Sportsnaut outlines one trade candidate from each AL Central club ahead of the 2027 season. The Guardians may move outfielder Steven Kwan, a .282 hitter with a career‑high 85 walks in 2026, for corner‑outfield help. The White Sox could flip first baseman Munetaka Murakami, who posted a 20‑home‑run half‑season before a post‑injury dip, despite his $17 million 2027 salary. The Twins might part with right‑hander Pablo López, fresh from UCL surgery but fresh off a 2.74 ERA in 2025, to shed his $18.4 million contract. Detroit’s utility man Javier Báez, after a strong 2025 start but inconsistent 2026 production, is also on the chopping block. Potential destinations include the Cubs, Mariners, Padres, Diamondbacks, Mets, Twins, Blue Jays, Giants, and White Sox.
PREAMBLE The White Sox are in the same spot they were in 2021; young team coming off a devastating ALDS loss. “The money will be spent” lives in infamy for most of us. Some of us blame Jerry, some blame Rick Hahn. I blame Kenny. But with a new regime, in a similar position, I…
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PREAMBLE This 2026 White Sox team was unexpectedly and amazingly fun. I want the fun times to last. We’ve learned as an organization what goes wrong when we don’t land the big fish. And since I own this team, I’ve got one big pole with a line in the water. Our farm system still needs…
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PREAMBLE I think the White Sox were ahead of schedule last year, and that is just how Jerry likes it. Good baseball on the cheap. While he isn’t afraid to spend, he needs to be convinced of it. That is where Justin Ishbia comes in. He knows the iron is hot, and in addition to…
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ESPN veteran producers Tim Corrigan and Mark Gross accept Disney’s voluntary early‑retirement package, exiting after nearly four decades; Corrigan will stay through this year’s NBA Finals and Gross through Super Bowl LXI. Several other Disney execs also take the offer as the company continues cost‑cutting. Chicago White Sox TV announcer John Schriffen departs after three seasons, with the team launching a national search for his replacement while analyst Steve Stone and reporter Brooke Fletcher remain. Meanwhile, Formula 1 CEO Derek Chang says the sport aims to extend its five‑year U.S. media partnership with Apple beyond the 2030 expiry. Additional notes cover the WNBA Finals, TNT Sports, David Moulton and SNY.
The Chicago White Sox announced on Oct. 26, 2026 that they will not renew lead TV play‑by‑play announcer John Schriffen’s contract, ending his two‑year tenure that began in 2024 after replacing Jason Benetti. Radio host Matt Spiegel and former 670 The Score personality Dan Bernstein openly criticized Schriffen, calling his commentary “terrible” and accusing him of lacking authenticity and baseball knowledge. Both say the club can and will find a better voice. The Sox will start searching for a replacement immediately.
Looking beyond the headline names of Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler, the Lookout Landing piece spotlights under‑the‑radar Mariners coaching candidates from each AL Central club. It profiles White Sox Double‑A manager Patrick Leyland (35), a former Mariner farmhand with coaching lineage, and Royals assistant director of player development Kevin Howard (45), a former Mariner minor‑leaguer linked to farm director Justin Toole and a 2001 College World Series champion. The author explains the selection criteria—coaching passion, ABCA involvement, West Coast ties, and limited loyalty to current clubs—and suggests these younger, innovative coaches could fit non‑managerial roles in Seattle.
Amtrak and Canal Edge back the FRA’s decision to redo the environmental assessment for the $900 million Bridgeport rail‑yard maintenance facility, sparking heated debate in the neighborhood. Ald. Nicole Lee credits community organizing, while a public hearing before the White Sox ALDS Game 3 sees aldermen criticize Amtrak’s past disclosures. Behind the scenes, unions backing the project funnel donations to Chicago mayoral frontrunner Alexi Giannoulias, adding a political twist. Officials hope the new review of air, water and soil impacts will prove the residential area unsafe for the new facility.
The White Sox are on The Athletic's short list of best fits for Tarik Skubal. #Tigers
PREAMBLE Murakami seemed to genuinely enjoy his first season with the Sox, so why not build on that and make Chicago a destination for Japanese players? With Murakami already here, I’ll add Suzuki, Itoh, Imai, Taira and Matsui, while promoting Rikuu Nishida to join the mix. That gives us seven Japanese-born players on the roster.…
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PREAMBLE Coming off of a year where we exceeded expectations by a longshot, I hope this signals to the FO that it is win now mode, so we should sign several free agents to bolster the glaring weaknesses we saw in the playoffs. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Tender:Vargas – Self ExplanatoryDoyle – Keeps a good right handed…
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PREAMBLE In my plan, I use short-term starting pitching solutions to figure out where we stand with our top pitching prospects while still remaining competitive and giving the starting pitching much needed innings. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I am cutting Leasure and Murphy as I don’t have much trust for either of them but offer them minor…
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The Chicago White Sox fell to the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. As they made their improbable run to the postseason, play-by-play announcer John Schriffen was there every step of the way. That is until today. On Tuesday, the White Sox decided not to extend Schriffen’s contract, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Meanwhile, Chicago radio host Matt […]
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PREAMBLE I see the White Sox as a young, growing team. They made the playoffs when they were expected to lose 90+ games. The White Sox have a decent coaching staff, but there are some developmental issues with both the major and minor league pitching staffs. The hitting philosophy focuses on high bat speed and…
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Patsy Dougherty, born Oct. 27, 1876, is celebrated as possibly the first player called a "Yankee" when the Boston Americans traded him to New York in June 1904. He burst onto the scene with Boston, hitting .342 as a rookie and .331 in 1903, where he posted the league’s top hits, runs and at‑bats and hit for the cycle in a 15‑14 loss to the Highlanders. In Game 2 of the 1903 World Series, Dougherty became the first player to hit two homers in a single Series, helping Boston win the inaugural Fall Classic. After a contentious stint with the Highlanders – including a 1905 fielding error that cost the team and a 1906 fistfight with manager Clark Griffith – he was sold to Chicago, joining the 1906 White Sox "Hitless Wonder" team that upset the Cubs in the World Series. The article traces his rise, trades, disputes, and historic ties to the Yankees nickname.
Back when John Schriffen was hired by the White Sox in January 2024, he told reporters that he was dedicating himself to White Sox summers. Whether it was purposeful or inadvertent, it looked like an attempt to distinguish himself from Jason Benetti, whose other in-season commitments were supposedly a point of contention between Jason Benetti…
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A recent ESPN survey of 27 MLB insiders pinpoints seven possible destinations for free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal. The Dodgers, Mets and Tigers top the list, with the Yankees close behind, while the Angels, White Sox and Padres are viewed as sleepers. Skubal posted a 12‑7 record, 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts in 158.2 innings this season. Insiders project contracts averaging eight years and $355 million (about $44.6 M annually), with most deals falling between $325‑$400 million. The start of free agency is five days after the World Series, but a CBA‑driven lockout looms after Dec. 1.
The Chicago White Sox sent eight prospects to the Arizona Fall League’s Glendale Desert Dogs, highlighted by No. 2 overall pick Caleb Bonemer, who finished the stint with a .286/.364/.633 line, .996 OPS, three homers and a league‑leading nine extra‑base hits over 13 games. Colby Shelton added power with two AFL homers and a four‑RBI game, while Grant Magill contributed solid play behind the plate. Pitching showed depth as Nick Altermatt, Jonathan Clark and Mathias LaCombe each tossed hitless, scoreless frames, and Garrett Wright kept a spotless 0.00 ERA. Injuries sidelined Pierce George (elbow fracture) and Anthony DePino (shoulder surgery), but both are expected back for 2027 spring training. The Dogs posted a 5‑4 win over Scottsdale and a 10‑0 rout of Mesa before falling 13‑12 in a slugfest on Oct. 26.
The Chicago White Sox were still searching for their first victory when Miguel Vargas returned to Miami on March 30. The Cuba-born infielder calls the city home and had dozens of family members and friends in attendance at loanDepot park. He gave them plenty to celebrate. Vargas opened the scoring with an RBI single in […]
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The blog compares the Orioles' recent resurgence to the White Sox’s rapid turnaround after back‑to‑back 100‑loss seasons. While Baltimore bounced back from a 110‑loss 2021 to a 101‑win AL East title in 2023, the White Sox vaulted into the 2026 playoffs thanks to a strong draft (Sean Burke, Davis Martin, Noah Schultz, Grant Taylor, Sam Antonacci, Colson Montgomery), a blockbuster trade with Boston that yielded Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth and Braden Montgomery, and acquisitions like Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami. The article also addresses fan‑acknowledgment etiquette, noting that Orioles players still tip caps occasionally.
The White Sox announced that play‑by‑play broadcaster John Schriffen will not have his contract renewed for 2027, ending a turbulent three‑year stint that began in March 2024. The blog criticizes Schriffen’s on‑air performance, citing awkward moments, missed calls and a memorable “South Side! Stand down!” outburst during spring training. The decision follows a chaotic broadcast era that also saw veteran Jason Benetti leave for the Detroit Tigers and a series of losing seasons for Chicago. The author argues Schriffen’s tenure was the lowest point in White Sox broadcasting history, prompting speculation about who will replace him.
The White Sox announce the departure of broadcaster John Schriffen, who will not have his contract option exercised after a lackluster 2024 season marked by vocal slip‑ups, limited baseball knowledge, and even a stint calling a UFC bout instead of the team's first playoff‑clinching game in five years. The article critiques his performance, compares him unfavorably to predecessor Jason Benetti, and notes that the radio team of Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson remains unchanged.
The Chicago White Sox announce that lead TV play‑by‑play announcer John Schriffen’s contract will not be renewed after three seasons, prompting an immediate national search for a replacement. Schriffen, who took over from Jason Benetti before the 2024 season, faced criticism and modest booth rankings (30th in 2024, 27th in 2025, 21st in 2026) despite praise for his professionalism. The club’s EVP Brooks Boyer thanked Schriffen for his energy and style, while Schriffen continues to work for ESPN across multiple sports.
The Sox Machine’s October 26 post outlines Chicago’s 2027 offseason outlook, noting a solid 2026 core but a need for pitching upgrades. Arbitration-eligible players include Miguel Vargas (tender), Brenton Doyle (tender), Joey Bart (non‑tender), Huascar Brazobán (tender), Jordan Leasure (non‑tender) and Chris Murphy (non‑tender), with Vargas, Doyle’s defense, and Brazobán highlighted as clear stays. The article also flags other upcoming free agents as the White Sox aim to stay competitive in the AL Central.
The White Sox reportedly were already exploring potential replacements.