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Stop the presses, cancel your pity party, and mark it down: the Chicago White Sox won a baseball game Thursday afternoon. Their 3–0 win over the Minnesota Twins not only helped them avoid a sweep, but it also gave them their second win of the week, their second road victory of the season, and their first win against a non-Boston opponent in April.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24

Three stars of the night in MLB: Pirates rookie homers in first MLB at-bat

Here are three stars from Thursday's action around the diamond.

Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Rockies off to historically futile start to season

Rockies send down top prospect, raising questions about player development

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 24

White Sox blank Twins as rain shortens game to 7 innings

Rookie Shane Smith got his first career win and Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a seven-inning weather-shortened game on Thursday in Minneapolis.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / April 19

White Sox Look to Avoid Complete Meltdown in Game 2 vs. Red Sox

For the few still emotionally invested in the 2025 Chicago White Sox, things are slipping even further off the rails. The Pale Hose were trounced again on Friday night, this time in a 10–3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / April 13

White Sox Go for Shocking Sweep vs. Red Sox Behind Rookie Shane Smith

To the shock of many—perhaps even themselves—the Chicago White Sox have won consecutive games for the first time in 2025. With Saturday’s 3–2 win over the Boston Red Sox, the South Siders not only clinched a series victory but also earned their first series win of the season.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Chris Getz opens up about Shane Smith’s sudden emergence

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.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 9

Chicago White Sox rookie elite pitch is what’s leading to his success

The Chicago White Sox are off to a rough start to the season and could be on pace to get close, if not break the loss record. The rough start to the season hasn’t gotten any better, as the White Sox placed leftfielder Andrew Benintendi on the injured list after he suffered a left adductor strain.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 9

Chicago White Sox 5th starter dominated the Guardians in a spectacular performance

The Chicago White Sox dropped a nail-bitter yesterday to the Cleveland Guardians in which the Guardians walked things off on a bases-loaded walk issued by Mike Clevinger.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / April 8

Shane Smith gives White Sox something to be hopeful about

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.

Guardians top White Sox 1-0 on walk-off walk

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

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The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / April 8

White Sox Look to End Skid, Spoil Guardians’ Home Opener Behind Rookie Shane Smith

The Chicago White Sox stumbled through last week, dropping both three-game series against the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. After a convincing 9–0 blowout win against Minnesota, the wheels promptly fell off.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / April 8

White Sox Stumble Through Brutal Week, Look to Reset vs. Guardians and Red Sox

The White Sox opened the week with a bang, but it's been downhill since Shane Smith's stellar debut was cut short and the bullpen door swung open. A five-game losing streak, a sweep in Detroit, and a whole lot of question marks later, the Sox limp into another home opener—this time in Cleveland.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / April 2

White Sox Broadcaster John Schriffen Misses the Pitch

On Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox first overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, right-hander Shane Smith, who the Milwaukee Brewers left unprotected, made his Major League debut.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 2

Chicago White Sox strong starting staff just misses historic feat

The Chicago White Sox have had a better start to the season than fans had expected they would be playing. By now, fans would’ve expected the White Sox not to have any wins, but thankfully, that crown goes to the Atlanta Braves, as the Sox are 2-3 to start the year.

Athletics News / On Tap Sports Net / April 1

Found Money? White Sox Rookie Smith Debuts vs. Twins

Development, development, development...that is the mantra for the 2025 Chicago White Sox. The first four games of the season have had some interesting moments, however.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

White Sox RHP Shane Smith to make MLB debut vs. winless Twins

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins just once in 13 games during a historically bad 2024 season that saw them finish with the most losses in modern major league history.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

White Sox announce notable pitching staff moves

There were a couple of notable updates on the White Sox pitching staff today. For one, the club announced that Rule 5 pick Shane Smith will make the team, along with video of him receiving the news and relaying it to his parents.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Chicago White Sox' Rule-5 Draft Selection Shares Emotional Phone Call After Making Roster

After being selected in the Rule-5 Draft this winter, Chicago White Sox' pitcher Shane Smith has made the Opening Day roster. The White Sox posted the video of an emotional phone call that he had with his parents to commemorate the occasion.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 18

Chicago White Sox Rule 5 pick has been impressive this spring

The Chicago White Sox will begin their season on March 27 when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at the newly named Rate Field. Facing off against the Angels is the White Sox Opening Day starter, Sean Burke, who just recently was given the gohead by his manager Will Venable.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Chicago White Sox Prospect Shane Smith Mows Down Los Angeles Dodgers Stars

Shane Smith may not have a fraction of the star power that some of the Los Angeles Dodgers' top bats boast, but the Chicago White Sox right-hander still managed to get a leg up on them Saturday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 28

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Chicago White Sox

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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 14

Did The Brewers Make An Unforced Roster Management Error In The Rule 5 Draft?

Shane Smith made his mark since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He broke out in 2023, becoming Brewer Fanatic’s Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year that season, then was fourth in the voting for Brewer Fanatic’s Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Year in 2024.

Milwaukee Brewers News / South Side Sox / December 11

Sox snag Shane Smith from Brewers in Rule 5 draft

He’ll likely take a swingman role in 2025, providing he can break north out of Arizona With the first pick in the draft that sorta doesn’t really matter, the White Sox plucked pitcher Shane Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 11

White Sox select RHP Shane Smith first in Rule 5 Draft

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.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 11

Chicago White Sox Poach Milwaukee Brewers' Shane Smith With Top Pick of Rule 5 Draft

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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 8

Brewers Spotlight: RHP Shane Smith

24-year-old Shane Smith grew up in the Boston area and attended The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts. A star on and off the field, Smith chose to head to Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.