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White Sox strike again with 4-player trade with Rays

The Chicago White Sox have been active on Tuesday, manipulating their 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Now, the White Sox have swung an intriguing multi-player deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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A rebuild in motion: Chicago overhauls depth chart on a busy afternoon

Well, Chicago’s bare-bones Rule 5 protection moves from earlier in the day make a lot of sense given the reports regarding their involvement in several trades late this afternoon.

Duncan Davitt News / South Side Sox / November 18

The White Sox zig before the Rule 5 Draft, guarding Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt

MLB’s annual roster-protection deadline has now come and gone, and the Chicago White Sox made a light set of moves as they prepare for the Rule 5 Draft on December 10.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / November 18

White Sox Add Two Prospects to 40-Man Roster

We have now hit the deadline for teams to add prospects eligible for the Rule 5 Draft to their 40-man roster, and the White Sox have ensured that a couple of their prospects will remain in the system.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 18

Chicago White Sox Make Three Roster Moves

The White Sox on Tuesday announced three roster moves related to the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. The team placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard on the voluntary retired list, and selected the contracts of right-handed pitching prospects Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt.

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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 18

White Sox Paying More Attention To Japanese Market, International Scouting

White Sox front office members discussed in September at Rate Field various improvements made to the organization's international scouting department.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

White Sox rumors: Will breakout star catcher get traded? MLB insiders drop scoop

The Chicago White Sox are taking steady calls as rising MLB Free Agency pressure builds around their young core, highlighted by catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero.

Kyle Stowers News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 18

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / November 17

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 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 / 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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