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When Should the White Sox Turn the Rotation Over to Their Top Prospects?

The Chicago White Sox will enter 2026 with a deeper, more intriguing roster than in recent seasons. With that comes the expectation of following up last year’s 19-win increase with another noticeable jump as the organization focuses on contending in 2027 and beyond.

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White Sox agree to terms with 31 players on 2026 contracts, renew Miguel Vargas

The White Sox announced on Friday that they have agreed to terms with 31 of their 32 pre-arbitration players on 2026 contracts, while renewing infielder Miguel Vargas for the upcoming season.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 6

White Sox World Baseball Classic Update: March 4-5, 2026

Five individual players within the White Sox organization will play for teams abroad this spring in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Here we’ll provide you with daily updates on how each performed, starting with one player from down under.

Curtis Mead News / ChiCitySports / March 6

How did Curtis Mead do vs Czechia in World Baseball Classic pool play?

Chicago White Sox fans had a reason to stay up late on Thursday night as infielder Curtis Mead was back in the lineup for Team Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago White Sox: 3 players vying to be the third baseman

The Chicago White Sox have many young players vying for a spot to make the Opening Day roster, with only a handful of positions open. Third base is one position available, with three players competing to be the everyday player for manager Will Venable.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Curtis Mead News / Field Level Media / March 6

Curtis Mead's homer sends Australia to WBC win over Czech Republic

Curtis Mead hit a three-run homer in the third inning, powering Australia to a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 5

White Sox crushed, 12-3

Somehow, despite at last check this was a Spring Training game, the White Sox were held to one hit, a Brooks Baldwin single, through seven innings. But then, given the state of Chicago pitching tonight, the lack of offense wasn’t the major concern, just an embarrassing one.

Drew Thorpe News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 5

White Sox Get a Promising Update on Drew Thorpe After Setback

The Chicago White Sox seem to have a never-ending list of high-upside arms. Shane Smith and Grant Taylor are two who burst onto the scene in 2025. Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Tanner McDougal represent three who are waiting in the wings and rank Top 6 in the team's farm system .

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 5

White Sox 2026 World Baseball Classic Primer

Baseball’s biggest international show is underway, and we’ve got you covered on how to follow along with your favorite representing White Sox players. Each country will play four pool games, with the top two resulting teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 5

Three bold predictions for the 2026 White Sox season

The White Sox are back to work at Spring Training, which means it’s time to overreact and make season predictions based on limited data. It’s fun to be optimistic and bold when there’s nothing to lose, and everyone’s just happy the sun is out after 6:00 p.m.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Curtis Mead News / ChiCitySports / March 5

How did Curtis Mead do vs Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic pool play?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially underway after Chinese Taipei and Australia began their pool play on Wednesday night in Tokyo, Japan. There is one player for the Chicago White Sox who took part in this game, playing for Team Australia.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 4

The high-stakes battle for the South Side’s last roster spots

For the 2026 Chicago White Sox, the arrival of Opening Day isn’t just a celebration of a new season; it’s also a deadline for a game of “Roster Tetris.

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Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / March 4

Chicago White Sox: Colson Montgomery has bold prediction for 2026 MLB season

Two seasons ago, the Chicago White Sox had one of the worst records in Major League Baseball history. The 1899 Cleveland Spiders still hold the all-time record for fewest wins, having finished that season 20-134.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 4

Do You Agree with MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects for the White Sox?

The Chicago White Sox will enter 2026 with increased expectations. While it may not be postseason or bust for this lowly franchise, significant improvement on their 60-win campaign is expected by fans and players alike .

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 4

This is the highest-climbing prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, per MLB

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent, and it is the time of the year when the prospect rankings update. There are a lot of names changing their rankings, but one has significantly climbed to a point worth noting.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 4

This Chicago White Sox prospect was the biggest faller heading into the 2026 season

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talented prospects as the team is continuing their rebuild. However, with the graduation of prospects into MLB, the top prospects list has seen a lot of changes over the last few seasons.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Will Venable Discusses White Sox’s Catching Mix

The White Sox have a pair of potential long-term starting catchers. Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero were each highly-regarded prospects who showed promise as rookies.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

White Sox top prospect reveals Derek Jeter influence amid Hall of Fame goals

Most professional athletes dream of their career success leading them to a spot in the Hall of Fame. Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery is no different.

Andrew Benintendi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi gives optimistic injury update with potential return date

The Chicago White Sox have been aggressive all offseason, adding numerous pieces to their roster. However, Andrew Benintendi is still locked in in left field.

Grant Taylor News / Just Baseball / March 1

Grant Taylor Can Blossom Into an Elite Reliever in 2026

The most talented arm in the Chicago White Sox organization might just be a multi-inning bullpen arm for the 2026 season. While most teams’ top arm is their ace or closer, Grant Taylor could be that for Chicago, despite being expected to serve as a versatile bullpen option.

Sam Antonacci News / Just Baseball / February 27

Sam Antonacci Is Part of the Future Core for the White Sox

Various types of players can emerge from being minimal-attention prospects to become key players on an MLB roster, and Sam Antonacci is certainly one of them.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Pedro Martinez's Comments on Garrett Crochet Make White Sox Trade Look Even Better

There are uneven trades, and then there's the Garrett Crochet deal between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox in 2024. In December of that year, the White Sox sent Crochet to the Red Sox for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, shortstop Chase Meidroth, and reliever Wikelman Gonzalez.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / February 26

White Sox Announce Munetaka Murakami News After Removal From Lineup

The Chicago White Sox have not been competitive for a few seasons now, and what has added to the frustration is the organization’s unwillingness to spend

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

White Sox, Austin Voth Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox have a minor league agreement with right-hander Austin Voth, reports James Fegan of Sox Machine. The Wasserman client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

White Sox manager sets the record straight about Munetaka Murakami’s request

The arrival of Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to the Chicago White Sox has come with some bathroom improvement at the team’s clubhouse. But as spring training starts, manager Will Venable made sure to flush a misconception about Murakami’s bidet request down the toilet.