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Why White Sox Pitcher Fraser Ellard Retired After Second MLB Season

The White Sox were expected to make an announcement Tuesday regarding additions to their 40-man roster. And they did, selecting the contracts of Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt.

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Opposing Teams Frustrated By White Sox GM Chris Getz's Asking Price In Trades

White Sox general manager Chris Getz didn't hear an offer worthy of trading away Luis Robert Jr. –– a player he said "can really change the game in a lot of different ways" –– before July's trade deadline.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 20

Chris Getz’s biggest offseason challenge is getting ownership’s buy-in

Here is a shocker: White Sox general manager Chris Getz has a solid offseason plan. I never thought I would see the day. I was stunned reading Getz, during last week’s GM meetings, outlining the positions he would like to address before Opening Day.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 20

Chicago White Sox aren’t ‘shopping’ their All-Star outfielder

Though the Chicago White Sox have had trade interest in their two young backstops, Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel, general manager Chris Getz is unlikely to trade away from his young core.

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MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 19

White Sox Acquire Former Top-100 Prospect In Four-Player Trade With Rays

Tuesday was a busy day for the White Sox front office, making two trades and adjusting the 40-man roster. The second trade saw the White Sox send right-handed pitchers Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Everson Pereira and minor-league infielder Tanner Murray.

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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 / Sox on 35th / November 19

White Sox Update: Rule 5, Ellard, Pereira, Murphy

While the talk of the day was about who the White Sox and other teams around the league would protect from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, the White Sox took advantage of teams clearing out their 40-man roster and made some trades as they cleared out their own.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 19

Chicago’s future on display in the Arizona Fall League

The 2025 Arizona Fall League was a showcase for the Chicago White Sox, thanks to a trio of prospects who arrived in the desert with very different expectations.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 19

White Sox Make Trade With Red Sox For Left-Handed Pitcher

The White Sox and Red Sox agreed to a trade Tuesday night. While it wasn't a blockbuster like last offseason that sent Garrett Crochet to Boston for Braden Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth and Wikelman Gonzalez, it could have major-league impact in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz acquires more talent in trades with the Red Sox and Rays

The Chicago White Sox enter the offseason needing to add veteran players to their major league roster to help their young core grow. More News: Chicago

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

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.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 18

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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

White Sox GM addresses approach to free agency

The White Sox lost 100+ games for the third straight season in 2025. Their 60 wins were the fewest in the American League. The club has multiple areas for improvement, but is unlikely to address those needs via lengthy free agent deals, general manager Chris Getz told reporters this week, including Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

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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Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5