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White Sox drop rubber game to Guardians, slip out of 1st place in AL Central

September 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- For the first time since July 3, the White Sox are not sitting atop the American League Central.

Sean Newcomb allowed a three-run, go-ahead homer to Petey Halpin in the sixth inning as the Guardians moved into first place in the division by beating the White Sox

Pham made a literal elevator pitch to his GM, then went out and hit clutch homer

September 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- A chance encounter in an elevator led to White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham being activated off the 10-day injured list and making an immediate impact in the 6-3 series-finale loss against the Guardians on Wednesday afternoon.

Pham, who had been on the IL since Sept. 2 with

Colson Montgomery exits after being hit on wrist; X-rays negative

September 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery was removed from their Wednesday afternoon game against the Guardians after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist.

Montgomery, who bats left-handed, was struck just above the joint by a 95.1 mph sinker from Cleveland starter Parker Messick in the fourth inning

Which under-the-radar relief ace could rule October?

@mike_petriello
September 16, 2026

Each October, some reliever takes over the postseason.

It’s not always the biggest name and star – though it can be – but sometimes, a lesser-known or even out-of-nowhere arm gets hot at exactly the right time in exactly the right games, and ends up pushing his team to greater success

Here are the breakout prospects of the year -- one for each team

@JimCallisMLB and @SamDykstraMiLB and @JonathanMayo
September 16, 2026

We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is

White Sox watch AL Central lead shrink to half-game in wild walk-off loss

September 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The White Sox were one strike away from taking a significant step in their quest for an American League Central title. But Brayan Rocchio and the Guardians prevented it in dramatic fashion.

Chicago closer Grant Taylor allowed a two-run double to Rocchio on an 0-2 pitch with two outs in

Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

September 16, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest White Sox injury news and transactions.

'Felt like ... an hour': Peters' 18-pitch PA helps Sox claim season series over Guards

September 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Kyle Teel had a two-run double and Miguel Vargas belted a two-run homer as the American League Central-leading White Sox scored six times in the sixth inning, paving the way for a 7-3 victory over Guardians at Progressive Field on Monday night.

Top White Sox prospects bolster strong arms en route to High-A affiliate's first South Atlantic League title

September 16, 2026

For the first time in its history, Winston-Salem stands atop the South Atlantic League as champions.

The White Sox High-A affiliate completed its sweep through the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over Greensboro on Tuesday night at First National Bank Field. Some big arms and highly touted prospects had

VOTE NOW: Here are the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominees

September 14, 2026

The Roberto Clemente Award is one of the most prestigious honors in Major League Baseball. This year’s Clemente Award nominees were announced on MLB Network on Monday morning ahead of MLB’s annual Roberto Clemente Day, which takes place each year on Sept. 15 -- which also

Getz: White Sox are 'playing with house money' but know urgency of final stretch

September 14, 2026

CLEVELAND -- It’s been six years since the White Sox have played a series in September with first place in the American League Central division on the line.

Here are the 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters

@JimCallisMLB and @SamDykstraMiLB and @JonathanMayo
September 15, 2026

The release of the Arizona Fall League rosters always acts as a wonderful balm for prospect fans.

The Minor League season is winding down with the postseason and the fear of not being able to track future stars until next season is assuaged with the knowledge that some of the best

Sandlin carries perfecto into 6th before Cardinals storm back

@scottmerkin
September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- White Sox right-hander David Sandlin was perfect for 5 1/3 innings in his start Sunday against the Cardinals, the same day he arrived at Busch Stadium from Triple-A Charlotte.

By the end of the sixth inning, St. Louis had scored three runs on its way to handing Chicago

White Sox see 'light at the end of the tunnel' after Grichuk's heroics

@scottmerkin
September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- One game does not make a 162-game Major League Baseball schedule.

For the 2026 White Sox, it actually was one inning and one swing of the bat from Randal Grichuk on Saturday turning a recent 3-9 slog toward October back to a significant momentum boost on the

Grichuk plays hero in ninth as White Sox increase AL Central lead

@scottmerkin
September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS – A lively debate took place among White Sox media as to what to dub Randal Grichuk after his two-out, two-strike, game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a 6-5 victory over the Cardinals Saturday at Busch Stadium sailed over the glove of right fielder Victor Scott

6 teams that have defied projections – for better or worse

September 12, 2026

As the 2026 season comes to a close, it’s a good time to look at teams that have defied their expectations, for better or worse.

Whether they are clubs that have surpassed projections or those performing under expectations, there are a handful of teams that fit this criteria. For this exercise,

White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigns

@scottmerkin
September 12, 2026

ST. LOUIS – Mike Shirley, the White Sox amateur scouting director, resigned Saturday and is no longer with the organization. The news was announced by the White Sox prior to their game at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals.

Shirley was in his seventh season in this particular role after being promoted

200 K's, but that's not Montgomery's identity for White Sox

@scottmerkin
September 12, 2026

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White Sox drop fourth straight as division lead is down to a half-game

@scottmerkin
September 12, 2026

ST. LOUIS – The following question was posed to White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery prior to his team’s 7-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium, in a game delayed one hour and 10 minutes by the potential for rain.

Is there something acceptable regarding

After 'punch in the face,' White Sox prepared to fight back

September 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- The White Sox were punched in the mouth.

Erick Fedde didn’t shy away from it. Neither did Andrew Benintendi. After a three-game sweep at the hands of the Pirates, one that ended with two hits and no runs Thursday night, the message inside Chicago’s clubhouse was clear.

White Sox taking cautious approach with top prospect Cholowsky

September 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Roch Cholowsky’s first taste of professional baseball ended earlier than the White Sox hoped. Now, their top prospect’s focus has shifted toward making sure his first full season does not begin the same way.

Cholowsky, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft

White Sox magic number continues shrinking despite latest misstep

@scottmerkin
September 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Everything went as the White Sox wanted across the league on Wednesday night.

Cleveland (74-73) lost in Baltimore, lowering the South Siders’ magic number to 14 in the American League Central, assuming the White Sox maintain their current two-game season-series edge on the Guardians with three games

Benches clear in Pirates-White Sox after inning-ending double play

September 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Yohan Ramírez induced a key 5-4-3 double play to preserve the Pirates' 4-1 lead at the end of the seventh inning. Then, the benches and bullpens cleared at Rate Field Wednesday night.