<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/mlb-rumors-2-teams-addition-mets-interested-luis-robert-jr-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: 2 teams in addition to Mets interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Luis-Robert-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: 2 teams in addition to Mets interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-13T15:32:43-08:00">December 13th, 3:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-13T15:32:43-08:00">December 13th, 3:32pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Rumors are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/mets-rumors-new-york-luis-robert-trade-interest-1-big-obstacle">heating up about outfielder Luis Robert Jr.</a>, as it sounds like several teams are potentially interested in trading for the Chicago White Sox star. One of those teams includes the New York Mets, but the club could have some competition in trade negotiations.</p><p>There is speculation that the Mets, along with the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates, are <a href="https://x.com/francysromeroFR/status/1999972680502825115" rel="noopener">interested in possibly trading</a> for Luis, according to baseball reporter Francys Romero. It’s also said that there is a common belief that there is a strong chance of the White Sox trading the 28-year-old center fielder.</p><p>“Several teams, including the Mets, Padres, and Pirates, have expressed interest in CF Luis Robert Jr. The White Sox continue to evaluate different scenarios. Multiple industry sources believe Robert Jr. has a strong chance of being traded this offseason.”</p><p>The six-year pro had a breakout year in 2023, earning his first and, so far, only All-Star appearance. Since then, Roberts’ game has seemingly declined in 2024 and 2025 in Chicago. He ended the 2025 campaign with a .223 batting average (career-low) and .297 OBP while recording 85 hits, 14 home runs, and 53 RBIs.</p><p>Despite the concerns, Luis Robert Jr. certainly could excel on a team like the Mets, Padres, or Pirates. A fresh start somewhere else could be exactly what he needs to get back on track. But only time will tell how the trade market plays out for Robert <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-win-mlb-draft-lottery">and the White Sox</a>. Considering Chicago ended last season with the worst record in the AL, trading Robert for a prospect or two would certainly be worth it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: 2 teams in addition to Mets interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-philadelphia-white-sox-veteran');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Sep-2-2025-Minneapolis-Minnesota-USA-Chicago-White-Sox-relief-pitcher-Bryse-Wilson-46-delivers-a-pitch-against-the-Minnesota-Twins-in-the-ninth-inning-at-Target-Field.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-12T16:31:46-08:00">December 12th, 4:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-12T16:31:46-08:00">December 12th, 4:31pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>During a week in which the Philadelphia Phillies <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-first-post-contract" rel="noopener">signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract</a>, they concluded the week by bolstering their pitching. On Friday, the Phillies <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1999609767816499548" rel="noopener">snatched up the services</a> of former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bryse Wilson, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post Sports. </p><p>In 2024, Wilson <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-signs-veteran-pitcher-compete-starting-rotation-spot" rel="noopener">signed with the White Sox</a> after pitching for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Milwaukee Brewers. During his first season in Chicago, Wilson pitched 20 games and went 0-2 with a 6.66 ERA. </p><p>He has an overall record of 20-23 with a 4.82 ERA. His best season came in 2023 with the Brewers, in which he went 6-0 with a 2.58 ERA and three saves. Last year, the White Sox finished with a 60-102 record and in last place in the AL Central.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Phillies finished with a 96-66 record and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-bryce-harper-demand-winning-nl-east" rel="noopener">won the NL East Division Title</a>. Ultimately, they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-most-to-blame-for-nlds-loss-to-dodgers" rel="noopener">lost to the eventual champion Los Angeles Dodgers</a> in the NLDS, four games to one. </p><p>Wilson brings postseason experience to Philadelphia. In 2020, he was with the Atlanta Braves during the NLCS against the Dodgers. During Game 4, he pitched six innings, struck out five, and gave up one run in a 10-2 Braves victory. The next year, the Braves won the World Series after Wilson was traded to Pittsburgh. </p><h2><b>Bryse Wilson brings depth and versatility to the Phillies’ bullpen</b>.</h2><p>In addition to his playoff pedigree, Wilson brings some additional attributes to Philly. He brings a veteran presence that is highly beneficial to the Philadelphia bullpen, especially given their blend of pitchers from youngsters to veterans. </p><p>Plus, Wilson can be called upon to be a spot starter if needed, which is something that Philadelphia often likes to utilize when necessary.  He can also be brought on to pitch multiple innings in relief. </p><p>Also, Wilson will be able to rejoin a contending team, an added bonus from a morale standpoint. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/mets-rumors-new-york-luis-robert-trade-interest-1-big-obstacle');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mets rumors: New York’s Luis Robert trade interest has 1 big obstacle');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Luis-Robert.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Mets rumors: New York’s Luis Robert trade interest has 1 big obstacle</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-12T07:59:00-08:00">December 12th, 7:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-12T07:59:00-08:00">December 12th, 7:59am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-mets/mets-news-steve-cohen-message-angry-fans-losing-edwin-diaz-pete-alonso">losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency</a>, the New York Mets must re-strategize their offseason plan. One option would be turning to the trade market for some extra firepower.</p><p>The Mets <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/12/11/sports/mets-checked-in-with-white-sox-on-outfielder-luis-robert/">are attempting to do that</a>, checking in on a Luis Robert trade with the Chicago White Sox. However, Robert’s contract has become a sticking point in trade talks, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post.</p><p>“The Mets inquired about Luis Robert,” Heyman wrote. “But for the Mets to surrender prospects, they want money back to offset Robert’s $20 million salary and hard-line White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf isn’t seen as likely to give money to Steve Cohen’s team.”</p><p>Robert will make $20 million in 2026 and has a club option for the same price in 2027. Whoever trades for the outfielder must be willing to commit to that option or hammer out a long-term deal. While the Mets certainly have the resources, they aren’t as keen on paying Robert’s current salary.</p><p>Coming off of a pair of down seasons, it makes sense why teams like New York might be weary of a deal. While Robert stole 33 bases in 2025, he hit just .223 with 14 home run and 53 RBIs. The year prior, he his .224 with 14 home runs, 35 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.</p><p>Still, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-luis-robert-jr-shuts-down-trade-rumors">Robert has found himself consistently in trade rumors</a>. Teams are hoping he returns to his 2023 form, when he earned an All-Star appearance after hitting .264 with 38 home runs, 80 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. He still plays sound defense in the outfield and it’s clear his speed hasn’t gone anywhere.</p><p>Neither has his contract, which has slowed trade talks. But with the Mets in need of a spark, perhaps they push a bit harder for Robert’s services.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mets rumors: New York’s Luis Robert trade interest has 1 big obstacle

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-win-mlb-draft-lottery');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox win MLB Draft Lottery');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/White-Sox-GM-Chris-Getz-and-manager-Will-Venable.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox win MLB Draft Lottery</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-09T15:24:45-08:00">December 9th, 3:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-09T15:57:36-08:00">December 9th, 3:57pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While it easy to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-moves-on-multiple-coaches-3rd-straight-100-loss-season">bemoan the Chicago White Sox</a> after watching them lose 100-plus games for the third straight season, they gave fans some cause for hope in 2025. High-end prospects Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/white-sox-news-white-sox-colson-montgomery-joins-frank-thomas-exclusive-club">showed ample promise</a> and undrafted right-handed pitcher Shane Smith came out of nowhere to post a sub-4.00 ERA. The South Siders are experiencing gradual growth, and they will now have <a href="https://x.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1998526956044747093" rel="noopener">a huge opportunity</a> to brighten their future even further. The Sox won the MLB Draft Lottery, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.</p><p>Chicago’s American League-worst 60-102 record gave it the best odds going into the drawing — the 43-win Colorado Rockies were ineligible because teams cannot own lottery picks in more than two consecutive years — and the numbers held firm in the organization’s favor. General manager Chris Getz is surely in a celebratory mood now that he will have his choice of prospect next July.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The official 2026 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLBDraft</a> order 👏</p><p>(MLB x <a href="https://twitter.com/Nike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nike</a>) <a href="https://t.co/wqtWP8yBEE">pic.twitter.com/wqtWP8yBEE</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1998528367239508080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The 2026 MLB Draft is loaded with impressive shortstops like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, Justin Lebron and Jacob Lombard. The White Sox may envision 2025 first-rounder Billy Carlson as the long-term answer to that crucial position, but they cannot afford to pass on the best talent available. Considering the skill that one needs to man the middle infield, it stands to reason the team would be able to shift some players around the diamond.</p><p>One problem at a time, however. Getz must seize this chance and select a franchise pillar who can help rescue fans from the doldrums. If Chicago can continue to inch forward, this future No. 1 overall pick could make an especially big impact in Rate Field when the time comes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox win MLB Draft Lottery

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-rumors-chicago-interested-in-signing-ex-rays-closer-amid-winter-meetings');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox rumors: Chicago interested in signing ex-Rays closer amid Winter Meetings');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/White-Sox-free-agent-target-Pete-Fairbanks-29-celebrates.jpg"><figcaption>© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox rumors: Chicago interested in signing ex-Rays closer amid Winter Meetings</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-08T19:21:52-08:00">December 8th, 7:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-08T19:21:52-08:00">December 8th, 7:21pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2025 season represented a major improvement for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-strikes-again-4-player-trade-rays">hapless Chicago White Sox</a>. After setting the record for most losses in a single season in 2024 (with 121), the White Sox improved to 60-102 this past season. But they’re not content with that kind of progress, if the rumor mill is to be believed.</p><p>While there are plenty of areas that still need fixing for the White Sox, addressing the bullpen is always a good place to start when it comes to establishing a more consistent winning culture. To that end, the White Sox, as per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, reportedly have <a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1998195584315031663" rel="noopener">“preliminary interest”</a> in Pete Fairbanks, the Tampa Bay Rays’ closer over the past few seasons.</p><p>Fairbanks <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/pete-fairbanks-stats-2023-to-2025" rel="noopener">recorded 75 saves</a> from 2023 to 2025, making him one of the more consistent ninth-inning performers available on the free-agent market. His strikeout rate, however, has taken a turn for the worse over the past few seasons, and he’ll be turning 32 years of age prior to the start of the 2025 season.</p><p>But one thing’s for sure — Fairbanks gets results. Ever since becoming the Rays’ full-time closer in 2023, he has posted an ERA of 2.98 with 171 strikeouts in 151.0 innings of work.</p><p>He will surely be a big addition for the White Sox as a late-game weapon, should they manage to pull that signing off.</p><h2><b>White Sox bullpen needs a lot of work</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tyler-Gilbert.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-martin-perez-historic-no-decision-vs-royals">White Sox’s bullpen still needs a lot of work</a> even though they’ve been making progress. Grant Taylor, their second-round pick in 2023, has emerged as a quality high-leverage arm, tallying 1.7 fWAR in his first season in the big leagues.</p><p>Taylor appears primed to be a late-game weapon for the White Sox for years to come. But there is no such thing as a one-man bullpen show. Adding Fairbanks would, at the very least, help ease the pressure on Taylor.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox rumors: Chicago interested in signing ex-Rays closer amid Winter Meetings

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-anthony-kay-agree-12-million-contract-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox, Anthony Kay agree to $12 million contract in free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anthony-Kay.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox, Anthony Kay agree to $12 million contract in free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-03T09:32:02-08:00">December 3rd, 9:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-03T09:51:54-08:00">December 3rd, 9:51am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-strikes-again-4-player-trade-rays">White Sox are looking to make improvements</a> to their roster, and they went out and got some talent in free agency. The <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1996263552756113782" rel="noopener">latest player to join</a> the team is Anthony Kay, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.</p><p>“Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, sources tell ESPN. [Robert Murray] was on the agreement,” Passan wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Kay has spent the last two seasons with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. In 24 games for Yokohama, he posted a 1.74 ERA while striking out 130 opponents over 155 innings.</p><p>Before his time with Yokohama, Kay spent five seasons in the MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets. He played in 44 games with seven starts, and posted a 5.59 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 85.1 innings. Prior to his league debut, he was traded from the Mets to the Blue Jays as part of the Marcus Stroman.</p><p>The White Sox are probably not done, but adding Kay was a good move for the team. After finishing the season 60-102, the White Sox need as much help as they can get, and the hope is that they can turn things around next year.</p><p>There have also been a few players on the team who have been in trade rumors, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-luis-robert-jr-shuts-down-trade-rumors">one of them being Luis Robert Jr.</a> He hears the noise, but he also knows that stuff like this happens in the league.</p><p>“Right now, it’s not a distraction,” Robert said via White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin. “I know this is a business, but I’m not overly concerned about it. Hopefully, I can stay with this team for a long time, and if that is not the case, then I’ll do my best with another team.”</p><p>It will be interesting to see what they do as the offseason continues.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox, Anthony Kay agree to $12 million contract in free agency

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-pope-leo-chicago-legend-bat');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pope Leo gets White Sox legend’s bat as gift during plane ride');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The-new-Pope-is-a-Chicago-sports-fan.jpg"><figcaption>ovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Pope Leo gets White Sox legend’s bat as gift during plane ride</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-28T15:36:12-08:00">November 28th, 3:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-28T15:36:12-08:00">November 28th, 3:36pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The city of Chicago can’t get enough of Pope Leo, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-pope-leo-roasts-cubs-fan-vatican" rel="noopener">especially the White Sox</a>. Certainly, his holiness has been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-pope-leo-xiv-jersey-chuck-swirsky" rel="noopener">swarmed with a vast array of gifts</a> from each Chicago team. However, it is the White Sox that go the extra mile. </p><p>On Thanksgiving, Pope Leo <a href="https://x.com/CBSNews/status/1994054442451075157" rel="noopener">received a truly special gem</a> on a flight to Turkey, per CBS News. It turns out CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay was on the flight when he saw Pope Leo. Before the eyes of the other passengers, he presented the Pope with a bat that once belonged to White Sox legend Nellie Fox. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">En route to Turkey, Pope Leo was gifted a bat once owned by Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox.</p><p>CBS News foreign correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/SayChrisLive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SayChrisLive</a> gave him the bat – a family heirloom – during the flight after some relatives encouraged him to give it to the pontiff, who is an avid… <a href="https://t.co/jjOkpzAQye">pic.twitter.com/jjOkpzAQye</a></p><p>— CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1994054442451075157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Foxx played for Chicago for 14 seasons from 1950 to 1963 as the starting second baseman. During that stretch, he won the 1959 American League MVP Award. It was during that year that the South Siders made it to the World Series before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. </p><p>Additionally, Foxx won three Gold Glove Awards and made it to 12 All-Star games. </p><p>Pope Leo hails from the Chicago area and was an avowed White Sox fan. After he became Pope, old footage circulated of him attending Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. He was sitting in Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2 at Rate Field, formerly Comiskey Park and U.S. Cellular Field. </p><p>It was during that World Series when Chicago swept the Houston Astros and won its first title since 1917. </p><h2><b>Other ways the White Sox have honored Pope Leo</b></h2><p>The South Side has celebrated Pope Leo in distinct ways. For instance, there is a mural near Section 140 in his honor where he sat during the World Series. </p><p>Plus, there is a graphic nearby that shows him waving, and the mural features a screenshot of him caught on camera during the World Series game. Additionally, a hat and jersey were sent to the Vatican, and merchandise featuring his image has been on sale. </p><p>For all the talk about which Chicago team tries to take him, he will forever be a South Sider. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pope Leo gets White Sox legend’s bat as gift during plane ride

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-strikes-again-4-player-trade-rays');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox strike again with 4-player trade with Rays');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chris-Getz.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox strike again with 4-player trade with Rays</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T19:14:12-08:00">November 18th, 7:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T19:14:12-08:00">November 18th, 7:14pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chris-murphy-trade-red-sox-pitcher-acquisition">Chicago White Sox have been active on Tuesday</a>, manipulating their 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Now, the White Sox have swung an intriguing multi-player deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.</p><p>Chicago <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1990964818082205868" rel="noopener">has acquired</a> outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray for right-hander pitchers Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.</p><p>Perhaps the most well-known player of the bunch is Pereira, who was once a top prospect for the New York Yankees. But after just 27 major league games with the team, the Yankees traded him to the Rays for Jose Caballero. In 23 games with Tampa Bay, Pereira hit .138 with two home runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases. The White Sox are taking a chance on a change of scenery unlocking his prospect potential.</p><p>Murray spent the 2025 season at the Triple-A level, appearing in 137 games. He hit .241 with 18 home runs, 58 RBIs and five stolen bases. Perhaps he finally gets an MLB opportunity on the South Side.</p><p>In terms of actual major league production during the 2026 season, Wilson seems most likely to make an impact. He appeared in 59 games for Chicago last season, putting up a 3.42 ERA and a 51/22 K/BB ratio. It wouldn’t be shocking to see him become a pivotal reliever for Tampa Bay.</p><p>Gomez appeared in six games for the Yankees in 2025, pitching to a 2.70 ERA and a 5/9 K/BB ratio. With 27 games of MLB experience under his belt, the Rays are hoping he can mold into another strong bullpen piece.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/adrian-houser-trade-grade-for-rays-white-sox">White Sox and Rays are no strangers when it comes to trades</a>, as the latter franchise acquired Adrian Houser at the deadline. While this deal may fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, both Chicago and Tampa Bay hope they find diamonds in the rough.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox strike again with 4-player trade with Rays

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chris-murphy-trade-red-sox-pitcher-acquisition');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox land promising pitcher in trade with Red Sox');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chris-Murphy.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox land promising pitcher in trade with Red Sox</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T15:51:04-08:00">November 18th, 3:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T16:09:09-08:00">November 18th, 4:09pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox bolstered their rebuilding roster on Tuesday,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-news-boston-calls-up-prospect-chris-murphy"> acquiring left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy</a> in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. In exchange, catching prospect Ronny Hernandez heads to Boston. It’s another step in the team’s ongoing effort to build a younger, controllable pitching core for the future.</p><p>USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1990909701454811391" rel="noopener">first to report</a> the deal on X, formerly, Twitter, noting the move without yet revealing the return.</p><p>“The Boston Red Sox trade LHP Chris Murphy to the Chicago White Sox.”</p><p>The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli followed soon after on the platform as well, confirming the details and <a href="https://x.com/Britt_Ghiroli/status/1990911331038384543?s=20" rel="noopener">identifying who</a> the Red Sox would receive in the mid-November MLB offseason trade.</p><p>“Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy is being traded to the White Sox for a catcher.”</p><p>Murphy, a 27-year-old relief pitcher for the Red Sox, underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2024. He returned to action in 2025, pitching 34 innings across 23 appearances and posting a 3.12 ERA with a ground-ball rate above 54 percent.</p><p>For Boston, the trade helps clear a 40-man roster spot ahead of Rule 5 decisions while adding the 21-year-old Hernandez, a promising catching prospect who hit .251 with a .344 OBP in Single-A in 2025. The move provides valuable organizational depth and offers additional roster flexibility as the team enters a pivotal offseason focused on upgrades and internal evaluations.</p><p>The transaction underscores where each franchise stands — <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-moves-on-multiple-coaches-3rd-straight-100-loss-season">the White Sox aim to find upside</a> through cost-controlled arms while the Red Sox continue positioning for immediate contention. Both clubs addressed key needs in a quiet yet notable November exchange.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox land promising pitcher in trade with Red Sox

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-rumors-will-breakout-star-catcher-get-traded-mlb-insiders-drop-scoop');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox rumors: Will breakout star catcher get traded? 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MLB insiders drop scoop</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T10:25:07-08:00">November 18th, 10:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T11:46:17-08:00">November 18th, 11:46am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-luis-robert-jr-shuts-down-trade-rumors">Chicago White Sox are taking steady calls as rising MLB free agency pressure builds</a> around their young core, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-the-player-who-just-pulled-off-wild-catching-feat-not-seen-since-buster-posey">highlighted by catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero</a>. Teel’s sharp debut last season impressed evaluators across the league, and his left-handed bat turned him into one of the winter’s most asked-about names. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-edgar-quero-ejected-strike-call-argument">Edgar Quero, a switch hitter with strong instincts and long-term upside</a>, remains part of Chicago’s vision as well. That interest creates noise. It also forces the White Sox to weigh every offer with care.</p><p>Teams believe Kyle Teel could be pried loose. They see a developing hitter with poise and an early defensive foundation. They also know <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-will-venable-drops-unprecedented-truth-bomb-on-superstar-rookies">the White Sox are rebuilding and searching for long-term solutions</a>. But internally, the message is consistent: the White Sox <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6816195/2025/11/18/seattle-mariners-jorge-polanco-market-mlb-notes/" rel="noopener">will not move</a> Teel or Quero unless a return blows them away. Catching has become a two-man position across the league, and the White Sox have no depth beyond these two young receivers. Losing one without a major haul would leave a hole the front office cannot easily fill.</p><h2>A trade the White Sox will not force</h2><p>Chicago understands the interest. They also understand the risk. Teel and Quero are young. They’re inexpensive. They’re controllable. More importantly, they’re the only true depth the White Sox have at the position, making any trade a potential step backward unless the return is overwhelming. That puts the front office in a delicate spot: listen, but hold firm.</p><p>The calls won’t stop. Not when Teel’s swing looks this clean. Not when Quero’s ceiling remains this high. Teams sense opportunity, especially with the White Sox exploring multiple paths in free agency and weighing how aggressive their rebuild should be. But Chicago’s message is steady. If a deal comes, it will be enormous. If not, they’re content to roll into 2026 with a catching duo they believe can anchor a young roster.</p><p>And now the question hangs over the MLB free agency: which front office will dare to push the White Sox hard enough to change their mind?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox rumors: Will breakout star catcher get traded? MLB insiders drop scoop

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In addition, he is also a published author of thriller novels, available on Amazon.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-moves-on-multiple-coaches-3rd-straight-100-loss-season" rel="noopener">Chicago White Sox had another awful season</a>, leaving much of their future in question as they attempt to dig out of this hole. There are also questions about Luis Robert Jr. and his future on the Southside. Robert has indicated<a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1986159188511260954" rel="noopener"> he is not concerned about his future</a> in Chicago or the trade rumors surrounding him, according to White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin.</p><p>“Right now, it’s not a distraction,” Robert told Merkin. “I know this is a business, but I’m not overly concerned about it. Hopefully, I can stay with this team for a long time, and if that is not the case, then I’ll do my best with another team.”</p><p>This is not the first time <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-white-sox-focused-4-mets-players-luis-robert-jr-trade-talks">Robert’s name has been in White Sox trade rumors</a>. But the Sox balked at trading their talented outfielder and have kept him part of their team, as they attempt to improve after two bad seasons. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-20-million-luis-robert-jr-decision">Chicago picked up Robert’s 2026 option</a>, and all signs indicate he will stay on the Southside, at least for now. That will not lessen the trade rumors, though, especially as the Sox attempt to rapidly improve this team.</p><p>Robert is still one of the White Sox’s most valuable assets, despite struggling again in 2025. Overall, he smashed just 14 home runs and 53 RBIs while also dealing with numerous injuries. While Robert struggled in the 2025 season, he had a good July, batting .353. Yet, this is vastly different from the 2023 MLB season, when he had 38 home runs.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-how-chicago-actually-feels-about-not-trading-luis-robert-jr">White Sox kept Robert,</a> partially because of his production in July and his rebound from his issues. Assuming he can stay healthy, Robert can still be a very valuable asset in the lineup. But if the Sox were to struggle again, with little signs of improvement, there might be a chance that Robert’s name could end up in trade rumors again.</p><p>For now, Robert will focus on preparing for the 2026 MLB season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. shuts down concern over trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-20-million-luis-robert-jr-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox make ‘expected’ $20 million Luis Robert Jr. decision');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aug-18-2025-Atlanta-Georgia-USA-Chicago-White-Sox-center-fielder-Luis-Robert-Jr.-88-celebrates.jpg"><figcaption>© Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox make ‘expected’ $20 million Luis Robert Jr. decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-04T07:07:14-08:00">November 4th, 7:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-04T07:07:14-08:00">November 4th, 7:07am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/colinloughran">Colin Loughran</a>Colin Loughran is a NYC-based Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The MLB offseason has officially arrived, and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-gm-hints-picking-up-luis-robert-jr-20-million-club-option">Chicago White Sox made a decision regarding All-Star Luis Robert Jr.’s option.</a> The club has chosen to pick up his option <a href="https://x.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1985708997005979668" rel="noopener">for 2026.</a></p><p>“White Sox news: As expected, the team is picking up the $20 million option on Luis Robert for 2026,” Jesse Rogers of ESPN tweeted.</p><p>Robert struggled in 2025. Across 110 games, the outfielder hit 14 home runs, collected 53 RBIs, and posted a .661 OPS. The slugger was a topic of discussion before the trade deadline after he slashed .353/.441/.549/.990 in July, but the franchise decided to stand pat. Overall, his season-long marks were much different from what he was able to put up during a powerful 2023 that saw him win a Silver Slugger and bash 38 home runs.</p><p>The 28-year-old has endured <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/whitesox/onsi/news/chicago-white-sox-gm-chris-getz-reveals-plans-for-luis-robert-jr-in-2026" rel="noopener">multiple injuries</a> since 2023. He’s missed time with a hip flexor strain and a pair of hamstring strains.</p><p>“We are committed to Luis,” Getz said on Aug. 27. “… He can be such a boost to this lineup and this team, and that’s why we are talking about it today because he’s missed.”</p><p>“Injuries are part of the game. They have unfortunately been part of his history. I think he’s played in about 110 games this season,” White Sox general manager Chirs Getz told On SI earlier this summer. “And he’s really risen in terms of the impact on this team and the league. And a lot of that quality work happened in this second half window. For what he’s capable of doing, the talent, the impact he can have on this club, we like having Luis Robert here.”</p><p>It remains to be seen <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-of-luis-robert-jr-possibly-out-for-season-with-hamstring-injury">if Robert will stay healthy and return to form</a> in 2026.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox make ‘expected’ $20 million Luis Robert Jr. decision

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He's also an award-winning author and Ken Jeong's best friend.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The MLB has two franchises in Chicago: <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-rumors-white-sox-trade-deadline">the White Sox and the Cubs</a>, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-gm-new-pope-recent-success">Pope Leo XIV is a known fan</a> of the former.</p><p>While being driven through the crowd at the Vatican, Pope Leo had someone shout, “Go Cubs!” at him. It did not take him long to figure out a response.</p><p>“Han perdido!” he replied. “They lost!”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”</p><p>Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”<a href="https://t.co/3fLuV1eA0N">pic.twitter.com/3fLuV1eA0N</a></p><p>— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxOn35th/status/1978470677821673552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Pope Leo is a known White Sox superfan</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-mural.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Pope Leo is one of the most famous superfans of the White Sox. He has become a legend in the eyes of the Chicago franchise, which recently <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-pope-leo-xiv-mural-fans">made a mural in his honor</a>. The mural can be seen inside their stadium, Rate Field.</p><p>This is likely a huge honor for Pope Leo, who was born in Chicago, Illinois. He became pope on May 8, 2025, after the death of Pope Francis.</p><p>During a game in June 2025, Pope Leo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuewr9WXLbQ" rel="noopener">gave a video message to fans</a>. It was broadcast at Rate Field. This was just a month after he was named pope, so it makes sense why he couldn’t be at the game to deliver the message in-person.</p><p>Pope Leo was ordained in June 1982. Over three decades later, he was consecrated on December 12, 2014. He would later be named a cardinal in September 2023 by Pope Francis. Now, he is the pope.</p><p>Unfortunately, the White Sox did not have a great 2025 season. They finished the regular season with a 60-102 record, fifth place in the AL Central. Meanwhile, their cross-city rival Cubs earned a playoff berth with a 92-70 record. They made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers.</p><p>This is what the pope was referencing in his response to the Cubs fan at the Vatican. He isn’t wrong, as the Cubs had a disappointing playoff exit.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox superfan Pope Leo roasts Cubs fan at Vatican

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-moves-on-multiple-coaches-3rd-straight-100-loss-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox move on from multiple coaches after 3rd-straight 100 loss season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/White-Sox-pitching-coach-Ethan-Katz.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox move on from multiple coaches after 3rd-straight 100 loss season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-29T17:59:14-07:00">September 29th, 5:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-29T17:59:14-07:00">September 29th, 5:59pm</time><address><a>Russell Steinberg</a>Russell Steinberg covers Major League Baseball and the New York Liberty for ClutchPoints. A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After polishing off their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/washington-nationals/nationals-news-luis-garcia-jr-goes-off-3-hr-game-white-sox">third-straight 100-loss season over the weekend</a>, the Chicago White Sox <a href="https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/white-sox-announce-changes-to-coaching-staff-for-2026" rel="noopener">have parted ways</a> with four coaches.</p><p>The team fired pitching coach Ethan Katz, first base/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois, hitting coach Marcus Thames and catching coach Drew Butera. Meanwhile manager Will Venable will return for a second season. Additionally, offensive coordinator Grady Sizemore will be reassigned to a different role within the organization.</p><p>“While we greatly appreciate all that Ethan, Marcus, Jason and Drew have done for this organization, Will and I have agreed on the very difficult decision to make several changes to our coaching staff in 2026,” White Sox general manager Chris Getz said in a release. “Our respect for these coaches as people and as professionals made these decisions difficult, and we thank them for their many contributions. Our commitment remains to provide the best possible vision, ideas and resources to our players to support their continuing growth and development.”</p><p>Katz had served as White Sox pitching coach since 2021 while the other three just finished their second season in their roles.</p><p>“Decisions about the coaching staff are incredibly difficult because these are friends and teammates who have been through all the moments and trials alongside you,” Venable said. “I cannot thank each of them enough for the hard work and professionalism they brought to the ballpark daily. Ultimately, we have short-term and long-term goals and objectives for this organization and this team. Our responsibility is to put our players in the best position to grow and succeed, and that means always considering how our staff can best support the growth and success of our players.”</p><p>Despite going 60-122 in 2025, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-will-venable-drops-unprecedented-truth-bomb-on-superstar-rookies">White Sox were still vastly improved</a> from a historically bad 41-121 team in 2024. Their pitching staff also showed some promise, led by rookie All-Star Shane Smith, who made 29 starts and had a 3.81 ERA. He bounced back strong from a midseason swoon, allowing just one run over 11 innings over his final two starts.</p><p>Relievers Jordan Leasure and Mike Vasil also showed promise with the rookie Vasil also earning three starts. And offensively, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-receives-praise-from-byron-buxton-2">rookie Colson Montgomery</a> hit 21 home runs with an .840 OPS.</p><p>It’s not much, but something for White Sox fans to take into the offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox move on from multiple coaches after 3rd-straight 100 loss season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-tyler-gilbert-foreign-substance-glove');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why White Sox pitcher Tyler Gilbert was not ejected for potential foreign substance on glove');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tyler-Gilbert.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Why White Sox pitcher Tyler Gilbert was not ejected for potential foreign substance on glove</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-25T21:20:25-07:00">September 25th, 9:20pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-25T21:21:26-07:00">September 25th, 9:21pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox found themselves in a controversial spot Thursday when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/mlb-news-phillies-white-sox-swap-pitchers-in-trade">pitcher Tyler Gilbert</a> had his glove inspected and confiscated by umpires during the fifth inning of a 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The incident drew immediate attention from fans and analysts across MLB.</p><p>Gilbert had just entered in relief for the White Sox and was checked for sticky substances under MLB rules. While crew chief Dan Bellino identified a suspicious spot inside the glove, officials ultimately allowed him to remain in the game. Speculation quickly followed across the White Sox news cycle, but the league offered a clear explanation.</p><p>According to MLB foreign substance rule 6.02(c), a player can only be ejected if the material is proven to be illegal or applied to the hand or body. Since no residue was found on Gilbert’s hand and the substance couldn’t be conclusively identified as illegal, umpires allowed him to pitch with a new glove.</p><p>Joel Sherman of the New York Post clarified MLB’s stance in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that <a href="https://x.com/Joelsherman1/status/1971402215085449260" rel="noopener">addressed why</a> the southpaw was not ejected.</p><p>According to MLB, crew chief Dan Bellino told them the umps could not determine if it was an illegal foreign substance in White Sox reliever Tyler Gilbert’s glove when he came on to pitch in the 5th inning against the Yankees. It was not on the pitcher’s hand. So they decided to toss the glove, but not the player.”</p><p>Gilbert remained in the game but allowed a bases-clearing double to Giancarlo Stanton, flipping the lead. His final line included 1.2 innings, one earned run, and three walks.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-makes-eye-opening-move-for-2025-amid-historically-bad-season">The White Sox, now sitting with a record of 58-101</a>, are far from contention, but this moment added another twist to a frustrating year. For Gilbert, who owns a 4.01 ERA across 45 appearances in 2025, avoiding ejection prevented a 10-game suspension that would have hurt his standing entering arbitration.</p><p>The league’s careful enforcement drew comparisons to past cases like Max Scherzer’s ejection in 2023. Fans online debated fairness and consistency, especially with high-profile clubs involved.</p><p>Ultimately, this was a textbook example of MLB ejection rules at work—no confirmed illegal substance, no ejection. It was a moment that sparked headlines, but by the rulebook, umpires got it right.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why White Sox pitcher Tyler Gilbert was not ejected for potential foreign substance on glove

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As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox have placed <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/players/a852092b/andrew-benintendi">outfielder Andrew Benintendi</a> on the 10-day injured list due to Achilles tendinitis, officially ending his 2025 season with just five games left. The injury adds another tough blow to a difficult year for the franchise, which currently holds the worst record in Major League Baseball.</p><p>Benintendi quietly reached 20 home runs over 116 games, matching a career high. However, the 31-year-old outfielder had been battling discomfort since July, and the lingering pain took a toll on his production—he ended the year with a .240 batting average and .307 on-base percentage, both career lows. His injury underscores broader struggles in the White Sox 2025 season, which hit another low point after a 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday dropped them to 58-99.</p><p>The news was <a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-andrewe-benintendi-17360cf381761caba8636629fd34a5a0" rel="noopener">first reported</a> by the Associated Press’s Larry Fleisher, who confirmed that Benintendi would miss the remainder of the season in an article posted Tuesday. Fleisher also included remarks from the veteran outfielder on his ongoing health concerns.</p><p>“It’s gotten to a point where running and jogging, it’s pretty painful,” Benintendi said. “We all agree that it’s the right move. We’re trying to figure out what it really is. The Achilles looks good. It’s just a lot of inflammation and things like that. So try to keep moving and stay off it.”</p><p>White Sox manager Will Venable also addressed the decision and Benintendi’s status.</p><p>“He was in a really tough spot,” Venable said. “He could hit for us and he just kind of puts us in a tough spot.”</p><p>The White Sox roster moves now turn toward development. With no postseason in sight, the front office is likely to give younger players, like outfielder Duke Ellis, a look before the year ends. Still, Benintendi’s Achilles tendinitis raises long-term questions — both about his durability and his role in the team’s rebuild.</p><p>The injury could impact Benintendi’s trade value this offseason, especially with $75 million remaining on his contract. His situation reflects similar Achilles issues seen in aging outfielders across MLB and will be closely watched heading into spring training.</p><p>Whether as a veteran leader or future trade candidate, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-disappointing-player-chicago-trade-offseason">Benintendi’s future will play a central role</a> in shaping the White Sox’s 2026 direction.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi on IL with Achilles tendinitis

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-mike-tauchman-insane-catch-foul-net-padres');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’s Mike Tauchman makes insane catch into foul net vs. Padres');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mike-Tauchman.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox’s Mike Tauchman makes insane catch into foul net vs. Padres</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-20T19:35:26-07:00">September 20th, 7:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-20T19:50:54-07:00">September 20th, 7:50pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox have long been out of the playoff picture. The team was officially eliminated from postseason contention on September 6. But Chicago has improved significantly in 2025. Last season the White Sox set a record for the earliest elimination from the playoffs in the division era, getting bounced on August 17. And the team infamously went on to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/worst-mlb-teams-history-white-sox-record-breaking-season">lose the most games in MLB history</a>.</p><p>The 2025 White Sox have offered fans some glimmers of hope. And Mike Tauchman is still playing hard despite the team dropping to 39 games below .500. In Saturday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres, Tauchman made a spectacular catch in foul territory to get Chicago <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1969568879627190464" rel="noopener">out of a jam</a>.</p><p>In the top of the sixth inning the Padres took a 5-2 lead and were threatening to blow the game open. With two outs and runners at first and second, Freddy Fermin fought off a nasty slider, sending it the opposite way into foul territory. But Tauchman tracked the fly ball, timed his leap and dove into the stands to make the catch.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mike Tauchman leaps INTO the net to make an INSANE catch 🔥</p><p> <a href="https://t.co/cMA9l2cMaM">pic.twitter.com/cMA9l2cMaM</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1969570793903570951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Well, he would have ended up in the stands but the safety netting surrounding foul territory caught the diving right fielder and broke his fall. Tauchman held on for the inning-ending catch.</p><h2><b>Mike Tauchman continues playing hard in lost season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mike-Tauchman-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The extra effort for a 58-97 team in late September is not lost on Chicago’s brass. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-rumors-the-player-chicago-wont-trade-deadline">White Sox were not interested in trading Tauchman</a> at the deadline. The team has been impressed with the 34-year-old outfielder’s impact on a young locker room.</p><p>Tauchman’s veteran leadership makes him a valuable piece for the rebuilding White Sox. And the eighth-year pro is under club control for another season.</p><p>Tauchman has acquitted himself fairly well at the plate this year. He’s slashing .263/.357/.402 with nine home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored and 1.8 bWAR in 92 games for Chicago. And Saturday’s defensive gem was not his first highlight-reel moment for the White Sox.</p><p>Tauchman made a sensational grab to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-yankee-giancarlo-stantons-hr-insane-grab">rob Giancarlo Stanton of a home run</a> when the New York Yankees visited at the end of August. And earlier in the season, Tauchman authored an unusual walk-off. A broken-bat infield hit brought in the winning run, lifting Chicago past the Cleveland Guardians in extra innings.</p><p>Despite Tauchman’s effort on Saturday, the White Sox would go on to lose. The Padres, still in the hunt for the NL West crown, beat Chicago 7-3.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’s Mike Tauchman makes insane catch into foul net vs. Padres

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-will-venable-drops-unprecedented-truth-bomb-on-superstar-rookies');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’s Will Venable drops unprecedented truth bomb on superstar rookies');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Will-Venable-on-Aug.-29-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox’s Will Venable drops unprecedented truth bomb on superstar rookies</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-18T14:17:14-07:00">September 18th, 2:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-18T14:17:14-07:00">September 18th, 2:17pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With fans theorizing who the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/3-free-agents-white-sox-must-pursue-in-offseason">Chicago White Sox will pursue in the offseason</a>, the team at the current moment is filled with a ton of rookies, as the future could be shaping up with a handful of games left in the current season. As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-rumors-the-unfathomable-20-million-luis-robert-jr-decision">rumors around the White Sox will swirl</a> throughout the end of the season and into the offseason, the rookies on the team could bring some excitement as manager Will Venable speaks on that matter.</p><p>Even just looking at the batting lineup from Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, some rookies include leadoff hitter Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, and more. Subsequently, Venable would say in an interview with CHSN that <a href="https://x.com/CHSN_WhiteSox/status/1968738793466544266" rel="noopener">the talent on the team from the rookies is off the charts.</a></p><p>“No, I haven’t,” Venable said when asked if he has seen this many rookies on a team. “When I got called up to the big leagues, I was on a similar thing with a bunch of young guys, and we certainly weren’t performing like these guys. And I think, you know, you go No. 1, to the kind of guys they are, and Getzy and the group doing a great job of selecting high character guys that can make this kind of transition.”</p><p>“And at the end of the day, these guys are special young guys that are really good players and really good guys, and not surprised that they’re having success,” Venable continued.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">How 'bout them rookies?! 👀</p><p>Will Venable talks the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> rookies and what excites him about the future ⬇️</p><p>Full episode of The White Sox Podcast: <a href="https://t.co/1NGBXi1NrG">https://t.co/1NGBXi1NrG</a> <a href="https://t.co/sH3duQNZ3L">pic.twitter.com/sH3duQNZ3L</a></p><p>— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN_WhiteSox/status/1968738793466544266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>White Sox’s Will Venable continues to talk about the impressive rookies</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Will-Venable-on-Sept.-7-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Among many, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-receives-praise-from-byron-buxton-2">White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery has received high praise</a> for his performances as the team has potentially many seasons to come with this type of impressive play. When Venable was asked what excites him most about the future, it was a simple answer.</p><p>“Them,” Venable said. “These young guys and our players and their competitive spirit. You know, the way that our fans show up. You know, there’s you know for where our records at, the buzz that we have, amongst the players, amongst the fans, is really special, something that we want to build on and grow on. And we know we have a lot of work to do, but we’re excited about where we’re going.”</p><p>At any rate, Chicago is 57-96, putting them last in the AL Central as nine games left with the team starting a three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Friday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’s Will Venable drops unprecedented truth bomb on superstar rookies

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He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox’s chance at contention in 2025 is long gone. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-the-change-that-produced-a-surprise-1-89-era-trade-candidate">Will Venable has done a great job getting players like Shane Smith to buy in</a>. His leadership has inspired the team to show some fight down the stretch of the regular season. However, the team suffered a scary moment against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday when Martin Perez had to exit.</p><p>The veteran starting pitcher joined Chicago in the offseason and has struggled in the 10 appearances he made this year. Despite that, he is working his way into Venable’s long-term starting rotation. Young players like Smith and Davis Martin need an older presence to help keep them balanced, and Perez has offered just that. However, his season might have come to an end.</p><p>Perez left the game in the fourth inning. The most concerning part for White Sox fans is the fact that the potential injury was on a non-contact play. According to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, his exit from the pitcher’s mound <a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1968393307349721186" rel="noopener">is reason for concern</a> for all White Sox fans. For now, all they can do is hope that the injury is minor and will not keep him out of the rotation for very long.</p><p>:Tough moment there,” Merkin said. “Martin Perez threw the pitch on which Mateo swiped third, immediately held his hands up for time and then called for Will Venable and head athletic trainer James Kruk to come to the mound. Perez, as solid of a presence as you could find, leaves the game.”</p><p>Perez’s abrupt exit left Chicago shell-shocked. The Orioles took advantage immediately thanks to a two-run home run from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/orioles-news-baltimore-manager-makes-dylan-beavers-statement">Dylan Beavers, Baltimore’s top prospect</a>. Regardless of how the game ends, Perez’s status is what the White Sox will be concerned about until the team figures out the severity of the injury. If he has to sit out, it makes Venable’s life much more difficult.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Martin Perez leaves White Sox game with potential injury

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Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox will <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-of-luis-robert-jr-possibly-out-for-season-with-hamstring-injury">most likely be without Luis Robert Jr.</a> for the rest of the season because of a left hamstring strain, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be the end of him with the team. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-rumors-the-unfathomable-20-million-luis-robert-jr-decision">Robert has a $20 million club option</a> for next season, and there’s a chance that <a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1968350551256752501" rel="noopener">it’ll be picked up</a>, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com.</p><p>“Getz also reiterated he expects Luis Robert Jr. to be part of the White Sox moving forward,” Merkin wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>When Robert was initially placed on injured reserve, Chris Getz made sure to let others know that <a href="https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/luis-robert-jr-has-left-hamstring-strain.html" rel="noopener">he was committed</a> to him.</p><p>“You look back at what he’s done with our team, even a little bit before the second half began,” Getz said. “He’s done really well against lefties and he’s had glimpses against righties. You look at the defense, the baserunning. He was showing everyone what he’s capable of doing. He can be such a boost to this lineup and this team.</p><p>“Injuries are part of the game. They have unfortunately been part of his history. He has really risen in terms of the impact on this team and the league. A lot of that quality work happened in this second-half window. For what he’s capable of doing, the talent, the impact he can have on this club, we like having Luis Robert here.”</p><p>Since the All-Star break, Robert had slashed .298/.352/.456 with five home runs, 18 RBIs, 24 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases over 31 games. Robert has had an up-and-down career with the White Sox, but when he’s at the top of his game, he’s hard to stop.</p><p>Not only was his offense solid before the injury, but his defense and baserunning were key as well for the White Sox. 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