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Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run home run, Tyler Alexander pitched four scoreless relief innings and the visiting Chicago White Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday night.

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Chicago White Sox Promote Pitcher From Double-A Birmingham Barons

The White Sox pitching staff is working through several injuries, which meant a couple minor league promotions ahead of Friday's game in Toronto. One promotion that could help the starting rotation is Jake Palisch, who was called up from the Double-A Birminghams Barons on Friday.

Wikelman Gonzalez News / On Tap Sports Net / June 20

Chicago White Sox Call Up Wikelman Gonzalez, Jake Palisch

Wikelman Gonzalez will be called up by the Chicago White Sox, per Chase Ford of MiLB Central. González has a 3.50 ERA across Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte in 36 innings pitched.

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

Chicago White Sox Place Relief Pitcher On Injured List

Cam Booser's four-seam fastball averages 95.8 mph, so it was a bit unusual when one clocked in at just 92.9 mph on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / June 20

White Sox place two pitchers on 15-day injured list

The White Sox placed left-hander Cam Booser and right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list on Friday. Those were part of five moves ahead of Chicago's series opener against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / June 20

The Chicago White Sox promote two players while placing two others on the IL

The Chicago White Sox have made it a point to allow their prospects to play this season to see what they can bring in the future. The guys the White Sox have called up have shown promise, with players like Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, and Grant Taylor looking like pieces the White Sox can build around.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

White Sox place Davis Martin on IL with forearm strain

The White Sox announced a series of moves ahead of tonight’s series opener in Toronto. They have recalled right-hander Wikelman González, a move that was reported earlier.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

White Sox to promote top-15 pitching prospect

The White Sox are calling up right-hander Wikelman González, reports Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The righty will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Luis Robert News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago White Sox add eye-opening bonus to Luis Robert Jr trade plans

The Chicago White Sox will be obvious sellers at the MLB trade deadline. However, their biggest trade assets come with a major caveat. It’s going to be difficult dealing Andrew Benintendi with him set to earn at least $15 million through 2017.

Kyle Teel News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 20

Chicago White Sox Rookie Kyle Teel Not Expected To Play Outfield Moving Forward

CHICAGO –– The White Sox were in a pinch when Mike Tauchman left Thursday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning with right groin soreness. Only one position player on the active roster remained on the bench, so manager Will Venable made a move that he doesn't expect to become a common occurrence.

Grant Taylor News / Sox on 35th / June 20

White Sox promote Jake Palisch from Double-A Birmingham

Shortly after promoting Grant Taylor from Double-A Birmingham, the White Sox are calling up another member of the Barons. Barstool’s Dave Williams reports that the left-handed pitcher Jake Palisch is being brought up ahead of their weekend’s series in Toronot.

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Garrett Crochet News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago White Sox urged to promote key Garrett Crochet trade prospect

Entrenched in a full scale rebuild, the Chicago White Sox are far more focused on improving their future than competing in 2025. As they evaluate their farm system, one prospect is continually turning heads.

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White Sox rumors: What Chicago is willing to do to facilitate trades of 2 star

The Chicago White Sox enter Friday’s action with the worst record in the American League. That is far from surprising, as they had the worst record in modern MLB history last season.

Clint Frazier News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago White Sox player threatened former manager, per Clint Frazier

Following the underwhelming Tony La Russa years, the Chicago White Sox entrusted Pedro Grifol to take over a talented team in 2023 that many felt should have competed for a spot in the playoffs.

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Clint Frazier recalls ‘serious’ threat Pedro Grifol got from unnamed player

Clint Frazier began his career as a promising prospect with the New York Yankees. But after the Yankees designated him for assignment following the 2021 season and he failed to stick with the Chicago Cubs, Frazier had the misfortune of ending up with the Chicago White Sox in 2023.

Mike Tauchman News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 19

Chicago White Sox Outfielder Mike Tauchman Leaves Game With Injury

CHICAGO –– With a prime opportunity beat the Cardinals on Thursday, the White Sox came away with a double negative. In the second game of the doubleheader, Mike Tauchman stood on third base with one out and the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Cards win in 10 to sweep twin bill, set from White Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals scored twice in the 10th inning to recover for an 8-6 win to sweep a doubleheader and the three-game series against the host Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

Clint Frazier News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Clint Frazier’s Favorite Clubhouse Wasn’t in the Bronx

Clint Frazier didn’t hesitate. Asked which experience he’d rather relive—the regimented life as a New York Yankee or the chaotic freedom of the 2023 Chicago White Sox—Frazier didn’t flinch.

Owen White News / Inside The Diamonds / June 19

Chicago White Sox Roster Moves 6/19/2025

The Chicago White Sox will play a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals after last night’s game was rained out. The White Sox will have Sean Burke in game one, facing Erick Fedde.

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Watch: Pope Leo XIV Joins Fans in Chants of White Sox

While things are not looking good for the Chicago White Sox at the moment, they at least have the Pope on their side. In a video gone viral on social, Pope Leo XIV was seen joining the fans in chants of White Sox during a rally in Vatican.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

White Sox fans get Pope Leo to join chant in incredible celebration

The Chicago White Sox tried claiming Pope Leo as a member of their fan club. They’ve battled the Cubs on who the new Pontiff really cheers for. White Sox fans took it a step further — by getting him to join a chant.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 17

Will Venable Explains Why Chicago White Sox Optioned Brooks Baldwin To Triple-A

CHICAGO – Brooks Baldwin's second major-league stint in 2025 didn't last long. The White Sox recalled him from Triple-A before Friday's game in Texas, only to send him back down to Charlotte on Tuesday after activating infielder Lenyn Sosa from the injured list.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 17

White Sox Option Baldwin, Reinstate Sosa, and Send Ellard on Rehab Assignment

The Chicago White Sox revolving roster door swung again on Tuesday, optioning utility man Brooks Baldwin back to Triple-A Charlotte and reinstating infielder Lenyn Sosa from the injured list.