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White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 3, 2026
A handful of notes while waiting for White Sox minor league affiliates’ magic/tragic numbers to reach 0… *Caleb Bonemer is heading to the Arizona Fall League per the league’s official X account: *Braden Holcomb was promoted to Winston-Salem, taking the place of Derek Cerda, who was placed on the 7-day IL. Holcomb, the hulking Vanderbilt… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 3, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: White Sox have trouble in Houston losing series
Episode Summary The Chicago White Sox have a tough time in Houston, losing three out of four games . With Cleveland losing their series against Toronto, the White Sox are still three games up in the AL Central. But they could use Munetaka Murakami and Luis Castillo to get back on track. The post Podcast: White Sox have trouble in Houston losing series appeared first on Sox Machine .
Astros 6, White Sox 2: A subdued series loss
Luis Castillo attempt to help the White Sox salvage a split looked good early. Or at least through two batters. But after a pair of strikeouts, Castillo lost a 10-pitch battle to Isaac Paredes with a two-out walk, then watched Jose Altuve send a head-high fastball over the Crawford Boxes for a 2-0 hole that better summed up the innings that lay ahead. The post Astros 6, White Sox 2: A subdued series loss appeared first on Sox Machine .
First Pitch: White Sox at Astros
Following up on Drew Romo’s inability to score the go-ahead run on a single in the eighth inning on Wednesday, Will Venable was willing to call the lack of a pinch runner a mistake. “That’s one of those where if you could do it all over again, I’m pinch-running for him,” Venable told reporters before… The post First Pitch: White Sox at Astros appeared first on Sox Machine .
Following up: Tristan Peters earns rookie honors for for August
Tristan Peters probably won't win American League Rookie of the Year, but he was named Rookie of the Month for August, during which he hit .320/.414/.640 over 27 games, and tied a rookie record with homers in five consecutive games. The larger honors seem destined to go to Detroit's Kevin McGonigle, whose slightly lesser overall production can be forgiven by the huge advantage in plate appearances. McGonigle plays just about every game, while Peters has been utilized on the long side of a pl...
White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 2, 2026
It didn’t take long — especially when watching Birmingham’s box scores — to see that something had changed with the run-scoring environment in Minor League Baseball in 2026. As the season winds down, Baseball America’s J.J. Cooper put it all in context, and came away calling it “the greatest offensive explosion the minors have seen… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 2, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Astros 2, White Sox 0: The last 90 feet are the longest
Thank goodness for the Blue Jays. Their 11-0 blanking of the Cleveland Guardians was in the books halfway through this one, which will make it a little easier for the White Sox to sleep tonight after suffering vapor lock in both halves of the eighth inning. In the top of it, they had runners on the corners with nobody out, and bases loaded with one out, and couldn't convert on either. In the bottom half, a Chase Meidroth error-turned-hometown-single forced Sean Newcomb to record four outs, a...
Pregame notes: Davis Martin rejoins White Sox for final push
Tanner McDougal’s return to the White Sox didn’t result in a second chance. He was recalled when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, and optioned back to Charlotte on Sept. 2 in order to make room for Davis Martin, who is returning from the injured list for his right middle finger blister. The last time Martin… The post Pregame notes: Davis Martin rejoins White Sox for final push appeared first on Sox Machine .
Sox Machine Live: Sean Burke’s gutsy performance sets tone in White Sox win over Houston
Live stream starts at 11:00 AM CT. You can watch in the video player below or on Sox Machine's YouTube channel . Show Summary The post Sox Machine Live: Sean Burke’s gutsy performance sets tone in White Sox win over Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .
Spare Parts: For better or worse, it’s mustache month for the White Sox
Even if the eventual return of Kyle Teel forces Jake Rogers out of the White Sox’s catching mix at some point this month, he’ll have made his mark on the season in two ways: A bunch of White Sox sported mustaches and goatees with varying levels of success on Tuesday to mark the start of… The post Spare Parts: For better or worse, it’s mustache month for the White Sox appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 1, 2026
The White Sox designated Tyler Gilbert for assignment in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Tommy Pham, which reminded me to look into how Aaron Combs is faring. The White Sox traded Combs, their eighth-round pick in 2024, to Philadelphia for Gilbert on Jan. 1, 2025. It was their second… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Sept. 1, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox 5, Astros 1: Timely hitting supports Sean Burke’s gutsy outing
Two major qualms people have about the Chicago White Sox lately: Starting pitchers needing to find a way to go deeper into games and the offense needing to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Last night’s loss was a mix of both when Anthony Kay was knocked out in the fifth inning, and the offense left 14 runners on base. Tonight, thanks to two-out base hits from Andrew Benintendi, Colson Montgomery, and Randal Grichuk, the White Sox offense found a way to score five runs. That was ...
First Pitch: White Sox at Astros
Tanner McDougal is up, Tommy Pham is aboard, and the White Sox DFA’d Tyler Gilbert to make room for the latter. September and 28-man rosters are upon us. TV: CHSN Lineups: White Sox Astros Sam Antonacci, LF 1 Jeremy Peña, SS Munetaka Murakami, 1B 2 Yordan Alvarez, DH Miguel Vargas, 3B 3 Isaac Paredes, 3B… The post First Pitch: White Sox at Astros appeared first on Sox Machine .
Farm Fortnight: Finish lines in sight for White Sox affiliates
Welcome to the last full Farm Fortnight of the season. Sure, Charlotte has three weeks left in its season, but by the time the next every other Tuesday rolls around, the regular seasons of Birmingham, Winston-Salem and Kannapolis will be complete. Perhaps the Barons and Dash will be able to buy some extra games by snagging a playoff berth, but either way, the next wrap-ups will take the form of affiliate season reviews. The post Farm Fortnight: Finish lines in sight for White Sox affiliate...
Sox Machine Live: White Sox look to bounce back in Houston
Episode Summary Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the Chicago White Sox 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on August 31. Preview tonight's game as Sean Burke and Munetaka Murakami look to bounce back. The post Sox Machine Live: White Sox look to bounce back in Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .
It’s OK if a Munetaka Murakami extension isn’t imminent
Chatter about a potential Munetaka Murakami extension is always on the periphery, and it perked up late last week due to a Chris Getz appearance on the New York Post’s baseball podcast with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, although the White Sox GM came short of bringing something new to the conversation. “I think he’s… The post It’s OK if a Munetaka Murakami extension isn’t imminent appeared first on Sox Machine .
Astros 6, White Sox 3: Sox can’t walk to victory
Tonight’s game started a four-game series in a potential postseason preview between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros. Anthony Kay was looking to bounce back from his previous outing in Texas, as he didn’t make it through five innings in Arlington. For the Astros, Peter Lambert had starting duties. Missed opportunities with runners in scoring position early hurt the White Sox as Kay once again couldn’t make it through five innings. Despite drawing a season-high 10 walks, the White Sox...
Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston
If you’re concerned about how the famously intense Tommy Pham will mesh with the free-spirited White Sox clubhouse, Will Venable isn’t. “There’s a real value to how he approaches things,” Venable told reporters before tonight’s game against the Astros at Daikin Field in Houston. “And that edge that he’s got is real. I think it… The post Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox spring an August surprise with Tommy Pham reunion
When the dust settled from the flurry of end-of-August waiver activity, there was always the possibility of the White Sox reuniting with a right-handed outfielder who was more likely to remind fans of the darker time during which he played, rather than the individual successes he enjoyed on the South Side. It’s just more surprising… The post White Sox spring an August surprise with Tommy Pham reunion appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 30, 2026
How good was David Sandlin’s start on Saturday? It placed him second on the latest Baseball America Hot Sheet even though it was the only game he pitched this past week. The White Sox acquired Sandlin from the Red Sox prior to the season, and he’s made five appearances for the major league squad to… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 30, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: White Sox grind out a series win at Minnesota
Episode Summary Summary: Chicago White Sox win two out of three in Minneapolis thanks to excellent pitching performances from Sean Newcomb and Grant Taylor out of the bullpen. Andrew Benintendi helped power the offense by driving in 4 RBI over the weekend. The post Podcast: White Sox grind out a series win at Minnesota appeared first on Sox Machine .
Twins 5, White Sox 1: Nearly zeroed by Zebby
It took 5⅔ innings, but the White Sox weren't no-hit. It took 8⅔ innings, but they weren't shut out. Give them 12 of 13 innings, and they might've been able to close the gap. The post Twins 5, White Sox 1: Nearly zeroed by Zebby appeared first on Sox Machine .
Pregame notes: Trying to sweep without a starter
The White Sox will try to complete a three-game sweep at Target Field, which would effectively end the Twins’ postseason chances. Those weren’t in great shape to begin with, but FanGraphs had them at 12.6 percent before series, and it’s down to 5.2 percent now. Meanwhile, the White Sox have surged from 77.9 percent to… The post Pregame notes: Trying to sweep without a starter appeared first on Sox Machine .
Spare Parts: Last call for postseason-eligible roster additions
Monday marks the last day of August, which is the last day a player can be claimed from outside an organization and be eligible for his new team’s postseason roster, and the last day an organization can attempt to shed a player and get his remaining salary taken off the books. The Mets drew attention… The post Spare Parts: Last call for postseason-eligible roster additions appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 29, 2026
The White Sox haven't thrown a complete game at the major league level since Mike Clevinger in 2023, but David Sandlin went the distance for Charlotte on Saturday night. Granted, it was only seven innings in the back half of a doubleheader with Memphis, but given that White Sox pitchers are struggling to go five, there's no real way to downplay Sandlin's final line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K, 65 of 91 pitches for strikes. The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 29, 2026 appeared first on Sox M...
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