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White Sox select left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan in the Rule 5 Draft

When the White Sox roster shifted to 39 players this past week, it became evident that they were planning to draft someone in the Rule 5 Draft. It’s much more common to see teams take a chance on protectable pitchers and given the lack of pitching depth in Chicago, it felt like that was the …

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2023 Chicago White Sox Rule 5 Draft Preview

Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings kick off in earnest on Sunday December 3rd from Nashville, Tennessee and the meetings will conclude on Wednesday December 6th. It’s expected to be a busy transactional period for the sport while free agents are expected to find homes and trade talks permeate the hotel lobby. Baseball’s only true global star …

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Chicago White Sox 40 Man Roster Decisions and 2023 Rule 5 Draft Implications

The Texas Rangers found the latest market inefficiency in baseball and they spent buckets of money on stellar players in their quest for a championship. While that’s a simplistic way to describe their World Series run, every roster move on the path to a title ultimately matters. Qualifying offers have been extended, free agents have …

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Former Chicago White Sox World Series Champion Bobby Jenks finds new home as manager of the Windy City ThunderBolts

The Windy City ThunderBolts of the Independent Frontier League of Professional Baseball made a managerial change. Following a disappointing season in 2023, General Manager Mike VerSchave looked to find a better fit at manager following ex-Major League veteran Richie Sexson’s decision to step down from the position. The answer is former Chicago White Sox World …

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Chicago White Sox send 8 players to the 2023 Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League takes place at the end of Major League Baseball’s regular season and Minor League Baseball’s Triple-A season. Operated by MLB, the AFL plays host to the game’s notable prospects who are close to Major League ready and/or are in need of more live reps prior to their respective season’s conclusion. The …

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FutureSox returns as independent following split with Sox Machine

After an 18 month partnership beginning in April of 2022, FutureSox.com and SoxMachine.com have returned to their respective independent statuses held prior to the merge. FutureSox was created in 2003 by Jason Gage, who remains the owner of the website. Mike Rankin will continue his role as Managing Editor, while James Fox maintains his position …

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White Sox acquire outfielder Adam Haseley from Phillies; DFA Blake Rutherford

The White Sox were a rumored landing spot for outfielder Adam Haseley in the lead up to the 2017 MLB amateur draft but the then Virginia Cavalier was selected eighth overall by the Philadelphia Phillies before the White Sox had a chance to select. It’s 2022 now and Haseley joins the organization as a 25-year-old …

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White Sox add to bullpen depth with waiver claim of southpaw Yoán Aybar

The White Sox have accumulated some interesting pitching depth from the left side prior to the 2022 season. It was seen as an area of weakness during the 2021 season in which the bullpen finished 2nd in baseball in fWAR. Garrett Crochet and Aaron Bummer comprise a stellar pair that will be primary options out …

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