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Podcast: White Sox Business with Ishbia plans and possible Schriffen replacements

Episode Summary 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: Latest Amtrak updates as there's a big question about Lot G at Rate Field According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox and John Schriffen might be breaking up. Who would be replacements in the ...

Sporcle Saturday: Your 2026 Chicago White Sox

Good morning! 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...

‘Moneyball-like’ ways of Rays and Brewers offer blueprint to Rockies

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 […]

Biggest post-postseason questions for the White Sox

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 […]

Today in White Sox History: October 16

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 […]

Justin Ishbia’s big bet on the South Loop

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...

Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox

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 […]

AL Central Notes: Caminero, Melton, White Sox, Holderman

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 […]

Guardians fans will want to see these stats after massive Game 3 win

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 […] The post Guardians fans will want to see these stats after massive Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Getz lauds White Sox for 2026 successes before setting out to build on them

Given that his team squandered a 2-0 lead in the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, Chris Getz couldn't exactly take a victory lap in his year-end media session with reporters on Wednesday, but although he acknowledged the heartbreak of being eliminated from the postseason, he still wanted to use the platform to express a (defensible) amount of satisfaction not seen from a Chicago White Sox executive in recent years. "As a whole, it certainly stings to be eliminated from the playoffs the way t...

Murakami earns his peers’ respect: Mune named Players Choice Award finalist

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 […]

What’s Next for the White Sox After Their Breakout 2026 Season?

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 .

Podcast: Chris Getz end of season presser and Chase Meidroth is a Gold Glove finalist

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 - ...

The Packers have a locker room sledgehammer

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 […]

From 121 Losses to October Baseball: Where the White Sox Rank Among MLB’s Great Turnarounds

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 .

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl fared in 2026 after ‘crazy’ trade

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 To Pursue Starting Pitching

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 […]

Door is open for star White Sox relievers to become starters, but there’s a catch

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...