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The White Sox set the MLB mark for most losses in a single season last year. Chicago is deep in a rebuild and the team had very few bright spots. And after the 2024 campaign, the White Sox traded away the team’s lone All-Star to further the rebuild.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 18

Former Seattle Mariners Rotation Stalwart Inks Deal with National League Contender

Former Seattle Mariners right-hander Chris Flexen agreed to a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The report came from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Cubs writer Sahadev Sharma, also of The Athletic.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Cubs agree to sign ex-White Sox right-handed pitcher

With Cactus League play set to get underway later, the Chicago Cubs are doing some last-minute shopping. On Monday afternoon, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Cubs adding former White Sox pitcher

The Chicago Cubs did not need to look far to find their latest pitching addition. The Cubs are signing veteran pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Sahadev Sharma.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Chicago Cubs, Pitcher for Cross-Town Rival Agree to Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen, formerly of the Chicago White Sox to a minor-league deal, as reported by The Athletic on Monday.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Chicago Cubs Sign 110-Game Starting Pitcher to Deal

In baseball, there is no such thing as having too many pitchers and too much pitching. The Chicago Cubs are proving just that with their offseason haul of starting pitchers.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 27

Former Seattle Mariners Pitcher Deals AL West Rivals History-Making Loss

The Seattle Mariners will begin Game 1 of their last series of the season against the Oakland Athletics at 7:10 p.m. PT on Friday. The Mariners were eliminated on their off day on Thursday after the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals both won.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 21

Padres vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 21

The Chicago White Sox (36-118) play the San Diego Padres (88-66) at 8:40 p.m. ET on Saturday following a three-game losing streak. The Padres will call on Martin Perez (4-5) versus the White Sox and Chris Flexen (2-14).

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

White Sox reportedly plan to cut payroll in 2025

Whether or not the 2024 White Sox ultimately set a new record for the most losses in a single season, there is no denying their performance this year has been a massive disappointment.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 10

Former Seattle Mariners Hurler Finally Has Brutal Streak in History Snapped

Over the weekend, the Chicago White Sox finally won a game that was started by former Seattle Mariners hurler Chris Flexen. It shouldn't seem like a big deal, but it was in that it snapped a brutal streak in baseball history.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / September 9

Chicago White Sox Finally Snap Historic Skid, Win a Start For Chris Flexen

The Chicago White Sox salvaged game three of a three-game set on Sunday afternoon, beating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The 7-2 win was the 33rd of the year for the White Sox, who are on track to be the worst team in modern baseball history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

White Sox break Boston with five-run ninth, finally win Chris Flexen start

A five-run ninth inning propelled the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, salvaging the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

White Sox make more brutal history with ugly loss to Orioles

Chris Flexen, you will be remembered, though it won’t be for something you want to be remembered for and it’s mostly not your fault. You are officially the biggest individual loser on one of MLB’s biggest team losers, the 2024 Chicago White Sox.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 24

Former Mariners Hurler Makes Sad Baseball History with New Team as Poor Season Continues

Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Chris Flexen made some very sad baseball history on Friday night as a member of the Chicago White Sox. Despite tossing a quality start, Flexen took a no-decision as the White Sox fell 5-2 to the Detroit Tigers.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 5

White Sox manager asks for players to 'be professional' amid skid

White Sox manager asks for players to 'be professional' as losing-skid grows

The Chicago White Sox haven't won a game since July 10. It was a 3-1 victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. The Twins went on to win the second game of the doubleheader, and the White Sox haven't seen a W on the scoreboard since.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Look of the Day for Mon 7/8: Twins, Chisox should tee off on these pitchers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

MLB strikeout props for 5/8: By George, back Kirby vs. Twins

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MLB News / The Forkball / December 31, 2023

White Sox Sign Right-Hander Chris Flexen for One Year, $1.75m Deal

In a significant move, the White Sox sign Chris Flexen, a right-handed pitcher. The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed on a one-year contract with Chris Flexen, worth $1.75 million.