Lefty sidewinder Tim Fortugno was claimed on waivers on this day, 30 years ago. A lefty sidewinder is added to the ill-fated 1995 club 1920 White Sox hurling hero Early Wynn was born, in Hartford, Ala. Wynn was a slow starter, making his debut in 1939 with the Washington Senators but really only finding his footing as a pitching star after World War II, primarily with … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 6
Today in White Sox History: January 5
On this day 26 years ago, Carlton Fisk fell short of making history — and the Hall. | Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Pudge sits just a squat short of the Hall 1925 The French love baseball! Well, at least that was the impression that the French Baseball Federation gave during the White Sox vs. New York Giants tour of Europe, giving silver medals to Charles … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 5
2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 18
Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Wikelman Gonzalez tops our Round 17 ballot. So, who is the 18th-best prospect in the White Sox system? The Garrett Crochet trade to Boston is laid to rest this round, at least in the Prospect Vote sense, as Wikelman Gonzalez advances with 45 of 214 votes (21%): While Ryan Teel (voted No. 8) and Braden Montgomery … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 18
2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 73: Jacob Burke
Jacob Burke’s ability to run down anything hit near him in center field was just about his only skill to survive intact throughout 2024. | Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Two big issues plague this once-rising talent: Health and hitting Jacob Burke Center Fielder6´1´´208 poundsAge: 242023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 532024 South Side Sox Top Prospect … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 73: Jacob Burke
Today in White Sox History: January 4
On this day 84 years ago, the White Sox made a heck of a purchase from the Washington Senators: pitcher Joe Haynes. | George Burke The South Siders find a starter and a closer — in the same pitcher! 1941 The White Sox made a brilliant purchase from Washington in picking up Joe Haynes — but at the time, nobody would have known it. Just 23 but a veteran of two full (and … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 4