No, Tim Elko did not play for Charlotte tonight — he’s headed to the bigs; could be our last chance to feature him in the Minor League Update. | Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Kanny’s walk-off error and ACL’s win staves off the affiliates getting swept Memphis Redbirds 13, Charlotte Knights 10 (Statcast box)The bats were swinging on both sides, but Charlotte was … [Read more...] about White Sox Minor League Update: May 9, 2025
Today in White Sox History: May 10
Jack McDowell pitches during the game in Baltimore that ran his record to 7-0, 33 years ago today. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Black Jack stays perfect 1909 The White Sox knock off Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators, 1-0, in 11 innings. Johnson suffered his second straight 1-0 loss. By the end of 1909, he’d have 10 losses by shutouts, which will be more than … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: May 10
Game Thread: Marlins at White Sox
Tim Elko makes his major league debut tonight. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s finally Tim Elko Day! If you haven’t heard, or bypassed the cover photo, Tim Elko makes his major league debut tonight for the White Sox. Perhaps it was an act of God, because the new Holy man, Pope Leo XIV, was impatiently waiting to see the young slugger. Does the Vatican have CHSN? Who … [Read more...] about Game Thread: Marlins at White Sox
Shane Smith pitched a gem, but the White Sox bats and bullpen stayed cold
The solo home run, which turned out to be the only run, was provided by Andrew Vaughn in the first. | Abigail Dean/Getty Images The Marlins take game two with a 3-1 win Shane Smith dominated the Marlins through six innings, but a sleepy offense and ice-cold bullpen ruined the fun. The White Sox lost game two, effectively ending Pope Weekend a day early. Xavier Edwards … [Read more...] about Shane Smith pitched a gem, but the White Sox bats and bullpen stayed cold
Chet Lemon’s 2004 Q&A
Steve Snowden/Getty Images Our historian, Mark Liptak, shares his conversation with the star center fielder With news of Chet Lemon’s passing on Thursday, our Mark Liptak was in touch quickly from the road, taking time out of his broadcasting work to share his interview with Chet from 2004. It follows here, in edited form. Chet Lemon is another one of those very good … [Read more...] about Chet Lemon’s 2004 Q&A