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White Sox RHP Mike Vasil to have Tommy John surgery

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil will have Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks, the team announced Tuesday. Vasil, who turns 26 on Thursday, will miss the entire 2026 season.

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Sam Antonacci News / ChiCitySports / March 17

Chicago White Sox: Sam Antonacci draws high praise from GM Christ Getz

The Chicago White Sox may have won just 60 games in 2025, but that was a 20-game improvement from 2024. Additionally, the vast amount of young talent that they have throughout every level of their organization has given many hope that brighter days are ahead.

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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.

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

2026 Pre-Season Top 30 White Sox Prospects: Honorable Mentions

There is light at the end of the tunnel, as the White Sox’s arrow is pointing up amid a 19-win improvement from 2024 to 2025. At the heart of this positive momentum is the young core that was called up throughout last season, centered around former top prospects Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, and Edgar Quero.

MLB News / South Side Sox / March 16

The White Sox fall to the Rangers, 3-2

A couple of notes ahead of the recap, first — today’s transactions: Brooke Fletcher helped break down today’s moves with insight as to where some players will land to start the season.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 16

White Sox Reportedly Waiving At Least One Rule 5 Draft Selection – What Happens Now?

It's hard to strike gold twice. The Chicago White Sox reaped the benefits of the Rule 5 Draft in 2025, prying Shane Smith away from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Alexander Alberto News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16

White Sox Place Alexander Alberto On Waivers

The White Sox have placed Rule 5 pick Alexander Alberto on waivers, reports James Fegan of Sox Machine. Another club could claim the right-hander but would be subject to the standard Rule 5 restrictions, meaning Alberto would not be eligible to be optioned to the minors.

Hagen Smith News / ChiCitySports / March 16

Hagen Smith throws new pitch in White Sox game after learning it 2-3 days prior

Hagen Smith, Chicago White Sox former fifth overall pick out of Arkansas in the 2024 MLB Draft, is apparently a quick learner. The southpaw reportedly has added a new pitch to his already impressive arsenal and recently deployed it during a Spring Training game against the Royals on March 15.

Hagen Smith News / Sox on 35th / March 15

Royals 10, White Sox 4: Hagen Smith Shines, Bullpen Struggles in Loss

After struggling in his last outing against the Athletics, giving up three runs in two-thirds of an inning, Hagen Smith looked much more like himself as the starter in today’s game against the Royals.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / South Side Sox / March 15

White Sox pitching falters in loss to Kansas City

There is exactly one baseball game truly worth watching today, and it isn’t from Spring Training. If nothing outside of tonight’s drool-worthy WBC semifinal matchup between the United States and the Dominican Republic is of interest to you, I wouldn’t be able to place any fault.

Billy Carlson News / ChiCitySports / March 15

White Sox signing bonus record holder stoked for 2026 assignment

Last July the Chicago White Sox drafted high school shortstop Billy Carlson 10th overall. They provided him with a franchise record signing bonus for a high schooler, $6.235,900, and have had him working diligently with the organization in Arizona over the past five to six months.

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Chicago White Sox prospect receives high praise from Will Venable

Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery received some high praise from his future manager, Will Venable, who said, “He looks like he belongs amongst

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 15

White Sox Notes: Tristan Peters Impressing, Mike Vasil Injury, Two Roster Moves, More

The Chicago White Sox clubhouse is getting smaller by the day. Only nine more spring training games remain before the highly anticipated Opening Day in Milwaukee.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 15

The absolute, accurate prediction of the 2026 White Sox record

There are all kinds of 2026 baseball season predictions out and about, from those determined by complex computer algorithms, or made by the bookies whose money is on the line, or tossed out by fans of one team or another.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 15

White Sox World Baseball Classic Update: March 13-14, 2026

The World Baseball Classic quarterfinals are in the books, with the tournament now down to its final four teams: Dominican Republic (Seranthony Dominguez) United States Italy (Sam Antonacci) Venezuela Here’s how White Sox players fared over the past two days!

Kyle Teel News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11

Kyle Teel Out Four To Six Weeks With Hamstring Strain

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and could be out anywhere between four and six weeks, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

Kyle Teel News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

What Happened To White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel During The USA vs. Italy Showdown?

The World Baseball Classic just witnessed an incredible showdown between the USA and Italy. Team USA was rocked by Italy after they lost with an 8-6 final score.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 11

White Sox Prospect Plays Crucial Role in Italy's Stunning WBC Upset Over Team USA

In one of the biggest upsets so far during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Italy beat Team USA 8-6 on Tuesday night. And one of the Chicago White Sox's top prospects was a key contributor in that shocking victory over a star-studded American team.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / March 9

MLB The Show 26 Reveals World Baseball Classic Cards for Diamond Dynasty

With early access for MLB The Show 26 arriving on March 13 and the full launch set for March 17, the countdown is officially on. For Diamond Dynasty grinders,

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 6

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.

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 / 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.