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• On Mistakes that Probably Won’t Come Back to Bite You

A one-in-15 chance of winning the World Series probably isn’t worth burning Michael Kopech or Blake Treinen. But it’s probably worth dusting off someone like Ryan Brasier, just to see what happens if he puts up a zero....2024
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• World Series Open Thread: Game 4

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Yankees face an elimination game tonight The Yankees will send out Luis Gil to extend the season by one more day. Ben Casparius will lead a bullpen game for the Dodgers. Game 4 starts at 8:08 Eastern on FOX. If the Dodgers win, a Will Smith will get a ring yet again. But he’s a position player. It’s kinda weird, but I feel that Michael Kopech is the clos...2024
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• Watch: Dodgers fan interferes on crucial play in World Series Game 1

With Game 1 of the World Series tied, 2-2, in the top of the ninth inning, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres briefly appeared to hit the biggest home run of his life when he sent a Michael Kopech pitch over the left-center field fence....2024
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers

The Fall Classic will return to Yankee Stadium for the first time in 15 years, but Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers have every intention of spoiling the party. Yankees vs. Dodgers has probably been one of the most common World Series predictions of the past decade. They’re both consistent powerhouse teams with loads of star power, and both have made the playoffs in every season since 2017 (save for the Yan...2024
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• Albert Pujols Called Dodgers Coach to Approve of Tommy Edman Acquisition at Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers made multiple moves at the trade deadline in order to secure players they would likely need for a World Series. Among these key moves, the Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty — a crucial addition give the injuries to their starting rotation — Michael Kopech, and Tommy Edman. On paper, the trade …...2024
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• NLCS Game 6 Discussion Thread

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Who will join the Yankees in the World Series? The Yankees are in. Who will face them in the World Series? Will it be the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were up 3-1 in a high-scoring NLCS before losing 12-6 on Friday? Or will it be the New York Mets, who seem to have some Grimace Magic on their side? Can the Dodgers close it out tonight, or will ...2024
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers
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• Albert Pujols Called Dodgers Coach to Approve of Tommy Edman Acquisition at Trade Deadline
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• NLCS Game 6 game thread

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Can the Mets force a Game 7? The NLCS heads back to Los Angeles with the Mets trying to stave off elimination once again. Former Royals lefty Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets as they trail the series 3-2. Mets lineup at Dodgers today, NLCS Game 6:SS Francisco LindorLF Brandon Nimmo3B Mark Vientos1B Pete AlonsoDH Jesse WinkerRF Starling MarteCF Tyro...2024
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• Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Exits Game 5 After Apparent Injury

Dodgers left-handed relief pitcher Alex Vesia exited Game 5 of the National League Division Series after suffering an apparent injury. Michael Kopech entered the game in place of him in the top of the eighth inning. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya shared the news via Twitter/X. Alex Vesia appeared to hurt himself warming up. He's exiting …...2024
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• Why the Padres have the advantage over the Dodgers

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The Dodgers may still be the betting favorite but should they really be? Here are four reasons why the Padres have the advantage on-paper against the Dodgers heading into their NLDS matchup tomorrow night in Los Angeles. Bullpen San Diego has arguably the deepest bullpen in the league with a manager and pitching coach who’ve done a great job knowing wh...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The big showdown in Philadelphia

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Benches empty in Philadelphia. The White Sox have been dealt a bad hand. The Mets are surging. And other news from around MLB. I don’t want to pick on the White Sox, but it’s mind-blowing to think that they could go on a 79-game winning streak and still be under .500. Of course, there aren’t 79 games left in the season, so it’s kind of a silly way of sa...2024
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• AL Week 23 Strategy-August 24, 2024
In The Field 1B Ryan Mountcastle left Thursday's game early with a sore wrist. The injury occurred on a slide into second base in the second inning. He was not in the lineup on Friday or Saturday. OF Mickey Moniak left Thursday's game early due to left elbow irritation. He is considered day-to-day. OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) was activated off the 10-day IL on Friday and returned to the lineup ...2024
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• The trade deadline moves are looking pretty good for the Royals

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The early returns are promising. It has been three weeks since the trade deadline - a small sample size for sure - but the early returns for the series of deals the Royals made are looking pretty good so far. To remind you, on July 29 and 30, the Royals made three trades: They acquired pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Rangers for pitcher Walter Penningto...2024
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• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro Grifol

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images It was probably time to give the skipper his walking papers, but the woes of the Pale Hose run deep. On Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox finally put an end to Major League Baseball’s longest losing streak this century. At 21 games, it tied the American League record held by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, who infamously went 0-21 to start the season. That...2024
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• MLB Trade Deadline 2024: Grading all 30 teams’ moves

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The dust has settled after a frenzied final few hours of trade activity. How did your team fare? The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. There will be waiver claims, minor signings, injury returns, and other internal promotions from this point onward, but in general, each team’s roster now features the primary players who wi...2024
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• Orioles 9, White Sox 0: Nothing to see here

White Sox baseball is bad. Joan Jett is not. | Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images I love rock ’n roll but despise South Side baseball The most exciting thing about this game is that Joan Jett was in the house! The “I Love Rock ’n Roll” superstar is a big-time Baltimore Orioles fan. If she isn’t seriously the most adorable baseball fan. Don’t mind me why I fangirl. Joan Jett is a real one, ...2023
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (September 26-October 5): Lance Lynn
Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox October dawns, and the dust of the pennant race has settled. What happens now? Where am I? On the South Side, this week feels a little like waking up during the second act of a Hangover movie: Tony La Russa is missing, empty bottles of Malört litter the clubhouse floor, and Ken Williams has a face tattoo. Rest assured, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. B...2022
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"Michael Kopech finished out the ninth without any damage."

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"Kyle Hendricks will start the series opener against Michael Kopech for the Sox."

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"Michael Kopech was in clear pain throwing his warmup pitches before the bottom […] Tony La Russa makes a terrible decision with Michael Kopech - Southside Showdown - Southside Showdown - Chicago White Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community"

2021
"The White Sox have reinstated right-hander Michael Kopech from the 10-day injured list, and also called up left-hander Jace Fry from Triple-A Charlotte."

2020
"White Sox righty Michael Kopech has opted out of the 2020 season, per a club announcement."

2019
"As a refresher of Sale’s move from the White Sox to the Red Sox in December 2016, Chicago landed arguably baseball’s best prospect (Yoan Moncada), another blue-chip pitching prospect (Michael Kopech) and two other solid minor leaguers (outfielder Luis Alexander Basabe and hard-throwing righty Victor Diaz)."

2018
"For a moment on Saturday, White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech didn't picture himself at Surprise Stadium."

2017
"Crawford also cracks the top five, sandwiched between Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger and White Sox righty Michael Kopech, who…"

2016
"Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported the White Sox acquired Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech and two other prospects from the Red Sox."

2015
"Red Sox minor leaguer Michael Kopech has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for the stimulant Oxilofrine, the league announced yesterday."

• On Mistakes that Probably Won’t Come Back to Bite You
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers
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• Albert Pujols Called Dodgers Coach to Approve of Tommy Edman Acquisition at Trade Deadline
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• Why the Padres have the advantage over the Dodgers
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• Braves’ offense no-shows and Raisel Iglesias falters in brutal 9-2 loss

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves let a huge opportunity slip through their grasp for this game and the season. Looking to capitalize on stumbles from the Mets, the Braves had a chance to move into the last wild-card spot behind Charlie Morton, facing Walker Buehler and the Dodgers. Charlie started out well, striking out Ohtani on his was to a scoreless f...2024
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• Dodgers 10, Cubs 8: Just... not... quite... enough

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Cubs took a lead, blew it, came back to tie, but the bullpen then gave it away late. Dodger Stadium, oddly enough, is the MLB ballpark with the most total homers hit in the 2023 season. Entering this game there had been 199 home runs hit in the home of the Dodgers, two more than had been hit in Yankee Stadium. (Wrigley Field ranks 28th, with just 1...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The big showdown in Philadelphia
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• AL Week 23 Strategy-August 24, 2024
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• The trade deadline moves are looking pretty good for the Royals
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• How Has Michael Kopech Improved Since Being Traded to the Dodgers?

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired an underperforming reliever from Major League Baseball’s worst team and transformed him into a high-leverage reliever who could become a closer before the season ends. Heard this one before? Michael Kopech was acquired at the trade deadline from the Chicago White Sox and after a few small tweaks, he has …...2024
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers
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• MLB Playoffs: Surprising Mets set for NLCS clash with the Dodgers

The Mets are hoping to ride their momentum into an NLCS clash with the top seeded Dodgers It’s hard to imagine MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred could be any happier with the results of the National League playoffs thus far. Starting Sunday, two of the biggest fan bases from its two biggest markets will renew their postseason rivalry and face off in the National League Championship Series in a best-of-...2024
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• Braves’ offense no-shows and Raisel Iglesias falters in brutal 9-2 loss
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• AL Week 23 Strategy-August 24, 2024
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• Is DeSoxification good for your soul?

Why is this man smiling? | clutchpoints.com Usually, but not always This is a piece about how players traded to or from the White Sox at the deadline have fared since, but first a word of caution: Web stuff hangs around forever, so be careful to date your work. I had gathered stats before the Houston series started, figuring half a month may be a small sample size, but not an unreasonable ...2024
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• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro Grifol
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• MLB Trade Deadline 2024: Grading all 30 teams’ moves
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 30, 2024

Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images It’s trade deadline day. Jaylon Thompson writes about how aggressive the Royals might be for today’s trade deadline. “We want to be aggressive; we want to do what we need to do for this team,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said. “At the same time, we want to be aware of what our future looks like. So we’ll be a little more calcu...2024
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• Full deal details, finally: White Sox look toward the future

Wait, you’re saying I am the SECOND-BEST hitter on my new team? | Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Three prominent prospects come from the Dodgers in exchange for a 4.6 WAR starter, reliever lost in the wilderness, and fantasy football player Tommy Pham Confirmation has come from the White Sox, in the form of tweets and press releases. Here’s our copyedited version of ...2024
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• White Sox series preview: This team stinks!

Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The White Sox are having a historically bad season. The Chicago White Sox are an absolute mess of a baseball team. Chris Getz has taken the losing stench of the Royals teams he played for back in the day and has enhanced it in Chicago, giving White Sox fans a huge dose of terrible baseball. The team has already lost more games than th...2024
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers
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• MLB Playoffs: Surprising Mets set for NLCS clash with the Dodgers
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• Dodgers 10, Cubs 8: Just... not... quite... enough
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• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro Grifol
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• MLB Trade Deadline 2024: Grading all 30 teams’ moves
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• Six Pack of Stats: White Sox 3, Twins 1 (doubleheader opener)

Michael Reaves/Getty Images for all the (warranted) Garrett Crochet hype, Erick Fedde has been better Erick Fedde was again majestic, while Michael Kopech came on and flashed the power that everyone has drooled over for years with a save — and the first immaculate inning of the MLB season, at that. Coming into this doubleheader opener, the White Sox team WAR for the pitching staff was a ...2024
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• Six Pack of Stats: Marlins 7, White Sox 4

Jake Burger took a 99 mph pitch at his chest and turned on it for Sunday’s game-winner. | Rich Storry/Getty Images at a certain point everything that could go wrong does go wrong A monumental collapse against a putrid Marlins team — the White Sox were up, 4-1, with six outs left to get — dropped the South Siders to 40 worse than .500 for the second time this season. Despite getting Miami ...2024
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• Dodgers 3, White Sox 0: Bullpen breaks down, again

A game between stationary cardboard standups would have been more entertaining ... | TOBIAS SCHWARZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Pitchers’ duel gives way to the customary South Side giveaway Oh, hi, there was baseball played on the South Side tonight? Or whatever the hell passes for baseball at 35th & Shields? You mean, I didn’t dream that Garrett Crochet scattered five hits and managed to e...2024
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• White Sox 5, Tigers 1: That’s more like it

Mowing them down: Drew Thorpe pitched six shutout earnings to guide the White Sox to a victory. | Duane Burleson/Getty Images Drew Thorpe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first career win The White Sox (21-57) played one of their best games of the season to even up the series against the Tigers (35-41). There was not much traffic on the base paths in the early portion of this game....2024
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• Introducing the brand-new 2025 White Sox!

Brand-new white socks for brand-new White Sox. | foxsox.com If only This is a fantasy. It would be a fantasy in most cases, but it is assuredly so until you-know-who goes off to the Great Tax Shelter in the Sky. That’s because it’s a good and innovative idea, and good and/or innovative ideas are foreign to the Chicago White Sox. Naytheless, on we go. LET US BEGIN THE REBIRTH This plan c...2024
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• Chris Sale to Red Sox: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Source: Red Sox get Sale; Moncada to CWS
The Red Sox have acquired All-Star ace left-hander Chris Sale from the White Sox for infielder Yoan Moncada, right-hander Michael Kopech and two other prospects, according to a report by MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal....2016
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• Source: Red Sox acquire Sale for Moncada, 3 others
The Red Sox have agreed to acquire All-Star left-hander Chris Sale from the White Sox for infielder Yoan Moncada, right-hander Michael Kopech and two other prospects, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi....2016
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• Cubs 7, Cardinals 2: Hey, Jed! Don’t trade Cody Bellinger!
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs center fielder homered again and drove in three runs. The Cubs did what they had to do this weekend, take three of four from the Cardinals, in order to stay close to playoff contention. And they did so Sunday in their third straight win over St. Louis, 7-2, largely on the back of center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger smacked a two-run homer an...2023
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• Michael Kopech Opts Out Of 2020 Season
White Sox righty Michael Kopech has opted out of the 2020 season, per a club announcement. He was working his way back from Tommy John surgery. In other news from White Sox camp, infielder Yoan Moncada and righty Jose Ruiz have each been placed on the 10-day injured list. Further details are not known at…...2020
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• Boston prospect Kopech hits 105 mph on radar gun
When discussing why he was willing to trade Anderson Espinoza, one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski cited the emergence of Michael Kopech, another right-handed pitching prospect, as one reason. Kopech showed why in a dominant outing on Wednesday night, during which he hit 105 mph with a second-inning fastball....2016
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• Boston prospect Kopech hits 105 mph on radar gun
When discussing why he was willing to trade Anderson Espinoza, Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski cited the emergence of another pitching prospect -- Michael Kopech -- as one reason. Kopech showed why in a ‪start Wednesday night, when hit 105 mph with his fastball....2016
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• White Sox Option Michael Kopech
The White Sox have optioned right-hander Michael Kopech to Triple-A Charlotte, the team announced. Whenever the season gets underway, he’ll open on the minor league side of things. That’s long seemed like a formality. The 23-year-old Kopech is one of baseball’s premier pitching prospects but underwent Tommy John surgery late in 2018, shortly after making…...2020
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• Kopech Closes Out Another One - August 19, 2024
Joey Bart (C-PIT) went 2-3 with a 2-run shot against Seattle on Sunday. He's rejuvenated his career in Pittsburgh of all places, hitting .277 with 12 homers, 36 RBI, and 27 runs scored across 194 PA this season. In doing so, Bart has tamed his strikeout rate to 26.5% (33% career) while assembling an impressive Statcast profile that includes a 45.5% hard-hit rate, 12.5% barrel rate, and average exi...2024
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• Burger Time & Sudden Saves - August 18, 2024
Jake Burger 3B MIA The second half of 2023 saw Burger sizzle for the Marlins and 2024 is no different. A horrendous beginning has given way to delicious power: 14 HR and .333 BA over the last month. He's sporting a 92 MPH average exit velocity and a 14% Barrel rate, and the dude is simply very hot. He's hit 15 home runs since July 13th. Slap on some cheese and let Burger flame broil. Michael Kope...2024
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• Full deal details, finally: White Sox look toward the future
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• AL Week 15 Strategy-June 29, 2024
In The Field 3B Josh Jung (wrist) was supposed to swing a bat on Friday but that was pushed back to Saturday. The Rangers will take it slow with Jung even when he is activated by giving him planned days off. 3B Josh Smith has been the primary third baseman of late so that means he will fill in for Jung when he is not playing and slide into a utility role but his at-bats will be fewer lowering hi...2024
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• AL Week 13 Strategy-June 15, 2024
In The Field 1B Triston Casas (ribs) is swinging a bat off a tee at lower intensities. He has experienced a setback during his recovery so the Red Sox and Casas are taking his recovery slowly so that he doesn't have another setback. OF Taylor Ward (back) and C Logan O'Hoppe were out of the Angels lineup on Wednesday. OF Hunter Renfroe does not have a fractured toe after it was initially reported...2024
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• Introducing the brand-new 2025 White Sox!
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• Erick Fedde deserved better, but White Sox still get embarrassed by the Twins

Erick Fedde stuck out a career-high 11 and the White Sox offense delivered. Then, the ninth inning came. | Matt Krohn/Getty Images A record-breaking start can’t stop the losing. Plus, things that would get me to enjoy the worst White Sox team in history Happy Tuesday, White Sox friends, and happy birthday to hypothetical slugger Gavin Sheets. We’ve got a lot to unpack today, so I’ll open ...2024
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• AL Week 3 Strategy-April6, 2024
American League In The Field The Athletics have optioned OF Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A. This is huge news for those who drafted Ruiz to be a big part of their stolen base plan. He hit .254 with 5 HR and 67 SB last year in 132 GP but struggled in spring (.236 AVG with 31% K). The Athletics have said that they want him to lead off and play every day which is why he is at Triple-A. Something smells...2024
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• Dumpst ... I mean ... roster diving

The fate of the White Sox largely centers on the success of the players surrounding Luis Robert Jr. in the lineup. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Let’s take an early-season look at [gestures wildly] THIS Staring down the barrel of this upcoming season, you might find yourself asking some very real and sincere questions about the makeup of your 2024 Chicago White Sox. Like, why were there o...2024
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• 2024 World Series Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers
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• Albert Pujols Called Dodgers Coach to Approve of Tommy Edman Acquisition at Trade Deadline
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• NLCS Game 6 Discussion Thread
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• NLCS Game 6 Open Thread

Photo by Daniel Vogl/picture alliance via Getty Images The Mets attempt to fight out elimination as we wind our way to the Fall Classic We are only guaranteed five more MLB games until March. Let’s hope this is a memorable one. NLCS Game 6 - Mets v Dodgers - 8:08 ET - FS1 Dodgers (3-2) start Michael Kopech (3.46/ 4.02/ 3.81 - 0.4 WAR over 67.2 relief IP in 2024) Mets (2-3) start Sean Mana...2024
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• NLCS Game 6 game thread
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• Dodgers' Kopech to open G6, Freeman not starting
The Los Angeles Dodgers will use hard-throwing right-handed reliever Michael Kopech to open Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday, a scheduled bullpen game vs. the New York Mets with a chance to advance to the World Series....2024
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• MLB Playoffs: Surprising Mets set for NLCS clash with the Dodgers
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• Why the Padres have the advantage over the Dodgers
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• Dodgers’ Michael Kopech Reveals Candid Ambition For His Future

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech has become a weapon in the bullpen but he isn’t closing the door on returning to another role. As a guest on Foul Territory, Kopech said returning to the starting rotation is on his “wish list.” “It’s up to the organization at this point,” Kopech said. “I think I’ve …...2024
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• Braves’ offense no-shows and Raisel Iglesias falters in brutal 9-2 loss
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• What to watch for at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images We’ve already seen a bunch of familiar faces in new (and old) places and it’s likely that the wheeling and dealing will continue right up to the 6 P.M. E.T. deadline. Later today at 6 P.M. E.T., MLB’s Trade Deadline will come and go and while today might be the deadline, we’ve already seen plenty of fireworks. Entering Tuesday, 28 of the 30 teams in MLB ...2024
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (May 3-8): Garrett Crochet

Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox After a dip that even seemed to threaten a trip to the bullpen, the southpaw is back, stronger than ever You can look at Garrett Crochet’s nine starts this season as an Oreo — if you’re in the habit of throwing away the mystery creme in the middle and just eating the cookies. The southpaw spun a masterful Opening Day start every bit as special as Mark Buehrle...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Pick a closer

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you which closer from a struggling team would be your first choice for the Cubs. It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. Your name is on the guest list. Let us know if there is anything...2024
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• MLB Roundup: Week 1

Ronel Blanco completed the first no-hitter of the season! | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Diving into the best and worst performances of the first week of the season The first week of the MLB season was full of action, including a no-hitter, a walk-off grand slam and various hot and cold starts from a variety of teams. We’re here to give you the top performances and moments of the week, ...2024
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• Rox: 7, Sox: BAD

Starter-not-starter Michael Kopech had himself another miserable spring outing. | Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Maybe the org is secretly doing us a favor not letting us watch? In a game that none of us could see or hear, probably for the better, the White Sox put on another indefatigable display of atrocious baseball. Unfortunately, I don’t foresee much of anything changing when the calendar...2024
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• Gamethread: Mariners at White Sox

The only person who matters at all in White Sox World | Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Yes, they are still playing the games As the world whirls around the White Sox (49-77), fans were first elated yesterday by the news that KennyRick will no longer be destroying their favorite team. Then, said fans quickly deflated when Lord Jerry’s typist procla...2023
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• Bird App Recap: A bad baseball brew

And we’ll do it our way! Lose, that is ... Happy Friday, Friends! The Brew Crew is in town, to take on the Pale Hose on the South Side! pic.twitter.com/FKVXPa629l— Ryiin (@rfoto) August 11, 2023 This bit is probably very tired for most readers, but I don’t care, it still amuses me. And if we can’t be entertained while watching bad baseball, what are we even doing here? Another of Pedro’s in...2023
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (July 28-August 3): Jesse Scholtens

Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox The late-blooming rookie helps the White Sox limp (crawl?) through the dog days of summer with a pair of solid starts Jesse Scholtens’ South Side debut last April didn’t generate much of a buzz, but his recent pitching starts certainly have. After the trade deadline left the White Sox rotation as hollow as Rick Hahn’s head, Scholtens got his chance to shine ...2023
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. White Sox series preview
Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first two games of this year’s Crosstown Classic are Tuesday and Wednesday. Hey, both these teams were supposed to contend this year, the White Sox more so than the Cubs, or so it was said when this season began. It hasn’t worked out that way for the Sox, no siree, not at all, and the Cubs lurk around the edges of contention. For mor...2023
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• South Side Soxivus 2023: Miracles
Eloy Jiménez regaining his health and flexing his power stroke would be a Soxivus Miracle. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images When each staffer asks for one miracle in 2023, the wish list gets wild, quick We started this Soxivus season with the Calling of Managers, then moving on to Grievances and Feats of Strength. Most recently, we’ve taken a look at the Worst and Best Games of 2022. And we...2022
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