Sox Machine

Early indications are that White Sox hitters have embraced a more disciplined approach at the plate. But with five positional regulars on the injured list, the Sox rolled out a lineup that was one-third minor league free-agent signings, so it stood to reason that Luis Robert Jr. would need to get cracking. The former All-Star homered to tie the game at 2 in the sixth, and … [Read more...] about White Sox 3, Red Sox 2: Brooks & Done

Given that the White Sox had lost eight straight games -- including one where Mike Tauchman injured his hamstring rounding third when attempting to score the game-winning run -- it was understandable that the Red Sox booth saw the trip to the South Side as a get-right series. Given that Garrett Crochet's breakout season still couldn't stop the White Sox from losing 121 games in … [Read more...] about White Sox 11, Red Sox 1: Which Sox are which?

After losing the first two games in Cleveland in emotionally and physically painful ways, the White Sox couldn't avoid the sweep that capped off an 0-6 AL Central road trip and extended their losing streak to eight games, but at least this loss was mundane. Today's affair never felt that promising, even when the White Sox took a 1-0 lead on Gavin Williams in the first inning. … [Read more...] about Guardians 6, White Sox 1: Winless road trip

Headed home after a winless road trip, beset by injures and riding a very early eight-game losing streak, the White Sox are reaching for their first dose of top prospect talent infusion from Triple-A Charlotte. A source confirms that infielder Chase Meidroth will have his contract selected and be added to the major league roster. After clearing Juan Carela off the 40-man roster … [Read more...] about White Sox to call up Chase Meidroth

"This feels just like 2024" is easy and certainly true analysis, but if Mike Tauchman pulling up on the third base line with right hamstring tightness, and getting tagged out at home to cap the White Sox' seventh-straight loss rather than score the tying run in the ninth feels like merely a phenomenon of the past 12 months, perhaps we can sell you on upgrading your Sox Machine … [Read more...] about Guardians 3, White Sox 2: Injury and insult