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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago White Sox projected win-total points to minor improvement in 2026

The Chicago White Sox have had two of the worst seasons in Major League Baseball history in back-to-back years. The good news, though, is that after winning just 41 games in 2024, they improved in 2025 by winning 60 games.

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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.

Sean Burke News / South Side Sox / March 22

Burke solid, but bats sleepy in 4-2 loss to Seattle

I have to be honest with you, reader, the players on the field in this one were about as tired of Spring Training as I am. Sean Burke was solid in his final tuneup before adding “Day After Opening Day Starter” to his CV, allowing just a pair of runs over five innings.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

White Sox Re-Sign Lucas Sims

The White Sox have re-signed right-hander Lucas Sims to a new minor league contract, according to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine. Sims was released after exercising an opt-out clause in his previous minors deal with the Sox two days ago, but he has quickly rejoined the fold and will even pitch in tonight’s Spring Training game against the Mariners.

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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

Reese McGuire News / ChiCitySports / March 22

White Sox reunite with catcher Reese McGuire on 1 year deal

The Chicago White Sox made a 40-man roster move Sunday, March 22 bringing back a familiar face behind the plate. Chicago signed veteran catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million deal.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 22

This Chicago White Sox player made the Bleacher Report All-Breakout team

The Chicago White Sox are gearing up to exceed expectations for the 2026 season. The team has some players who are ready to take a step forward and be productive players.

MLB News / Sox on 35th / March 22

Dodgers 11, White Sox 10: Spring Breakout Game Turns Wild

In the third edition of the “Spring Breakout” exhibition series, the young prospects of the White Sox and Dodgers sure gave baseball fans an exciting, wild night of action.

Reese McGuire News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

White Sox Sign Reese McGuire

The White Sox announced that catcher Reese McGuire, has been signed to a one-year, $1.2MM contract. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers was the first to report the signing shortly before the club’s official announcement. No additional roster move was needed since the Sox had an open spot on their 40-man roster. McGuire is represented by Apex Baseball.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Mike Tauchman To Undergo Surgery After Meniscus Tear

Veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman has suffered a meniscus tear, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The injury will require surgery, though a timeline for his return to action has not yet been announced.

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 20

White Sox' Most Glaring Question May Come at Center Field as Opening Day Looms

The Chicago White Sox' Opening Day lineup has not been particularly hard to predict. While there is no question they have a handful of intriguing young prospects ready for a taste of big league action, many of those players were never destined to begin the year in the big leagues.

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Munetaka Murakami goes yard in first White Sox game since WBC

After Japan was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, Munetaka Murakami made his way back to the Chicago White Sox. In his first Spring Training game back, Murakami didn’t skip a beat as he hit his first home run, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

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.