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White Sox' Most Glaring Question May Come at Center Field as Opening Day Looms

The Chicago White Sox' Opening Day lineup has not been particularly hard to predict. While there is no question they have a handful of intriguing young prospects ready for a taste of big league action, many of those players were never destined to begin the year in the big leagues.

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The Opening Day start around the corner

Short of suffering an injury, Shane Smith’s final tuneup before taking the ball on Opening Day in Milwaukee started out almost unimaginably shambolic. In bottom of the first, Smith took 24 pitches, and just 11 strikes, to record one out.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

White Sox Release Four Players

The White Sox have trimmed four more from their spring roster, per the team. Chicago announced that left-hander Ryan Borucki, first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr., and right-handers Austin Voth and Lucas Sims have all been released.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 20

Who Are the Top Prospects on the White Sox' Spring Breakout Roster?

Major League Baseball tipped off the third annual Spring Breakout event this week, which pits each franchise's top prospects against one another. The White Sox are set to have their youngsters face off against the Dodgers on March 21.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Andrew Benintendi News / ChiCitySports / March 20

Chicago White Sox: Andrew Benintendi ranked towards bottom of starting left fielders in 2026

The Chicago White Sox are looking to figure out what they have as they continue their rebuilding process. They have some young players, but the left field position is occupied by one of the few veterans on the roster.

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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.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 20

White Sox win one, 4-2, and wear one, 13-6

Game 1 The White Sox split their doubleheader on Thursday, and in Game 1, the Good Guys did just enough to walk away with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 19

Chicago White Sox make major roster decision ahead of 2026 Opening Day

The Chicago White Sox are in a position where they need to figure out who is going to be remaining on the roster ahead of 2026 Opening Day. As we get closer to next week’s first game in Milwaukee, the front office has some decisions they need to make about the 40-man roster.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 19

Sox On 35th’s 2026 Pre-Season Top 30 White Sox Prospects

There is light at the end of the tunnel, as the Chicago 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, which centers around former top prospects Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, and Edgar Quero.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 18

Justin Ishbia makes move for potential South Loop White Sox ballpark site

Chicago’s newest land project “The 78” has become a hot topic for stadiums. The Chicago Fire were able to move forward with their stadium project, bringing a state of the art stadium to the land, funded all by ownership.

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

The White Sox Made a 2.0 Version of Their Viral Campfire Milkshake

In recent years, the concessions stole the show at Guaranteed Rate Field. While the Chicago White Sox struggled to field a competitive team, they still managed to have one of baseball's biggest crazies.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 18

Rate Field, who? Justin Ishbia dreams big for a new White Sox stadium

The White Sox are apparently thinking bigger than The 78, and that is saying something. Justin Ishbia, billionaire and hopefully sooner-than-later Sox overlord, is reportedly snapping up the 47-acre Amtrak Coach Yard at 14th Street, tucked by the Loop’s southwest edge, as reported today by Crain’s Chicago Business.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 18

White Sox solidify Opening Day rotation

Will Venable told reporters on Tuesday that Chicago’s Opening Day rotation is set, and there is nothing here that’s unexpected. Shane Smith comes off a strong rookie campaign to head the rotation, eyeing a second All-Star nomination and looking to improve upon a strong 7-8 record, 3.81 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.

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

Are the Wheels Finally in Motion for a New White Sox Ballpark?

The dream of a new White Sox ballpark is one step closer to becoming a reality. According to Crain's Chicago Business, franchise co-owner Justin Ishbia has purchased a 47-acre rail yard in the city's South Loop area.

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

White Sox announce new food and beverage offerings for the 2026 season

With the home opener just two weeks away, the White Sox unveiled their new food and beverage offerings for the upcoming season during a special preview event at Rate Field on Wednesday morning.

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

Justin Ishbia nearing deal to buy South Loop rail yard for future White Sox stadium

A move to the South Loop appears to be back on for the White Sox. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Justin Ishbia and his private equity firm are nearing a deal to purchase a 47-acre rail yard across the Chicago River from “The 78” site that was previously rumored for a new stadium.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 18

This Chicago White Sox prospect has shown one incredible tool in Spring Training

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent throughout their organization. While some are expected to get the call to the big leagues, others are still refining their skills.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 18

Who does this fanbase overrate?

White Sox fans are nothing if not optimistic. Every spring brings a new breakout candidate, every top prospect becomes the next cornerstone, and the most recent hot streak has us dreaming about what could be.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / March 18

Chicago White Sox slugger feels ‘ready’ to start the season

Chicago White Sox first baseman/third baseman Munetaka Murakami didn’t disappoint in his return from the World Baseball Classic, hitting his first home run of the spring.

Mike Vasil News / South Side Sox / March 17

Three pitching candidates to replace Mike Vasil

Reliever and burgeoning starter Mike Vasil had his 2026 harshly stripped away after suffering arm soreness during a quality spring training start against the Dodgers on March 14.

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Munetaka Murakami goes yard in first White Sox game since WBC

After Japan was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, Munetaka Murakami made his way back to the Chicago White Sox. In his first Spring Training game back, Murakami didn’t skip a beat as he hit his first home run, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Mike Vasil News / Field Level Media / March 17

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.

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.