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Chicago White Sox nontender Mike Tauchman, Cam Booser and Tim Elko while keeping Derek Hill on 1-year deal The Chicago White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday. OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.

The White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday.

OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.

@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.

The Sox 40-man roster decreases to 34.

The White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $900,000 contract with outfielder Derek Hill, avoiding arbitration, and declined to tender 2026 contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, first baseman Tim Elko and outfielder Mike Tauchman.

Column: After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Justin Ishbia eager to build a bond with Chicago White Sox’s No. 1 fan Chicago White Sox limited owner Justin Ishbia met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday in Rome and asked the world’s most prominent Sox fan to bless the team’s next ballpark when it opens.

Paul Sullivan writes: It’s going to be awhile before Justin Ishbia takes over the Chicago White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, but he’s already looking to a future with a new ballpark blessed by Pope Leo XIV.

Trade is official. The White Sox acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Yoendrys Gómez and Steven Wilson.
Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:

2 trades and an update on the 40-man roster for the White Sox:

The White Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernández.

The White Sox selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal and placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard on the voluntary retired list.

Who’s in the next wave of Chicago White Sox prospects ‘getting closer and closer’ to the majors? Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel were among the rookies making impacts for the Chicago White Sox in 2025. Here’s a look at the next round of prospects.

Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Grant Taylor all began 2025 in the minors before making an impact for the White Sox.

@lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.

Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings: Corner outfielders and lefty infielders on the checklist Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings in Las Vegas, including the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.

Every team is looking for pitching this time of year.

Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist.

@lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.

Twins hiring Grady Sizemore to new manager Derek Shelton’s coaching staff Sizemore, a three-time All-Star as a player, will join the Twins as their outfield and baserunning coach.

The Twins are hiring Grady Sizemore as their outfield/baserunning coach on Derek Shelton’s coaching staff.

Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...

Adding pitching is a top offseason priority for Chicago White Sox: ‘A lot of innings need to be covered’ As teams gather in Las Vegas for the GM meetings, the Chicago White Sox know one of their offseason priorities is pitching.

Hiring pitching coach Zach Bove was one of the first official moves of the offseason for the White Sox.

As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority.

@lamondpope.bsky.social's story.

Chicago White Sox’s Hagen Smith and Sam Antonacci — both drafted in 2024 — impress in Arizona Fall League “I sure as hell wouldn’t want to face him,” Chicago White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith.

"I sure as hell wouldn't want to face him," White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith.

@lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.

Glenbrook South graduate Derek Shomon steps into new role as Chicago White Sox hitting coach: ‘I’m back home’ The Chicago White Sox hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach Friday. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Miami Marlins in 2025.

The White Sox on Friday hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Marlins in 2025.

@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.

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The Chicago White Sox announced Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. Joel McKeithan will return as the assistant hitting coach. Sherman Johnson Jr. has been named the organization's hitting coordinator.

2026 White Sox spring training schedule:

Chicago White Sox exercise CF Luis Robert Jr.’s option for 2026 — and name Zach Bove as new pitching coach The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff.

The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff.

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The White Sox exercised the $20 million option on the contract of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, while pitcher Martín Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout, the team announced.

The Chicago White Sox named Zach Bove as their pitching coach, while Matt Wise will return as the White Sox bullpen coach.

1B Tim Elko yesterday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle Cain at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.

3 offseason questions for the Chicago White Sox, including what’s next for Luis Robert Jr. Who will fill the openings on Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable’s staff? What’s next for Luis Robert Jr.? Is Grant Taylor part of the rotation plans?

@lamondpope.bsky.social's 3 offseason questions for the White Sox:

- What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like?
- What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.?
- Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?

Outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks elected free agency.

The White Sox outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks and pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White to Triple-A Charlotte.
Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 40-man roster decreases to 35.

For Chicago Cubs, it’s all arms on deck for do-or-die Game 5: ‘We’re going to have everybody available’ The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.

The Cubs and Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.

"We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said.

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Chicago Cubs force a deciding Game 5 of the NLDS with a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers The Chicago Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS. Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.

The Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS.

Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.

@mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs Game 4 notes: Matt Shaw breaks out with 2 hits — including key RBI single to help extend series Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drove in a big insurance run in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 6-0 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drove in a big insurance run in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 6-0 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers.

@lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Wrigley Field.

NLDS notebook: Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon escapes a pair of jams to aid in Game 3 victory Jameson Taillon stepped up in another must-win spot for the Chicago Cubs, going four innings in the 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Jameson Taillon stepped up in another must-win spot for the Cubs, going four innings in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Plus more on the infield fly no-call and the Cubs' successful bunt rundown defense.

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Chicago Cubs force an NLDS Game 4 with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field The Chicago Cubs’ offense broke out in the first inning to put up four runs that would hold in a 4-3 victory to force an NLDS Game 4 on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs’ offense broke out in the first inning to put up four runs that would hold in a 4-3 victory to force an NLDS Game 4 on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

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Wrigley Field.

Wrigley Field

Good afternoon from Wrigley Field.
NLDS Game 3 Cubs vs. Brewers later today.