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Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day

There seems to be a small glimmer of hope early on in the 2026 MLB season for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox finished 2025 with a 60-102 record, but it started with a bang against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

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White Sox’s Chase Meidroth starts 2026 with a homer off Jacob Misiorowski

After being more aggressive than expected during the offseason, the Chicago White Sox are trying to make some noise in 2026. Second baseman Chase Meidroth made sure Chicago’s campaign started off with the bang on Opening Day.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 26

White Sox Opening Day Lineup: Batting Order Thoughts, Pitching Matchup, Injuries

Excuse my shouting ... THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! Chicago White Sox baseball is back, and the expectations are as high as they have been in years. While it's not necessarily a playoff-or-bust kind of season, the time is now for the team's young players to push the organization in the right direction.

Will Venable News / Sox on 35th / March 26

White Sox manager Will Venable reveals Opening Day lineup

Happy Opening Day, White Sox fans! After a long offseason, we’re finally just hours away from first pitch. On Wednesday evening, the team held its first workout in Milwaukee, where manager Will Venable met with the media and revealed his first lineup of the year.

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 26

Where does Bleacher Report rank the 2026 Chicago White Sox lineup?

The Chicago White Sox have been an intriguing team as they look to improve from last year. This offseason saw the front office add some new faces for the lineup.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 25

The White Sox roster is in

The White Sox made it official ahead of Opening Day: the 26-man roster is set, the last cuts are in, and the 40-man has already taken a couple of hits before a single meaningful pitch is thrown.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / March 25

CBS Sports gives a bold prediction to this Chicago White Sox player

The Chicago White Sox are expected to be an intriguing team heading into the 2026 season. They have some new additions who are expected to shine as the young roster develops.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 25

Chicago White Sox finalize roster ahead of Opening Day vs. Brewers

The Chicago White Sox open their season on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-hander and 2025 All-Star Shane Smith will take the mound against Brewers All-Star right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 25

Chicago White Sox: MLB insider identifies team’s greatest unknown for the 2026 MLB season

The Chicago White Sox are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series of the 2026 MLB season. It will kick off what is sure to be another rebuilding season on the south side.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 25

Sox On 35th Staff Predictions for 2026 White Sox

Well, it’s about that time of year again! The White Sox are set to begin another season after showing positive signs in the second half of 2025. Can they continue to build on that momentum?

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

White Sox Designate Curtis Mead, Korey Lee For Assignment

The White Sox announced Wednesday that infielder Curtis Mead and catcher Korey Lee have been designated for assignment. Both were out of minor league options, and neither player made the Opening Day roster.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / March 25

Chicago White Sox: MLB analyst has high hopes for Munetaka Murakami in 2026

The Chicago White Sox made one of the biggest surprise signings of the MLB off-season when they landed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Indeed, very few, if anyone, believed that the White Sox would be in the market for such a high-profile player.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 25

White Sox Roster Is Taking Shape Ahead of Opening Day

The sun has set on spring training in more ways than one. The Arizona heat pushed game times earlier to stay ahead of triple-digit temperatures. Now the final game is complete, and the roster picture is coming into focus.

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Jedixson Paez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

White Sox To Carry Rule 5 Pick Jedixson Paez On Opening Day Roster

The White Sox have informed Rule 5 draftee Jedixson Paez that he’ll break camp, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The 22-year-old righty was the second pick in December’s Rule 5 draft, taken out of the Red Sox’s system.

Chicago White Sox News / Ball Exclusives / March 24

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit against Chicago White Sox

Hall of Famer and longtime MLB veteran Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox alleging that the team has been using his name and likeness on uniforms.

Chicago White Sox News / ESPN / March 24

Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a civil suit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 24

White Sox Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart

While it's too early to call any offseason move by the White Sox a home run, can we at least give them credit for hitting a double or two? The last handful of weeks have justified some of the organization's pre-season hype.

Chicago White Sox News / The Spun / March 24

MLB Legend Frank Thomas Files Lawsuit Against The White Sox

Baseball legend Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, his former team for 16 years. According to TMZ, Thomas is suing the White Sox for reportedly using his name to sell team merchandise without his permission.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 24

Franchise Legend Frank Thomas is Now Suing the White Sox – Here's Why

As the Chicago White Sox attempt to build positive momentum for the first time in years, they have run into another obstacle. Franchise legend Frank Thomas is suing the Sox – along with their partners – for using his name and likeness to sell the organization's recent City Connect 2.0 jerseys.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Frank Thomas is suing his former team

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox over merchandise that he says was sold without his consent. Thomas is suing the White Sox along with Nike and Fanatics, accusing the team of using him to sell merchandise without his consent.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why a franchise legend is suing the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are getting some bad news on Tuesday, as it was announced that franchise legend Frank Thomas is suing the franchise. Thomas is alleging that the team sold merchandise with his name on it without permission, per the Chicago Tribune.

Korey Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

White Sox Won’t Include Korey Lee On Opening Day Roster

Catcher Korey Lee won’t be breaking camp with the White Sox, according to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. Since Lee is out of minor league options, the Sox would

Jarred Kelenic News / Yardbarker / March 22

Jarred Kelenic is not running out of talent, he is running out of chances

He did not even crack the Opening Day roster for the Chicago White Sox.

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Chicago White Sox News / Total Pro Sports / March 21

Chicago White Sox Part Ways With Four Players Ahead Of Opening Day

Baseball is upon us as Opening Day is right around the corner. Several teams are making roster changes, and the Chicago White Sox happened to be one. The White Sox want to get back in the race after having a couple of miserable years.

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.