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First Pitch: White Sox at Astros

Tanner McDougal is up, Tommy Pham is aboard, and the White Sox DFA’d Tyler Gilbert to make room for the latter. September and 28-man rosters are upon us. TV: CHSN Lineups: White Sox Astros Sam Antonacci, LF 1 Jeremy Peña, SS Munetaka Murakami, 1B 2 Yordan Alvarez, DH Miguel Vargas, 3B 3 Isaac Paredes, 3B… The post First Pitch: White Sox at Astros appeared first on Sox Machine .

Astros vs White Sox Game Discussion: 9/1/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (70-68), who have won four of their last five games, will play the second game of their four-game series with the Chicago White Sox (72-65) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.71 ERA) was recalled from Triple A Sugar Land today to make tonight’s start for the […]

Game Thread: White Sox (72-65) at Astros (70-68)

After falling flat in Monday night’s series opener, the White Sox will aim to improve their situational hitting in an effort to provide run support for their ace Sean Burke. With yesterday’s loss, the Good Guys still hold a three-game lead in the AL Central, but Chicago needs to take care of business in Houston […]

Farm Fortnight: Finish lines in sight for White Sox affiliates

Welcome to the last full Farm Fortnight of the season. Sure, Charlotte has three weeks left in its season, but by the time the next every other Tuesday rolls around, the regular seasons of Birmingham, Winston-Salem and Kannapolis will be complete. Perhaps the Barons and Dash will be able to buy some extra games by snagging a playoff berth, but either way, the next wrap-ups will take the form of affiliate season reviews. The post Farm Fortnight: Finish lines in sight for White Sox affiliate...

White Sox Designate Tyler Gilbert For Assignment

The White Sox announced that they have selected outfielder Tommy Pham and recalled right-hander Tanner McDougal. Those are their two additions for active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 today. The Sox just acquired Pham yesterday and it was reported at that time that he would be added to the roster. To open a 40-man […]

Will the Chicago White Sox carry 3 catchers in September?

Catcher was a major topic of discussion for the Chicago White Sox leading up to the trade deadline. The team ultimately acquired Joey Bart, only for him to break his hand just three games into his tenure with the organization. At the time, there were also questions about whether Kyle Teel, who suffered a significant [...] The post Will the Chicago White Sox carry 3 catchers in September? appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Red Sox call up Jedixson Paez among other roster moves for a crucial stretch of the 2026 MLB season

Jedixson Paz comes from Triple-A Worcester and now joins the Boston Red Sox for the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season. The 2026 MLB season is entering a decisive stage, and the Boston Red Sox are still pushing for a postseason spot. According to the team’s official X account, Jedxison Pax was called up from Triple-A Worcester and will be one of the starting players available against the Seattle Mariners. The pitcher, who also spent time with the Chicago White Sox, has a 2.92 ERA and ...

White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (August 2026): Samuel Zavala

Charlotte KnightsAugust record 13-13; Second half record 29-28; Overall record 71-61 Knights Player of the MonthRiley Unroe .241/.406/.574, 54 at-bats Andy Weber .282/.349/.538, 0-for-0 stolen bases, 78 at-batsRyan Galanie .273/.380/.429, 2-for-4 stolen bases, 77 at-batsRikuu Nishida .200/.355/.240, 7-for-7 stolen bases, 75 at-batsJunior Perez .215/.329/.400, 6-for-6 stolen bases, 65 at-batsKorey Lee .236/.283/.382, 1-for-2 stolen bases, 55 […]

Blanco, Not Burrows, Gets Call Up for Start Today for Astros

Today is September 1, which means MLB rosters expand to 28. Teams will add one pitcher and one position player to their rosters for the stretch drive. Ronel Blanco will get the call up for the Astros, and will start today’s game against the White Sox, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Blanco has made […]

Sox Machine Live: White Sox look to bounce back in Houston

Episode Summary Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the Chicago White Sox 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on August 31. Preview tonight's game as Sean Burke and Munetaka Murakami look to bounce back.  The post Sox Machine Live: White Sox look to bounce back in Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .

Where Does Drew Thorpe Fit in the White Sox Rotation?

The White Sox spent much of August trying to cover innings at the back of their rotation, but September could bring a different problem. Drew Thorpe will make his next Triple-A rehab start Wednesday after missing his scheduled turn Sunday. With Davis Martin expected back in Chicago’s rotation the same day, the team may soon […] The post Where Does Drew Thorpe Fit in the White Sox Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .

It’s OK if a Munetaka Murakami extension isn’t imminent

Chatter about a potential Munetaka Murakami extension is always on the periphery, and it perked up late last week due to a Chris Getz appearance on the New York Post’s baseball podcast with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, although the White Sox GM came short of bringing something new to the conversation. “I think he’s… The post It’s OK if a Munetaka Murakami extension isn’t imminent appeared first on Sox Machine .

Get the best of South Side Sox on the new SB Nation app

With the White Sox stunning baseball — and most of us fans — with their stranglehold on first place throughout the second half, life has been pretty good on the South Side this summer. And, believe it or not, our fan experience now has gotten even better. It’s a big day for South Side Sox. […]

South Side Sox Reacts: Final season record, one more time

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in White Sox fans and fans across the country. Here’s a sign of a fabulous season: We run several “wins prediction” surveys over the course of a season … and each time, the options […]

Today in White Sox History: September 1

1905 Five years into their time as an official MLB team, the White Sox made their first-ever Rule 5 draft picks: catcher Branch Rickey and middle infielder George Andreas from the unaffiliated Dallas Giants. Rickey was sold to the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association before the 1906 season, but made his MLB debut in […]

Velazquez, Smith Power Astros Past White Sox 6-3

At approximately 830pm local time, you could hear the roar emulating at Daikin Park for miles.     Nelson Velazquez had erased Chicago’s lead with one mega blast.    21,236 in attendance left the exits satisfied.  Astros 6    White Sox 3.     Even though Dana Brown was jettisoned a week ago, the waiver acquisition of […]

Astros 6, White Sox 3: Sox can’t walk to victory

Tonight’s game started a four-game series in a potential postseason preview between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros. Anthony Kay was looking to bounce back from his previous outing in Texas, as he didn’t make it through five innings in Arlington. For the Astros, Peter Lambert had starting duties. Missed opportunities with runners in scoring position early hurt the White Sox as Kay once again couldn’t make it through five innings. Despite drawing a season-high 10 walks, the White Sox...

Justin Steele to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

It’s been almost 17 months since Justin Steele last threw a pitch in a live game, but that will change when he joins the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday to begin his rehab assignment. That news came from Marquee’s Taylor McGregor, who broke it during Monday’s game against the Brewers. There’s no word yet on how … The post Justin Steele to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday appeared first on .

Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston

If you’re concerned about how the famously intense Tommy Pham will mesh with the free-spirited White Sox clubhouse, Will Venable isn’t. “There’s a real value to how he approaches things,” Venable told reporters before tonight’s game against the Astros at Daikin Field in Houston. “And that edge that he’s got is real. I think it… The post Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .

Game Thread: White Sox (72-64) at Astros (69-68)

The White Sox continue their road trip with a stop in Houston to see the Astros, before they come back home to see another division rival. With the Guardians trying to steal first, a series win is needed as we enter September. First, a few White Sox announcements: Prior to tonight’s series opener at Houston, […]

Astros vs White Sox Game Discussion: 8/31/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (69-68), who will be wearing their City Connect uniforms, will open a crucial week-long homestand tonight as they welcome in the Chicago White Sox (72-64) for the first game of four-game series in Houston, TX. RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA) will open the homestand for the Astros starting opposite […]