The White Sox announced that they have recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer. In corresponding moves, they have optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal and put righty Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister.
The Chicago White Sox look like a completely different team in 2026 than they did just one year ago. Entering the All-Star break, they’re 50-45, tied for first place in the American League Central, and are sending three players to the Midsummer Classic: Munetaka Murakami, Tristan Peters, and Miguel Vargas.
Over the last several years, the Chicago White Sox have not had very many players worthy of being an MLB All-Star. Last season, then-rookie starting pitcher Shane Smith was chosen to represent the White Sox in the Mid-summer Classic, but an argument could be made he was among the worst All-Stars on either team.
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The Chicago White Sox somewhat surprisingly opened up a spot in the rotation earlier this week when they demoted Shane Smith . The 2025 All-Star and Opening Day starter got off to a concerning start that saw him post a 10.80 ERA in his first three outings.
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Shane Smith’s sophomore nightmare has derailed the South Side’s fragile rebuild before it ever got off the ground. When the Chicago White Sox named Shane Smith their Opening Day starter for 2026, it felt like a milestone, a signal that the franchise’s painful rebuild was beginning to bear fruit.
Last year, Shane Smith was one of the best players on a White Sox team that sat at the bottom of the American League standings. But after having problems limiting the walks, Smith found himself in Triple-A again after the White Sox optioned him on April 8.
The Chicago White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.
The White Sox sent right-hander Shane Smith to Triple-A, the team announced. Left-hander Tyler Schweitzer was promoted to the big-league club. To clear a 40-man roster spot for Schweitzer, outfielder Brooks Baldwin was moved to the 60-day IL.
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The Baltimore Orioles remain the Chicago White Sox' Achilles heel (isn't everyone?). Despite entering the series dropping three straight, Baltimore has been able to keep the Sox in check and win the battle both on the mound and at the plate.
On the cusp of a .500 record, the Chicago White Sox came up just short against the Baltimore Orioles in the series opener. The good news is that they still kept things close and got another strong performance from their pitching staff.
The Chicago White Sox are off to a horrendous start to the 2026 MLB season. They are currently 1-5, tied for the worst record in all baseball. What is more, their -31 run differential is, by far, the worst is both the American League and National League.
In December of 2024, the Chicago White Sox took advantage of a massive mistake by the Milwaukee Brewers. As the Rule 5 Draft approached, Milwaukee failed to protect pitching Shane Smith.
The Chicago White Sox will have an All-Star on the mound for Opening Day. Ahead of their Spring Training meeting with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, the organization announced that Shane Smith will be on the bump in a few short weeks.
The 2025 White Sox season ended Sunday in a fitting way, with an outstanding performance from a rookie. That's been a major theme throughout the season, and it's what gives the team hope that they can take another step forward in 2026.
The White Sox announced a few moves before Friday night’s series opener with the Angels.
The White Sox announced that right-hander Shane Smith has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 16) due to a left ankle sprain. Outfielder
The Chicago White Sox entered the All-Star break in a good spot (outside of their record) and have a chance to improve things in the second half. The White Sox only had one All-Star this season, with rookie right-hander and Rule 5 Draft pick Shane Smith getting the nod to this year’s Midsummer Classic.
CHICAGO –– Shane Smith went into spring training simply trying to make the team. Tuesday night, he’ll represent the Chicago White Sox in the 2025 MLB All-Star game.
While the White Sox are 30-60 on the season, someone needed to represent them at the All-Star Game. In 2025, that distinction went to right-handed pitcher Shane Smith.
Michael A. Taylor smacked a three-run home run and Shane Smith pitched sharply into the sixth inning to boost the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
Somehow, some way, the Chicago White Sox only needed one run to beat the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of their three-game set. Fresh off the scrap heap,
The Chicago White Sox are off to another horrendous start in 2025. With 40 games in the books, Chicago is 11-29 and has already fallen 15 games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
Returning home from a 10-game road trip and a Monday off day, the Chicago White Sox couldn't create any momentum in their series-opening loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here are three stars from Thursday's action around the diamond.
After setting a new record for the most losses in modern baseball history last season, the Chicago White Sox are off to another poor start in 2025. Former pitcher Lance Lynn acknowledged the White Sox’s struggles, saying the organization is “behind everybody” in the majors.
The White Sox are the worst team in baseball, so they must embrace wins where they can find them. So, we wouldn't fault them for popping champagne after starting pitcher Shane Smith's sublime Tuesday outing against the Guardians.
The Chicago White Sox, following a historically bad 121-loss season, selected right-hander Shane Smith with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.
The 2024 Rule 5 Draft hasn't even gotten underway, and yet one player has already come off the board. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reported Wednesday morning that the Chicago White Sox would be selecting Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Shane Smith with the No.
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