name a new general manager before the World Series ends, with three primary candidates: White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield, Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores, and Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine. Barfield, a former Padres infielder, rose through the Diamondbacks' development ranks before joining Chicago in 2023 and aiding the South Siders' 2026 resurgence. Flores, a former Cardinals reliever with a World Series ring, oversees amateur scouting and has served as the Cardinals' assistant GM for nine years. In‑house assistant Connor Huff also remains in the mix, given his close ties to owner Jim Crane. The search follows the August firing of Dana Brown, who succeeded James Click after the 2022 championship.
The Chicago White Sox accomplished far more than anyone expected in 2026. An 84-win season and a trip to the American League Division Series would have sounded
Currently learning the outfield in the Arizona Fall League, the young power hitter bashed 37 home runs during the regular season.
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On October 20 the South Side Sox recall two historic White Sox birthdays. Mickey Mantle, born 95 years ago in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, made his first home‑run at Comiskey Park in 1951 and finished with a .293/.402/.552 slash against Chicago, despite the White Sox pitching around him. Also honored is 113‑year‑old Bruce “Soupy” Campbell, a Chicago native who appeared in 16 games for the Sox, posted a 0.4 rWAR (equivalent to a 4.1 WAR over a full season), and shone in the 1935 Cleveland season and the 1935 World Series with a .360/.448/.520 line. The post also notes the 1964 death of pitcher John “Silent” Whitehead, a 47‑win veteran who debuted with a string of complete‑game victories in 1932. These snapshots highlight memorable players and milestones linked to the franchise.
The Chicago White Sox claim the sole upset of the 2026 postseason, eliminating No. 3 seed Houston as a No. 6 seed in the AL Wild Card Series. While every other series followed expected seed outcomes, the Rays and Brewers dominate the AL and NL respectively, with Tampa Bay dispatching Cleveland after a brief early deficit. The article notes Stephen Vogt’s managerial choices didn’t alter the Rays’ decisive Game 6 win, underscoring the White Sox’s lone surprise in an otherwise predictable playoff field.
The Chicago White Sox have, in theory, four starters under contract, but probably need two veterans.
In this new Sox Machine podcast, hosts dissect three pressing White Sox offseason questions: the future of prospect Colson Montgomery, whether to lock up Munetaka Murakami with an extension, and Luis Castillo’s role heading into 2027. The discussion also touches on the recent ALCS, Cleveland’s odd home‑away split, and soaring World Series ticket prices in Milwaukee. Casual listeners get a deep dive into Chicago’s roster puzzles and broader playoff insights.
On October 19, the South Side Sox revisits historic trades and managerial blunders that shaped Chicago’s franchise. In 1949, GM Frank Lane swapped feisty catcher Joe Tipton for second baseman Nellie Fox, launching a Hall of Fame career that included a 1959 AL MVP and a retired No. 2. The post also recalls Hugh Duffy’s losing tenure (1910‑11), the 1913 White Sox‑Giants world tour, a 1972 flop trade of Walt Williams for Eddie Leon, and Bill Veeck’s 1978 decision to fire manager Larry Doby and install player‑manager Don Kessinger—an experiment that ended with a disastrous –6.4 mWAR season before Tony La Russa took over. These “what‑if” moments highlight the long‑term impact of bold moves on the Sox’s legacy.
October 18 marks several milestones for the White Sox. In 1912 the South Siders stunned the Cubs with a 16‑0 win in Game 9 of the City Series—the biggest margin and most runs in series history—thanks to a three‑run third inning and a stellar 3‑for‑3 performance by Shano Collins. The date also saw historic roster moves: the 1967 sale (and 1968 return) of third‑baseman Dick Kenworthy to the Mets, the 1950 appointment of former Sox skipper Jimmy Dykes to replace Connie Mack in Philadelphia, and the 1955 trade of infielder Bobby Adams for outfielder Cal Abrams. Finally, 1969 brought the song “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” to the Sox’s soundtrack, popularized by organist Nancy Faust and becoming a lasting baseball anthem.
Rewatching Game 5 of the American League Division Series is painful , even for those who don't root for the Chicago White Sox. Constantly seeing major league hitters look slow and unaware is jarring, as White Sox hitters clearly didn’t know what pitches to look for in each at-bat. Cleveland starter Gavin Williams threw more breaking stuff early in the count , getting first-pitch strikes in 11 of 16 plate appearances. Then, when it was time to throw heat, Williams, fueled by postseason adrenali...
Sure, White Sox fans are divided between the majority who consider 2026 and the possible hand from Pope Leo the greatest case of divine intervention since the parting of the Red Sea, and those who think a little more intervention in the way of actually getting hitters to put the bat on the ball in […]
In recent years, the Phillies have expressed a desire to sign a player coming to Major League Baseball from Japan. It makes sense considering the many Japanese imports who have succeeded recently. Just last season, Munetaka Murakami provided the White Sox a huge boost, while Kazuma Okamoto was a strong contributor for the Blue Jays. […]
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Future Chicago White Sox owner/steward Justin Ishbia spoke publicly for the first time since The Railyards renderings were released. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson attended and shared additional insight into Ishbia's comments and which South Loop properties he's purchasing. Also:
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For the first time in five years, this annual Sporcle Saturday arrives in mid-October rather than the first weekend after the regular season. While it was looking like this post might have been delayed another week, alas, all good things must come to an end . While it's a misattribution to Dr. Seuss, the sentiment still applies: "Don't cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”.
This season provided the most quiz fodder of any season since I began posting a weekly Spor...
As the Rockies try to claw their way back to winning, there has been lots of discussion about how the organization needs to follow the example of the Chicago White Sox, who went from 102 losses in 2025 to the playoffs this season. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and manager Warren Schaeffer have both talked […]
The New York Yankees could target a number of exciting players in an effort to replace Jazz Chisholm Jr. in 2027.
Who is behind the plate for the 2027 Chicago White Sox? The answer isn't as simple as one would think.
For a team predicted to bust before the first pitch on Opening Day was thrown, the Chicago White Sox managed to usurp expectations and delay disappointment until October 10, when they lost the ALDS after blowing a 2-0 series lead to the Guardians. Optimists may say that criticism can only go so far when a […]
1912 The White Sox continued their climb back into the City Series with a 7-5 win at Comiskey Park that cut the team’s deficit in the Series to 3-2. Joe Benz was the hero, with six innings of relief to earn the win but also the single that spurred the winning rally: With the Cubs […]
Ever since he changed his mind about buying the Minnesota Twins , Chicago White Sox fans have hoped that Justin Ishbia's future ownership will bring major transformation, shifting from a current operational model of a mid-to-small market team to one that acts like a major-city franchise with significant financial might. But for Ishbia, the White Sox are just one piece of his grand plan.
His vision isn't just to help the White Sox reach new heights, but to revitalize Chicago’s South Loop nei...
The White Sox became the first team ever to follow three consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth. They knocked out the Astros for their first series win in two decades in the Wild Card Series. It was an excellent season relative to expectations, though they surely feel they squandered an opportunity by failing to […]
The ALCS matchup between the Guardians and Rays has put the spotlight back on one of the most infamous trades in Cleveland baseball history — the November 2021 swap that sent Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay in exchange for right-hander Tobias Myers, who never threw a big league pitch in a Guards uniform. Myers was […]
The Cleveland Guardians have had a memorable postseason after coming back from an 0-2 deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series. That victory has given them the opportunity to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. In all best-of-seven postseason series tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has […]
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The bold Chicago White Sox offseason moves that could push them beyond another ALDS finish.