South Side Sox

On this day 125 years ago, the Detroit clubbed White Sox manager Dick Padden over the head with a bat and tried to have him arrested; the Tigers still lost the game. | Chicago Tribune Dick Padden loses an argument and a fight — but wins a game 1900 White Sox player-manager Dick Padden was clubbed over the head with a bat during a fight in the third inning at Detroit. … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: May 16

Vinny Capra bats against the Houston Astros at American Family Field on May 7, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | John Fisher/Getty Images Chicago pads their bullpen and lineup depth with two acquisitions Heading into their first of two Crosstown Classic series, the Chicago White Sox added utilityman Vinny Capra and reliever Miguel Castro to their roster. Claiming Capra … [Read more...] about White Sox add roster depth heading into Crosstown Classic series

Shane Smith and his 2.08 season ERA looks to shut down the North Siders Friday afternoon. | Abigail Dean/Getty Images Chicago kicks off the Crosstown Classic with Shane Smith on the mound looking to snap the South Side losing streak MLB has launched its very first “Rivalry Weekend,” where typical City rivals will face off all on the same weekend, and when you’re done … [Read more...] about Game Thread: White Sox at Cubs

Miguel Vargas mashed two homers and a double in his four-hit outing, driving in all of the White Sox runs. | David Banks-Imagn Images Miguel Vargas was the only player to show up for the South Siders Things started out fun for the White Sox, but then gradually starting going downhill until the game snowballed into a complete disaster, falling to the Cubs in the first … [Read more...] about White Sox humbled by 13-3 loss in Crosstown Classic opener

On this day 74 years ago, one of the greatest midseason deals in White Sox history brought righthander Saul Rogovin to the South Side. | Topps A brilliant midseason pickup helps deliver the South Siders their best season record in 31 years 1929 White Sox outfielder Art “The Great” Shires (Shires, by the way, gave himself that nickname) and manager Lena Blackburne got … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: May 15