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

2026 Mid-Season White Sox Top Prospects: Honorable Mentions

Acquired for international bonus slot money in 2023, Batista has been an intriguing addition to this farm system since joining. After solid results with Low-A Kannapolis, he was promoted to High-A and reached a new gear, allowing only three earned runs in 26 innings while punching out 29 batters in 2024.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / August 19

Crosstown crash out: White Sox walked off again, 4-3

There’s something about the Chicago Cubs (73-53) and rain delays, isn’t there? After waiting out the weather for nearly an hour-and-a-half, the White Sox (65-59) folded against their North Side rivals, getting walked off on back-to-back nights, 4-3.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

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

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

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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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Munetaka Murakami damages the Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Munetaka Murakami almost has to be seen to be believed at this point. The Chicago White Sox slugger Murakami crushed a monster opposite-field home run

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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.

Bryan Hudson News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18

Bryan Hudson to Open for White Sox Tuesday vs. Cubs

Left-hander Bryan Hudson will serve as the Chicago White Sox opener on Tuesday night against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com Tuesday will be Hudson’s seventh “start” of the 2026 season.

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

White Sox vs. Cubs Lineup: Who's Starting? Colson Montgomery Returns, More

After a gut-wrenching loss to Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox will hope to rebound in Game 2 of this series. With a right-hander on the mound, they will go with their normal lefty-heavy lineup.

Will Venable News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 18

Is Will Venable Right to Double Down on White Sox' Decision to Pitch to Cubs' PCA?

Inexperience started to show in the Chicago White Sox' heated late-game battle with their North Side rivals. There were some obvious mistakes to point out from the young team.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game

Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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 16

Tommy John, Former White Sox Pitcher and Namesake of Revolutionary Surgery, Dies at 83

Tommy John, the durable left-handed pitcher whose career spanned 26 seasons and whose name became synonymous with one of the most important medical advances in baseball history, died Saturday at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

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.

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.