<!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-roasts-cubs-fan-vatican');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox superfan Pope Leo roasts Cubs fan at Vatican');   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/2025/10/Pope-Leo-giving-speech-at-White-Sox-game.jpg"><figcaption>Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY NETWORK.</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox superfan Pope Leo roasts Cubs fan at Vatican</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-15T11:00:01-07:00">October 15th, 11:00am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-15T11:00:01-07:00">October 15th, 11:00am</time><address><a>Andrew Korpan</a>Andrew Korpan is the lead entertainment editor and film critic for ClutchPoints. 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

<!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-andrew-benintendi-injury-achilles');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi on IL with Achilles tendinitis');   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/ABen.jpg"><figcaption>Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi on IL with Achilles tendinitis</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-23T20:41:00-07:00">September 23rd, 8:41pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-23T20:41:00-07:00">September 23rd, 8:41pm</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 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

<!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-martin-perez-leaves-game-potential-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Martin Perez leaves White Sox game with potential injury');   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/Chicago-White-Sox-starting-pitcher-Martin-Perez.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Martin Perez leaves White Sox game with potential injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-17T12:44:50-07:00">September 17th, 12:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-17T12:44:50-07:00">September 17th, 12:44pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. 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

<!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-gm-hints-picking-up-luis-robert-jr-20-million-club-option');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox GM seemingly hints at picking up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option');   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/2025/08/Chicago-White-Sox-outfielder-Luis-Robert-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox GM seemingly hints at picking up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-17T12:17:47-07:00">September 17th, 12:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-17T12:17:47-07:00">September 17th, 12:17pm</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 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. Getz knows that it may be hard to find another player of that caliber, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they picked up his option.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox GM seemingly hints at picking up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option

<!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/detroit-tigers/white-sox-news-white-sox-colson-montgomery-joins-frank-thomas-exclusive-club');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club');   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/Chicago-White-Sox-shortstop-Colson-Montgomery-3.jpg"></figure><h1>White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-07T02:28:28-07:00">September 7th, 2:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-07T02:28:28-07:00">September 7th, 2:28am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Colson Montgomery keeps stacking firsts, and now, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-keeps-hot-streak-going-detroit-moonshot">Montgomery is rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest bats</a> in White Sox history. With his spree of long balls since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old shortstop has become <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1964476565745783029" rel="noopener">just the fourth</a> Sox player to homer 18 or more times over a 37-game span, joining Jim Thome, Frank Thomas and Albert Belle.</p><p>For a rookie who didn’t debut until July 4, that’s rarified company—and a flashing neon sign that Chicago has a franchise pillar on its hands. The résumé grows by the night. In Thursday’s 11-8 win, Montgomery blasted a Statcast-projected 454-foot shot to right, his second homer of at least 450 feet this season—no other rookie has done that in 2025.</p><p>He’s punishing spin, too: entering Friday, his .686 slugging percentage against breaking balls ranked second in MLB (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on breakers). Since the break, his 18 homers lead the American League, a surge built on advanced strike-zone control and the kind of barrel consistency that rarely shows up this fast.</p><h2><b>Colson Montgomery appears to be a star in the making for the White Sox</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Colson-Montgomery-with-Chicago-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Opponents have noticed. Twins <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-receives-praise-from-byron-buxton-2">All-Star Byron Buxton, whose plaudits hadn’t yet reached Montgomery</a> until a reporter mentioned them, summed up what the league is seeing: “Just a baller. He goes up there and he takes great at-bats, quality at-bats. Honestly, it looks like he’s been in the league for a couple of years… just seems like a big leaguer.”</p><p>Hearing that, Montgomery grinned: “It’s pretty sick. Somebody like him, who has been around the league… it’s pretty cool to hear that from him.” Their mutual respect even turned into a keepsake swap—Montgomery signed a card; Buxton sent over a bat.</p><p>That veteran validation has followed Montgomery around the diamond. He’s had on-field small talk with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos—brief exchanges, but the message is consistent: keep going. “Those guys… it’s pretty cool when you hear them say, ‘Keep swinging it,’” Montgomery said. “Game recognizes game.”</p><p>Of course, even white-hot rookies run into buzzsaws. On Saturday in Detroit, Tarik Skubal muted Chicago’s lineup in a 6-0 Tigers win that snapped the Sox’s six-game streak. Montgomery and the offense were quiet until a Bryan Ramos double broke up a no-hit bid in the fifth, and starter Martín Pérez couldn’t dodge damage in a five-run fourth.</p><p>Still, there were silver linings: an overworked bullpen stacked zeroes after Pérez departed, with Wikelman González, Steven Wilson and Dan Altavilla combining for four scoreless, seven strikeouts and a handful of slick plays behind them. “They’re really tired… but they did an outstanding job,” manager Will Venable said.</p><p>The bigger picture, though, is Montgomery’s rocket climb from tantalizing prospect to lineup engine. He carries himself like he belongs, he’s learning from stars on both sides, and he’s producing at a pace that evokes Thome, Thomas and Belle. That’s not a hot streak; that’s a trajectory.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club

<!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-colson-montgomery-receives-praise-from-byron-buxton-2');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’s Colson Montgomery receives high praise from Byron Buxton');   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/Chicago-White-Sox-shortstop-Colson-Montgomery-3.jpg"><figcaption>Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox’s Colson Montgomery receives high praise from Byron Buxton</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-06T12:18:33-07:00">September 6th, 12:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-06T12:18:50-07:00">September 6th, 12:18pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. 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 are quietly putting together a solid finish to the 2025 regular season. First year manager <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 worked hard to instill a new culture</a> in the clubhouse and focus on his young talent. With less than a month left in the season, he seems to be pressing the right buttons. Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton can see it, giving Colson Montgomery his props.</p><p>Chicago needed a young star to help lead the offense into a new era. As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-disappointing-player-chicago-trade-offseason">Luis Robert Jr. suffered through another underwhelming season for the White Sox</a>, the organization turned to its farm system. The top prospect, Montgomery, got his chance at the highest level and quickly left his mark in the majors. He went from an intriguing young player to a lineup lock for years to come.</p><p>Montgomery’s production at the plate and skill in the infield has caught attention from players around the league. Chicago finished a sweep over the Twins earlier this week as part of a six-game winning streak. Buxton got to see the young infielder play up close and had nothing but good things to say. According to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Buxton is <a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1964403631731699907" rel="noopener">excited to see what he can do</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’s Colson Montgomery receives high praise from Byron Buxton

<!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-colson-montgomery-keeps-hot-streak-going-detroit-moonshot');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’s Colson Montgomery keeps hot streak going with Detroit moonshot');   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/Sep-5-2025-Detroit-Michigan-USA-Chicago-White-Sox-shortstop-Colson-Montgomery-12-hits-a-RBI-single-against-the-Detroit-Tigers-in-the-first-inning-at-Comerica-Park.-Mandatory-Credi.jpg"><figcaption>Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox’s Colson Montgomery keeps hot streak going with Detroit moonshot</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T20:14:06-07:00">September 5th, 8:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T20:14:06-07:00">September 5th, 8:14pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Colson Montgomery continues to be in great rhythm, especially during the Chicago <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-roster-moves-pursuing-tigers-upset">White Sox’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers</a> on Friday evening.</p><p>Montgomery has had a recent knack for pulling off home runs, getting seven in the last 11 games for the White Sox. This has provided Chicago an active presence on offense, making himself a threat to bullpens when he steps up to bat.</p><p>In the series opener against the Tigers, he proved his streak will keep going. Montgomery <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1964128819712753781" rel="noopener">blasted the two-run homer</a> to right field in the seventh inning, making a key play on Chicago’s behalf.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another day, another home run for Colson Montgomery 👀</p><p>He has now homered 8 times in his last 12 games! <a href="https://t.co/WkZw6qkIFZ">pic.twitter.com/WkZw6qkIFZ</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1964128819712753781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>How Colson Montgomery, White Sox played against Tigers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep-5-2025-Detroit-Michigan-USA-Chicago-White-Sox-shortstop-Colson-Montgomery-12-celebrates-with-first-baseman-Curtis-Mead-29-after-hitting-a-two-run-home-run-against-the-Detroi.jpg"><figcaption>Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Thanks to Colson Montgomery’s efforts, the White Sox extend their win streak to eight with the 7-5 victory over the Tigers.</p><p>Detroit initially had the better start as they led 4-3 after four innings. Despite this, Chicago fired back by outscoring them 4-1 for the remainder of the series opener. Montgomery ended the night going 2-for-4 in his at-bats, providing four RBIs with the chances he got.</p><p>The White Sox’s bullpen did a solid job to fend off the Tigers down the stretch. They gave up seven hits after 33 at-bats, including a two-run homer in the third inning, but limited them to one run in the second half of the contest. Shane Smith earned the win as he lasted five innings on the mound, striking out six batters while allowing three hits and four runs. Meanwhile, Jordan Leasure obtained the save for his seventh of the year.</p><p>Chicago improved to a 53-88 record on the season but remain at the bottom of the AL Central Division standings. They are 8.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins and 17 games behind the Cleveland Guardians.</p><p>The White Sox will prepare for Game 2 of their series against the Tigers. The contest will take place on Sept. 6 at 6:10 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’s Colson Montgomery keeps hot streak going with Detroit moonshot

<!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/3-free-agents-white-sox-must-pursue-in-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', '3 free agents White Sox must pursue in offseason');   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/New-York-Yankees-outfielder-Cody-Bellinger-2.jpg"><figcaption>Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>3 free agents White Sox must pursue in offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T14:18:35-07:00">September 5th, 2:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T14:18:35-07:00">September 5th, 2:18pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. 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 kick off a weekend series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. While the White Sox are not playing for a potential playoff spot, there are reasons for optimism in Chicago. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-why-luis-robert-enjoying-rest-chicago-2025-season">Luis Robert Jr.’s future is still in the air</a>, but this year’s free agency is crucial for the White Sox. Players like Cody Bellinger, Marcell Ozuna, and Jose Alvarado could be great additions.</p><p>As a team, Chicago is in what could be a long rebuild and understand that throughout the organization. However, new <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicagos-young-stars-playing-for-a-lot-more-than-themselves">White Sox manager Will Venable has changed the team’s culture</a> in his first year in the system. Young stars like Chase Meidroth and Colson Montgomery have left their mark in Chicago, even if the team doesn’t have a winning record. That could change quickly, though.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-how-chicago-actually-feels-about-not-trading-luis-robert-jr">Robert Jr. has been a trade candidate for the White Sox</a> for years now. He survived another deadline earlier this summer, but his pending free agency looms large in Chicago. At this point, he might be more trouble than he is worth at the price that he could command on the market this winter. On the other hand, his value to the franchise comes more as a leader than a player now.</p><p>Venable has plenty of young talent on his roster to mold into future stars. However, getting them some experience in high-leverage game would help their development as they find their way in Major League Baseball. Ironically, there is a clear blueprint that they can follow. If Chicago can pull off what the Baltimore Orioles did in 2023 and 2024, they could strike a perfect balance.</p><p>Regardless of where the White Sox think they are in their rebuild, this winter is important. Here are the three veterans that would have the biggest impact on the team.</p><h2>Outfielder Cody Bellinger</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-York-Yankees-outfielder-Cody-Bellinger-1.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-mlb-network-breaks-down-cody-bellingers-secrets-success">Bellinger has had a nice revival with the New York Yankees</a> this season. The outfielder built his value with the Chicago Cubs last season and continued to rebuild his reputation in New York. If the Yankees make a deep playoff run this fall, he will be a key piece to their offensive attack. His talent combined with his experience make him a perfect replacement for Robert Jr..</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-of-luis-robert-jr-possibly-out-for-season-with-hamstring-injury">Robert Jr.’s latest injury</a> could be the thing that sends him away in the offseason. Regardless of what the final decision ends up being, Venable needs more depth in his outfield. Robert Jr. was flanked by young talent that went through extensive slumps throughout the season. Bellinger comes in as a leader in the clubhouse and a consistent producer at the plate.</p><p>The former National League MVP’s best seasons are behind him. However, he could be a great addition on a one year deal. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-new-york-acquires-cody-bellinger-cubs-blockbuster-trade">Yankees added him last offseason</a> to fill a hole in the outfield. His productive season will earn him a lot of attention during free agency, but the White Sox should not be discouraged. He could be key for a team fighting to contend in the AL next season.</p><h2>Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Braves-star-Marcell-Ozuna-smiles-in-the-dugout.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Atlanta Braves have been through a lot this season. Amid the team’s struggles, Atlanta’s front office <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/atlanta-braves/braves-rumors-marcell-ozuna-decision-veto-trades">did not move on from Ozuna</a> or other veterans at the trade deadline. However, the Braves did not reach their potential this season, even with Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to the lineup. Because of that Ozuna could be one of many players the team moves on from this winter.</p><p>Atlanta has players ready to take the veteran’s spot as the DH. The White Sox, on the other hand, could use a veteran at that spot in the order. Right now, Edgar Quero serves as Venable’s DH. Despite his flashes of greatness, five home runs from a DH is pitiful, no matter what his normal position is. Ozuna would walk through the door as a much more reliable option at the plate.</p><p>This season is a down year for the 34-year-old slugger. Despite his struggles, Ozuna still has <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/31668/marcell-ozuna" rel="noopener">20 home runs</a> on the season to go with 62 RBIs. If he can return to where he was in 2023 or 2024, the White Sox offense could take a significant step forward next season. The best part? Ozuna will likely sign a cheaper one-year deal to prove to the rest of the league that he can produce.</p><h2>Relief Pitcher Jose Alvarado</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jose-Alvarado-with-Philadelphia-Phillies.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-jose-alvarado-ped-suspension">suspension for violating MLB’s drug policy, Alvarado’s</a> stock could not be lower. He is back on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies, but he is no longer a key piece of the team’s bullpen. If they choose to let him walk in free agency, Chicago should take a chance on a reliever down on his luck and looking for a chance to rebound. He is a perfect fit on the White Sox.</p><p>Chicago has young talent across its roster. However, one of the spots that does not have a bona-fide future star is the closer role. Alvarado does not fit the mold of a young star anymore, but he is young enough that he can grow with the rest of the roster. Additionally, playing for the White Sox relieves him of the constant pressure that comes with playing in a city like Philadelphia.</p><p>Alvarado is a talented pitcher who Chicago could get for cheap. If the White Sox want to move up the standings, they need to look for affordable talent to bring in on short-term deals. Even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-disappointing-player-chicago-trade-offseason">some players have fallen short in Chicago</a>, the team’s future is bright. All it needs to do is make the right decisions when it comes to surrounding its young talent with capable veterans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 free agents White Sox must pursue in offseason

<!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-roster-moves-pursuing-tigers-upset');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset');   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/Dan-Altavilla.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T13:39:59-07:00">September 5th, 1:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T14:04:00-07:00">September 5th, 2:04pm</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. But the team is showing character under first-year manager Will Venable. Despite playing out a lost season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/minnesota-twins/twins-news-rocco-baldelli-white-sox-loss-reaction">White Sox embarrassed the Minnesota Twins</a> in a four-game sweep. Chicago has now won five straight games for the first time since early June 2023.</p><p>If the White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers in Friday’s series opener, they’ll have their first six-game win streak since May 2022.</p><p>Eying an upset over their division rivals, the White Sox made a series of roster moves. The <a href="https://x.com/whitesox/status/1964041218351874427" rel="noopener">team activated</a> relief pitcher Dan Altavilla from the IL and selected the contract of outfielder Dominic Fletcher. In corresponding moves, Chicago sent RHP Jonathan Cannon and infielder Tim Elko to the minors.</p><h2><b>White Sox make moves while eying six-game win streak</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jonathan-Cannon.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Altavilla missed the last month with a right lat strain. Prior to the injury the veteran righty was enjoying the best season of his career. Altavilla has a 2.36 ERA, 1.163 WHIP and 179 ERA+ in 25 appearances for Chicago.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-dominic-fletcher-david-fletcher-brother-clash-angels">Fletcher debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks</a> in 2023. The White Sox landed the 28-year-old outfielder in a trade prior to the 2024 season. He played 72 games with Chicago last year but was optioned to Triple-A at the start of the 2025 campaign.</p><p>Cannon will head back to the minors after a very brief stint with Chicago. The second-year righty started 17 games for the team this season but was optioned in August after a rough stretch. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-makes-roster-moves-before-twins-clash">White Sox just recalled Cannon</a> on Thursday but he was shelled in his first appearance.</p><p>The team gave Cannon the ball in the second inning against the Twins and he allowed five runs on five hits. It was his fourth straight outing allowing at least five earned runs. The 25-year-old hurler will head back to Triple-A and attempt to regroup.</p><p>First baseman Tim Elko made his MLB debut with the White Sox in May. However, he struggled at the big league level, hitting .134 with a .523 OPS in 23 games with the team. He’ll join Cannon with Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte.</p><p>Despite the sudden hot streak, the White Sox have the second-worst record in baseball this season. Of course, it’s an improvement after the team finished 2024 with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/worst-mlb-teams-history-white-sox-record-breaking-season">most losses in major league history</a>. Chicago has a shot at a six-game win streak, which would be the team’s longest in over three years.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset

<!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-makes-roster-moves-before-twins-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox make multiple roster moves before Twins clash');   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/Chicago-White-Sox-starting-pitcher-Jonathan-Cannon.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox make multiple roster moves before Twins clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-04T12:28:59-07:00">September 4th, 12:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-04T12:28:59-07:00">September 4th, 12:28pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. 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>tThe Chicago White Sox’s 2025 season has not been remarkable by any stretch. However former players’ excitement about Will Venable’s arrival as the new manager is justified. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-shane-smith-first-pitcher-unwanted-mlb-territory">Young talent like Shane Smith</a> and Colson Montgomery have given fans hope for the team’s future. Before a weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, Chicago is giving Jonathan Cannon another chance.</p><p>Cannon is a second-year pitcher who was the team’s intriguing option in the starting rotation last season. However, Chicago sent him down to the minor leagues at the beginning of August amid a rough stretch. After a month away from the big leagues, the White Sox are ready to see what the starter can do back at the top level. The team moved him and others on Thursday.</p><p>Venable and Chicago <a href="https://x.com/whitesox/status/1963663747018371518" rel="noopener">shifted around a handful of players</a>, according to the team’s social media page. Cannon and Tyler Gilbert rejoin the team after spending time with Triple-A Charlotte. Bryan Hudson is now on the 15-day injured list. Finally, the team designated righty Bryse Wilson for assignment, sending him down to the minor leagues to continue his rehab.</p><p>While Cannon’s return to Major League Baseball is the main takeaway, the moves opened up two spots on the White Sox’s roster. If Venable wants to, he can call up two more of Chicago’s top prospects and give them a look in the final stretch of the regular season. For a team that is already out of the playoff picture, giving young players a chance to prove themselves is a good move.</p><p>Venable has his players buying in to the White Sox’s new culture. It may take a year or two, but Chicago could be on its way back to contention. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-why-luis-robert-enjoying-rest-chicago-2025-season">Luis Robert Jr.’s future is still up in the air, but the White Sox’s</a> future is bright. The team hopes that Cannon can come back and play well in his final starts of the 2025 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox make multiple roster moves before Twins clash

<!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/minnesota-twins/twins-news-rocco-baldelli-white-sox-loss-reaction');   ga('set', 'title', 'Twins manager Rocco Baldelli states the obvious with honest take on White Sox drubbing');   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/Rocco-Baldelli.jpg"><figcaption>Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Twins manager Rocco Baldelli states the obvious with honest take on White Sox drubbing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-02T21:12:26-07:00">September 2nd, 9:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-02T21:12:26-07:00">September 2nd, 9:12pm</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 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/minnesota-twins/disappointing-player-twins-must-trade-offseason">Minnesota Twins suffered another tough loss</a> Tuesday night, falling 12-3 at home to the AL Central’s last-place Chicago White Sox. It marked their second straight defeat to open the four-game series, following a narrow 6-5 loss in Game 1 Monday.</p><p>After the blowout, manager Rocco Baldelli didn’t hold back, offering one of his <a href="https://x.com/DanHayesMLB/status/1963076468365525212" rel="noopener">bluntest postgame assessments</a> of the season in a quote posted by Dan Hayes of The Athletic on X (formerly known as Twitter).</p><p>“I’m going to stay optimistic most of the time, but that wasn’t good.”</p><p>Baldelli’s comment came after a rough night for the Twins’ pitching and defense. Although they jumped ahead early thanks to a leadoff triple from Byron Buxton and an RBI single by Trevor Larnach, that brief lead quickly vanished.</p><p>Chicago’s Andrew Benintendi erupted for two home runs and five RBIs, powering the White Sox to a third straight win. Simeon Woods Richardson allowed two earned runs over five innings but also committed a throwing error that helped Chicago take control. Reliever Thomas Hatch gave up five runs, further exposing Minnesota’s bullpen struggles.</p><p>With the loss, the Twins fell to 62–76 and remain well behind in the AL Central. They sit 17 games back of the first place Detroit Tigers and are now only narrowly ahead of the White Sox in the standings. Minnesota is on pace for its worst finish since 2016.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/minnesota-twins/twins-news-rocco-baldelli-knows-he-could-be-fired-soon">Baldelli is known for staying composed postgame</a>, but Tuesday’s tone was different. His honesty reflects growing frustration and possibly a turning point as the team looks ahead to 2026. Fan reactions to Hayes’ post showed similar discontent, with calls for change and questions about the team’s direction.</p><p>As the season winds down, the club is expected to give more opportunities to younger players. Rookie Zebby Matthews is lined up to start next. Trade rumors around Buxton and Larnach may also grow louder this offseason.</p><p>For the White Sox, it was a rare bright spot in a difficult year. For the Twins, it was another reminder that major adjustments are needed—on the field and possibly in the dugout as well.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli states the obvious with honest take on White Sox drubbing

<!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-the-unfathomable-20-million-luis-robert-jr-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox rumors: The ‘unfathomable’ $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/2025/07/Luis-Robert-Jr-with-Chicago-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox rumors: The ‘unfathomable’ $20 million Luis Robert Jr. decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-31T13:27:02-07:00">August 31st, 1:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-31T13:27:02-07:00">August 31st, 1:27pm</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>Speaking about players on the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-disappointing-player-chicago-trade-offseason">White Sox that have been disappointing and might potentially be traded</a> in the foreseeable future, the first one fans could think about is Luis Robert Jr., who is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-of-luis-robert-jr-possibly-out-for-season-with-hamstring-injury">White Sox outfielder out for the rest of the season</a> with the hamstring issue, the latest report gives insight into how the league views Robert Jr.’s future.</p><p>In the latest column by Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, he highlights the conversation being had about whether Chicago will exercise the $20 million option on Robert Jr., even with the continued disappointment, as well as a ton of time missed. Nightenhale would even say that executives around the majors believe it is<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/08/31/mlb-september-playoff-race-mvp-favorites/85916446007/" rel="noopener"> “unfathomable”</a> that the team would pick up the option.</p><p>“MLB executives find it unfathomable that the White Sox will pick up Luis Roberts’ $20 million option after the season just so they can trade him next summer,” Nightengale said. “Roberts is out for the season with a strained hamstring after yet another miserable year, and has missed 289 games the past five seasons. He will have virtually zero trade value this winter at $20 million.”</p><p>“Do the White Sox really want to take the gamble he can stay healthy long enough next season to trade him, and eat most of his salary just to move him?” Nightengale asks.</p><h2><b>Chris Getz says White Sox are “committed” to Luis Robert Jr.</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chicago-White-Sox-outfielder-Luis-Robert-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-luis-robert-jr-exits-vs-royals-hamstring-injury">White Sox outfielder suffered a hamstring injury against the Kansas City Royals</a> earlier this week, leading to more missed time for the player who has missed close to 300 games in the past five seasons.</p><p>Still, as the debate in the baseball world about whether Chicago will pick up the expensive option continues, general manager Chris Getz would say on Wednesday how the team is <a href="https://soxmachine.com/2025/08/luis-robert-jr-has-grade-2-hamstring-strain-possibly-ending-his-2025-season" rel="noopener">“committed”</a> to the 28-year-old, according to SoxMachine.com.</p><p>“We are committed to Luis,” Getz said. “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. 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>At any rate, it remains to be seen what the White Sox will do with Robert Jr., but with him out, the team is currently at a 48-88 record, putting them last in the AL Central as they start a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox rumors: The ‘unfathomable’ $20 million Luis Robert Jr. decision

<!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/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-yankee-giancarlo-stantons-hr-insane-grab');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former Yankee robs Giancarlo Stanton’s HR with insane grab');   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/2025/08/Mike-Tauchman-with-Chicago-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Former Yankee robs Giancarlo Stanton’s HR with insane grab</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-31T12:53:13-07:00">August 31st, 12:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-31T15:05:14-07:00">August 31st, 3:05pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints, with expertise in MLB, NHL and golf. Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Yankees are looking to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-coach-cam-schlittler-playoff-start">finish off a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday</a>. After an extra-inning victory on Saturday pushed the winning streak to seven, the Bombers were close to breaking it open on Sunday. Giancarlo Stanton hit a long fly ball that could have given the Yankees a 4-1 lead, but White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1962227209747275776" rel="noopener">had different ideas</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mike Tauchman robs Giancarlo Stanton of a home run with a sensational catch! 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/xxSLn6zfDV">pic.twitter.com/xxSLn6zfDV</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1962227209747275776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Stanton hit a moon shot to right field, which Tauchman timed perfectly. He leaped to the top of the right-field wall and pulled back Stanton’s home-run bid. The third-inning robbery kept the Yankees’ lead at 2-1, while a homer for Stanton would have made it 4-1.</p><p>Tauchman was on the Yankees from 2019 until the middle of the 2021 season. He played 141 games for the Bombers across all three outfield positions, posting a .798 OPS. They traded him to the San Francisco Giants, and then Tauchman spent the 2022 season in the Korean league. Since that one-year stint, he spent two years with the Cubs and this one with the White Sox.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-news-mike-tauchman-wild-walk-off-homer-triggers-new-historic-low-white-sox">White Sox signed Tauchman to a one-year deal this offseason</a> after he was non-tenured by the Cubs. He has been worth the investment, with solid defense and a .782 OPS on the Southside. He is under team control for next year as well, and could be part of the turnaround for the Sox.</p><p>Stanton has been incredible for the Yankees, but was robbed of his 18th home run in his 55th game of the season. Since Aaron Judge’s elbow injury, Stanton has been thrust into the field, and his offense has not missed a beat. The Yankees would not be atop the Wild Card standings without Stanton’s contributions this season, even with this home run taken away.</p><p>The Yankees head to Houston for a three-game set against the Astros starting Tuesday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former Yankee robs Giancarlo Stanton’s HR with insane grab

<!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-cubs/cubs-news-chicago-veteran-starting-pitcher-white-sox-split');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs add veteran starting pitcher after White Sox split');   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/2025/08/Aaron-Civale-with-Chicago-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cubs add veteran starting pitcher after White Sox split</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-31T12:28:15-07:00">August 31st, 12:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-31T12:28:15-07:00">August 31st, 12:28pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints, with expertise in MLB, NHL and golf. Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Cubs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs have dealt with a myriad of injuries to their starting rotation this season. They were not able to add any depth at the trade deadline, but have reaped the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-news-matthew-boyd-classy-tigers-message-shutout-loss">benefits of great seasons from Matthew Boyd</a> and Cade Horton. The Cubs also added some veteran depth on Sunday, picking up Aaron Civale after a <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1962212967619219597" rel="noopener">disappointing tenure with the</a> Chicago White Sox.</p><p>“The Chicago Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from the White Sox. Civale was the player the Brewers traded to get Andrew Vaughn, who has been invaluable to the Brewers,” USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported.</p><p>In 13 starts on the Southside this season, Civale had a 5.37 ERA. He was sent to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewers/grading-brewers-white-sox-aaron-civale-trade">White Sox from the Milwaukee Brewers for Andrew Vaughn</a>. The first baseman has been crushing it for the first-place Crew. At the 2024 trade deadline, he was dealt from the Tampa Bay Rays to Milwaukee.</p><p>The Cubs hope that Civale can pick up some bulk innings in September and does not have to be relied on come the postseason. He has been brutal since he left the Cleveland Guardians in 2023. The Cubs are in a great position to make the postseason. But they will need to rest up their starters before October.</p><p>Civale was released by the White Sox after a dreadful run with the club. It continues a horrid season on the Southside, but it is still better than 2024. They have already eclipsed their 2024 win total of 41, but are in the basement of the American League.</p><p>The Cubs look to finish off a sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon. After that, it is a six-game home stand against the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. They will need to have a historic September to catch the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs add veteran starting pitcher after White Sox split

<!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-makes-injury-move-before-yankees-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox make injury move before Yankees game');   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/2025/08/White-Sox-1B-Miguel-Vargas.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox make injury move before Yankees game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-29T16:43:45-07:00">August 29th, 4:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-29T16:43:45-07:00">August 29th, 4:43pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>2025 has certainly been a much better year <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-catcher-korey-lee-pulls-off-ultra-rare-dual-role-not-even-shohei-ohtani-has-done">for the Chicago White Sox.</a> After all, it would have been pretty tough to have a worse season that the White Sox did in 2024. Setting the all-time record for losses in a season will do that to a team. One of the reasons why the team has improved is versatile corner infielder Miguel Vargas, who has spent time all over the infield. Unfortunately, the team placed him in the <a href="https://x.com/whitesox/status/1961519446348239175" rel="noopener">10-Day IL before Friday’s game</a> against the New York Yankees according to the official White Sox X (formerly Twitter) account.</p><p>“Prior to tonight’s game vs. New York-AL, the Chicago White Sox placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a left-hand sprain and recalled rookie first baseman Tim Elko from Class AAA Charlotte,” posted the team account on Friday.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-goes-streaking-with-second-straight-win-over-royals">Elko is receiving another shot</a> at the major league level. It’s a smart call by GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable. The duo needs to see just how many young contributors they have right now. Vargas has been one, as the infielder has been a steady contributor despite a .234 batting average. If Elko can come up and continuing the slugging ways he’s shown in the minors, then Chicago could use his bat in the lineup. Will the fast-rising first baseman be able to solidify a spot on the roster as the season draws to a close?</p><h2><b>Can Tim Elko make most of new chance with White Sox?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/White-Sox-1B-Tim-Elko-and-1B-Miguel-Vargas.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Image</figcaption></figure><p>In 20 games with the White Sox this season, Elko has hit <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/5135493/tim-elko" rel="noopener">.145 with four home runs</a> and eight RBIs. So, he’s shown the big power that he’s had throughout his minor league tenure. However, the 26-year-old hasn’t shown it on a consistent basis. Will getting a run as Chicago’s first baseman help Elko establish that consistency?</p><p>That is certainly something that Getz, Venable and the rest of the White Sox brain trust would like to see. If Elko can lock down first base, then <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-miguel-vargas-call-up-trouble-chris-taylor">Vargas can find a more</a> permanent home. Hopefully at third base, where the former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect made his rise up the ranks. If the duo can sew up both corner infield spots, then the future will look a bit brighter on Chicago’s South Side.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox make injury move before Yankees game

<!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-disappointing-player-chicago-trade-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', '1 disappointing player White Sox must trade in offseason');   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/2025/08/Andrew-Benintendi-and-Luis-Robert-Jr.-celebrate-following-a-win-in-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>1 disappointing player White Sox must trade in offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-29T11:53:39-07:00">August 29th, 11:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-29T11:53:39-07:00">August 29th, 11:53am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox are in the middle of another difficult season. Chicago’s 48-86 record currently has them sitting in last place in the American League Central standings. The White Sox are clearly rebuilding — and they should consider trading a specific player during the upcoming offseason.</p><p>Outfielder <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-luis-robert-jr-reacts-to-trade-rumors-amid-chicagos-historically-bad-year">Luis Robert Jr. was mentioned in trade rumors</a> before the 2025 trade deadline. Robert was not traded, however. He is currently dealing with an injury and it remains to be seen if the White Sox will pick up his club option for the 2026 campaign.</p><p>Robert is not the player we will be discussing today, though. Rather, the White Sox must consider trading outfielder Andrew Benintendi this offseason.</p><h2><b>White Sox should trade Andrew Benintendi?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Andrew-Benintendi-with-CWS.jpg"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Benintendi, 31, has not been mentioned in trade rumors all that consistently despite the White Sox’s struggles. The left-handed hitting outfielder joined the Sox in 2023 and has endured ups and downs with the ball club. His 2025 season has been especially disappointing. Benintendi has still produced enough to potentially catch teams’ interest in trade talks, though.</p><p>As of this story’s writing, Benintendi has recorded a .235/.298/.407 slash line across 100 games played. After hitting 20 home runs a season ago, however, Benintendi has crushed 15 long balls up to this point in the ’25 campaign. His career-high for home runs in a single season is 20, a number Benintendi could possibly surpass this year — although that is unlikely with September already right around the corner.</p><p>It is fair to say that Benintendi has been disappointing, but it is also fair to assume that teams in need of left-handed hitting corner outfielders could have interest in the veteran. A former All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Benintendi features the ability to potentially make a big impact for a contending ball club.</p><p>He is under contract for two more seasons following 2025. Benintendi is set to make over $17 million in 2026 and $15 million in 2027. While some may argue that his production is not matching his contract, others could argue that his contract will increase certain teams’ level of interest.</p><p>As opposed to a one-year rental, teams would receive two guaranteed seasons of Andrew Benintendi if they acquired him during the upcoming offseason. Perhaps a change of scenery would help Benintendi perform at a more consistent level.</p><h2><b>What could White Sox receive in Benintendi trade?</b></h2><p>The reason for trading Benintendi this offseason as opposed to waiting until next summer or next offseason is largely due to the two years remaining on his contract. The White Sox are not close to competing, so there is no reason to keep a struggling veteran outfielder on the roster. Maximizing the trade value he has remaining would be the best move Chicago can make.</p><p>Sure, there is a chance that Benintendi plays well to begin 2026 and boosts his trade value. However, there is also a chance that Benintendi performs at the same level or worse while his trade value continues to decrease since contenders wouldn’t receive two full years of the outfielder.</p><p>If the White Sox trade Benintendi this offseason, they could potentially receive multiple intriguing prospects. Chicago may be able to acquire one high-value prospect or two-three prospects with respectable potential. Either way, trading Andrew Benintendi this offseason would go a long way towards positively impacting the White Sox’s future amid their rebuild.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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