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The White Sox added RHP Tanner McDougal and RHP Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5, but shockingly left Shane Murphy, Peyton Pallette, and Mason Adams unprotected
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Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon had big roles in the White Sox rotation the past two seasons, but increased competition means their 2026 rotation spots will need to be earned.
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The White Sox are reportedly scouting Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, who could be the team's first Japanese free agent signing since Tadahito Iguchi in 2005.
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Tuesday marks the deadline for teams to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft, and Shane Murphy, Mason Adams, and Tanner McDougal are among the players the White Sox can't afford to leave unprotected.
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Josh Naylor's deal with the Seattle Mariners kills a pipe dream for White Sox fans who hoped the team would sign him.
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The Chicago White Sox aren't likely to make many big splashes in free agency as they prepare for another rebuilding year in 2026, but some outside pressure could force them into a notable signing or two.
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The unexpected breakouts of Caleb Bonemer and Christian Oppor are evidence of improved depth in the White Sox farm system
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White Sox catcher Edgar Quero has generated trade interest from multiple teams, and the Philles, Pirates, and Rays could be among the best fits.
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The outfield free agency market figures to be crowded this winter, and the Chicago White Sox would be wise to trade their veteran outfielder before other teams find solutions elsewhere.
Brandon Glick|
As the offseason gets rolling, speculation around the White Sox answer at a key position is starting to swirl. 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine was in Las Vegas for
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Chris Getz mentioned corner outfield as a position the White Sox would like to upgrade in free agency, leaving Andrew Benintendi's future in Chicago in doubt.
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Major League Baseball’s GM meetings are taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking one of the rare occasions that all 30 MLB general managers are in o
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Luis Robert Jr, Sean Burke, and Edgar Quero all had struggles during the 2025 season, and improvement from them will be very important in 2026.
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Former White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton, who spent four seasons in Chicago, is back in MLB as the first base coach of the Los Angeles Angels
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Beloved White Sox coach Grady Sizemore will leave the organization to join the division-rival Minnesota Twins in 2026.
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Former Phillies and Brewers first baseman and postseason hero Rhys Hoskins could be the ideal fit for the White Sox in free agency
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White Sox reliever Caleb Freeman made his improbable big league debut in 2025, but his recent decision to elect free agency casts down on whether he'll be back in 2026
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Marlins breakout star Kyle Stowers partially attributes his success to new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon
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The Chicago White Sox open the 2026 offseason with roster updates, MLB Pipeline honors for top rookies, SoxFest Live details, and standout AFL performances.
Adrian White|
MLB Pipeline released their 2025 All-Rookie first and second teams, and five White Sox players are featured on the list: Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Shane Smith, Kyle Teel, and Mike Vasil.
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