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10 biggest trades in White Sox history

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- The most recent White Sox rebuild guided by general manager Chris Getz propelled the team to a 2026 American League Wild Card Series victory and a five-game loss to the Guardians in the Division Series.

That successful crew featured players such as catcher Kyle Teel, second baseman

Top 5 seasons in White Sox history

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 5 seasons in White Sox history, along with a few White Sox teams who just missed.

1. 1917
The White Sox have won three World Series titles but have won 100 games exactly one time in franchise history -- a total reached

White Sox no-hitter history

MLB.com looks back at every no-hitter in the South Siders' history
April 14, 2021

As a charter member of the American League, the White Sox have had ample opportunity to throw no-hitters. And ample no-hitters they’ve thrown.

From Nixey Callahan to Carlos Rodón, White Sox pitchers have twirled 20 no-hitters in franchise history, the most by any AL team. Only the Dodgers have more with

Top White Sox Opening Day moments

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Another Opening Day memory or two soon will be added to White Sox franchise history, with a 2027 campaign on the horizon holding the promise to be one of the team’s most special seasons in recent memory.

But before we move forward, let’s look back at the top Opening

Rate Field's Top 10 moments

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 10 moments from the ballpark formerly known as new Comiskey Park, U.S. Cellular Field, Guaranteed Rate Field and now Rate Field. The jersey number retirement ceremonies and the statue dedication honors were not included on this list.

**1. Scott Podsednik's World Series walk-off

Best 5 Draft picks in White Sox history

@scottmerkin
February 15, 2021

CHICAGO -- From first-round picks who turned into Hall of Famers to late-round steals, here’s a look at the Top 5 homegrown MLB Draft picks in White Sox history, as well as a few significant others.

1) Frank Thomas (No. 7 overall pick, 1989)

The man known as the "Big Hurt" is

Best White Sox single-game hitting displays

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the Top 5 single-game hitting performances in White Sox history, with a few more impressive displays that just missed the list.

1) Pat Seerey, July 18, 1948 (Game 1), at Philadelphia A's
The right-handed-hitting Seerey finished with 86 career home runs over 2,095 plate

Top 5 pitching performances in Sox history

@scottmerkin
January 18, 2021

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top five single-game pitching performances in White Sox history, with a number of incredibly strong showings just missing the list.

1. Philip Humber, April 21, 2012, at Mariners
Humber’s perfect game is one of three recorded in White Sox history. His closest moment

White Sox all-time roster by best season

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the White Sox all-time roster based on the best season at each position. This is not necessarily the best player in franchise history at each spot.

C: Carlton Fisk, 1985
.808 OPS, 37 HRs, 107 RBIs, 85 runs

Fisk played 13 years in Chicago after

The best White Sox to wear each number

@scottmerkin
November 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top White Sox player to wear each jersey number during the franchise’s long history.

No. 0: Oscar Gamble (1985)
Gamble actually wore two different numbers with the White Sox and did most of his damage with the team via a 31-home run, 83-RBI

The best baseball players born on Oct. 6

October 6, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 6.

1) Freddy Garcia (1976)
A two-time All-Star with the Mariners and later a World

The best baseball players born on Sept. 28

September 28, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 28.

The best baseball players born on Sept. 27

September 27, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 27.

1) Mike Schmidt (1949)
So that whole disclaimer above about this list being subjective?

The best baseball players born on Aug. 14

August 13, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 14:

These five players hit walk-off home runs in their MLB debut

Braden Montgomery becomes the latest to join this rare club
June 10, 2026

Making your MLB debut is a special enough accomplishment in its own right. Some players take it to the next level in their first-ever game, however.

On June 9, 2026, the White Sox's Braden Montgomery smashed a walk-off two-run homer to take down the Braves. If you think that

The best baseball players born on April 21

April 21, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for April 21:

Hawk's favorite call could have been a jinx

@scottmerkin
April 29, 2020

CHICAGO -- The first unofficial rule of broadcasting a perfect game is not to acknowledge it until absolutely necessary.

So when Ken "Hawk" Harrelson put forth his favorite career call at the end of the top of the eighth inning during Mark Buehrle’s perfect game thrown against the Rays on July

The Pope, a president, Patinkin and more: Famous fans of the White Sox

@scottmerkin
January 17, 2026

CHICAGO – Let’s make an important distinction before discussing some of the most famous supporters of the White Sox franchise.

Just because a celebrity threw out a first pitch at Comiskey Park or Rate Field doesn’t make them an ardent fan. And just because they wore a White Sox hat in

Spanning 116 years, these are the best MLB debuts in White Sox history

@scottmerkin
January 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Making a Major League debut holds a certain sense of great accomplishment and reward simply on its own.

But to have success on that specific day presents an extra-special memory. Here’s a look at 10 of the greatest debut games in White Sox history, with two bonus near-debuts.

The best baseball players born on Dec. 26

December 26, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 26:

10 moments that defined Carlton Fisk's career

December 26, 2025

Though he’s largely remembered for one swing and the immediate seconds that followed, Carlton Fisk established a legacy of longevity behind the plate. He finished among the top 10 in Most Valuable Player Award balloting in four of his first 12 full seasons and ranked between 13th and 18th on

White Sox oddities: Unlikely ITPHRs, wild cycles and ... cow milking?

@scottmerkin
December 10, 2025

CHICAGO -- Countless talented players have worn the White Sox uniform over the franchise’s long and storied history.

Some have won Most Valuable Player honors or Cy Young Awards. Others have been selected as All-Stars, and a few have reached the lofty levels of Rate Field concourse statues or jersey numbers

Every Rule 5 Draft pick in White Sox history

@scottmerkin
December 5, 2025

CHICAGO – The White Sox have made several moves over the years in the Rule 5 Draft, including adding an All-Star in Shane Smith as their 2024 selection. Here’s a look at all the picks dating back to 1970.

White Sox top Winter Meetings deals

@scottmerkin
December 5, 2025

CHICAGO -- Here’s a look at the top Winter Meetings moves in White Sox history:

1. Acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik, right-handed pitcher Luis Vizcaino and first baseman/outfielder Travis Hinton from the Brewers for left fielder Carlos Lee
Dec. 13, 2004
There were rumblings of the White Sox interest in