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Key offseason needs for the White Sox after Hendriks signing

January 12, 2021 Tyler Arthur 0

With this deal in the books, it’s time to take a look at what else the White Sox need to do this offseason. Here are some targets they should consider to bolster themselves as a legitimate force out of the AL Central.

Hendriks signing is major step towards World Series contention for White Sox

January 12, 2021 Sam Cox 2

The White Sox have signed reliever Liam Hendriks to a multi-year contract, as reported on Monday night.

Giving up Dunning for Lynn is a massive overpay by the White Sox

December 8, 2020 Sam Cox 2

The Chicago White Sox have agreed a trade with the Texas Rangers to acquire Lance Lynn. Lynn joins a rotation already including Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel and Michael Kopech.

Nelson Cruz: Potential landing spots in free agency

November 26, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award winner Nelson Cruz is hitting the free agency market once again.

Joc Pederson is a bargain free agent for any team needing outfield production

November 11, 2020 Sam Cox 2

The free agency of Joc Pederson is a tester for this MLB offseason. Pederson is a limited, but ultimately effective, player. He’s coming off a down year in 2020.

Does Kyle Lewis deserve American League Rookie of the Year?

September 21, 2020 Sam Cox 0

An at the fence catch last week drew comparisons to Ken Griffey Jr. While those may be premature, there’s no doubt Kyle Lewis is well in the mix for American League Rookie of the Year.

Should the White Sox trade for Angels ace Dylan Bundy?

August 29, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, are showing trade interest in Angels starter Dylan Bundy according to Jon Morosi.

Three dark horses to win the 2020 World Series

July 1, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 0

In the eyes of many MLB fans, and even experts, this year's World Series winner will not be the undisputed champion that it usually is. The shortened 2020 campaign - starting on July 23rd - will feature just 60 games per team, which is nearly a third of the normal 162 games. There's always been a reason why baseball teams play such an unprecedented number of games. A smaller number of games would resemble an outcome too situational to determine a rightful champion.

Chicago White Sox have finally reached the end of their rebuild in 2020

March 2, 2020 Joe Cox 2

The Chicago White Sox look to be at the end of their long rebuild after an active offseason.

Five prospects to watch out for in the 2020 MLB season

January 24, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Each Major League Baseball season brings a new group of prospects ready to explode onto the big league scene. Sometimes service time nonsense deprives us of a few weeks, sometimes new contracts mean they are with us from Opening Day onwards.

Grandal signing, Abreu extension show pragmatism from Chicago White Sox

November 22, 2019 Sam Cox 2

The Chicago White Sox spent last offseason chasing Manny Machado and Bryce Harper only to fall well short of both. This winter of 2019/20 has already proven to be more ruthless for the ChiSox with Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu signed long-term.

Phillies shouldn’t hesitate to deal Moniak in a potential Colome trade

July 30, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Alex Colome is attracting trade interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, as reported by Jon Morosi.

James McCann’s unlikely all-star selection is the best story of the first half

July 9, 2019 Joe Cox 0

Chicago White Sox Catcher James McCann will play in his first all-star game on Tuesday night. McCann is the most surprising player to be picked for this year's all-star game

Difficult 2019 probable for White Sox despite Jimenez arrival

February 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

After an ambitious offseason, the Chicago White Sox are coming to the end of their rebuild, despite free agent disappointment.

Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas

February 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.