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Curtis Mead Gives White Sox More to Think About After Huge Homer in WBC Win

The World Baseball Classic is underway, and a Chicago White Sox youngster is already making his presence felt. Australia faced off against Czechia at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on Thursday night, continuing pool play with a decisive 5-1 victory.

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Curtis Mead's homer sends Australia to WBC win over Czech Republic

Curtis Mead hit a three-run homer in the third inning, powering Australia to a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 5

White Sox crushed, 12-3

Somehow, despite at last check this was a Spring Training game, the White Sox were held to one hit, a Brooks Baldwin single, through seven innings. But then, given the state of Chicago pitching tonight, the lack of offense wasn’t the major concern, just an embarrassing one.

Drew Thorpe News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 5

White Sox Get a Promising Update on Drew Thorpe After Setback

The Chicago White Sox seem to have a never-ending list of high-upside arms. Shane Smith and Grant Taylor are two who burst onto the scene in 2025. Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Tanner McDougal represent three who are waiting in the wings and rank Top 6 in the team's farm system .

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Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / March 5

White Sox 2026 World Baseball Classic Primer

Baseball’s biggest international show is underway, and we’ve got you covered on how to follow along with your favorite representing White Sox players. Each country will play four pool games, with the top two resulting teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 5

Three bold predictions for the 2026 White Sox season

The White Sox are back to work at Spring Training, which means it’s time to overreact and make season predictions based on limited data. It’s fun to be optimistic and bold when there’s nothing to lose, and everyone’s just happy the sun is out after 6:00 p.m.

Curtis Mead News / ChiCitySports / March 5

How did Curtis Mead do vs Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic pool play?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially underway after Chinese Taipei and Australia began their pool play on Wednesday night in Tokyo, Japan. There is one player for the Chicago White Sox who took part in this game, playing for Team Australia.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 4

White Sox Position Players Who Are Having a Sneaky Good Spring Training

Between Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, and the team's deep arsenal of high-upside arms, White Sox fans have had plenty to sink their teeth into during spring training.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 4

The high-stakes battle for the South Side’s last roster spots

For the 2026 Chicago White Sox, the arrival of Opening Day isn’t just a celebration of a new season; it’s also a deadline for a game of “Roster Tetris.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 4

White Sox Get Another Reminder That Letting Jason Benetti Walk Was a Big Mistake

A Homewood, Illinois native, Jason Benetti's parternship with the Chicago White Sox felt like destiny. The play-by-play announcer joined the franchise with some big shoes to fill after making a name for himself on the ESPN circuit.

Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / March 4

Chicago White Sox: Colson Montgomery has bold prediction for 2026 MLB season

Two seasons ago, the Chicago White Sox had one of the worst records in Major League Baseball history. The 1899 Cleveland Spiders still hold the all-time record for fewest wins, having finished that season 20-134.

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 4

This is the highest-climbing prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, per MLB

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent, and it is the time of the year when the prospect rankings update. There are a lot of names changing their rankings, but one has significantly climbed to a point worth noting.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 4

This Chicago White Sox prospect was the biggest faller heading into the 2026 season

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talented prospects as the team is continuing their rebuild. However, with the graduation of prospects into MLB, the top prospects list has seen a lot of changes over the last few seasons.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / March 3

White Sox Reacts: Rookie hopes for 2026

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in White Sox fans and fans across the country.

Edgar Quero News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago White Sox: Edgar Quero gives honest reaction to manager’s 3-catcher comments

The Chicago White Sox are in re-building mode. Despite this, they have a plethora of young and exciting players with which to build their 2026 MLB roster.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 3

Which 5 White Sox Players Will Suit Up in the World Baseball Classic?

While Opening Day may be a few weeks away, baseball fans will still have a chance to watch plenty of stars in action. Not only is spring training in full gear , but the World Baseball Classic is officially set to kick off this week.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Will Venable Discusses White Sox’s Catching Mix

The White Sox have a pair of potential long-term starting catchers. Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero were each highly-regarded prospects who showed promise as rookies.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

White Sox top prospect reveals Derek Jeter influence amid Hall of Fame goals

Most professional athletes dream of their career success leading them to a spot in the Hall of Fame. Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery is no different.

Andrew Benintendi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi gives optimistic injury update with potential return date

The Chicago White Sox have been aggressive all offseason, adding numerous pieces to their roster. However, Andrew Benintendi is still locked in in left field.

Grant Taylor News / Just Baseball / March 1

Grant Taylor Can Blossom Into an Elite Reliever in 2026

The most talented arm in the Chicago White Sox organization might just be a multi-inning bullpen arm for the 2026 season. While most teams’ top arm is their ace or closer, Grant Taylor could be that for Chicago, despite being expected to serve as a versatile bullpen option.

Tanner McDougal News / Just Baseball / February 27

Tanner McDougal Can Become One of the Top Pitching Prospects in MLB

One of the best pitching prospects in baseball could be a guy who had all but fallen off prospect lists this time last year after being drafted in 2021 out of high school.

Sam Antonacci News / Just Baseball / February 27

Sam Antonacci Is Part of the Future Core for the White Sox

Various types of players can emerge from being minimal-attention prospects to become key players on an MLB roster, and Sam Antonacci is certainly one of them.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Pedro Martinez's Comments on Garrett Crochet Make White Sox Trade Look Even Better

There are uneven trades, and then there's the Garrett Crochet deal between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox in 2024. In December of that year, the White Sox sent Crochet to the Red Sox for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, shortstop Chase Meidroth, and reliever Wikelman Gonzalez.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / February 26

White Sox Announce Munetaka Murakami News After Removal From Lineup

The Chicago White Sox have not been competitive for a few seasons now, and what has added to the frustration is the organization’s unwillingness to spend

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

White Sox, Austin Voth Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox have a minor league agreement with right-hander Austin Voth, reports James Fegan of Sox Machine. The Wasserman client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

White Sox manager sets the record straight about Munetaka Murakami’s request

The arrival of Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to the Chicago White Sox has come with some bathroom improvement at the team’s clubhouse. But as spring training starts, manager Will Venable made sure to flush a misconception about Murakami’s bidet request down the toilet.