Category: Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox

White Sox select RHP Shane Smith first in Rule 5 Draft

The Chicago White Sox, following a historically bad 121-loss season, selected right-hander Shane Smith with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Smith, 24, was in the Milwaukee organization since 2022 after the Brewers signed him as

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Boston Red Sox

Reports: Red Sox acquire LHP Garrett Crochet from White Sox

The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four highly touted minor league prospects, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The Red Sox are sending catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase

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Chicago White Sox

White Sox All-Star ‘Beltin’ Bill’ Melton dies at 79

Chicago White Sox All-Star third baseman and broadcaster Bill Melton died Thursday in Phoenix after a brief illness. He was 79. “Beltin’ Bill” led the American League with 33 home runs in 1971 and held the club’s career record until

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Chicago White Sox

White Sox add Walker McKinven as bench coach

The staff under new Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is taking shape with Walker McKinven hired as the team’s bench coach. McKinven, 35, comes from the staff of the Milwaukee Brewers, where the former minor league pitcher worked as

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Chicago White Sox

Report: White Sox reach deal with OF Austin Slater

The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Austin Slater, the New York Post reported Monday. Terms were not reported for the 31-year-old veteran, who split the 2024 season between the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds

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Chicago White Sox

White Sox decline options for Yoan Moncada, Max Stassi

The Chicago White Sox declined the 2025 club options for third baseman Yoan Moncada and catcher Max Stassi on Friday. Moncada’s option was for $25 million and instead he will receive a $5 million buyout, while Stassi’s was for $7.5

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