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Wilbur Wood, White Sox Knuckleball Pitcher Who Twice Did 'Double Duty,' Passes Away

Wilbur Wood, the knuckleball pitcher known for his durability and control while with the Chicago White Sox, has passed away. The news was announced on social media by a family friend.

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Chicago White Sox sign 8-year veteran pitcher to minor league deal

The Chicago White Sox have been looking to improve throughout the offseason, and they look like they are doing just that. With some intriguing signings, they could really show some improvement in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / January 18

Wilbur Wood: 1941-2026

White Sox legend and chronically-underrated starting pitcher in the 1970s, Wilbur Wood, died on Saturday at age 84. The 17-year veteran came into his own after arriving on the South Side in 1966, first as a bullpen specialist and later as a throwback innings-eater.

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

Former White Sox legend Wilbur Wood passes away at 84

The baseball world has lost a legend. Former White Sox knuckleballer and workhorse Wilbur Wood passed away on Saturday at 84. This is a developing story.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

White Sox Sign Ryan Borucki To Minor League Deal

The White Sox announced that left-hander Ryan Borucki has been signed to a minor league deal that contains an invitation to Chicago’s big league Spring Training camp. It’s something of a homecoming for Borucki, who grew up just north of Chicago in Mundelein, Illinois.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

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Michael Conforto News / Sox on 35th / January 16

Report: White Sox showing interest in outfielder Michael Conforto

The White Sox are reportedly showing interest in free agent Michael Conforto, according to a report from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The corner outfielder is currently searching for a new home, especially after the Dodgers’ overnight signing of Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240-million deal.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / January 16

White Sox sign pitcher Anthony Patterson III to minor league deal

The White Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Anthony Patterson III to a minor league deal, per the MiLB.com transactions page. The Clarksville, Tennessee, native has since been assigned to the ACL White Sox.

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

David Keller Talks 2026 White Sox International Free Agent Class

The White Sox announced their 2026 international free agent class on Thursday, which marked the opening of the international signing period. It contains 18 players who combine for $5.835 million in signing bonuses.

Ben Cowles News / ChiCitySports / January 16

Cubs’ 2024 trade deadline piece back in Chicago on waivers

The Chicago Cubs have once again added infielder Ben Cowles to their organization, claiming him off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on January 15, 2026 and filling out their 40-man roster in the process.

Ben Cowles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Cubs claim White Sox infielder off waivers

The Chicago Cubs on Thursday claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, according to a team announcement. The move returns Cowles to the Cubs organization just over four months after he was designated for assignment by the club in September.

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Miguel Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Angels, Miguel Castro Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Miguel Castro, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Premier Talent Sports client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Cubs Claim Ben Cowles

The Cubs have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox, per a team announcement. The Sox designated Cowles for assignment one week ago when they claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Mets.

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Munetaka Murakami News / Chicago White Sox on SI / January 12

International Scouting Improvements Helped White Sox Land Munetaka Murakami

The simplest way to view the Munetaka Murakami signing is that he improves the White Sox going into 2026. But the big-picture perspective may be even more meaningful.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 12

2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago White Sox

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Kyle Teel News / Chicago White Sox on SI / January 7

Kyle Teel In Consideration For Italy's World Baseball Classic Roster

Wednesday's press conference with White Sox manager Will Venable came with a bit of surprising news. When asked if anyone besides newly acquired Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will compete in the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), Venable mentioned the possibility of catcher Kyle Teel participating.