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White Sox 9, Rays 1: After a big trade, a big road series victory
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Hawk Harrelson used to say that winning major league baseball games came down to which team made the fewest mistakes. And as a churlish teen, I used to interpret that as indication I was watching a White Sox team that lacked the ability to impose its will upon opponents. But then again , Sunday's rubber match victory at Tropicana Field saw the best White Sox team in five years jump out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning mostly due to the best team in the America...
Pregame notes: In the wake of the Luis Castillo trade
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- In case you missed it, the White Sox acquired starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners in exchange for Seranthony Domínguez, prospect catcher/outfielder Boston Smith, and minor league outfielder Nolan Jones. Domínguez's salary helped balance it out a little, but the Sox are not receiving any cash in the deal, and absorbing Castillo's contract was clearly a key element of this trade happening. The post Pregame notes: In the wake of the Luis Castillo trade app...
With Luis Castillo, the White Sox return to buying, but not on the surest of bets
It’s been a long time since the White Sox approached the trade deadline as a buyer, and thus it’s been a long time since they made a trade they needed to get right, and right away at that. When’s the last time there was such pressure on a deal? 2022 was the last time they… The post With Luis Castillo, the White Sox return to buying, but not on the surest of bets appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 1, 2026
A little more than six years after they gave him the highest bonus of any second-round pick, the White Sox released Jarred Kelley. Kelley, the 47th pick back in 2020, received $3 million from the Sox as part of a top-heavy strategy for the five-round draft, but the hard-throwing righty never found professional traction, as… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 1, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox to acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners for Seranthony Domínguez, Boston Smith and Nolan Jones
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The White Sox have longed for controllable starting pitching for weeks now, and have also recently signaled their reticence to mortgage their bright future for short-term interests. Did they just thread the needle? They’ve certainly attempted to. Sox Machine can confirm what was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan: the White… The post White Sox to acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners for Seranthony Domínguez, Boston Smith and Nolan Jones appeared first on Sox Machine .
Rays 1, White Sox 0: Turns out the best team in the AL can pitch
The Tampa Bay Rays had a 24-year-old rookie who was designated for assignment by his original team in February, batting cleanup for them on Saturday. And Victor Mesa Jr. isn't some crazy player development success story either, he's just...fairly serviceable. Which is to say that this Rays team with the best record in the American League makes its bones by keeping runs off the board, as demonstrated by two-time All-Star Drew Rasmussen and four relievers teaming up for a five-hitter; the seve...
Pregame notes: Saturday sideshow
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- There are barely more than 48 hours until the trade deadline and the White Sox are still hoping to land some starting pitching, even if the extreme seller's market prices have them repeatedly reiterating their intention to hold onto the best pieces of their farm system. "Obviously the deadline is hectic, as everybody knows and means something different for every team," said farm director Paul Janish. "But with the amount of the teams that are 'in the race,' it's a lit...
Sporcle Saturday: Walk-off walks
Good morning! With Tristan Peters' walk-off base on balls Thursday afternoon , he secured the first back-to-back walk-off winners for the White Sox since 2023. He also marked the thirtieth recorded instance in franchise history of a walk-off walk, and the first time since August of 2015. The post Sporcle Saturday: Walk-off walks appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: July 31, 2026
White Sox farm director Paul Janish is in St. Petersburg to announce the initial affiliate assignments for Roch Cholowsky & Friends, but since the team’s transaction wire listed a whole bunch of draft picks heading to Kannapolis and Cholowsky wasn’t one of them, there’s a leading assumption as to where the No. 1 pick will… The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 31, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: White Sox Trade Targets (2026 Edition)
Episode Summary Sox Machine's Josh Nelson pitches 3 trade targets for the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB Trade Deadline. Also reviews trade ideas from Sox Machine supporters. The post Podcast: White Sox Trade Targets (2026 Edition) appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox 6, Rays 1: Boppin’ in the Trop
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- On paper, Nick Martinez presented a tricky matchup for the best scoring offense in the American League. For one, he's good; having allowed five runs in his last five starts and coming off his first career All-Star appearance. But moreover, the Sox thrive off patience and pop, reeling wayward pitchers into their honeyhole, and Martinez is the brand of relentless strike-throwing and soft contact machine that has flummoxed them when taking the form of Keider Montero, or ...
Pregame notes: It’s trade deadline weekend! (Lower your expectations)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The White Sox are leading the American League Central and looking to buy, enough that this month's State of the Sox meeting with coaches and players focused on addressing the distraction of Monday's looming trade deadline. "There's a non-zero chance that the DNA of our club changes here over the next couple of days," Will Venable said. "We just want to be prepared for that, and make sure that it's not more of a distraction than it needs to be." The post Pregame note...
White Sox notes: Once the White Sox closer, Seranthony Domínguez is now just trying to return to their high-leverage mix
Behind the White Sox's back-to-back extra-inning walk-off victories against the Yankees this week was a herculean effort from their bullpen, which didn't allow an earned run over 11 innings of work, all conducted within the same physically taxing 24-hour span. Pitching a scoreless eighth on Wednesday made it five innings in five days for Trevor Richards, before Grant Taylor took the game from the ninth into the 11th with a season-high seven outs recorded, and Jordan Hicks worked for the thir...
White Sox Minor Keys: July 30, 2026
NASHVILLE — Jose Urquidy came to the White Sox organization on a roll, and the change in uniforms didn’t disturb it. By throwing five scoreless innings in his Charlotte debut against the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday, Urquidy lowered his ERA to 2.17 over his last 11 starts. By allowing just two hits and a walk,… The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 30, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: White Sox Wild Series Split vs. Yankees
Episode Summary Chicago White Sox pull off a series split against the New York Yankees in wild ways. But it's a continuation of a young team showing its resiliency. Plus, a look into Sean Burke's dominance and the White Sox make their way to St. Petersburg, Florida. The post Podcast: White Sox Wild Series Split vs. Yankees appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox 2, Yankees 1 (11 innings): Shrimp in Chicago
The White Sox entered Thursday leading the American League with 4.8 runs scored per game; an important detail to file away whenever they do something like get shutout for nine innings in a crucial series finale against one of the best teams in baseball. After winning their last two games against the Yankees in their last at-bat, they also lead the AL with nine walk-off victories. And because Fernando Cruz threw four-straight bad ones to Tristan Peters with the bases loaded and two outs in th...
Pregame notes: Can Sean Burke help secure a split?
Davis Martin feels a sort of pride about weathering a four-run first to deliver six innings in an eventual victory on Wednesday night that only starting pitchers can really understand, and truly believes his mechanics are returning to their first half norms. Beginning with 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball against these same Yankees, Sean Burke is on a seven-outing streak that's established him as the best thing the White Sox have going in their rotation: 44 2/3 IP, 32 H, 8 ER, 7 BB, 57 K, 4 HR,...
The White Sox paid up for prep hitter Cole Prosek’s polished swing, banking they can iron out the rest
To the extent that any player has an idea of what to expect in the draft, Mississippi high schooler Cole Prosek wasn't expecting to join the White Sox. The 19-year-old infielder had a meeting with Sox brass at the MLB Combine in Arizona that he thought went well, but before he became the 41st overall pick , Prosek felt the Padres, Rockies and Brewers were showing the most interest. The post The White Sox paid up for prep hitter Cole Prosek’s polished swing, banking they can iron out the re...
White Sox Minor Keys: July 29, 2026
Given that it’s the week before the trade deadline, any sudden departure from a Triple-A game packs potential meaning, as well as the potential for a false alarm. On Wednesday, Eric Haase made his organizational debut with Charlotte, but he didn’t see the end of it. Signed to a minor league deal on Tuesday after… The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 29, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox 6, Yankees 5 (12 innings): Edgar Quero’s walk-off single ends a wild night
What a wild night. It ended when Edgar Quero produced his second walk-off hit of the season with a bloop single that scored Tristan Peters, but documenting how the game came to that moment would be a short novel. In a game of numerous twists and turns, the White Sox's 6-5 victory now gives them an opportunity to split the series tomorrow afternoon, which looked so improbable over the first half of the game. The post White Sox 6, Yankees 5 (12 innings): Edgar Quero’s walk-off single ends ...
Pregame notes: Trade deadline limbo
They call it the MLB trade deadline, not Trade Deadline Week , as there's no guarantee of steady activity up until next Monday, and there's not real reason to reach conclusions until the dust has settled. "I expect the deadline to come and go, and Chris [Getz] and the group to do everything they can to you know take advantage of the opportunity to make our team better," said Will Venable. "Which I think he's shown that he's done every step of the way here. So, I don't know what that means re...
Spare Parts: Curtis Mead can’t stop being involved in fascinating trades
Back in 2014, the White Sox started a string of red paperclip trades when they sent Gordon Beckham to the Los Angeles Angels before the deadline for a player to be named later. The Angels sent A-ball starter Yency Almonte to complete the deal before the 2015 season, and after that year, the White Sox… The post Spare Parts: Curtis Mead can’t stop being involved in fascinating trades appeared first on Sox Machine .
White Sox Minor Keys: July 28, 2026
NASHVILLE — For the first time in his second stint attempting to rehabilitate his left calf, Austin Hays played all nine innings while manning a defensive position. He did more than participate on Tuesday night. At the plate, he hit a three-run homer that pushed the lead safely out of reach in Charlotte’s 6-1 victory… The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 28, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Podcast: Hitting Gameplan for 2026 Draftees with White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller
Episode Summary Summary: Chicago White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show to discuss development plans for the 2026 draftees. The post Podcast: Hitting Gameplan for 2026 Draftees with White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller appeared first on Sox Machine .
Yankees 3, White Sox 2: Superior team seals season series
If, like Colson Montgomery suggests as a way to hype himself up, we are treat this slate of White Sox games against the best of the American League like they are playoff series, this would be one of those postseason matchups where a small sample of games still lent themselves to a definitive statement Even without the added challenge of facing Aaron Judge, or recently, Cody Bellinger, the Yankees have outscored the White Sox by a score of 35-19 while taking four of five contests. Were these ...
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