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CHICAGO –– Sean Burke had no trouble carving through opposing lineups as a redshirt freshman at the University of Maryland in 2020, posting a 1.99 ERA,

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Cubs seek series win against White Sox

After swapping one-sided victories in the first two games of their crosstown rivalry series, the host Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs will meet in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / July 24

3 White Sox arms show signs of pitching development breakthrough

The following is a guest post submitted by Matthew Mueller. All statistics are accurate as of July 21, 2025. We’re halfway through the 2025 season, and, in my estimation, life is pretty good for the White Sox.

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29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Five-Run Sixth Dooms White Sox in Series Opener

The Toronto Blue Jays torched the Chicago White Sox for five runs in the sixth inning Monday night, turning the series opener into another forgettable mess at 35th and Shields.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / June 12

Chicago White Sox: One pitcher could benefit from getting optioned

The Chicago White Sox, up until last night’s drubbing, had been playing good baseball, playing .500 baseball in the past ten games (5-5). Last night’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros was only the White Sox’s second loss in their past six ball games.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 12

Astros Flatten White Sox Early, Sean Burke Shelled in Blowout Loss

The Chicago White Sox hopes of clinching their first road series win went up in smoke Wednesday night in a 10–2 blowout loss to the Houston Astros. Starter Sean Burke didn't bring his A, B, or even C game.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 24

White Sox Quiet the Rangers, Snap Skid Behind Burke’s Bounceback Start

The Chicago White Sox entered Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers having lost six of their last seven games, holding the same record they did at this point in 2024.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 23

Sean Burke's Bounce-Back Outing Guides White Sox To 4-1 Win Over Rangers

CHICAGO – White Sox starter Sean Burke gave a blunt assessment of his command after walking five batters and giving up five earned runs against the Chicago Cubs on May 17.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 1

Chicago White Sox lead MLB in shocking category

The Chicago White Sox bounced back from Wednesday’s loss with an 8-0 blowout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon. The southsiders were thankfully able to avoid another series sweep with Thursday’s win.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 1

White Sox turn to Sean Burke to Avoid Sweep Against Brewers in Series Finale

In what we all hope isn’t the start of another long losing streak, the Chicago White Sox dropped Wednesday night’s game to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 6-4.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / April 20

White Sox Hope to Stop Skid as Sean Burke Looks to Bounce Back vs. Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox dropped their sixth straight game Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. It’s the second time in just 20 games that the White Sox have put together a losing streak of six or more—an impressive feat of futility.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / April 9

White Sox turn to Sean Burke to halt skid vs. Guardians

The Chicago White Sox have been getting more than they bargained for from their young starting pitchers. They'll see if Sean Burke can continue the trend when he takes the mound against the host Cleveland Guardians in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 2

Wednesday MLB Best Bets, MLB Picks Today, April 2, 2025

Cashed another two winners on Monday! We swept the board, but it wasn’t easy. Kyle Hart was pretty easy, going over his strikeout line in the third inning.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 30

Chicago White Sox starting pitching dominated in the first series of the season

The Chicago White Sox have done well to start the season playing good baseball against the Los Angeles Angels. The Sox offense exploded for eight runs in the second game of the series, where the Sox had three home runs, which was started by leftfielder Andrew Benintendi.

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Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / March 27

Sean Burke sharp as White Sox blow out Angels

Rookie right-hander Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings in his first Opening Day start and Austin Slater, Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa homered as the host Chicago White Sox routed the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Thursday.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / March 16

White Sox make surprising decision on Opening Day starter

One could be forgiven for being unfamiliar with Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

White Sox’s Opening Day starter has 3 career MLB starts

The Chicago White Sox are a work in progress. The team has a new manager, a fairly new roster, and an inexperienced Opening Day starter. The White Sox are starting Sean Burke on Opening Day, per the team’s social media.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 16

Chicago White Sox announce a surprising name to be their Opening Day starter

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the regular season, which starts on March 27, when they take on the Los Angeles Angels. To get there, the White Sox have a few more cuts to make, which they did by granting Joey Gallo his release.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

White Sox manager reveals if Sean Burke will be in season-opening rotation

White Sox manager Will Venable informed the beat on Friday that rookie righty Sean Burke will be in the season-opening rotation.

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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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 5

Mid-Level Chicago White Sox Prospect Reportedly Generating Big Buzz at Spring Training

The Chicago White Sox went 41-121 last season, setting the Modern-Era record for losses. And unfortunately, it doesn't look much better this year after the team traded away All-Star and ace Garrett Crochet this offseason.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / February 28

Chicago White Sox: This former 3rd round pick looks to make a big impact this spring

The Chicago White Sox finally got their first win when they beat the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 4-2. The only saving grace for the White Sox will be the countless number of prospects coming down the pipeline, who all have the potential to be stars in the league.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / January 23