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Mar 23, 2024
Mariners sail by White Sox, 8-2

Mariners sail by White Sox, 8-2

Another awful spring game for Chicago | itch.io But, hey, forget the third inning and it was a tie This probably wasn’t the way Nick Nastrini planned his final audition to go for a spot in the White Sox starting rotation. However, both the radio team and listeners polled think he’ll get the job anyway because, well, the alternative is pretty much handing a mitt and a rosin bag to a random hot dog vendor. Nastrini was having a very good spring until the third inning of today’s game against Seattle, which went walk, single, RBI ground out, single, homer, walk, and...
Mar 23, 2024
Sharing Sox Podcast 124 — Opening Day is on the way

Sharing Sox Podcast 124 — Opening Day is on the way

And the White Sox have to play it, whether they like it or not As SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, record this edition the White Sox have the worst record in either spring training league, which normally would mean absolutely nothing, but this year, well, uh ... Just how important are preseason results? Well, we have to hope not at all in the case of Luis Robert Jr. and his .158 average, but totally meaningful in the case of Gavin Sheets’ .333. (If you believe either of those averages predict the regular season, I have a bridge over...
Mar 23, 2024
South Side Sox Player of the Week (March 12-19): Chuckie Robinson

South Side Sox Player of the Week (March 12-19): Chuckie Robinson

He might not even remain in the organization after next week, but Chuckie Robinson made his mark during his time with the White Sox. | Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox In a short time with Chicago, the catcher has made his mark As Eloy Jiménez continues to pile up great numbers on offense this spring, an unlikely player stepped in during the Big Baby’s few days away from the diamond to snatch away his POTW crown: Danville’s very own Chuckie Robinson. C-Rob has had himself a solid spring (.292/.346/.500) in the one season where the White Sox aren’t so hard-up for...
Mar 23, 2024
Today in White Sox History: March 23

Today in White Sox History: March 23

Oscar Gamble returned to the scene of his greatest season on this day, 39 years ago. | Focus on Sport/ The South Siders take a Gamble on Oscar 1955 Roberto Clemente made a huge splash with a spring training performance at Fort Myers, Fla. against the White Sox. The rookie clouts a third-inning triple some 425 feet off of the center field fence, the deepest spot in Terry Park. The good news for the White Sox? Clemente attempted to stretch the hit into an inside-the-park home run, but was thrown out at home with ease. 1977 In a completely under-the-radar swap, the White...
Mar 22, 2024
White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California

White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California

Hero of the game: Dominic Fletcher | John E. Moore III/ You win some, you lose some The White Sox split their split-squad day on Friday, losing to the Angels, 2-0, and stomping the A’s, 8-2. The first game started at 3:05 p.m. CT against the Angels. If you happened to be in California or have MLBtv, you could catch the game. The second game against the Athletics was only available on the radio — in Oakland. But thankfully, I watched one and can read box scores for the other! First up — Angels 2, White Sox 0There are not a ton of noteworthy moments from this...
Mar 22, 2024
Gamethread: Split Squad Day!

Gamethread: Split Squad Day!

Double Logo Split Squad Madness!! | mlb.com Sox vs. A’s | Sox vs. Angels Happy Friday Sox fans! It’s the final weekend of Cactus League play before we kick off the 2024 regular season next Thursday, March 28. It’s a split squad day for the South Siders, as the Pale Hose play host to the Oakland Athletics at 3:05 p.m. CT at Camelback Ranch, and pay a visit to Tempe Diablo Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels at 3:10 p.m CT. The Opening Day 26-man roster continues to take shape: #WhiteSox make one roster move: pic.twitter.com/T3wBkxGr9k— Chicago White Sox...
Mar 22, 2024
Full White Sox 2024 promo schedule released

Full White Sox 2024 promo schedule released

Say hi to Pudding, happy to be at Dog Day 2023! | Chicago White Sox What are you standing in line for this season? The White Sox announced additional 2024 promotions, inaugural theme nights, and returning fan-favorite celebrations with just a week left until Opening Day. If you missed the initial release, don’t worry! I covered the first round of promos back in January. So, what’s added to the mix? Two limited-edition bobbleheads will be available, and believe me, you’re going to want to get to the park early. First up is the 30th anniversary of Frank Thomas's...
Mar 22, 2024
Today in White Sox History: March 22

Today in White Sox History: March 22

Bob Elson, shown here in 1977 hobnobbing with Richie Zisk in the White Sox dugout, broadcast games in Chicago from 1929-75, an unparalleled run. | Barb Urbanek The all-time games-broadcasted king of the South Side is born 1904 Bob Elson, who would become the longest-tenured broadcaster in White Sox history, was born in Chicago. Elson graduated from DePaul but became a WGN voice in 1929 almost completely by accident, being pulled into an audition while merely taking a tour of KWK in St. Louis and then WGN snatching him home. He would go on to cover more than 5,000...
Mar 21, 2024
Gamethread: White Sox at Royals

Gamethread: White Sox at Royals

Our Opening Day starter, Garrett Crochet, gets one last practice round before next week. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via An Opening Day sneak peek The official countdown is on! White Sox Opening Day is just one week away. This afternoon, we’re getting a little preview of the home opener as Garrett Crochet takes the mound for his last spring training appearance. On Monday, the amazing Sarah Langs tweeted out this little nugget about Crochet’s Opening Day nod. Garrett Crochet will be the 9th pitcher in the last 110 years to make his 1st career start on...
Mar 21, 2024
The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs

The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs

Wells Street, a vision of The 78’s future. | 78Chicago.com A new stadium may not be a bad thing By now, we’ve all absorbed the news about vilified billionaire White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s plans for a new stadium. In these uneasy economic times, it seems absurd that a diamond-encrusted plutocrat would have the nerve to beg for another $1 billion of taxpayers’ money because he’s bored with Guaranteed Rate Field and wants a new toy. “I only smoke my rolled up hundo bills when I’m wearing my crown.” - Jerry Reinsdorf, probably. ...
Mar 21, 2024
Today in White Sox History: March 21

Today in White Sox History: March 21

On this day seven years ago, Tim Anderson committed to the White Sox with the biggest extension ever of its kind. TA makes a long-term commitment 1900 After a meeting with the Chicago Orphans (Cubs), the way was cleared for Charles Comiskey to bring his team from St. Paul, Minn. to Chicago. They would set up shop on the South Side of the city, as required by the Orphans. (In truth, Comiskey was bringing the team to town regardless of whether the north siders approved. The meeting was set up in hopes of avoiding any conflicts.) The White Sox (the Orphans also permitted...
Mar 20, 2024
Reds 3, White Sox 1: Offense fails again

Reds 3, White Sox 1: Offense fails again

Michael Soroka might turn out to be quite the offseason “catch” for the White Sox. | Michael Reaves/ ... but Michael Soroka pitched like an ace As we creep closer to Opening Day, these spring training games get a tad bit more meaningful. Yoán Moncada was a late scratch at third base, and I had a minor panic attack that he was injured again until I saw Daryl’s tweet. White Sox say Moncada is out today due to illness. https://t.co/rlaxXEgJQ3— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 20, 2024 It looks like just your run-of-the-mill sickness. We’re sending...
Mar 20, 2024
Gamethread: Reds at White Sox

Gamethread: Reds at White Sox

Michael Soroka makes a push for the starting rotation. | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Pedro Grifol trots out what is likely the starting nine It’s the last Wednesday of 2024 White Sox spring training baseball, and today, we get a glimpse into what will probably be next week’s Opening Day lineup. Michael Soroka is on the bump this afternoon for the Good Guys. This will be his fourth Cactus League start, and he has been throwing well so far. Soroka has a 2.00 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over nine innings, with one win under his belt. The righty was traded to Chicago...
Mar 20, 2024
Today in White Sox History: March 20

Today in White Sox History: March 20

Among many milestones with the White Sox, Matt Thornton was named to the 2010 All-Star team. Thornton was acquired from the Mariners on this day, 18 years ago. | Michael Buckner/ A swap of top picks sways heavily in the South Side’s favor 1900 The still-minor league White Sox purchase second baseman Dick Padden from the Washington Senators. In truth, Padden was sold to Detroit, but in some transaction lost to time, Padden ended up on the South Side, as the White Sox’s first player-manager. (Charles Comiskey is regarded as the 1900 team’s manager, but...
Mar 19, 2024
Vote for the 2024 South Side Sox White Sox Hall of Fame!

Vote for the 2024 South Side Sox White Sox Hall of Fame!

Jack McDowell came the closest to being elected, without topping the 75% threshhold, in our last Hall of Fame election. | Otto Greule Jr/Allsport/ Let’s immortalize our sixth class of the best South Siders of all time Once upon a time, the Chicago White Sox had a team Hall of Fame — until they decided to put it in mothballs, in favor of an extended gift shop. Now the Sox have a two-story team store, and they have yet to bring the team Hall of Fame back. We were tired of waiting, so we established a virtual one. As a reminder, you are no longer restricted to voting...