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SoxFest 2026 is once again returning to the Ramova Theatre in Chicago, and the White Sox have released their first wave of scheduled player, prospect, and front office appearances for the two-day event.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / December 3

White Sox shine spotlight on their next wave in SoxFest 2026 initial lineup debut

The White Sox released their preliminary attendee list for SoxFest 2026, scheduled for January 30-31 at the Ramova Theatre. The early group is a predictable blend of front-office personnel, prospects, and major-league talent.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

White Sox, left-hander Anthony Kay agree to two-year deal

The White Sox and left-hander Anthony Kay are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $12MM contract. The former first-round pick and top prospect, who’s represented by CAA, will be paid $5MM in each of the next two seasons and has a $2MM buyout on a $10MM mutual option for the 2028 season.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

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Tanner McDougal News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 3

White Sox Prospect Tanner McDougal Eyes MLB Debut

Tanner McDougal was one of two White Sox pitching prospects recently added to the 40-man roster, along with Duncan Davitt, thus protecting them from being picked in the Rule 5 Draft.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Luis Robert News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 2

Why Trading Luis Robert Jr. Could Be More Likely Than Expected

Ever since White Sox general manager Chris Getz opted not to trade Luis Robert Jr. before the July deadline, he's delivered a consistent message. "It’s very truthful that we are not shopping him," Getz said in his most recent news conference with local reporters on Nov.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / December 1

Chicago White Sox should target this former All-Star in 2026 MLB Free Agency

The Chicago White Sox are one team that certainly needs to improve as we head into 2026 MLB Free Agency, as they had a terrible 60-102 record in 2025. The team has some young pieces they can begin to build around, and has shown to be active in the trade market to improve its roster.

Tanner Murray News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 1

Where New Trade Acquisition Tanner Murray Fits With White Sox

Versatility has been a buzzword around White Sox moves this offseason. General manager Chris Getz used it to describe pitching roles for Duncan Davitt and Chris Murphy, as well as where Tanner Murphy could fit in a crowded infield.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 29

The White Sox project to be a better bad team next season

The White Sox saw a 19-game win improvement in 2025 — and all that did was get the club back to 60 victories. That is how bad things have gotten for this franchise, which has had three straight 100-loss seasons.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 28

Pope Leo gets White Sox legend’s bat as gift during plane ride

The city of Chicago can’t get enough of Pope Leo, especially the White Sox. Certainly, his holiness has been swarmed with a vast array of gifts from each Chicago team.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 27

White Sox Songs of the (off) Season, Part 3

There aren’t a whole lot of songs in the Thanksgiving holiday repertoire. Just about the only recent one, Adam Sandler’s “The Thanksgiving Song,” is already a nonsense spoof, so making a nonsense spoof of it is a tad redundant.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 26

White Sox must prioritize stability in 2026 Winter Meetings

The White Sox need to approach this year’s MLB Winter Meetings with one primary goal: diversifying their talent. Last year, Chicago focused on acquiring high-ceiling prospects and veterans who had strung together a couple of average seasons.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Mets sign quartet of players to minor league deals

The New York Mets have agreed to minor league contracts with pitchers Robert Stock, Nick Burdi and Anderson Severino and with outfielder Jose Ramos, according to SNY.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / November 25

Chicago’s young core cashes in thanks to pre-arbitration bonus pool

The White Sox may not have earned any postseason honors in 2025, but that doesn’t mean some of their younger players left town empty-handed. MLB announced its 2025 pre-arbitration bonus pool distribution, and four of Chicago’s players received supplemental cash based on their contributions this past season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 22

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

In 2026, which teams will surprise the baseball world the most? Let's take a look at three clubs that look poised to take a leap next season.

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Yoshinobu Yamamoto spotted with Japanese star amid Dodgers buzz

Former Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah hit with rough news from Braves

Potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 22

Chicago White Sox non-tendered 3 players, with two coming as a surprise

The Chicago White Sox had a few players who needed to be issued contracts for next season, or they would become free agents. More News: Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / November 20

Chicago White Sox aren’t ‘shopping’ their All-Star outfielder

Though the Chicago White Sox have had trade interest in their two young backstops, Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel, general manager Chris Getz is unlikely to trade away from his young core.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

White Sox rumors: Will breakout star catcher get traded? MLB insiders drop scoop

The Chicago White Sox are taking steady calls as rising MLB Free Agency pressure builds around their young core, highlighted by catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero.

Grant Taylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor expected to stay in relief role

Right-hander Grant Taylor emerged as one of Chicago’s top bullpen arms last season. The current plan is for the former top prospect to reprise that role in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / November 13

Six Takeaways From the 2025 Chicago White Sox Season

A year removed from being the worst baseball team of all time, expectations weren’t too high for the Chicago White Sox heading into 2025. While the club improved by 19 games, it still wasn’t enough to avoid 100 losses for the third consecutive season.

Luis Robert News / Yardbarker / November 6

Luis Robert Jr. needs a fresh start — and so do White Sox

Luis Robert Jr is the last star standing from the Chicago White Sox’s brief playoff era. In the three years since that window slammed shut, the franchise has endured the worst stretch in baseball (162–324) and plunged into a full-scale rebuild on the South Side.

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

Can the Yankees sign Kyle Schwarber? This insider seems to think so

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Tim Elko News / Field Level Media / October 29

White Sox 1B Tim Elko has surgery for torn ACL

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko is recovering from surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right ACL. An estimated eight-month rehabilitation timeline means Elko, 26, will miss at least half of the 2026 season.