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White Sox acquire C Boston Smith, ship INF Curtis Mead to Nats

The White Sox and Nationals completed a trade Saturday, with Chicago acquiring former second-team All-American catcher Boston Smith and sending infielder Curtis Mead to Washington.

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White Sox only kinda get shellacked by Brewers this time, 6-1

Oh, yeah … MOMENTUM is supposed to be the keyword this season, so … Only lost by five runs instead of 12 … MOMENTUM! Only struck out 11 times instead of 20 … MOMENTUM!

Korey Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

White Sox Outright Korey Lee

Catcher Korey Lee has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Lee was designated for assignment by the White Sox three days ago after being informed that he wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster.

Curtis Mead News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

White Sox Trade Utility Infielder Mead to Nationals

The Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals completed a trade Saturday afternoon involving infielder Curtis Mead. The South Siders sent the former Tampa Bay Rays prospect to Washington in exchange for catching prospect Boston Smith.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

White Sox Trade Curtis Mead To Nationals For Boston Smith

The White Sox have acquired catcher Boston Smith from the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, both teams have announced. Mead was designated for assignment earlier this week after falling short of an Opening Day roster spot.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 28

Former Chicago White Sox lands on the IL for the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers received terrible news on first baseman Andrew Vaughn’s status, with Vaughn expected to miss a chunk of time. According to USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale, the former Chicago White Sox will be out until early May with a fractured left hamate bone.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 28

This is the best-case outcome for the 2026 Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are looking to take the next step of their rebuilding process in 2026. They have a lot of young talent throughout the MLB roster, but they need to find a way to continue developing its players.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / ChiCitySports / March 28

Chicago White Sox re-sign LaMonte Wade Jr to minor league deal

The Chicago White Sox had to decide to cut some players ahead of Opening Day. One of the players they decided to release was LaMonte Wade Jr. He is a solid veteran presence, but he wanted to see if any teams were interested in putting him on their MLB roster.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

White Sox Re-Sign LaMonte Wade Jr. To Minor League Deal

The White Sox re-signed first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. to a minor league contract. He reported to Triple-A Charlotte and is playing tonight’s season opener for the Knights.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Chicago White Sox reunite with former LHP after Opening Day dud vs Milwaukee Brewers

The Chicago White Sox saw their pitching staff surrender 14 runs to the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day. Additionally, White Sox pitchers issued 10 walks while the hitters struck out 20 times.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Chicago White Sox made dubious MLB history in 14-2 loss to Milwaukee Brewers

The Chicago White Sox 2026 season did not get off to a good start. In fact, it got off to arguably the worst start imaginable. After a spring full of hope, they fell to the Milwaukee Brewers by the score of 14-2 on Opening Day.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 27

3 biggest takeaways from the 2026 Chicago White Sox Opening Day

The Chicago White Sox may want to forget a lot of what happened in their 14-2 road loss on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, there are some things that the team can take from this loss to improve upon.

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Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Munetaka Murakami’s home run leads to an unforgettable trade with a Brewers fan

The Chicago White Sox did not have an ideal start to their 2026 MLB season, but it’s still one to remember for first baseman Munetaka Murakami. The Japanese

Luis Robert News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Chicago White Sox: Luis Robert Jr. takes shot at former team prior to Mets debut

Early this past off-season the Chicago White Sox traded former All-Star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets. In return, they received Luisangel Acuna, who made the Opening Day roster and replaced Robert in center field.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 27

White Sox on wrong side of 2 Brewers records on Opening Day

The Chicago White Sox were routed 14–2 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day, as the home team cruised to an easy win. Chase Meidroth’s leadoff homer off Jacob Misiorowski stood out as an early highlight, along with Munetaka Murakami’s first Major League home run.

Mike Tauchman News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Mike Tauchman Expected To Miss Six Weeks After Meniscus Surgery

Mets non-roster outfielder Mike Tauchman is expected to be out for six weeks after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami launches home run for first MLB hit

The Chicago White Sox did not have the best showing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day, but there was a bright side to all the mayhem. Munetaka Murakami was able to launch a home run on his first MLB hit, and it might be something that he’ll never forget.

Chase Meidroth News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day

There seems to be a small glimmer of hope early on in the 2026 MLB season for the Chicago White Sox.

Frank Thomas is suing his former team

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Chicago White Sox News / Stadium Rant / March 26

Chicago White Sox 2026 Season Preview: Can This Young Core Shock The AL Central?

Two seasons removed from the most challenging season in franchise history, this 2026 White Sox team bears little resemblance to the 2024 squad who suffered over 121 losses.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 26

White Sox Opening Day Lineup: Batting Order Thoughts, Pitching Matchup, Injuries

Excuse my shouting ... THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! Chicago White Sox baseball is back, and the expectations are as high as they have been in years. While it's not necessarily a playoff-or-bust kind of season, the time is now for the team's young players to push the organization in the right direction.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 25

White Sox Roster Is Taking Shape Ahead of Opening Day

The sun has set on spring training in more ways than one. The Arizona heat pushed game times earlier to stay ahead of triple-digit temperatures. Now the final game is complete, and the roster picture is coming into focus.

Chicago White Sox News / Ball Exclusives / March 24

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit against Chicago White Sox

Hall of Famer and longtime MLB veteran Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox alleging that the team has been using his name and likeness on uniforms.

Chicago White Sox News / The Spun / March 24

MLB Legend Frank Thomas Files Lawsuit Against The White Sox

Baseball legend Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, his former team for 16 years. According to TMZ, Thomas is suing the White Sox for reportedly using his name to sell team merchandise without his permission.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Frank Thomas is suing his former team

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox over merchandise that he says was sold without his consent. Thomas is suing the White Sox along with Nike and Fanatics, accusing the team of using him to sell merchandise without his consent.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why a franchise legend is suing the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are getting some bad news on Tuesday, as it was announced that franchise legend Frank Thomas is suing the franchise. Thomas is alleging that the team sold merchandise with his name on it without permission, per the Chicago Tribune.