Chicago White Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18

In Case You Missed It: PCA Walks It Off in Style as Cubs Rally Past White Sox

The Chicago Cubs found a way to make Monday night’s Crosstown Classic one to remember. After a back-and-forth battle with the White Sox at Wrigley Field, Chicago needed extra innings to settle things.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history while achieving 30/30 season

Monday night was special for Crow-Armstrong for many reasons.

Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Cubs sink White Sox in 10 on Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2nd homer of game

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / South Side Sox / August 18

Cubs walk off White Sox in frustrating 7-5 extra-inning loss

The Crosstown Classic started with a soul-crushing extra-inning heartbreak for the White Sox with a Cubs walk-off. Despite the game staying close and competitive, poor challenges and sloppy defense doomed the South Siders.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 18

Takeaways After White Sox Blow It Late in Thrilling Crosstown Game with Cubs

The Chicago White Sox were walked off by the Chicago Cubs, 7-5, in Game 1 of the Crosstown series. There's plenty to unpack here, so let's get to it. It wasn't a good sign for White Sox fans when Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and right fielder Seiya Suzuki hit back-to-back home runs to start the bottom of the first inning.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / August 17

Chicago White Sox: surprising player gets highlighted in latest MLB power rankings

Every year, there are great stories that stand out in Major League Baseball. None may be better in 2026, though, than the Chicago White Sox. After three seasons of 100+ losses, they are currently 65-58 and have a 5.5-game lead for first place in the American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 17

White Sox vs. Cubs Lineup: No Colson Montgomery? A Big Night for Luis Castillo, More

After a series sweep against the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox will face the Chicago Cubs in a much-anticipated Crosstown series. With a lefty on the mound, the White Sox will go with their righty-heavy lineup.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.

Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera

Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

On deck: All eyes on Chicago as Cubs and White Sox battle

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 17

How the White Sox Can Steal Another Crosstown Classic From the Cubs

The Chicago White Sox have been shocking the world in 2026 after a 121-loss season just two years prior. At 65-58, the White Sox are firmly in the lead for the AL Central, 5.5 games ahead of the second-place Detroit Tigers.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / August 17

White Sox’s winning weekend made even sweeter by slugging duo’s feat

The Chicago White Sox weekend could not have gone any better. They swept the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park for the first time since 2022, by scores of 9-5, 4-3, and 7-5.

Chicago White Sox News / Savannah Bananas On SI / August 17

Savannah Bananas Fan Saw Chicago Embrace Banana Ball in One Year

When the Savannah Bananas first arrived in Chicago in 2025, fans came to see what all the excitement was about. One year later, they came ready to become part of it.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

White Sox, Cubs playing for more than Chicago bragging rights

On this date two years ago, the Chicago White Sox were 64 games under .500 and headed toward the losingest season -- 121 defeats -- in the modern era of Major League Baseball.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 17

The White Sox Nearly Wasted the Week, Then They Buried Detroit

The Chicago White Sox did not play six uniformly good games last week. They did something more important: they survived their mistakes against the Cincinnati Reds and then spent three days making the Detroit Tigers pay for them.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

First-place White Sox finish off road sweep of rival Tigers

Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and the visiting Chicago White Sox completed a three-game series sweep with a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Jake Rogers News / EssentiallySports / August 15

'Deserves Every Bit of It': $3.05M White Sox Pro Gets Standing Ovation Upon Return

Jake Rogers just had a rollercoaster journey over the last couple of weeks. His offensive struggles saw him lose the spot behind the plate for the Detroit Tigers.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 15

White Sox Option Red-Hot Catcher to Triple-A

For the third time this year, Edgar Quero finds himself the odd man out behind the plate. Prior to Saturday afternoon’s game in Detroit, the Chicago White Sox announced that they had optioned Quero to Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / August 15

White Sox release 1.027 OPS catcher, follow it with head-scratching move

The solution to the Chicago White Sox’s catching situation in 2026 remains a mystery. Kyle Teel has been unavailable for much of the season after suffering an injury during the World Baseball Classic, followed by another setback during his rehab assignment.

Chicago White Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Chicago White Sox Dump 6-foot-6 Former High Draft Pick

The Chicago White Sox designated left-handed pitcher Joe Rock for assignment on Friday, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster after claiming catcher Jake Rogers off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

White Sox place righty Davis Martin on injured list

The White Sox announced that they have recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer. In corresponding moves, they have optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal and put righty Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

The Chicago White Sox have claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers.

Willson Contreras shows true leadership amid Red Sox fan anger

MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical

Davis Martin News / Field Level Media / August 14

White Sox place RHP Davis Martin (finger) on 15-day IL

Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians

Why Simeon Woods Richardson deserves to start for the Blue Jays on Saturday

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 13

White Sox Could Soon Get Major Pitching Boost From Former Top Prospect

The Chicago White Sox starting rotation has been in constant flux throughout the season. Nearly every starter has experienced stretches of dominance followed by periods of inconsistency.

Tim Anderson News / Yardbarker / August 11