Chicago White Sox

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) The Chicago White Sox and left-handed starting pitcher Martin Perez finalized a one-year, $5 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026. Perez, 33, joins his fourth team in three seasons after splitting 2024 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres. Pittsburgh dealt him to San Diego at the trade deadline. Perez was a first-time All-Star in 2022 with the Texas Rangers, when he pitched to a career-best 2.89 ERA with a 12-8 record and one shutout in 32 starts. He went 10-4 the next year as a part-time starter and helped Texas win the World Series. In 314 career appearances (269 starts) with the Rangers (2012-18, 2022-23),
Author: Salt Lake City Sun
Posted: January 22, 2025, 1:48 am
The biggest move the Milwaukee Brewers have made so far this offseason was the trade with the New York Yankees that cut ties with Devin Williams. Milwaukee added Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin in exchange for Williams but has been pretty quiet aside from that move. The Brewers still have a few weeks to go until Spring Training gets here. Milwaukee has a lot of potential for the 2025 season.
Author: Milwaukee Brewers On SI
Posted: January 22, 2025, 1:00 am
The Boston Red Sox went all-in to acquire starting pitcher Garrett Crochet this offseason. Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow traded four prospects, including catcher Kyle Teel and outfielder Braden Montgomery, to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Crochet back in December. It was a hefty price, but necessary as teams across the league scrambled for top-of-the-line starting pitching.
Author: NESN.com
Posted: January 22, 2025, 12:32 am
3 offseason mistakes the Chicago White Sox have made The team keeps hoping Andrew Vaughn will become a star. By Hannah Filippo | Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Matt Marton-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Prev 1 of 3 Next Ten steps forward, three steps back is the best description for the 2024-2025 White Sox offseason. Entering his second full year as Chicago's General Manager, Chris Getz hasn't shied away from shaking things up. His focus on player development and roster depth has led to several key additions to the organization. Even though there was plenty of low-hanging fruit, Getz has made strides to get the Sox back on track.
Author: Southside Showdown
Posted: January 21, 2025, 1:51 pm
As a player, Torborg caught a Sandy Koufax perfect game and Nolan Ryan no-hitter. He managed five MLB clubs over 11 seasons.
Author: Yahoo Sports
Posted: January 20, 2025, 1:28 am
Sergio Santos likened his new role as the manager of the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte, N.C., to that of a franchise. “If I’m In-N-Out in Charlotte and they are In-N-Out in Chicago, you want it to taste the same and feel the same and do all that,” Santos said during a videoconference call last week. “It’s just a matter of getting on the same page with (new Sox manager Will ...
Author: Chicago Tribune
Posted: January 16, 2025, 10:41 pm
David Keller believes that talent comes from anywhere and everywhere. “And as a part of that, we want to make our presence felt in the areas where talent is coming from,” said Keller, a special assistant to the general manager for the White Sox, during a videoconference call Wednesday. The Sox announced agreements with players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Cuba on Wednesday as ...
Author: Chicago Tribune
Posted: January 15, 2025, 11:28 pm
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with 16 international players, including two ranked in the Top 100 available prospects, Alejandro Cruz and Orlando Patiño, and other prospects with potential.
Author: WGN Chicago
Posted: January 15, 2025, 10:11 pm
The Mets, a team looking to solidify their bullpen depth, are reportedly interested in veteran left-handed reliever Tim Hill, according
Author: Empire Sports Media
Posted: January 15, 2025, 6:07 pm
Infielder Josh Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $3.5 million salary with the Chicago White Sox. Rojas can earn $500,000 based on games played, according to the deal announced Jan. 8: $100,000 each for 90 and each additional 10 through 130. Rojas would get a $150,000 assignment bonus each time he’s traded.
Author: Associated Press
Posted: January 14, 2025, 1:36 pm
The Chicago White Sox and catcher Omar Narváez have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training. The White Sox announced the deal on Friday. Narváez broke into the majors with the White Sox in 2016.
Author: Associated Press
Posted: January 10, 2025, 11:42 pm
The Chicago White Sox have added Martín Pérez to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The 33-year-old Pérez played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts.
Author: Associated Press
Posted: January 8, 2025, 8:18 pm
CHICAGO — Cam Booser has fond memories of pitching for the Chicago Dogs. After retiring in 2017 following parts of five seasons in the Minnesota Twins farm system, the left-hander returned to baseball in 2021 and made 21 relief appearances for the independent league team. “The village of Rosemont, had a wonderful time out there playing for (manager) Butch Hobson,” Booser said during a Dec. 27 ...
Author: Chicago Tribune
Posted: January 6, 2025, 10:30 am
Chicago sent minor league right-hander Aaron Combs to Philadelphia for the 31-year-old Gilbert, who had a 3.24 ERA in six relief appearances with the Phillies last season.
Author: NBC Sports
Posted: January 2, 2025, 3:06 am
Raging against the machine was all the rage for Chicago sports fans in 2024, a year that somehow exceeded 2023 as the worst in most of our memories. Imagine that. White Sox fans openly rooted for a loss in a late September series against the Los Angeles Angels, just so they could say they witnessed the team’s record-setting 121st defeat. Outraged Bears fans forced the McCaskeys to end their ...
Author: Chicago Tribune
Posted: December 30, 2024, 9:00 am
Matt Thaiss has had a unique offseason. The Los Angeles Angels traded the catcher to the Chicago Cubs on Nov. 20. Less than a month later, the Cubs dealt Thaiss to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. “Being in one place my whole career for 10 years (in the Angels organization) and then the past couple of weeks have been crazy, but I’m excited for a new opportunity and to ...
Author: Chicago Tribune
Posted: December 29, 2024, 12:00 pm
Left fielder Charlie Maxwell, a two-time All-Star and Paw Paw product, was the oldest living former Detroit Tiger at age 97.
Author: Detroit Free Press
Posted: December 28, 2024, 4:41 pm