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• Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman Reveals Biggest Goal of 2024 Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most successful teams following the trade deadline in July. Making acquisitions like reliever Michael Kopech, utility man Tommy Edman, and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, the Dodgers fortified their roster down the stretch. However, the Los Angeles front office likely won’t be doing much next season around the …...2024
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• The 5 best Cubs games of 2024

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images These were all fun, well-played, or both. Now that you’ve read yesterday’s recap of the five worst Cubs games of 2024, here are five that should make you smile. Walk-offs, of course, always generate big cheers and excitement, no matter how they happen. I’ve got some of those here, but there are also other entertaining wins that deserve recogn...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 11

Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Chase Meidroth wins our latest prospect vote. So, who is the 11th-best prospect in the White Sox system? We’re back to a 10-player ballot now, and will add a new player from the White Sox system next round, once more. This time around, it was another Red Sox prospect — yes, that’s three straight winners straight outta Boston — taking the prize, and...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 10

Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who is the ninth-best prospect in the White Sox system? The trade of Garrett Crochet to Boston, bringing in four top prospects from a system at least as good as ours, is a good enough time as any to signal a transition in the voting and to get rid of the expended Prospect Vote history that topped each of the first seven votes. Given that ou...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 9

Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Who is the ninth-best prospect in the White Sox system? The trade of Garrett Crochet to Boston, bringing in four top prospects from a system at least as good as ours, is a good enough time as any to signal a transition in the voting and to get rid of the expended Prospect Vote history that topped each of the first seven votes. Given th...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 8

Birmingham Barons Expanded to a 13-player ballot, to accommodate the Garrett Crochet deal The trade of Garrett Crochet to Boston, bringing in four top prospects from a system at least as good as ours, is a good enough time as any to signal a transition in the voting and to get rid of the expended Prospect Vote history that has topped each of the first seven votes. Given that our ballot now...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 7

Chicago White Sox Who is the seventh-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as well. Now 2020, with the archive. Here’s the 2...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: December 6

In a peculiar move, on this day 13 years ago the White Sox sent closer Sergio Santos north to Toronto — just two months after inking him to a three-year extension! | Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images The South Siders send a closer packing north 1959 In an effort to ensure the White Sox would repeat as American League champs, Bill Veeck and Hank Greenberg decided to make a series of moves to br...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 6

Stacy Revere/Getty Images Who is the sixth-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as well. Now 2020, with the archive. Here’s...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 5

Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Who is the fifth-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as well. Now 2020, with the arc...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 4

Michael Reaves/Getty Images Who is the fourth-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as well. Now 2020, with the archive. Her...2024
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 3

Stacy Revere/Getty Images Who is the third-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as well. Now 2020, with the archive. Here’s...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"

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"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."

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

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"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)."

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

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

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

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

• Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman Reveals Biggest Goal of 2024 Offseason
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• Today in White Sox History: December 6
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• This Day in Braves History: Chris Sale joins the Red Sox

Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images This is as close as you’re going to get to Braves-related history on this day. MLB History 1952: The American League approves a two-league waiver rule curbing inter-league trading after June 15th. 1952: At the Winter Meetings a new bonus rule is approved‚ replacing the one that was instituted in 1946 and repealed in 1950. This new rule sets the bonus ...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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• 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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• 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

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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• 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!

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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• 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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• 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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