Sam Phalen

Sam Phalen

Sam is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and the site expert for Southside Showdown. He has previously covered the Tennessee Titans and Vanderbilt Commodores as a beat reporter and host providing fans with informative and engaging content from inside the locker room.

2025 MLB Draft

White Sox fans just got a reason to be even more excited about the 2025 draft class

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Steven Wilson - Arizona Diamondbacks v Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have what every other team wants at the 2025 MLB trade deadline

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Billy Carlson - Corona High School Baseball Portraits

Where draft picks Billy Carlson and Jaden Fauske rank among White Sox prospects

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Michael A. Taylor - Toronto Blue Jays v Chicago White Sox

3 White Sox veterans are quietly becoming valuable trade chips before the deadline

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Luis Robert Jr. - Chicago White Sox v Pittsburgh Pirates

White Sox fans should not be fooled by Luis Robert Jr.'s big series in Pittsburgh

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Miguel Vargas - Chicago White Sox v Pittsburgh Pirates

White Sox offensive explosion in Pittsburgh bodes well for second half of 2025 season

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Luis Robert Jr. - Chicago White Sox v Cincinnati Reds

White Sox Rumors: Front office is forced to trade Luis Robert Jr. at the deadline

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Sam Antonacci - Coastal Carolina v Wake Forest

Multiple White Sox prospects are receiving well-deserved minor league promotions

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Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA;  UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky (1) completes a double play against the Murray State Racers during the second inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

This college shortstop is projected to be the next White Sox face of the franchise

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Luis Robert Jr. - St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. receives embarrassing "award" for 2025 season with White Sox

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Florida infielder Colby Shelton (10) rounds second base as he eyes third during the first inning of an NCAA baseball matchup at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State defeated Florida 14-3.

The 2025 White Sox draft pick that will be called up the Major Leagues the quickest

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Jul 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Chicago White Sox hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

2 White Sox international signings have already made a minor league All-Star Game

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2025 MLB All-Star Game

Shane Smith gets totally unfair criticism after MLB All-Star Game performance

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Luis Robert Jr. - Chicago White Sox v Toronto Blue Jays

White Sox Trade Rumors: Chicago receiving more interest in Luis Robert Jr. than expected

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Carl Everett - Sports Contributor Archive 2023

5 of the most forgotten Chicago White Sox All-Stars from the past

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Paul Konerko in the 2002 Home Run Derby

Chicago White Sox complete history in the MLB Home Run Derby

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