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'Brought a Lot of Pain': 33YO Ex-White Sox Star Calls It Quits After 10 Years as Struggles Pile On

“Bro, I’m being called up. I’m not supposed to tell anyone.” That was TA7 to Terrance Derrik on June 9, 2016, some 44 minutes before midnight. Obviously, Derrik was the person he trusted with that information since he was not just a friend for a long time but a big brother, too.

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White Sox Weekly: August 3-9, 2026

There is good news from last week, and there is bad news. The good news? The White Sox took two of three from the Cleveland Guardians at home this past weekend and snapped a four-game losing streak.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 11

White Sox Pope Hat Giveaway: What Fans Need to Know for Tuesday’s Sold-Out Event

The Chicago White Sox will give away their highly anticipated “Pope Hat” on Tuesday night when they host the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field. The limited-edition hat, designed to resemble a papal mitre with White Sox branding, will be distributed to all fans in attendance.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Will Venable News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Red Sox historic 30 game surge may cost Will Venable in Manager of the Year race

Chicago White Sox first-year manager Will Venable has played a major role in the team’s remarkable turnaround this season. The White Sox have spent 57 days in first place and currently hold a 3.5-game lead in the American League Central.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10

White Sox back on track with home series vs. Reds ahead

The Chicago White Sox are trending in the right direction once again following a season-high four-game losing skid. The White Sox will look to win their third in a row on Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Hagen Smith News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 10

White Sox Prospect Hagen Smith Tosses Hitless Outing in MLB Debut

The Chicago White Sox added two of the organization's top pitching prospects to their bullpen this weekend. And one of those young hurlers has now made his big league debut.

Tim Anderson News / Yardbarker / August 11

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

A former batting champion's time in Major League Baseball has come to an end.

Guardians manager had strong reaction to series loss to White Sox

Sean Manaea sends warning about 'gritty' Mets amid sudden hot streak

Freddie Freeman has stern message amid Dodgers’ downward spiral

Giants' disaster season continues with latest Matt Chapman update

Mets' playoff hopes take another hit with Devin Williams news

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 10

White Sox Answer Another Huge Test and Maintain Control of Playoff Destiny

The Chicago White Sox faced arguably their toughest challenge of the season this weekend. And they passed with flying colors. The AL Central was essentially on the line coming into this three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 10

White Sox No. 5 Starter Currently Uncertain

The Chicago White Sox added to their starting pitching depth at the deadline, acquiring Luis Castillo. Yet even with that addition, the White Sox currently don't have a clear No.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / August 9

Colson Montgomery's 3-run blast powers White Sox past Guardians

Colson Montgomery hit a three-run home run to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Brenton Doyle was 2-for-5 with a double, and Munetaka Murakami and Randal Grichuk added an RBI double apiece in the rubber match for Chicago.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

The San Diego Padres have lacked consistent outfield play throughout the entirety of the season and made a move to attempt to address that.

White Sox had to pull starting pitcher after five batters due to brutal mistake

White Sox add outfield depth after losing Everson Pereira and Austin Hays

Munetaka Murakami riding season-best 24 game on-base streak since IL return

The '2024 MLB Silver Sluggers' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Munetaka Murakami riding season-best 24 game on-base streak since IL return

Munetaka Murakami has played a major role in the Chicago White Sox’s success in 2026. The 26-year-old rookie arrived in MLB as an accomplished slugger in Japan and has continued to show off that power, homering in each of his last two games, and bringing his season total to 26 overall.

Tristan Peters News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Tristan Peters reveals mindset behind recent White Sox success

Tristan Peters had high remarks about the Chicago White Sox’s level of resilience following their 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / August 8

White Sox call up top pitching prospects Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal

The White Sox called up top pitching prospects Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith on Saturday to provide immediate help to the bullpen as the American Central League race tightens.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

White Sox Designate Wikelman Gonzalez For Assignment

As was reported last night, the White Sox have called up pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal to their 26-man roster, while southpaw Noah

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

White Sox had to pull starting pitcher after five batters due to brutal mistake

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable cost his team dearly with an inexcusable mistake in the first inning of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 8

Reports: White Sox Calling Up Top Pitching Prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal

The Chicago White Sox are calling up two of their most intriguing pitching prospects, left-hander Hagen Smith and right-hander Tanner McDougal, according to reports from FutureSox, Sox On 35th and MLB Trade Rumors.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 8

Ja Rule Concert After White Sox Game Canceled, Fans Not Having It

The Chicago White Sox already had a rough enough night Friday at Rate Field. Then the scoreboard made it worse. During the ninth inning of an 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced that the scheduled postgame concert by Ja Rule had been canceled.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

2 roster moves White Sox must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago White Sox have been a team that has spent most of the season confounding the experts and overcoming all expectations. The team that lost 100 games or more in each of the last three seasons and set the record for the most losses in the expansion era two years ago suddenly started winning games.

Austin Hays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

White Sox Release Austin Hays

August 7: Chicago has officially released Hays, relays Jeff Agrest of The Sun-Times. That was the inevitable result with a post-deadline DFA of a player with five-plus years of service time.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 7

White Sox Make Move After Unfortunate News

The Chicago White Sox made a roster move after suffering an unfortunate blow behind the plate, recalling top catching prospect Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte after Joey Bart fractured his left hand during Thursday night's loss to the Boston Red Sox.