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White Sox’s GM Chris Getz Discusses Free Agency, Luis Robert

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The White Sox remain amidst a full rebuild on the heels of their third straight 100-plus loss season. Unsurprisingly, they don’t seem to be in for an exciting winter. General manager Chris Getz downplayed the possibility of making any multi-year free agent pickups. “Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total, but to go beyond this upcoming season I … [Read more...] about White Sox’s GM Chris Getz Discusses Free Agency, Luis Robert

White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach

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The White Sox have made two notable additions to their coaching staff. James Fegan of Sox Machine reports that Derek Shomon will be the new hitting coach and Zach Bove the new pitching coach. The Sox have already announced Bove’s hiring. It was announced back in September that the Sox would be making multiple coaching changes, with pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach … [Read more...] about White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach

Orioles Acquire Andrew Kittredge From Cubs

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The Orioles have reunited with Andrew Kittredge, as the team announced that the right-hander has been acquired from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.  While not mentioned in the Orioles’ press release, it can be assumed that the O’s will be exercising Kittredge’s $9MM club option for the 2026 season rather than swinging a trade for the reliever just to buy him out … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Andrew Kittredge From Cubs

White Sox Exercise Club Option On Luis Robert Jr.

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The White Sox are bringing Luis Robert Jr. back into the fold for 2026. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that the team is exercising its club option over the center fielder. Robert will make $20MM in 2026, rather being paid a $2MM buyout and heading into free agency. The White Sox hold an additional $20MM club option over him for the 2027 season. This was always the expected … [Read more...] about White Sox Exercise Club Option On Luis Robert Jr.