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The 2025 Arizona Fall League was a showcase for the Chicago White Sox, thanks to a trio of prospects who arrived in the desert with very different expectations.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 10

White Sox Prospects Participate In Fall Stars Game

Three White Sox prospects were recognized for their standout performances in the Arizona Fall League by being selected to the American League Fall Stars roster: left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith, infielder Sam Antonacci and outfielder Braden Montgomery.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League season is nearing its midpoint, with several standouts making their MLB teams notice.

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

White Sox No. 5 Prospect Continues To Shine In Arizona Fall League

The Chicago White Sox put together yet another disappointing season in 2025. While not as noteworthy as their record setting 121-loss season in 2024, they still went 60-102 and had the worst record in the American League.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 8

Chris Getz Shares Update On Chicago White Sox Top Pitching Prospects

CHICAGO –– The 2025 season has come with a few bumps in the road for White Sox top pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith. But they'll have a chance to finish the year strong in the Arizona Fall League, general manager Chris Getz told reporters before Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 30

Gibler hoping leap forward heading into sophmore season for Arkansas

Arkansas is looking for new faces to carry them through the 2026 season in the rotation. The Razorbacks had 67% of its rotation selected in the first round of the MLB Draft.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago White Sox exec reveals 2025 MLB Draft No. 10 pick plan

The 2024 MLB Draft was crucial for the Chicago White Sox, as they landed top prospect Hagen Smith with the No. 5 overall pick. Their Garrett Crochet trade to the Boston Red Sox netted Braden Montgomery, who went No.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 24

Hagen Smith Scheduled To Pitch In First Game Since May 10

The Double-A Birmingham Barons list Hagen Smith as the probable starter for Saturday's game at 7 p.m. ET against the Knoxville Smokies. That would mark Smith's first game action since May 10, when he pitched two scoreless innings with four strikeouts, two walks and zero hits for the Barons.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / June 8

The Chicago White Sox could have two players make the Midsummer Classic

The Chicago White Sox have been playing great baseball lately. They are riding a three-game winning streak, which started when they won in extra innings against the Detroit Tigers on June 5.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 18

The Chicago White Sox Rule 5 Pick has been nothing short of spectacular

Thankfully, the Chicago White Sox will not be considered the worst team in baseball this season, as the Colorado Rockies look primed to break their loss record from last season.

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Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13

Chicago White Sox to Ease Minor League Workload of Top Pitching Prospects, For Now

The Chicago White Sox have decided to be cautious with left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith, and he’ll miss his next scheduled start for Double-A Birmingham.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago White Sox take necessary precaution on top prospect

Much like 2024, things haven’t been going well for the Chicago White Sox at the major league level. But in the midst of their rebuild, that’s to be expected.

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Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / April 30

The White Sox Have Found a Gem in Shane Smith

For a team that lost a historic 121 games last season, it is to no one’s surprise that the Chicago White Sox have struggled in the win-loss department again to open 2025.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 24

White Sox No. 3 Prospect Strikes Out Eight For Double-A Birmingham Barons

White Sox prospect Hagen Smith continued his strong start to the 2025 season Wednesday with the Birmingham Barons. The 6-foot-3 left-hander held the Rocket City Trash Pandas scoreless through four innings, allowing just one hit while striking out eight batters.

Chicago White Sox News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 13

Former Razorback All-American making his mark in pro ball

Hagen Smith was the most dominant pitcher in all of college baseball a year ago, which led to him being the fifth overall pick in last July's Major League draft.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6

White Sox Pitching Prospect Shines In Season Debut With Birmingham Barons

Chicago White Sox prospect Hagen Smith made a strong first impression in his season debut Saturday with the Double-A Birmingham Barons. Smith, 21, is a 6-foot-3 left-handed pitcher who's ranked No.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago White Sox No. 3 overall prospect dominates Chicago Cubs Double-A team

Things are not going the Chicago White Sox way to start the year as they’ve dropped back-to-back series to the Minnesota Twins and Detriot Tigers and are on a four-game losing streak.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 8

The White Sox Have the Best Pitching Prospect Duo in Baseball

If the Chicago White Sox are going to contend for a World Series in the next decade, a pair of 21-year-old left-handers will be a key part of that. Noah Schultz has ascended to the status of the top left-handed pitching prospect in baseball, a top 20 prospect in all of baseball.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Former Arkansas Pitcher's Spring Training Debut Highlights Potential

Hagen Smith’s invitation to Major League camp with the Chicago White Sox in his first full professional season underscores the organization's confidence in his abilities.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 7

The Chicago White Sox Rotation May Surprise People in 2025

As I continue my week in Arizona at White Sox Spring Training, one area of the White Sox organizational depth continues to shine well above the rest in terms of future outlook.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago White Sox top arm experimenting with new pitch for the 2025 season

The Chicago White Sox have a bright future ahead of them, with a slew of prospects in their system who will hopefully aid them in their rebuild. Most of the White Sox prospects are up with them in camp as non-roster invitees to showcase their skills and maybe force the White Sox to add them to the Major League roster.

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

Former Razorback Star Smith Makes Spring Training Debut

Hagen Smith was invited to Major League camp with the Chicago White Sox in his first full professional season, emblematic of how highly his talent is regarded.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / February 26

Chicago White Sox’s top pitching prospect was impressive in spring debut

The Chicago White Sox are not off to a great start this spring and most likely will not be great this season. The one bright spot for the Southsiders will be the young group of prospects coming down the pipeline who can hopefully turn things around.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / January 23

White Sox Prospects Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith Make History Atop LHP Rankings

The Chicago White Sox may be coming off the worst season by any team in recent memory, but there is reason for hope in the future – especially on the mound.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Chicago White Sox Top Draft Choice Predicted to Turn Heads in a Big Way in 2025

With the new year nearly upon us, it's time to start looking forward, both in life and in baseball. MLB.com's Jim Callis began doing that with a fun exercise on Tuesday in which he predicted who each team's top prospect will be at this time next year.