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How New White Sox Hitting Coach Helped Kyle Stowers Have Breakout Year

The White Sox hope a retooled coaching staff can help continue steady improvement from a young team in 2026, and new hitting coach Derek Shomon will be part of that effort.

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2025 White Sox AFL Report: Week 6

The 2025 Arizona Fall League season has officially come to a close, with the Glendale Desert Dogs finishing the season with an 11-16 record and being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs despite winning their last two regular-season games.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 17

White Sox Have Important Decisions To Make Ahead Of Rule 5 Draft

One of the top storylines from the 2025 White Sox season was their success in the Rule 5 Draft. The team selected Shane Smith No. 1 overall from the Milwaukee Brewers, and he became the first rookie pitcher in White Sox history to be named an All-Star.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 17

Three prospects the White Sox must protect from the 2025 Rule 5 Draft

It’s time for the White Sox to confront their second-hardest decision this offseason. After picking up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million option, Chicago must decide which Rule 5 draft-eligible players it wants to protect from being poached at the Winter Meetings.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 15

White Sox Songs of the (off) Season, Part 1

Way back in my country DJ days, one song was so popular each holiday season — so far ahead of any other in requests, that I would limit it to once a week on my shift and let callers decide whether to play it right away or save it for later.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 14

Recapping Chicago White Sox Prospects' Play In Arizona Fall League

The 2025 Arizona Fall League officially wraps up Friday with the championship between the Surprise Saguaros and Peoria Javelinas. But for nine White Sox prospects, AFL play ended Wednesday as the Glendale Desert Dogs lost 8-7 to the Javelinas.

Sam Antonacci News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 13

White Sox Prospect Sam Antonacci Discusses Success In Arizona Fall League

One of the most intriguing developments among White Sox prospects in 2025 has been infielder Sam Antonacci. Posting an OPS over .800 with a near-even strikeout-to-walk ratio in the Double-A and Single-A regular season, he moved up to No.

Grant Taylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor expected to stay in relief role

Right-hander Grant Taylor emerged as one of Chicago’s top bullpen arms last season. The current plan is for the former top prospect to reprise that role in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / November 13

Six Takeaways From the 2025 Chicago White Sox Season

A year removed from being the worst baseball team of all time, expectations weren’t too high for the Chicago White Sox heading into 2025. While the club improved by 19 games, it still wasn’t enough to avoid 100 losses for the third consecutive season.

Grant Taylor News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz relays what Grant Taylor’s role will be in 2026

The Chicago White Sox have a plethora of young arms heading into next season. However, general manager Chris Getz said the goal will be to add more starting pitching depth to “navigate a full season” and to “protect” some of their young arms like left-handers Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 13

GM Chris Getz states what the Chicago White Sox’s intentions will be this offseason

General manager Chris Getz of the Chicago White Sox gave a disappointing outlook on their offseason before the GM meetings, saying it would be “premature” to bring free agents in beyond 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 12

From White Sox Fan To Hitting Coach, Derek Shomon Excited For New Role

Derek Shomon roamed the halls of Glenbrook South High School with a broom and dustpan, but not for cleaning purposes. A sophomore at the time, he was decked

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 11

Arizona Fall League Update: November 3-9, 2025

The Arizona Fall League is already in its fifth week, and the White Sox have nine prospects in action, headlined by OF Braden Montgomery (White Sox No.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

White Sox GM addresses approach to free agency

The White Sox lost 100+ games for the third straight season in 2025. Their 60 wins were the fewest in the American League. The club has multiple areas for improvement, but is unlikely to address those needs via lengthy free agent deals, general manager Chris Getz told reporters this week, including Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

Blake Sabol News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

White Sox release catcher Blake Sabol

The White Sox have released catcher Blake Sabol, according to the minor league transactions log. Chicago had acquired Sabol in a July trade with Boston.

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Luis Robert News / Yardbarker / November 6

Luis Robert Jr. needs a fresh start — and so do White Sox

Luis Robert Jr is the last star standing from the Chicago White Sox’s brief playoff era. In the three years since that window slammed shut, the franchise has endured the worst stretch in baseball (162–324) and plunged into a full-scale rebuild on the South Side.

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Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. shuts down concern over trade rumors

The Chicago White Sox had another awful season, leaving much of their future in question as they attempt to dig out of this hole. There are also questions about Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz hints at a potentially disappointing offseason

The Chicago White Sox will be interesting to watch navigate this offseason, as they have the money to sign a top-tier free agent and the talent in their organization to make a big trade.

Luis Robert News / Field Level Media / November 4

White Sox to pick up OF Luis Robert's $20M option

The Chicago White Sox plan to pick up center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option for 2026, ESPN reported Tuesday. Robert, 28, was limited to 110 games in 2025 and hit .223 with 14 home runs and a career-high 33 stolen bases.

Tim Elko News / Field Level Media / October 29

White Sox 1B Tim Elko has surgery for torn ACL

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko is recovering from surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right ACL. An estimated eight-month rehabilitation timeline means Elko, 26, will miss at least half of the 2026 season.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / October 27

The White Sox Have a Once in a Lifetime Duo on Their Hands

At the trade deadline in 2023, former Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn shipped off Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for two minor league players: Edgar Quero and Ky Bush.