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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1916

Photo by Chicago History Museum/Getty Images Significant changes came to the team in this year. The dapper fellow depicted at the top of this post is obviously not a ballplayer. Nevertheless, he’s one of the most significant figures in Chicago Cubs history. That’s Charles “Lucky Charlie” Weeghman, who had been the owner of the Federal League’s Chicago Whales. When the league folded after 1...2025
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• The right man, for the right franchise

Focus on Sport/Getty Images Jeff Torborg treated everyone he met well, made many friends and raised a great family. He will be greatly missed He was the right man, at the right time for the right franchise. Jeff Torborg, former major league catcher and former White Sox manager, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 83. He was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease the last several years, ...2025
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• Free-spending Dodgers highlight MLB's great divide

The Los Angeles Dodgers' projected 2025 payroll could fund the entire rosters of the Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins combined....2025
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• Why Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is bad for baseball

Photo by Mary DeCicco/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers are dominating in a way that cannot be good for the game’s future. By now, you’ve heard about Japanese star righthander Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers. It does seem like a foregone conclusion, doesn’t it? All of the meetings with other teams and travel to some cities besides Los Angeles seem like the proverbial dog-an...2025
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• The process is different with White Sox GM Chris Getz’s rebuild

The post The process is different with White Sox GM Chris Getz’s rebuild appeared first on Sox On 35th. After a dismal start to the 2023 season, the Chicago White Sox decided to become sellers at the trade deadline, trading the likes of Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López, Lance Lynn,… The post The process is different with White Sox GM Chris Getz’s rebuild appeared first on Sox On 35t...2025
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• Why aren’t we talking about Alex Bregman (or at least Ha-Seong Kim)?

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Brewers may have an opportunity We’re approaching late January, and the major league deals that the Brewers have handed out this offseason have gone to Elvin Rodríguez, who has made eight major league appearances (none of which were in 2024), and Grant Wolfram, who has never pitched in the majors. Willy Adames, the team’s star shortstop, left in free agency, an...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 20

Six months before Mark Buehrle got this call from President Obama congratulating him on his perfect game, Obama himself was honored at the ballpark as he was sworn in as President. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Commemorating a very special day on the South Side, as one of our own become the most powerful person on Earth 1910 The first 10-year White Sox player, Frank Isbell, reti...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 24

Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Nick Nastrini tops our Round 23 ballot. So, who is the 24th-best prospect in the White Sox system? On his 11th ballot, Nick Nastrini moved on, earning 48 of 234 votes (21%): Nastrini becomes the seventh righty starter and 12th starting pitcher overall to advance. That means more than half of our prospects advancing so far are not only pitchers, but...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 18

On this day eight years ago, BBWAA voters finally added a Rock to the Hall in Cooperstown. | Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tim Raines is a Hall-of-Famer! 1952 Chuck Comiskey, namesake and grandson of White Sox founder Charles Comiskey, resigned from the club after his mother, White Sox owner (and Charles’ daughter-in-law) Grace Comiskey, denied his request for a raise. Thus b...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 58: Ryan Burrowes

Ryan Burrowes looks the part of a future major-leaguer, but his game is going to have to catch up with his fit. | Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox This summer needs to lead to a rediscovery of this once bright prospect’s contact and power Ryan BurrowesShortstop6´2´´170 poundsAge: 202023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 162024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 242024 High Level Kannapolis ...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: An early look at spring training for the Rockies

Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, January 17, 2025 With an arctic blast descending on Colorado this weekend and temperatures reaching well below zero, it’s a good time to think about spring training in the Cactus League, specifically near Scottsdale, Arizona where temperatures average in the mid-70s in February and will be in the mid-60s this weekend. ...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 23

John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jake Eder tops our Round 22 ballot. So, who is the 23rd-best prospect in the White Sox system? Seems some fatigue may be setting in with the players carrying over on the current ballot, as new additions are advancing quickly after debuting high in the rankings. Jake Eder is the latest quick mover, winning on just his second Vote, with 47 of 249 ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 17

On this day 23 years ago, Jermaine Dye re-upped with Oakland. His next stop, however, would be a star turn in Chicago. | JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images Jermaine Dye signs his last deal before heading to Chicago 2002 After one injury-plagued, controversial season with the White Sox, pitcher David Wells signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Yankees. Wells won only five games...2025
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• Thursday Rockpile: Who will be the closer in 2025?

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 16, 2025 Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Colorado had some bullpen issues last year. I know, what a novel concept, right? This has been a consistent thorn in the Rockies’ collective sides for years now, and even with various attempts to remedy things such as bringing on veteran arms or giving opportunit...2025
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• 2025 Chicago White Sox international prospects signing tracker

Alejandro Cruz tops the list of Chicago’s 2025 international signings. | Francys Romero/X Now open for business, who have the South Siders added? Jumpstarting 2025, the Chicago White Sox are poised to welcome a new group of international talent. January 15 officially kicks off the signing period for international prospects, marking the culmination of years-long scouting efforts and a piv...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Zach Franklin

Zach Franklin seemingly was drafted to be fast-tracked through the White Sox system, and two years in, so far so good. | @Z.Franklin08/Instagram Fast-rising in his first full year, this righty was good in High-A — and even better in AA Zach Franklin Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´1´´198 poundsAge: 262024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 882024 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to hi...2025
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Zach Franklin

Zach Franklin seemingly was drafted to be fast-tracked through the White Sox system, and two years in, so far so good. | @Z.Franklin08/Instagram Fast-rising in his first full year, this righty was good in High-A — and even better in AA Zach Franklin Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´1´´198 poundsAge: 262024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 882024 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to hi...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Can Nate Pearson start?

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Nate Pearson should be given a chance to start. It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and warm up. There’s no cover charge this evening. We can take your coat for you. The hostess will lead you to a tab...2025
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• MLB should consider starting the regular season later

Getty Images Weather in northern cities is just bad in late March/early April. Monday’s Cubs home opener was played in conditions not really suitable for baseball. It was 43 degrees at game time — bad enough — but then around the sixth inning it started raining, making conditions miserable for fans and players alike. The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday isn’t any better, in fact,...2024
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• The Mariners rock the White Sox so hard, they’re moving the team

The Mariners had Touki Toussaint’s number | Michael Reaves/Getty Images Loose cannon Toussaint and the White Sox were left dead in the water Happy Monday, White Sox fans. It's about to heat up in Chicago, and if you're looking to stay cool, you can hitch your wagon to the ice-cold White Sox, who couldn't keep the momentum of yesterday's win. Tonight's series opener at home against the Ma...2023
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• AL Central Notes: Abreu, Kipnis, Moustakas, Cuthbert, Sano
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu shed over ten pounds already this offseason, James Fegan of The Athletic writes. The weight loss comes thanks in part to a diet with a lot more fish and white meat. But aside from eating healthier, the Cuban native has another, more surprising goal: to steal more bases. Abreu…...2018
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"Versatile Rojas agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox (source)"

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"He returned that September with the White Sox, and ended up playing two more seasons after that."

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"White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced excellent news about his health on social media."

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"Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has been suspended for one game for calling White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson "Jackie" on Saturday."

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"One of the most hyped regular-season contests in Major League Baseball history will occur Thursday night (the weather forecast encouraging), when the Yankees and White Sox face off in the Field of Dreams Game."

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"The Yankees are not scheduled to face the White Sox during the 60-game season, so the Cardinals will reportedly be the new opponent for Chicago in the Field of Dreams game on Aug."

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"The White Sox have reached agreement on a deal with free agent lefthander Dallas Keuchel, according to a tweet from ESPN’s Jeff Passan (link)."

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"The 10-minute drive from the nearby hotel to Camelback Ranch, home of the White Sox Spring Training facility and the site of this week's hitters mini-camp, is short but helpful."

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"The Cubs and White Sox staged a crosstown home run derby on Thursday night, with the north side squad coming out on top."

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"Jordan later took off and signed the Chicago White Sox jersey he was wearing, giving it to Griffey in quite the historic exchange."

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"Jake Arrieta gave up two earned runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings and the Cubs scored three in the seventh inning off the White Sox bullpen to take control in a 6-3 victory Saturday night at U."

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"The Chicago White Sox pulled off a major shake-up to their pitching staff Monday night, as sources confirmed they acquired both starter Jeff Samardzija in a trade with the Oakland Athletics and former Yankees closer David Robertson via free agency."

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• Why Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is bad for baseball
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• The process is different with White Sox GM Chris Getz’s rebuild
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• Why aren’t we talking about Alex Bregman (or at least Ha-Seong Kim)?
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• Today in White Sox History: January 20
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 24
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• White Sox sign RHP Jonathan Heasley to a minor league deal

The post White Sox sign RHP Jonathan Heasley to a minor league deal appeared first on Sox On 35th. A former Kansas City top prospect has joined the organization. The White Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Heasley to a minor league contract, the team announced on January 14.… The post White Sox sign RHP Jonathan Heasley to a minor league deal appeared first on Sox On 35th....2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Iván Rodriguez get elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown gets a little bit larger with the addition of three legendary players from the ‘80s and ‘90s. MLB History 1938: Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. 1947: The Tigers sell first baseman Hank Greenberg to the Pirates. 1950: Bob Feller voluntarily takes a pay cut after going 15-14 in 1949. Cleveland obliges and slashes his salary from $45,000 to $20,000...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 18
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• Why Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is bad for baseball
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 24
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• Baseball is supposed to be fun, isn’t it?

Baseball hasn’t forgotten me. I go to a lot of old-timers games and I haven’t lost a thing. I sit in the bullpen and let people throw things at me. Just like old times. — Bob Uecker And it was, whenever Bob Uecker was involved Bob Uecker’s death last week at the age of 90 was not just a reminder of what a great guy (and bad ballplayer) he was, but also a reminder of a very important fact —...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 58: Ryan Burrowes
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The former star player sees his managerial career get impacted by his actions during his playing career. MLB History 1952: The U.S. Standardization Board clears the way for Stan Musial to get a salary increase to $85,000. Prior to this relaxation of the rules, there was a wage freeze in effect due to the Korean War. Under the new rules, a team is free to...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 16

On this day 59 years ago, Jack McDowell began his crawl to White Sox ace. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Happy birthday, Black Jack! 1966 Future White Sox ace Jack McDowell was born in Van Nuys, Calif. A former Team USA and Stanford University standout, the White Sox made “Black Jack” the No. 5 overall pick in the 1987 draft, incidentally kicking off a four-year run that also netted Robin ...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote

Ichiro will cross the HOF line ahead of C.C. Sabathia, but both stand a great chance of election. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner lead a ballot that is almost certain to see multiple HOFers elected Once again, our Cooperstown ballot is hosted in this post, so you will be able to see the running results in real time right here, rather than having to vote off-...2025
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• Jeff Torborg: 1941-2025

Ron Vesely/Getty Images The author of one of the greatest White Sox surprise teams in history, and a catcher of note in his own right, has left us On Sunday night, the White Sox announced that former catcher, manager, and broadcaster Jeff Torborg passed away today, at age 83. Among his many accomplishments in baseball, Torborg as manager led the 1990 White Sox on a miracle run in 1990, cha...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What was your favorite Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony moment?

Ryne Sandberg takes the stage a view from the Cubs Convention crowd | Ken Schultz There were some really good ones to choose from Welcome night owls and early risers to the late week, late night, indie coffee shop where we are talking all things Cubs while we enjoy a bevy of beverages. If you’re looking to wind down with a glass of wine or a cocktail, we can take care of that for you. If y...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 16
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• 2025 Chicago White Sox international prospects signing tracker
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• Today in White Sox History: January 14

On this day 28 years ago, Doug Drabek returned to the team he should never have left. Doug Drabek returns ... 13 years too late 1960 Chuck Comiskey makes it public that White Sox owner Bill Veeck (in poor health and needing to sell the club) has turned down his offer to purchase the team. Comiskey’s backers include Chicago businessman William Bartholomay and entertainer Danny Thomas. Veeck...2025
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• White Sox fans: We’re No. 1!! We’re No. 1!!

Not necessarily the finger most fans would have chosen. | Getty Images Not necessarily at baseball, but at least it’s something Sure, most of the sources talking about the 2024, or even 2025 or 2026 or 2027 White Sox tend to put the team at the very bottom of their rankings. And that’s for any category, be it overall talent or production, or more specific categories like offense or defense...2025
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• Cubs topple White Sox for ninth straight win
Jake Arrieta gave up two earned runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings and the Cubs scored three in the seventh inning off the White Sox bullpen to take control in a 6-3 victory Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The Cubs have won nine straight for the first time since May 26-June 3, 2008, which was the last year they made the playoffs....2015
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• Teixeira's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs power Yankees' rout
Mark Teixeira hit two home runs with six RBIs, including a grand slam, as the Yankees continued their tear in a 13-6 victory over the White Sox on Friday night. New York has scored 63 runs in the last week and leads the Majors with with 17 wins since the All-Star break....2015
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• Teixeira's 2 HRs power Yanks past White Sox
Mark Teixeira hit two home runs with six RBIs, including a grand slam, as the Yankees continued their tear in a 13-6 victory over the White Sox on Friday night. New York has scored 63 runs in the last week and leads the Majors with with 17 wins since the All-Star break....2015
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• Cubs edge White Sox for eighth straight win
Chris Coghlan homered twice and Anthony Rizzo launched the go-ahead blast in the fifth after Coghlan's second shot to give the Cubs a 6-5 victory over the White Sox before 36,386 at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday afternoon....2015
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• Schwarber hits 2 HRs, RBI 3B in Cubs' win
The Cubs and White Sox staged a crosstown home run derby on Thursday night, with the north side squad coming out on top. Anthony Rizzo smacked a solo homer, and Kyle Schwarber added a two-run shot, a solo blast and an RBI triple to power the Cubs to a 6-3 Interleague victory over the White Sox. Willy Garcia and Jose Abreu homered -- Abreu twice -- for the Sox....2017
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• They 8 it up: Yanks extend streak with HRs
Matt Holliday and Aaron Judge homered to support Jordan Montgomery's first Major League win and run the Yankees' winning streak to eight games in a 7-4 victory over the White Sox on Monday night at Yankee Stadium....2017
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• They 8 it up: Yanks extend streak with HRs
Matt Holliday and Aaron Judge homered to support Jordan Montgomery's first Major League win and run the Yankees' winning streak to eight games in a 7-4 victory over the White Sox on Monday night at Yankee Stadium....2017
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• From start to finish, Yankees roll over Chicago
Jacoby Ellsbury and Mark Teixeira homered and Ivan Nova allowed one run over six innings as the Yankees defeated the White Sox, 12-3, on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field. New York outscored the White Sox, 27-17, in the three-game series, taking two of three....2015
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• Today in White Sox History: January 19

The player most responsible for sending the White Sox into the basement for three decades, Chick Gandil, was born 137 years ago today. Happy birthday to a player ultimately as big a villain as ever seen in the game 1882 Infamous Black Sox ringleader Chick Gandil was born in St. Paul. The first baseman started his career with the White Sox in 1910, and played his last game, as he helped thr...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 18
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal
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• Today in White Sox History: January 13

It was during this outing back in September 2017 that Danny Farquhar realized the Houston Astros were trash-can cheating; the scandal persisted in part because no one bothered to ask him about it. | Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Houston gets “punished” for the trash-can scandal; did the South Siders have a role in the sordid tale? 1922 Black Sox member Buck Weaver petitioned...2025
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• White Sox New Year’s roster recap

Tyler Gilbert should eat up plenty of innings out of the pen for the South Siders. | Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Chris Getz’s phone has been all abuzz in 2025 Chicago started off 2025 with a bang, or maybe more like a fizzle with a few beginning-of-the-year moves. First up was a swap with the Philadelphia Phillies where the South Siders received lefty reliever Tyler Gilbert in exchange for...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: How should Rockies fans manage expectations in 2025?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, January 3, 2025 Another year is here and another season is on the horizon. While hope certainly springs eternal, it’s also important to adjust the hope settings to somewhere between “not as bad as the 2024 White Sox” and playoff contention. Last year, I turned to Clint Hurdle’s advice as my expectations guide...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 75: Terrell Tatum

Terrell Tatum has spent four years yo-yoing through our Top 100 Prospects, and this year he’s taken another tumble. | Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images A prove-it 2024 did not work out as intended for this speedster — at least until September came around Terrell Tatum Center Fielder5´11´´167 poundsAge: 252022 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 282023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ra...2025
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• The 10 most-read Battery Power articles of 2024

Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images Let’s take a look back at what really popped off last season. Despite the fact that it’s January 2, I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year if nobody else has. If you’ve heard it a million times by now then let me be No. 1,000,001 then. Either way, I hope that everybody rung in the New Year in a fun and safe way. Now we’re about to get into what should hopeful...2025
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• This day in Braves History: MLB suspends Braves owner Ted Turner for one year

Yes, this was during the ‘70s. It was a different time. Braves Franchise History 1977: Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free agent signing. The Braves are permitted to keep the outfielder, however. MLB History 1888: Fred Dunlap finally signs with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys following the...2025
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