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Today in White Sox History: August 24

1901 The White Sox signed Wiley Piatt, who had been released by the Philadelphia A’s in July. The left-handed starter pitched well down the stretch for the first-place White Sox, going 4-2 with a 2.79 ERA and 1.084 WHIP, good for 0.4 WAR over seven games (six starts). The 1902 season was more of a […]

White Sox fan hit with brutal FAFO moment after flying jump kick during massive upper-deck brawl

A Chicago White Sox game in the Guaranteed Rate Field has never been immune to controversies and fan dramas. And their recent victory over the New York Mets went viral in a similar fashion for all the wrong reasons. As captured in a now-viral video on social media, fans were seen exchanging punches and attempting […] The post White Sox fan hit with brutal FAFO moment after flying jump kick during massive upper-deck brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (August 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

After nine consecutive series wins on the road, the Cubs (75-56) finally came up short in Seattle against the Mariners. They dropped the first two games in painful walk off fashion before scoring 19 times to salvage the final contest. They finish up their road trip with a journey to the desert for the always … The post Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (August 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .

Cubs, Blue Jays to Play in 2027 Little League Classic

The Cubs’ long-awaited turn to host the All-Star Game is very much in danger of being canceled by looming labor issues, and the same could be true for their selection to play in next year’s Little League Classic. You may recall that the Cubs played in this game back in 2019, a game highlighted by … The post Cubs, Blue Jays to Play in 2027 Little League Classic appeared first on .

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 23, 2026

In what had been fairly tepid pursuits of second-half postseason berths, the Birmingham Barons and Winston-Salem Dash both did what they could this past week to earn a spot on the playoffs, rather than sneaking in through a technicality. The Barons pulled off a six-game sweep of the Chattanooga Lookouts on the road, which pushes… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 23, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .

White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (August 17-23, 2026): Dylan Campbell

Charlotte KnightsRecord 3-3 (last week), 25-26 (second half), 67-59 (overall) Knights Player of the WeekAndy Weber .353/.476/.824, 17 at-bats Ryan Galanie .333/.435/.611, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 18 at-batsJunior Perez .333/.429/.556, 3-for-3 stolen bases, 18 at-batsCaden Connor .357/.400/.500, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 14 at-batsRikuu Nishida .240/.367/.320, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 25 at-bats Tanner McDougal 3 IP, 6 R (2 […]

Philadelphia Sports Fans Put on White Sox Gear and Deliver Flying Ninja Kicks to Downed Opponents

More bad behavior from Philly sports fans. This past weekend, they went out to Rate Field in Chicago’s south side, put on White Sox colors, and beat the tar out of each other: There is quite a bit going on here, so let’s break it down: The thing that stands out most about this video […] The post Philadelphia Sports Fans Put on White Sox Gear and Deliver Flying Ninja Kicks to Downed Opponents appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Weekly Summer Thread – 8/24

Welcome to the Summer Thread for the week of 8/24. Fom the look of social media, most of the Nashville Predators are wrapping up their summer vacations. Soon it will be time to hit the ice for training camp. What does everyone think about Patrick Kane returing to the Blackhawks? Just a reminder – we’re always looking for new people to chat with and to be part of our community. Feel free to share the link to our thread with potential new members!

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/23/26): Cubs 19, Mariners 2 – Two Slams Help Prevent Sweep

After a pair of painful walk-off losses in the first two games of their series against the Mariners, the Cubs made sure that wouldn’t be a possibility at T-Mobile Park Sunday afternoon. The road squad put up double digits on the scoreboard and salvaged a win in the series finale. Randy Arozarena made it two … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/23/26): Cubs 19, Mariners 2 – Two Slams Help Prevent Sweep appeared first on .

Bears To Restart Trade Talks On Quarterback

The Chicago Bears turned down trade interest in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent once already this year.  That door may not be fully closed. Per Jason La Canfora , multiple teams called Chicago about Bagent back in February, and the Bears "brushed off" the talks before signing him to a new contract that runs through the 2027 season.  With Bagent now firmly behind Caleb Williams on the depth chart and the Bears also carrying veteran Case Keenum, the door to revisiting those conversatio...

Building Glass Houses: Chicago’s Fragile Defensive Line

By and large, teams will build their starting rosters and their meaningful depth out of the first three rounds of the draft. The rate of investment league-wide in “defensive linemen” (here including edge-rushers of both types, defensive ends of various styles, and all defensive tackles) is going to hover around 24 of these “premium” picks […]

Morning Bag Skate 8/24-8/30

This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: The 2026 offseason rankings ( SCH ) Alex Vlasic eager to speak playoffs into existence for Blackhawks: “It’s a matter of time” ( Sun-Times ) Nazar or Frondell? A case for each to center Blackhawks’ top line without Bedard ( Tribune ) Blackhawks prospect rankings: Vaclav Nestrasil climbs to top spot after many graduations ( Sun-Times ) 5 Blackhawks who need to step up i...

Cubs’ Josiah Hartshorn cements himself in franchise lore with 20th Home Run

Chicago Cubs 2025 sixth round draft pick Josiah Hartshorn is having a breakout season. The 19 year old 1B/OF from Orange Lutheran High School has propelled up prospect rankings this year, including becoming the organization’s No.1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No.39. This year, Hartshorn has dominated the Low-A and High-A ranks. As of August 24, [...] The post Cubs’ Josiah Hartshorn cements himself in franchise lore with 20th Home Run appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Podcast: White Sox Walk-off Magic

Episode Summary Thanks to walk-off home runs from Jake Rogers and Tristan Peters, the Chicago White Sox pick up another series win, this time against the New York Mets. Why the home runs are critical to the White Sox turnaround in 2026, what's going on with Luis Castillo, and a preview of White Sox vs. Rangers. The post Podcast: White Sox Walk-off Magic appeared first on Sox Machine .

White Sox Fans Turn on Each Other as Huge Brawl Erupts in the Stands

It took about 15 seconds for ushers to reach upper deck section 518 during Sunday’s Chicago White Sox vs New York Mets game at Rate Field. And in videos shot from multiple angles circulating online, the damage looked to be intensifying. While security tried to break the fight up, some fans seemed to enjoy the […] The post White Sox Fans Turn on Each Other as Huge Brawl Erupts in the Stands appeared first on EssentiallySports .

The Bengals may be ready to find a new swing tackle

The Cincinnati Bengals handily defeated the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, going to 2-0 in the preseason so far, by a score of 27-9. The defense kept the Bears out of the end zone throughout the entire game — even though the Bears’ starters played while the Bengals benched theirs — and both Josh Johnson […]