San Diego Padres vs. Chicago White Sox - September 22, 2024

White Sox 5, Astros 1: Timely hitting supports Sean Burke's gutsy outing - Sox MachineChicago White Sox scored all five runs with two-outs to help support starting pitcher Sean Burke. His gutsy outing kept Houston scoreless for 5.2 innings as the White Sox won, 5-1.

First Pitch: White Sox at Astros - Sox MachineTanner McDougal is up, Tommy Pham is aboard, and the White Sox DFA’d Tyler Gilbert to make room for the latter. September and 28-man rosters are upon us. TV: CHSN Lineups: White Sox Astros Sam Antonacci, LF 1 Jeremy Peña, SS Munetaka Murakami, 1B 2 Yordan Alvarez, DH Miguel Vargas, 3B 3 Isaac Paredes, 3B…

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for September 1, 2026.

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White Sox vs. Astros Lineup: Can Burke Rebound? No Braden, MoreAfter a brutal loss on Monday, the Chicago White Sox will look to rebound against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. They will do so with their ace on the mound. Ga

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White Sox add second outfielder in 24 hours with former Twins speedsterThe deadline has passed for all 30 teams to add players to their rosters in time for postseason eligibility. Monday, August 31st was the final day, prompting a

Padres get back in win column with commanding series openerFriarWatch: September 1 Edition

Farm Fortnight: Finish lines in sight for White Sox affiliates - Sox MachineWelcome to the last full Farm Fortnight of the season. Sure, Charlotte has three weeks left in its season, but by the time the next every other Tuesday rolls around, the regular seasons of Birmingham, Winston-Salem and Kannapolis will be complete. Perhaps the Barons and Dash will be able to buy some extra games by…

Padres have big decision to makeRoster expansion kicks in September 1

The Dustin Harris OptionThe Friars’ newest left fielder.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

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Padres' Luis Rengifo backup plan could include desperate Fernando Tatis Jr. experimentThe Padres lost a lot of coverage when Luis Rengifo tore the ACL in his right knee. Replacing him gets complicated quickly here. His production only really tell

White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (August 2026): Samuel ZavalaLed by a 16-10 performance from Kannapolis, every affiliate except the DSL finished at or above .500 this month

Today in White Sox History: September 1Could the legendary Branch Rickey have been a member of the 1906 World Champions?

South Side Sox Reacts: Final season record, one more timeSeptember would have to be a disaster to fall short of a winning season

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White Sox have 2 obvious choices to solve woes with back end of their rotationThe White Sox clinched their third-consecutive series win on Saturday afternoon despite Andrew Benintendi being the only hitter in the lineup to notch a hit. Th

Padres blank Reds to get back in win columnNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 1, 2026.

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Padres can’t let one obvious mistake undermine Ethan Salas’ call-upThe Padres are calling up Ethan Salas, and we should all be excited. It also comes with a requirement. If the Friars are serious about this, he needs to play. I

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Astros 6, White Sox 3: Kay Struggles as 14 Runners Left on BaseVisit Sox On 35th for this and more White Sox news, commentary, and podcasts!

It's OK if a Munetaka Murakami extension isn't imminent - Sox MachineChatter about a potential Munetaka Murakami extension is always on the periphery, and it perked up late last week due to a Chris Getz appearance on the New York Post’s baseball podcast with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, although the White Sox GM came short of bringing something new to the conversation. “I think he’s…

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White Sox likely Sept. roster expansion moves are boring but totally necessary for division titleToday is the first day of September and the beginning of the final month of the MLB regular season. Not only does this begin the playoff push for contending tea

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Sloppy defense and soft offense hand the White Sox a hard loss in HoustonThe punchless South Siders fall, 6-3, against the Astros

Astros 6, White Sox 3: Sox can't walk to victory - Sox MachineDespite the offense drawing a season-high 10 walks, the Chicago White Sox lose 6-3 against Houston. Colson Montgomery hit his 50th career home run in defeat.

Kyle Teel Shines in Latest Game of White Sox Rehab AssignmentThe White Sox have entered the stretch run of their playoff push and need all the help they can get. While the offense is far from their biggest weakness, it he

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Padres vs. Reds (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

White Sox Make Second Splash Trade of the Day, Acquire Seven-Year VeteranAfter acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham in a trade well after the trade deadline on Monday, the Chicago White Sox have made another deal. According to Marc Topkin

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FriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL titleFriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL title By Bill Center For the second straight season, the Padres Gold team is the champions of the Dominican Summer League. The Padres Gold ...

Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston - Sox MachineIf you’re concerned about how the famously intense Tommy Pham will mesh with the free-spirited White Sox clubhouse, Will Venable isn’t. “There’s a real value to how he approaches things,” Venable told reporters before tonight’s game against the Astros at Daikin Field in Houston. “And that edge that he’s got is real. I think it…

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for August 31, 2026.

White Sox vs. Astros Lineup: Meidroth Back? Can Kay Bounce Back, MoreAfter a series win over the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox will travel to Houston to play the Astros. They will do so with their usual lefty-heavy lineu

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Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury exposes the Padres roster problem no one player can fixThere’s no clever way to soften a blow like this. Luis Rengifo’s season is over after a full ACL tear and a sprained MCL in his right knee. The timing is pretty

What Will Tommy Pham Offer the White Sox After Surprising Trade Amid Playoff Push?Amid a postseason race, the Chicago White Sox have made a rather interesting trade for a veteran outfielder and member of the 2024 team. The White Sox have acqu

Luis Rengifo Out for Season

Padres utility man suffered complete ACL tear and MCL sprain on throw to home

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White Sox make questionable acquisition with Phillies waiver claim before roster expansionYou can never be too prepared for the playoffs, but the Chicago White Sox just made a move for a veteran bat that will leave most fans scratching their heads. N

San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweepFriarWatch: August 31 Edition

White Sox spring an August surprise with Tommy Pham reunion - Sox MachineWhen the dust settled from the flurry of end-of-August waiver activity, there was always the possibility of the White Sox reuniting with a right-handed outfielder who was more likely to remind fans of the darker time during which he played, rather than the individual successes he enjoyed on the South Side. It’s just more surprising…

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White Sox acquire OF Tommy Pham from PhilliesThe Chicago White Sox acquired veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for cash considerations.

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Report: White Sox acquiring Tommy PhamCHICAGO — The White Sox are reportedly bringing back veteran outfielder Tommy Pham. Pham, 38, last played in the majors this April with the Mets. He was designated for assignment after not getting …

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Ex-White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. crashes AL playoff race suddenly after Mets cut baitThe most controversial trade of the White Sox offseason can officially be graded as a lose-lose. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr, who the White Sox sent to the Mets f

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Phillies Trade OF to White SoxTommy Pham expected to join Chicago when rosters expand September 1st (Passan)

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White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (August 24-30, 2026): David SandlinThe affiliates posted a 12–12 week, anchored by a 4–2 series win from the Knights

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How Padres' Rays nightmare affected NL Wild Card standings, MLB playoff pictureThe Padres had a playoff spot to protect and two very winnable games in their hands. Unfortunately they left Tampa Bay with neither. Their Aug. 30 5-4 loss in 1

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White Sox shut down by Twins starter Zebby Matthews, settle for series win in Minnesota over the weekendThe first-place Chicago White Sox notched their third series win in a row over the weekend in Minnesota, but they couldn't complete a sweep of the Twins, thanks to Zebby Matthews. The right-hander took a perfect game into the sixth inning Sunday afternoon and pitched a career-high 8 1/3 innings as the Twins beat the White Sox, 5-1, to avoid being swept by the American League Central leaders.

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Today in White Sox History: August 31Colson Montgomery joins some rare company

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Colson Montgomery's poorly timed slump is threatening White Sox's grip on AL CentralThings have gotten really ugly in August.

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 30, 2026 - Sox MachineHow good was David Sandlin’s start on Saturday? It placed him second on the latest Baseball America Hot Sheet even though it was the only game he pitched this past week. The White Sox acquired Sandlin from the Red Sox prior to the season, and he’s made five appearances for the major league squad to…

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Who are the White Sox September Call Up Candidates?With rosters expanding on September 1, who could the White Sox potentially call up to join the crew in their postseason push?

Padres lose in extras, cannot salvage series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 31, 2026.

White Sox Magic Number Watch: Small Difference Between Division, Playoff NumbersThe White Sox didn't get the sweep against the Minnesota Twins but still took two of three over the weekend, dealing a serious blow to their divisional rival's

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Michael King’s likely opt-out could force Padres to recruit him all over againThe Padres are getting exactly what they’ve needed from Michael King. And it’s all about to get real expensive. They brought King back last winter on a three-ye

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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White Sox Minor League Update: August 30, 2026Drew Thorpe may be headed to Chicago, and Birmingham sweeps the week to remain in improbable playoff contention

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Ty France has been most impressive according to fans“Big Eiffel” has taken full advantage of second opportunity with San Diego.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Padres’ nightmare Rays series somehow gets worse after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s ejectionThe Padres had a win in their glove Sunday and still left St. Petersburg empty-handed. They lost 5-4 in 11 innings to the Rays, even after multiple chances to s

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Zebby Matthews didn’t Maddux the White Sox, but Chicago falls to Twins, 5-1Perfect game was broken up by soft contact — but at least it was broken up

Twins 5, White Sox 1: Nearly zeroed by Zebby - Sox MachineIt took 5⅔ innings, but the White Sox weren’t no-hit. It took 8⅔ innings, but they weren’t shut out. Give them 12 of 13 innings, and they might’ve been able to close the gap. As it stood, the White Sox’s best contact against Zebby Matthews wasn’t productive, and soft contact is a hard way to…

Padres vs. Rays (08/30/2026)

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Takeaways After White Sox Offense Shut Down in Series Finale Against TwinsAfter a great win on Saturday forged by the bullpen and clutch hitting, the Chicago White Sox lost 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Let's talk about it! Of

White Sox vs. Twins (08/30/2026)

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Pregame notes: Trying to sweep without a starter - Sox MachineThe White Sox will try to complete a three-game sweep at Target Field, which would effectively end the Twins’ postseason chances. Those weren’t in great shape to begin with, but FanGraphs had them at 12.6 percent before series, and it’s down to 5.2 percent now. Meanwhile, the White Sox have surged from 77.9 percent to…

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 30, 2026.

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White Sox vs. Twins Lineup: Jordan Hicks to Start, Chase Meidroth Sitting, MoreThanks to Andrew Benintendi, the White Sox are in position to sweep the Minnesota Twins. That means Will Venable can tinker with the lineup a little bit, but no

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Luis Rengifo injury sends Padres back to Samad Taylor in full-circle moveLuis Rengifo injury gives Padres a full-circle replacement in Samad Taylor. The Padres spent Saturday night staring at three imperfect ways to replace Luis Reng

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South Side Sox Reacts: Confidence brimsIt’s feast or famine in terms of confidence in the White Sox

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Today in White Sox History: August 30Joe Borchard goes BOOM

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Padres scramble as ’pen falls flat in surprise lossFriarWatch: August 30 Edition

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Mets' decision to give up on blockbuster trade just paved White Sox's way for an unlikely reunionHe's probably too expensive, but man this would be fun.

Spare Parts: Last call for postseason-eligible roster additions - Sox MachineMonday marks the last day of August, which is the last day a player can be claimed from outside an organization and be eligible for his new team’s postseason roster, and the last day an organization can attempt to shed a player and get his remaining salary taken off the books. The Mets drew attention…

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Padres drop second game to Rays, lose Luis Rengifo with knee injuryNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 30, 2026.

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Miguel Andújar’s return is about to complicate the Padres’ roster pictureGetting a solid hitter back in September should feel like a gift. But with an offense that’s turned its misfortunes around down the stretch, it's a lot more com

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White Sox Rumors: Chicago could already be eyeing next Japanese superstarIt’s been less than a year since the Chicago White Sox shocked the baseball world and landed Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami in free agency prior to the 20

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 29, 2026 - Sox MachineThe White Sox haven’t thrown a complete game at the major league level since Mike Clevinger in 2023, but David Sandlin went the distance for Charlotte on Saturday night. Granted, it was only seven innings in the back half of a doubleheader with Memphis, but given that White Sox pitchers are struggling to go five,…

White Sox Minor League Update: August 29, 2026Only the Barons took an L Saturday as the Knights swept a doubleheader, and the A-squads took care of business with Ws

Taking stock of the Padres’ potential September call-upsSeptember call-ups are not what they used to be, and that’s probably a good thing. The Padres get two extra roster spots which should make the assignment fairly

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Benintendi has all three Chicago hits, including a home run, as White Sox beat Twins 3-2Andrew Benintendi had all three of Chicago's hits, with his sixth-inning home run being the difference, as the White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Saturday.

Today in White Sox History: August 29The South Siders slide farther into ignominy

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Takeaways After Andrew Benintendi Records Every White Sox Hit in Win Over TwinsAfter Colson Montgomery was the hero for the Chicago White Sox in a win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, Andrew Benintendi did the same on Saturday aft

Padres’ refusal to trade Adrian Morejón is looking like a deadline masterstrokeAdrian Morejón’s name was constantly being brought up in trade discussions ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. The Padres opted to keep him. Less than a month later,

White Sox accept gift from Twins, 3-2Andrew Benintendi, and bad Minnesota play, do it all

Padres vs. Rays (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

White Sox 3, Twins 2: Andrew Benintendi is enough - Sox MachineSox Machine regularly receives reminders about Lamar Johnson whenever he posts in the comments, but Andrew Benintendi supplied another one by joining Johnson as the second White Sox player to supply all three of his team’s hits in a game. And just like Johnson’s Sox back on June 19, 1977, it was just good enough…

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 29, 2026.

White Sox vs. Twins (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 3-2 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Padres must make room for Samad Taylor without derailing his breakout seasonWhen Samad Taylor finishes his rehab assignment, the Padres shouldn’t hesitate to stick him right back in left field. Taylor took that job while the roster was

First Pitch: White Sox at Twins - Sox MachineAfter handing Dean Kremer a loss for the first time in six tries, the White Sox now turn their attention to longer-time nemesis Bailey Ober, who is 6-2 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 career starts. After hanging nine runs over 7⅓ combined innings the first two times the Sox saw him, Ober has completed…

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San Diego takes one on the chin in series opener versus Tampa BayFriarWatch: August 29 Edition

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White Sox vs. Twins Lineup: Usual Suspects in For Second Game of SeriesNot only did the White Sox win their third straight to open their series against the Minnesota Twins, but they now are a season-high eight games above .500. It'

Padres should notice what Diamondbacks still can’t answer about Ketel MarteThe latest Ketel Marte report gives the Padres a good look at the Diamondbacks’ biggest vulnerability. Both teams are locked into the NL Wild Card race, and Ken

Sporcle Saturday: 100+ runs in a season - Sox MachineGood morning! Miguel Vargas continues to be a revelation this season. Entering Friday evening’s slate of games, Vargas leads the American League in runs scored with 91. Should he continue his pace (cue Josh telling you to pound on the nearest block of wood!), he’ll become the first White Sox to score 100 runs in…

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2 players White Sox should prioritize extensions for after Murakami deal gets completedUnwise extensions for unproven players were a big part of what caused the White Sox last rebuild to fail. The team awarded players like Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimen

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 28, 2026 - Sox MachineFor those concerned that James wouldn’t be writing Sun-Times articles about prospects who hadn’t even been assigned to affiliates yet, he produced one about sixth-round pick Alex Weingartner, the New Jersey high school outfielder the White Sox signed away from a commitment to Penn State for $1,397,000. That kind of money is usually reserved for…

Luis Castillo disappoints again, but the White Sox pen and bats don’tChicago picked up a crucial game on Cleveland, in unexpected fashion