South Side Sox

A dominant force in the game in the 1980s and beyond, and Chicago-born, dies of pneumonia four days before his 66th birthday Some startling news as the holidays approach, Christmas baby Rickey Henderson, born in Chicago 66 years ago, has passed away from pneumonia. Henderson was a force on the field for 25 seasons, playing until age 44 in a position and with a skill set that … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson: 1958-2024

Jared Kelley (left) and Mason Adams had 2024 seasons that went in drastically different directions. Based on this ranking, can you guess how Kelley’s played out? | Birmingham Barons At this point, we’re praying for a Coffey transformation Jared KelleyRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´3´´230 poundsAge: 232021 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 52022 South Side Sox Top … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 96: Jared Kelley

Gene Wang/Getty Images Jeral Perez tops our Round 11 ballot. So, who is the 12th-best prospect in the White Sox system? For such an “improved” White Sox system, we’ve hit a stretch where none of our winners are coming out of this organization’s drafts or signings. This round, Jeral Perez ascended, taking 41 of 207 votes (20%). That’s just four fewer tallies in the same … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 12

On this day 14 years ago, the White Sox not only signed a terrific reliever in Jesse Crain, they snatched him from the hated Twins. | Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Jesse Crain arrives in Chicago, eventually delivering one of the most uniquely-good bullpen seasons in team history 1938 Catcher Luke Sewell was sold to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Twice finishing in the Top 12 in … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: December 20

Drake Logan has the power. Now he needs to refine his contact. | Krista Jasso This power hitter faces a make-or-break summer Drake Logan Left Fielder6´4´´205 poundsAge: 24 First Appearance on the South Side Sox Top 1002024 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level +2.5 yearsSSS rank among all left fielders in the system 2Overall 2024 season stats 80 games … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 99: Drake Logan