Good morning! Tis the offseason to be celebrating birthdays of former Sox past, and this week is no exception. On December 20, 1949 one of the leaders of the 1977 South Side Hit Men --Oscar Gamble-- was born in Ramer, Alabama. The post Sporcle Saturday: Happy Birthday, Oscar Gamble appeared first on Sox Machine. … [Read more...] about Sporcle Saturday: Happy Birthday, Oscar Gamble
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DEC. 20TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: MOST WHITE SOX PICKOFFS BY RIGHTIES (CAREER)
Jack McDowell is the Sox all-time leader among righties (since 1952) with 23 pickoffs. Most career pickoffs by White Sox right-handed pitchers (since 1952): NO.—-PITCHER 23—Jack McDowell 12—Sean Lowe 10—Kirk McCaskill 7—Richard Dotson 6—Steve Stone 6—Alex Fernandez 6—Jon Garland 6—Joe Horlen 6—Jesse Jefferson 6—Bob Keegan … [Read more...] about DEC. 20TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: MOST WHITE SOX PICKOFFS BY RIGHTIES (CAREER)
One Star Could Revive the Infield Market in Free Agency
Bo Bichette isn’t just the most recognizable infielder available in free agency — he’s also the most intriguing. At 28 years old, Bichette hits the open market at a rare intersection of prime-age production, positional ambiguity, and star power. He’s a former All-Star, a batting-title contender in his peak seasons, and one of the most consistent contact hitters of the past … [Read more...] about One Star Could Revive the Infield Market in Free Agency
More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
The Houston Astros’ primary goal this offseason was to sign a talented young starting pitcher under team control for the future, and they have now found one. That pitcher is Mike Burrows. The Astros acquired the 26-year-old right-hander in a massive three-team trade also involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates that finalized Friday afternoon, first reported by … [Read more...] about More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
Blue Jays Moves Signify Belief in Their Current Closer
Every Toronto Blue Jays fan remembers how the 2025 World Series ended, falling in extra innings to the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7. As the team looks to reverse its fortunes in 2026, a man who was at the forefront of major criticism for the loss can be key in helping the Blue Jays return to baseball’s brightest stage. Toronto was two outs away from becoming … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Moves Signify Belief in Their Current Closer