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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.

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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?

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.

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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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.

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.

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 / ChiCitySports / March 24

Chicago White Sox are being sued by franchise legend Frank Thomas

There are few players in Chicago White Sox history as respected and beloved as Hall of Fame first baseman/designated hitter Frank Thomas. The “Big Hurt” played 16 seasons of his 18-year in Chicago and smashed 448 of his 521 career home runs wearing a White Sox uniform.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 24

Frank Thomas takes legal action against the Chicago White Sox, others

In a stunning turn of events, White Sox legend Frank Thomas is suing the organization, Nike, Fanatics, and even the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, among other vendors.

MLB News / South Side Sox / March 24

2026 predictions: Mariners shock the world

This time of year is always a good time. Even when expectations for the White Sox are low, the weather is much better, baseball is returning, and we can have fun predicting how the season will pan out.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 24

3 X-Factors for the Chicago White Sox in 2026

Can you smell those concourse-permeating grilled onions yet, Sox fans? Or hear the sweet sound of the beer man’s tenor cut through the melancholy of a 4-0 deficit?

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 23

White Sox blow 7-0 lead and lose to A’s, 10-9

The big, magic word for the White Sox this year is supposed to be “momentum.” Momentum works both ways, folks. To demonstrate without using video of a Russian dissident making the poor decision to stand by a an upper-story window, let us select this afternoon’s Cactus League finale.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami signing heralded as sign team will compete for division crown soon

The Chicago White Sox landing Munetaka Murakami was one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 MLB off-season. After winning just 60 games in 2025, no one thought they would be big players in free agency at all.

Reese McGuire News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 23

White Sox Make Shocking Opening Day Roster Move with Signing of Reese McGuire

The Chicago White Sox blindsided many with one of their final roster moves this weekend. Ahead of Opening Day on March 26, the organization signed catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million deal.

Chicago White Sox 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.

Five potential X factors in the AL West

Randy Arozarena attempts to end any controversy regarding Cal Raleigh

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

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.