Just two White Sox managers, hanging out. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images Happy birthday to an overlooked manager 1927 Nellie Fox — the second-best second baseman, fourth-best hitter, and 11th-best player in White Sox history by WAR (47.4) — was born in St. Thomas, Pa. Although certainly more in line with players of his time, Fox was an undersized 5´9´´, achieving his … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: December 25
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 89: Tristan Stivors
It was a bit of a lost season for Tristan Stivors, but he did get to celebrate a Southern League title with the Birmingham Barons. | @tstivors_13/Instagram If he gets healthy and stays mean, this big arm will find himself in Chicago Tristan Stivors Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´4´´220 poundsAge: 262023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Rank 352024 South Side Sox Top Prospect … [Read more...] about South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 89: Tristan Stivors
Today in White Sox History: December 24
Three years after this gold medal performance for Cuba and 22 years ago today, José Contreras (center) signed his first MLB deal. | JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images José Contreras signs his first MLB deal. Coming soon: Chicago 1913 Future White Sox owner Arthur Allyn was born in Chicago. By purchasing Bill Veeck’s stake in the team in 1961, combined with buying out … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: December 24
2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 91: Chase Plymell
Control is the key to whether Chase Plymell ever sees the South Side. | Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox Sure he can walk a lot of guys, but this righty reliever has the tools to prove efficiency at the next level Chase PlymellRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´4´´205 poundsAge: 26First Appearance on the South Side Sox Top 1002024 High Level Charlotte (Triple-A)Age relative to … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 91: Chase Plymell
In stunning reversal of youth movement policy, White Sox swap promising young arm for an old guy with an inspiring career arc
If I were a carpenter I’d hammer on my piglet, I’d collect the seven dollars and I’d buy a big prosthetic forehead and wear it on my real head. | Billie WeissGetty Images But for everything taketh from our Top 100 Prospects, something is given back Last week, the White Sox made an interesting trade, acquiring veteran (more on that to come) southpaw reliever Cam Booser … [Read more...] about In stunning reversal of youth movement policy, White Sox swap promising young arm for an old guy with an inspiring career arc