Did not actually play in an official game for the Sox, 31 years ago. | Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images Selling the White Sox by ignoring the White Sox In 1997, the White Sox marketing team put up a billboard in Wrigleyville, reading “Major League Baseball: 8.1 Miles South.” This was a slight exaggeration of the discrepancy between the teams: The Sox might have … [Read more...] about Brooks Boyer and MJ: Do the Sox still Get Us?
White Sox Weekly Minor League Update: May 5-11, 2025
Still going strong: Braden Montgomery has not lost any steam after being promoted to Winston-Salem. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Knights picked up the organization’s only winning series of the week Charlotte Knights Record 4-2 (last week), 19-20 (overall) Knights Player of the Week Jason Matthews .429/.467/.786, 14 at-bats Tim Elko … [Read more...] about White Sox Weekly Minor League Update: May 5-11, 2025
White Sox Minor League Update: May 10, 2025
Ryan Galanie may have moved up to Birmingham, but he continues to hit like he’s out of his mind. | Ryan Galanie/Instagram A spate of short games, and some battered affiliate pitching staffs Louisville Redbirds 8, Charlotte Knights 4 (opener) (7 innings) (Statcast box)The originally-scheduled game, shortened to seven innings, opened up the twinbill, and starter Justin … [Read more...] about White Sox Minor League Update: May 10, 2025
Today in White Sox History: May 11
Robin Ventura saw an 0-for-39 streak end on this day, 35 years ago ... with a bunt single! Robin finally gets his career Rockin’ 1944 A Hal Trosky steal of home in the 16th inning broke a 2-2 tie in an eventual 4-2 White Sox win over the Philadelphia A’s. Trosky had missed the prior two seasons due to migraine headaches. This stolen base was one of just three Trosky had … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: May 11
MLB Week 6 Hot or Not: Jacob Wilson’s got a dangerous swing, Cubs and Mariners get knocked down a peg
Jacob Wilson celebrates with teammates after he hit a bases-loaded walk-off RBI in the bottom of the 11th to beat the Mariners at Sutter Health Park on May 5, 2025. | Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Young studs climb to the top, as NL and AL leaders get challenged Welcome back to the Hot or Not feature series! This week’s recap covers the fifth full week of the … [Read more...] about MLB Week 6 Hot or Not: Jacob Wilson’s got a dangerous swing, Cubs and Mariners get knocked down a peg