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• Today in White Sox History: June 10

On this day 46 years ago, Chet Lemon’s four hits led a 21-hit, 13-run assault on Milwaukee. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images The South Side Hit Men return two years later, for a day 1952 White Sox outfielder Sam Mele set the franchise record with six RBIs in one inning. In the fourth inning of a game at Philadelphia, Mele hit a three-run homer, then batted again and knocked in thr...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 1

On this day 107 years ago, Chick Gandil had a hellacious day at the plate. | Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images Chick Gandil hits into double and triple plays, in a game he’d like to forget 1913 The White Sox struck a deal with the Yankees for mercurial (and shady) first baseman Hal Chase. Chase played his way out of favor in New York and was given away for first baseman Babe Borton and ...2025
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• ‘Drop Him Like Astros Did With José Abreu’: MLB Insider Drops Blunt Verdict on Dodgers $17,000,000 OF
One veteran outfielder is facing growing pressure to produce for the win-now Dodgers, as insiders label his first season a bust and his roster spot hangs in the balance....2025
• Today in White Sox History: May 27

Both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth played key roles In one of the worst comeback losses in White Sox history, 92 years ago today. | Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images The good news? You get the first All-Star Game, Chicago. The bad? You’re about to snatch a massive defeat from the jaws of victory 1933 On the same day that the White Sox were awarded the very first All-Star Game, th...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: May 22

On this day 35 years ago, Carlton Fisk decided to lecture Deion Sanders on the unwritten rules. Professor Carlton Fisk forces Deion Sanders into class 1926 With a single in his first at-bat, Earl Sheely ran his hot streak to 10-of-13, one of just seven such stretches in White Sox history. Of his 10 hits, Sheely had four singles, five doubles and a home run. 1928 Center fielder Johnny Most...2025
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• Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week

After a swing tweak, Miguel Vargas seems like he may have reinvented himself. | Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Vargas became the first Sox player to earn the title since 2023 MLB announced its Players of the Week for May 12, with White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas taking home AL honors after hitting .417 with four longballs and nine driven in against the Reds and Cubs. Cincinnati outfielder W...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 30

Joel Davis, who flashed promise in his rookie season but only saw four years in the majors, celebrates his 60th birthday today. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Happy birthday to a 1983 first-rounder 1923 The man who would grow up to be nicknamed “Moose,” Walt Dropo, was born in Moosup, Conn. Dropo would grow to 6´5´´, 220 pounds (gargantuan for the time, still pretty big today!) a...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: December 8

Taffy Wright, shown during his career-best 1941 season, headlined three transactions on this day, 85 years ago. | Chicago White Sox A bevy of moves in 1939, including the acquisition of an outfielder mainstay 1914 The White Sox purchased future Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins from Connie Mack and the Philadelphia A’s. The price was incredible by on 1914 standards: $50,000 went to...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12

On this day 44 years ago, Steve Stone got the honor of his baseball life. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images A former South Side hurler and future broadcaster caps off the season of his life 1920 As a response to the Black Sox scandal that saw members of the White Sox throw the World Series in 1919, baseball owners unanimously elected Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first baseball commissioner. ...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: November 10

Brian Drahman left the White Sox on this day 31 years ago, but later returned as a minor league “rehab whisperer.” | Chicago White Sox A future “rehab coach” is sent down south 1948 New White Sox GM Frank “Trader” Lane made his first deal, and it was a beauty. Lane traded backup catcher Aaron Robinson to the Tigers for a young, left-handed pitcher named Billy Pierce and $10,000. Pierce w...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15

On this day a century ago, the White Sox and Giants left North America for Europe, and a 10th anniversary “world tour.” | Chicago Tribune Ten years after, the South Siders and Giants shove off again to Europe 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title, beating the New York Giants four games to two. The score in the series clincher was also 4-2. Just two days after finishing the...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: September 29

Alexei Ramírez and his record-breaking, game-winning home run on this day 16 years ago has become one of the most iconic images in White Sox history. Homer Hands! 1908 White Sox starting pitcher Ed Walsh fired two complete games in a doubleheader against the Red Sox. He won both, 5-1 and 2-0, allowing only seven total hits and one walk. That season, Walsh would have arguably the greatest ...2024
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• On the eve of 121 losses

An evergreen sentiment among White Sox fans. | Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The White Sox are on track to surpass the 1962 Mets as early as tomorrow If you had told me in 2019 that just years later the White Sox would implode and make history by being the worst team in Major League Baseball, I would’ve rolled my eyes and gone back to browsing for a new José Abreu jersey. Yet here we are, on th...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: September 14

On this day 26 years ago, Craig Wilson and Ray Durham went deep to lead off the 12th inning, bringing home a unique victory in extras. A loooooong game in Detroit ends well for the Good Guys 1952 In a 17-inning game in Chicago, Sox pitcher Saul Rogovin struck out 14 Red Sox in 15 innings of work. But it was Luis Aloma who got the decision, as the White Sox won, 4-3, thanks to a single by R...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: August 22

On this day one year ago, a rare change was made in the executive offices at 35th & Shields. | David Banks/Getty Images Lo, an executive era endeth 1923 In a game at Comiskey Park, White Sox pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston threw an immaculate inning of relief (striking out the side on only nine pitches) versus the Philadelphia Athletics. Thurston’s Immaculate Inning came in the 12th, mowi...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Two major injuries hit the Dodgers over the weekend. Another week, another gambling scandal. Snoop Dogg starts broadcasting. And other news from MLB. Good morning. We’re going to start with the butcher’s bill, because it’s really expensive today. Especially for the Dodgers. Shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch in Sunday’...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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"in June 2023, with other recent honorees including Johnny Cueto, José Abreu, and, of course, Yermín Mercedes."

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"José Abreu used to shout from the rooftops that he would retire as a White Sox player with the biggest smile on his face, only to walk away with a blank expression a year ago."

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"The Astros finally got on the board in the sixth when José Abreu doubled home Jeremy Peña to make it 3-1 Royals."

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"Astros to sign free agent first baseman José Abreu on three-year deal"

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"Benches clear in Tigers vs. White Sox after José Abreu slides aggressively into second base"

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"That wouldn’t foreclose the possibility of a multi-year extension with San Francisco, just as José Abreu and the White Sox brokered a…"

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"It’s a big move for a team that already signed All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and brought back first baseman José Abreu."

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• Today in White Sox History: March 29

Despite his status as a former No. 6 overall pick, no one had been expecting much from Scott Fletcher heading into 1983. Scott Fletcher’s spring triggers unexpected transactions 1971 After eight years of very pedestrian play at first base on the South Side, Tommy McCraw is dealt to Washington for outfielder Ed Stroud. McCraw and Stroud were both early-1960s amateur free agents signed by th...2025
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BreakingT Love Is in the Gear, so take advantage of some big savings BreakingT is running a Valentine’s Day promotion that’s perfect for you and all your apparel needs: Buy 1, Get 1 25% Off now through Friday using the promo code: VALENTINE. Need a last-minute gift? Want to treat yourself? Look no further. (Note: not applicable on clearance or mystery items.) Happy Valentin...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 30
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• SoxFest 2025 Live at the Ramova: A preview

I feel you, José Abreu. This captures my attitude going into SoxFest this year. | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images It’s been five years. What can fans expect this weekend? After a five-year hiatus, SoxFest is almost here. The White Sox will host the 2025 fan event at the historic Ramova Theater on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, from 5:00 p.m...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: December 8
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• Today in White Sox History: November 29

Hate to say we told you so, Oscar Gamble, but your power dried up in San Diego. Another key Hit Man bolts for greener pastures 1963 He had a spectacular 1963 season, and because of it White Sox star southpaw Gary Peters was named the American League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Peters went 19-8 with a 2.33 ERA (AL-best among starting pitchers), and ha...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Today in White Sox History: May 22
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• Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week
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• Today in White Sox History: April 27

On this day 34 years ago, Dan Pasqua hit two massive homers at new Sox Park. | Ron Vesely/Getty Images Dan Pasqua announces his presence with authority 1909 Hitless Wonders redux? Well, the White Sox manage their third straight 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Browns, over three consecutive days. 1925 After Cleveland pulled ahead, 4-3, in the top of the eighth, the White Sox rallied for nin...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 26

On this day 83 years ago, Bob Kennedy induced a furor by batting out of order vs. Cleveland. | Set Number: X3618 Bob Kennedy steps up at the wrong time 1925 The White Sox forfeited a game to Cleveland. It happened in front of a Comiskey Park-record crowd of 44,000 fans. So many fans were at the game that owner Charles Comiskey allowed them on the field, behind roped-off sections of the out...2025
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• Too little, too late: Et tu, Luis?

It was that kind of day for Luis Robert Jr. | Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Late comeback can’t save South Siders from dropping the ball vs. the A’s, 6-5 Former Gold Glove winner Luis Robert Jr. kicked a routine single into a two-bagger in center field tonight, knotting the game up, 3-3, and setting the tone for another inevitable loss: Is tonight’s loss Robert’s fault? Of course not...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 23

If Tim Raines had remained retired, he wouldn’t have been able to eventually play with his son, Tim Jr., in Baltimore. “Rock” retires ... for a season 1955 Roberto Clemente made a huge splash with a spring training performance at Fort Myers, Fla. against the White Sox. The rookie clouts a third-inning triple some 425 feet off of the center field fence, the deepest spot in Terry Park. The g...2025
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• White Sox situation is even worse than it seems

Who knew Edvard Munch was a White Sox fan? | weloveart.com And has been for years Sure, the entire baseball world knows that the White Sox are the worst team in modern major league history (forget the percentages, total losses are what people remember), but dig into the numbers a bit and 121 losses are just the little bitty tippy-tip of the iceberg. Actually, we don’t have to dig into the...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: September 12

This fresh-faced kid, Robin Ventura, began what should be a Hall of Fame career with a walk and a hit on this day, 35 years ago. Robin rocks his first career hit 1900 The White Sox beat the Cleveland Blues, 12-4, in Chicago to clinch the franchise’s first pennant. (The American League would not be recognized as an official major league until 1901, however.) Roy Patterson got the win in the...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 25

On this day 57 years ago, Gary Peters wore a complete game loss in Minnesota that sunk the White Sox to 0-10. | James Drake/Getty Images A loss drops the South Siders to 0-10 1951 White Sox slugger Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run by a Chicago player at Comiskey Park. Robinson’s blast was off of Al Widmar of the Browns, in the third inning of an 8-6 White Sox win. It was the e...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 23
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• Today in White Sox History: October 29

On this day 38 years ago, the White Sox got serious about their GM position, bringing in Larry Himes. | Set Number: X39851 TK2 A less circus-like atmosphere surrounds the new GM 1956 Al Lopez replaced Marty Marion as White Sox manager. Marion, who did a fine job in replacing Paul Richards, had missed an important board meeting to be with his family at an event. It was all the excuse the So...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
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• Sharing Sox Podcast 130 — Same old Sox

But with a fantasy proposal to change everything SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, are actually recording the day after a victory, an event so huge it mandates a change in poet James Russell Lowell’s famed “what is so rare as a day in June” to the more currently appropriate “what is so rare as a day in June with a White Sox win?” The duo cover high points ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 7, 2024

Sweet! Max didn’t use this picture for the recap | Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Royals Will Be Back (home for a series with Seattle) We’ve talked about it before and you know the drill - day game makes for an odd set of links in Rumblings. Anne Rogers profiled old friend Scott Barlow: On a mantle at home, Barlow has two bats signed by Perez and Witt. He has baseballs from miles...2024
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• Marcell Ozuna reportedly set to sign with White Sox on Monday
The Chicago White Sox came into the offseason looking to make a flurry of moves to become a 2020 contender. Now, the club could be on the verge of signing All-Star outfielder Marcell Ozuna. According to Frank Castillo, a sports reporter in the Dominican Republic, Ozuna is flying to the U.S. to sign with the White Sox, and the deal will be announced on Monday. It’s a big move for a team that alread...2019
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• Astros to sign free agent first baseman José Abreu on three-year deal

Abreu hit .304/.378/.446 for the White Sox last season...2022
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• Astros finalizing deal with veteran 1B José Abreu (source)
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• Astros To Meet With Willson Contreras
Yesterday, the Astros introduced their new signee José Abreu and owner Jim Crane took some questions from the media. “We have to look at the catching, maybe another outfielder, and you can never have enough pitching,” Crane said, per Chandler Rome of The Houston Chronicle. In relation to the catching side of their pursuits, Ken…...2022
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• Zerpa shoves, Royals rap three homers in 4-2 win over Astros

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Take that, defending champs. Angel Zerpa was fantastic in a long relief outing where he pitched four innings with five strikeouts, allowing one walk and one run in a 4-2 win over the Astros Friday night. The Royals smacked three solo home runs and led from start to finish against the defending world champions. The Royals stranded a pair of runners in the ...2023
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• Benches clear in Tigers vs. White Sox after José Abreu slides aggressively into second base
The White Sox were not happy the reigning MVP was drilled in the arm...2021
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• White Sox manager Tony La Russa closes season by accusing Astros of intentionally hitting José Abreu
La Russa's team was knocked out of the playoffs in a Game 4 loss Tuesday...2021
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• Cubs free agent target: Anthony Rizzo
Anthony Rizzo’s final home run for the Cubs, hit July 26, 2021 | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Yes, it’s out there, so let’s talk about this. You know, I wasn’t going to write this article. I figured the Anthony Rizzo ship had sailed, and he seemed both happy and productive in Yankee Stadium. Then Gordon Wittenmyer upset that nice little proverbial applecart by writing this article, w...2022
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• Outside The Confines: Them’s the breaks

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Braves lost their superstar for the season. The Yankees are soaring and the Dodgers are struggling. And other news from MLB and baseball. Good morning. Reigning National League Most Valuable Player Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. He tore his right ACL back in 2021 and missed the rest of that season as well. Dan...2024
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• Astros series preview: Signs of struggle

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images The buzz on the Astros is they may not be what they once were. The Astros have been in the ALCS in each of the last seven seasons, winning four pennants and two titles. But they fired GM James Click after the 2022 season and last year their 90 wins were their fewest wins in a full season since 2016. This year, the Astros have stumbled out of the game, fall...2024
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• Vote for the 2024 South Side Sox White Sox Hall of Fame!

Jack McDowell came the closest to being elected, without topping the 75% threshhold, in our last Hall of Fame election. | Otto Greule Jr/Allsport/Getty Images Let’s immortalize our sixth class of the best South Siders of all time Once upon a time, the Chicago White Sox had a team Hall of Fame — until they decided to put it in mothballs, in favor of an extended gift shop. Now the Sox have ...2024
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