San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago White Sox - August 20, 2024

Giants waste strong Adrian Houser effort in 2-1 loss to AstrosAstros take game, series 2-1 over SF Giants thanks to sun-based outfield mishap

Giants fan survey: Who plays 2B next year, Marcelo Mayer or Casey Schmitt?Casey Schmitt or Marcelo Mayer?

Pregame notes: Nearing the home stretch - Sox MachineEditor’s note: We regret to inform you that this is the penultimate game James is covering for Sox Machine. We’ll announce where he’s going in the coming days, but he will still be covering the White Sox in short order, so you won’t have to mourn his absence like the last time. It does mark…

www.si.com•1d

White Sox vs. Reds Lineup: Chase Meidroth's Status, No Miguel Vargas? MoreAfter a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday to the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox need to bounce back to have a chance at winning this series. Game Info Who:

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

southsideshowdown.com•1d

White Sox must act fast to solve the Bryan Hudson problem that's threatening their successTuesday night’s 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds was one of the most frustrating losses of the season for White Sox fans. Chicago launched three h

Do the 2026 SF Giants really have the worst bullpen in franchise history?The SF Giants' bullpen has been quite bad this season, but has it been the worst in the storied history of the franchise?

southsideshowdown.com•1d

White Sox fans must look past Colson Montgomery’s batting average to see his true valueColson Montgomery entered went 0-4 against the Cincinnati Reds oh Tuesday, August 11th. His batting average sits at .213. That sounds like a bench player, or ev

Giants' Farm Could Be #1 Soon 😳

Baseball America

@BaseballAmerica

"A year from now, you could see the Giants as the number one farm system in baseball..." BA's J.J. Cooper explained how San Francisco's farm is supported by droves of talent at the Complex and Class A levels: https://t.co/MP6FKXpJyT

www.soxon35th.com•1d

White Sox Farm Report: August 11, 2026The White Sox minor league affiliates went 3-2 on Tuesday, with Tim Elko and Javier Mogollon each going yard.

SF Giants News: Duane Kuiper's hot mic moment, Harrison Bader sparks scooter debateThe SF Giants may not be very good, but there are still fun news stories about the team to follow the rest of this season.

southsideshowdown.com•1d

White Sox could helpfully poach former Tigers backstop after Red Sox rapid DFAIt’s fair to say that the catcher position hasn’t gone as planned for the White Sox in 2026. Starter Kyle Teel didn’t make his season debut until June 22nd afte

One SF Giants outfield prospect who could play his way onto the roster before the end of the yearSF Giants outfield prospect Turner Hill continues to hit, and hit some more in his first extended look with the Sacramento River Cats. Could he play his way to

Newly acquired Luis Castillo is embracing change with the White Sox, but can it turn around his season? - Sox MachineThe White Sox don’t call games from the dugout like some organizations have begun to in recent years. But after their biggest acquisition from last month’s trade deadline, Luis Castillo, got touched up for five earned runs in four innings during his White Sox debut in Boston last week, input on his pitch usage is…

Top SF Giants middle infield prospect earns Northwest League Player of the Week honors, August 3-9Jhonny Level was on a tear to start the year with the San Jose Giants, and he has continued that with the Eugene Emeralds. The top SF Giants middle infield pros

www.southsidesox.com•1d

Today in White Sox History: August 12The 1972 club storms into first place!

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 11, 2026 - Sox MachineIn terms of wins and losses, the Winston-Salem Dash are well ahead of where they were last season, improving to 59-49 with an 8-6 win over Greensboro on Tuesday. That’s three more victories than they notched all of last season, when they ended up the year 56-74, and with two more wins, they’ll have posted…

SF Giants Videos: Reminisce with the Wall of Fame inducteesBelt, Crawford, Panik, Posey & Sandoval were inducted into the Giants’ Wall of Fame this weekend. Let’s reminisce!

Bleacher Report•1d

Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

SF Giants ride quality pitching, Bryce Eldridge homer to 4-1 victory over AstrosAstros can’t hit Giants’ duo of Carsons in San Francisco’s 4-1 win

www.southsidesox.com•1d

White Sox Minor League Update: August 11, 2026The Knights, Barons, and Dash led the way with exciting victories on the farm

HOU at SF Game Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

www.southsidesox.com•1d

No divine intervention on the South Side as White Sox lose, 5-4, in 10 inningsA beautiful start from Sean Burke was ruined by blowing a four-run lead before losing to Cincy

wgntv.com•1d

Reds rally late, beat the White Sox 5-4 in the 10th to spoil pope hat giveaway nightElly De La Cruz drove in automatic runner Matt McLain with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning as the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 comeback win over the Chicago Wh…

Reds 5, White Sox 4 (10 innings) Pope hats aren't rally caps - Sox MachineA capacity crowd of 38,113 that came to Rate Field for the Pope Hat giveaway ended up having an evening that tested their faith. What looked like a relatively straightforward victory turned into an extra-inning defeat on a dime, as Bryan Hudson and Grant Taylor combined to blow a 4-1 lead in the eighth after…

CIN at CWS Game Highlights

Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds - 08/11/2026

White Sox's Pope Hat Celly 😂

Fan giveaway made its way into the dugout

soxmachine.com•2d

Pregame notes: The Pope hat game - Sox MachineIf you’re of the opinion that it’s amazing to have the literal Pope of the Roman Catholic Church be a White Sox fan from the south suburbs, but the MLB team’s efforts to capitalize on it have run their course…oh boy, this is going to be a rough night for you. Chief revenue officer Brooks…

www.mccoveychronicles.com•2d

Giants sign Andrew Knizner, activate Victor BericotoZach Morgan has been optioned, and Eddys Leonard designated for assignment.

Tony Vitello’s odd Blade Tidwell answer shows he doesn’t get current SF Giants assignmentSF Giants manager Tony Vitello gave an odd reason for why he pulled Blade Tidwell on Monday night which suggests his priorities may not be in order.

www.si.com•2d

White Sox vs. Reds Lineup: No Meidroth Again? A Way Different Look, MoreAfter winning their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians and an off day, the Chicago White Sox will face the Cincinnati Reds. They will do so with an

southsideshowdown.com•2d

How Chase Meidroth has quietly become White Sox' most improved player in 2026The 2026 Chicago White Sox are one of the best stories in baseball. On the heels of three-straight 100-loss seasons, the White Sox find themselves in first plac

How every SF Giants player dealt at the trade deadline is faring one week laterThe SF Giants made five deals at the trade deadline. Let's take a look at how every Giant traded at the deadline is doing with their new team.

www.si.com•2d

Should the White Sox Already Regret Trading Boston Smith to the Mariners?Before the trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox acquired starter Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor leaguer Nolan Jones, reliever Se

SF Giants' sweet LaMonte Wade Jr. tribute has a very depressing undertoneThe SF Giants paid tribute to former first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Monday night and it really hammered home how long it has been since the Giants were good.

www.southsidesox.com•2d

Today in White Sox History: August 11It would be the last day in first place for the 2010 White Sox

soxmachine.com•2d

How Ryan Galanie's major league potential has come into focus - Sox MachineThe headline and photo above this paragraph spoil the answer, but if you’re reading this article on your phone next to a White Sox fan who knows ball, ask them who’s the active leader in the the White Sox minor leagues in OPS since the start of June. After the trade for Luis Castillo that…

Bleacher Report•2d

Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

www.si.com•2d

White Sox Said to Be Eyeing Jorge Mateo, Raising Questions About Luisangel AcunaThe trade deadline may have ended over a week ago, but the White Sox may not be done adding just yet. All things considered, the South Siders were slightly les

One year later, SF Giants are starting to reap rewards from Tyler Rogers tradeBlade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert offered fresh evidence that the SF Giants’ 2025 Tyler Rogers trade could help shape their 2027 roster.

southsideshowdown.com•2d

White Sox rumors: Chicago could find perfect Luisangel Acuna replacement in former Braves speedsterThe trade deadline may have passed and the season may be getting late, but that doesn’t stop MLB teams from looking for ways to bolster their roster. Rebuilding

3 ex-Giants catchers SF can sign after brutal Daniel Susac injury newsThe SF Giants are likely to be without Daniel Susac for the rest of this season. There are three ex-Giants catchers they could reunite with.

soxmachine.com•2d

White Sox pitching notes: Grant Taylor's 'unicorn' curveball - Sox MachineBased on run values per 100 pitches, or wOBA, Grant Taylor has either the third or fourth-most valuable curveball in the sport, at least among pitchers who have thrown over 200 of them. “It’s a unicorn pitch,” said pitching coach Zach Bove. “I would layer on the ability to throw it in the zone, too.…

It could be the end of the line for a former SF Giants outfielderAmid the flurry of trade deadline activity, there was one move that seemingly went unnoticed. Former SF Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen was released by the A

southsideshowdown.com•2d

White Sox need to stop making this critical mistake with promising rookie Sam AntonacciOn August 6th, it was reported that Sam Antonacci would be out of the line-up against left-handed Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez. This was not surprising. Anton

www.southsidesox.com•2d

White Sox Weekly: August 3-9, 2026A beatdown in Boston was followed by pest control

Bleacher Report•2d

Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•2d

SF Giants Videos: Watch a Puerto Rican team dinner with the GiantsWe know our audience loves food more than baseball, so this is absolutely pandering at its finest.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

www.mccoveychronicles.com•2d

Giants call up catcher Zach Morgan for MLB debutAnother debut!

SF Giants’ next Wall of Fame inductee should be extremely obviousThe SF Giants honored five players with Wall of Fame enshrinement over the weekend and their next inductee is obvious, so long as he's willing to show up.

wgntv.com•3d

Former White Sox SS Tim Anderson announces retirementCHICAGO (AP/WGN) - Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues. Ande...

Daniel Susac has a patella fracture and Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgeryOuch.

southsideshowdown.com•3d

Failed White Sox signing's Padres debut immediately casts his departure in a different lightWhen the White Sox signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal this past offseason, the team hoped he’d be a study offensive veteran presence in a young, u

South Side Sox Reacts: Which is the next jersey to be retired?Six important figures — but only five players — make up your choices

White Sox's Pope Hat Night 🔥Celebrating Pope Leo XIV's fandom with giveaway and live mural painting 📸

The numbers behind SF Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge’s prolonged slumpBryce Eldridge’s production has declined sharply. See how pitchers have adjusted to the SF Giants rookie and what is driving his prolonged slump this season.

Bleacher Report•6d

Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

Minor League roundup, August 7-9: Jonah Cox and Josuar González are red hotThe weekend on the farm.

Today in White Sox History: August 10Kevin Bell has a monster day from the No. 9 spot

www.si.com•3d

Former White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson Retires, Will Have Ceremony at Rate FieldAfter a 10-year career that saw him win a batting title and become a fan favorite, former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has retired. Anderson announc

Looming MLB lockout may rob SF Giants prospects of their big league debutSome SF Giants prospects are playing well enough to warrant a promotion to the big leagues but the looming lockout may prevent that.

southsideshowdown.com•3d

Tim Anderson's official retirement formally ends once-promising era of White Sox baseballAfter ten big league seasons, two All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger, and a batting title, former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement

Bleacher Report•4d

Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

soxmachine.com•3d

Tim Anderson retires after 10 MLB seasons - Sox MachineFormer White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is retiring from baseball, he announced Monday in a Zoom call with Chicago-area media. “I still love the game, but it’s just brought too much pain to me, so going back to play is probably not for me,” Anderson said, in an emotional session with reporters. “Definitely were great…

White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (August 3-9, 2026): Korey LeeThe Knights and Cannon Ballers went 4-2 to lead the affiliates

Phillies injury update just cast Giants trade deadline deal in a darker lightThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Phillies at the trade deadline but a recent injury has complicated the deal for Philadelphia.

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

www.si.com•3d

White Sox Answer Another Huge Test and Maintain Control of Playoff Destiny The Chicago White Sox faced arguably their toughest challenge of the season this weekend. And they passed with flying colors. The AL Central was essentially on

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirementAfter 10 seasons in the major leagues and a lot of memorable moments with the White Sox, Tim Anderson has announced his retirement.

southsideshowdown.com•3d

White Sox quietly bolster outfield depth by signing former Brewers top prospectWith the 2026 trade deadline now in the past, there aren’t as many opportunities for major league baseball teams to bolster their rosters as the end of the seas

Tim Anderson Retires at 33Shortstop made two All-Star teams in 10 MLB seasons

Another playoff contender reportedly reached out to SF Giants about Logan Webb at trade deadlineEarlier in the year, the SF Giants maintained that Logan Webb was not available, but that did not stop teams from checking in before the trade deadline. Accordi

Why Drew Thorpe is the best option to complete the White Sox rotationWith the White Sox searching for a fifth starter in the midst of a playoff push, could Drew Thorpe's return from injury be perfectly timed?

White Sox Farm Report: August 9, 2026The White Sox High-A affiliate won a game that took three days to complete, with Roch Cholowsky reaching base once each day.

soxmachine.com•3d

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 9, 2026 - Sox MachineAfter the White Sox acquired Luis Castillo for three players, I briefly mourned the absence of Boston Smith in the Minor Keys, as his ability to produce explosive performances on a consistent basis despite a rather problematic contact rate made him an utterly baffling prospect to follow (compliment). Following up on my vow to keep…

White Sox announce new details for Tuesday's Pope Hat giveawayVisit Sox On 35th for this and more White Sox news, commentary, and podcasts!

SF Giants power bat has displayed an encouraging decline in one key statWhen the SF Giants traded for Rafael Devers last season, this came with a corresponding spike in his strikeout rate. That spike continued into this year, but he

Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?A new week of Giants baseball begins today. Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

South Side Sox Reacts: The Chris Getz report cardThe White Sox were passable, the Dodgers impeccable

White Sox Minor League Update: August 9, 2026The Dash took two Ls in their Sunday doubleheader, while the Cannon Ballers and Knights snuck away with wins

Pitching duel won by Webb, game lost by offenseWebb allowed one run over 8 innings, but the offense couldn’t break through against equally impressive pitching from Detroit arms.

Bullpen shines on rainy day, as White Sox take key series from GuardiansThe South Siders extended their lead over Cleveland to four games with Sunday’s victory

wgntv.com•4d

Colson Montgomery hits 3-run homer and White Sox top Guardians 5-3 to increase AL Central leadCHICAGO (AP) - Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday. Munetaka Murakami and Randal Grichuk each doubled in a run as the White Sox won their second straight, increasing their AL Central lead to 3 1/2 [...]

Landen Roupp showing up Tony Vitello is simply unacceptable for SF GiantsThe SF Giants lost on Saturday and there was also an embarrassing incident between Tony Vitello and Landen Roupp on the mound.

White Sox 5, Guardians 3: Water, walks, and a win - Sox MachineAs a young White Sox blogger, I found watching post-shoulder capsule surgery John Danks strangely liberating. For one turn in the rotation, it wasn’t necessary to analyze how a starter’s stuff was performing, if they were missing bats or barely escaping waves of hard contact. If Danks got through a quality start, it was a…

Guardians vs. White Sox (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 5-3 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

www.si.com•4d

White Sox DFA Only Struggling Prospect From Big Garrett Crochet TradeThe Chicago White Sox made a quiet but notable minor league move this weekend. Amid their major decision to bring up both Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal, the

Tarps Off During Rain Delay 😭

Baseball field is covered, White Sox fans are not

Yankees quickly learning frustrating Heliot Ramos lesson SF Giants know all too wellSF Giants fans know how Heliot Ramos struggled as an outfielder and now the Yankees are learning the exact same thing.

Pregame notes: Who has the better lineup here? - Sox MachineThe White Sox feel that Davis Martin has largely addressed the pitch-tipping that plagued him during his first inning against the Red Sox, so now he can take on more of an age-old challenge. “When the fastball command is there, it’s good,” said pitching coach Zach Bove. “It kind of sets up everything, it gives…

With a new draft class coming in, White Sox trim 24 from the systemNine preseason SSS Top 100 picks got the axe

6 SF Giants who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in team’s 2027 plansThe SF Giants may not have a ton to play for the rest of this season, but these six players could earn a 2027 roster spot.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

Susan Slusser

@susanslusser

Marcelo Mayer is going to the team facility in Arizona for a day or two and then joining Sacramento on a rehab assignment. Could be ready soon.

www.soxon35th.com•4d

White Sox Farm Report: August 8, 2026Visit Sox On 35th for this and more White Sox news, commentary, and podcasts!

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

Pitching duel devolves into a blowout2014 vibes can’t carry over into 2026, no matter how hard the Giants try

Struggling reliever likely nearing the end of his time with SF GiantsStruggling reliever Ryan Walker has spent a lot of time in Triple-A this season, but he could be nearing the end of his time with the SF Giants. Walker is set t

wgntv.com•4d

White Sox retire No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie GuillénThe Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén, who skippered the team that won the 2005 World Series title, in a ceremony before Saturday’s game again…

www.si.com•4d

Former White Sox Pitcher Tommy John Pens Farewell Letter Amid IllnessMore than 50 years ago, former Chicago White Sox pitcher Tommy John revolutionized the sport in a way that will be remembered forever. On Saturday morning, John

At last, Ozzie Guillén essential spot in White Sox history is immortalized - Sox MachineBesuited with the flag of his native Venezuela proudly displayed on his lapel, Ozzie Guillén walked hand-in-hand with his wife Ibis into Rate Field’s conference and learning center for a media availability about the greatest honor of his career. Immediately, he cracked a joke. “A lot of bad things happen in this room.” It killed.…

The SF Giants seemingly have a new closer in the bullpenDo the SF Giants have a new closer? On Friday night, Dylan Smith got the first save opportunity for a Giants reliever since the trade deadline, and he closed ou

southsideshowdown.com•4d

White Sox recent outfield shuffle has only complicated their long-term outlookThe White Sox decided to rebuild their outfield during this off-season. Of the five outfielders they had on Opening Day in 2025, only Andrew Benintendi was on t

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

WPBL News: San Francisco Firebells Scores & ScheduleThe first week of the WPBL is in the books, so let’s take a look at how the Firebells did and what’s on deck for next week.

White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 8, 2026 - Sox MachineRoch Cholowsky and the Winston-Salem Dash keep getting rained out, so in order to pull more first impressions from the beginning of his pro career, you can go back to his ramp-up period in Arizona, which Jason Pennini covered from a pro scouting perspective at Baseball America. He writes that Cholowsky had all five tools…

White Sox Minor League Update: August 8, 2026The Barons and Ballers took home a W as the South Side farm split the day, while the Dash were rained out again

Late-game offense, web-gem defense bring South Side victory on Ozzie Guillén DayA tip of the cap to Kay’s much-needed quality start, pacing a 6-3 win

wgntv.com•4d

Murakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skidCHICAGO (AP) - Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid. Braden Montgomery singled in a run in the eighth as Chicago (60-56) increased its first-place lead [...]

White Sox 6, Guardians 3: Avoiding a five-game skid with a five-run sixth - Sox MachineFor five innings of one-hit ball, Guardians starter Gavin Williams backing up 100 mph heat with knee-buckling curveballs looked like the sort of neat trick that would dominate the night. And in the era where Ozzie Guillén managed, maybe it would have, at least for another out or so. Through 5 2/3 innings, the only…

Ozzie Guillén thanks family, Venezuela and South Side faithful in number retirement ceremonyNo. 13 becomes the 13th member so immortalized in the White Sox organization

2026 may not end up being Mike Krukow's final goodbye to SF Giants after allWhile SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is retiring, 2026 may not be his final goodbye to Giants fans if we are lucky.

soxmachine.com•5d

Pregame notes: Ozzie Guillén Day - Sox MachineThere will be time to ruminate on the legacy of the only White Sox manager to win a World Series title, or heck, multiple division titles, in our lifetimes. Before then: roster moves! Will Venable referred to these as “moves we anticipated” during his pregame session. While Sandlin was seemingly called up for a one-time…

www.soxon35th.com•5d

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf releases a statement on Ozzie Guillen's jersey retirementWhite Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf released a statement about the retirement of Ozzie Guillen's jersey No. 13.

SF Giants are clearly telegraphing their unorthodox leadoff hitter of the futureThe SF Giants are experimenting with a new leadoff hitter in Bryce Eldridge. Will it last very long?

Latest injury news on Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt, is a blessing in disguise for SF GiantsEven though the SF Giants got some bad news on Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt, their injuries will open the door for others.

www.si.com•5d

White Sox Reportedly Sign Joey Wiemer After Moving On From Several OutfieldersThe Chicago White Sox have added some more outfield depth. According to Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network, the franchise has signed Joey Wiemer to a min

White Sox Call Up Top Pitchers

Chicago White Sox

@whitesox

https://t.co/Vay8Ha57Qu