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

Webb-Skenes duel turns into 35-hit, 13-12 Pirates winGiants rookies shine while ace disappoints in 13-12 loss to Pirates

White Sox cruise past Astros, 5-1Colson Montgomery and Randal Grichuk drive in two runs apiece to help Sean Burke secure his eighth win

White Sox Minor League Update: September 1, 2026The farm nearly sweeps, but Birmingham falls by one

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White Sox beat Astros 5-1 behind Colson Montgomery's 2 RBIsColson Montgomery had two hits and two RBIs and Randal Grichuk added a two-run double to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

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…

Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

SF Giants' underwhelming September call-ups miss an obvious opportunityThe SF Giants made their September call-ups and one cannot help but feel a bit disappointed at one player who was excluded.

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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

September callups: Zach Morgan returns, lefty Ceasr Perdomo added to 40-manThe Giants add a third catcher and long reliever to the bullpen as they aim to avoid 100 losses.

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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

Rafael Devers is SF Giants' surprising iron man, but there's only 1 way that will continueSF Giants slugger Rafael Devers has played in every game this year, but in order for him to remain in the lineup a change is in order.

Giant-Pirates Preview: Hey, Logan Webb vs. Paul Skenes. That’s cool, right?Look, it was not easy to find a picture of the two of them together.

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…

SF Giants may come to regret Jung Hoo Lee trade deadline decisionThe SF Giants chose to keep Jung Hoo Lee at the trade deadline, but if he declines then it will look like a pretty big mistake.

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

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

SF Giants Rumors: Team expected to pursue NPB ace, but we've seen this story beforeOne SF Giants beat writer expected to have interest in Hiromi Itoh, but fans know the team has been linked to NPB pitchers in the past only to not sign them.

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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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SF Firebells: Scores & Schedule for this weekAnother week of Firebells baseball is in the books. Let’s see how they did and what’s up next!

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Giants beat Braves, 7-3, in makeup for June rainoutSF Giants fly cross-country, win, win makeup game, and sweep first series of 2026

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

White Sox vs. Astros (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

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

Giants vs. Braves (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 7-3 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

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…

SF Giants have no other choice than to bring back Buster Posey and Tony VitelloEven though the 2026 season has been historically bad for the SF Giants, the organization has to run it back with Buster Posey and Tony Vitello.

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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Minor League roundup, August 28-30: Dakota Jordan returns, homersThe weekend on the farm.

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

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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

Latest injury probably ends cautious SF Giants project's disappointing seasonWith the latest injury news about reliever Sam Hentges, the SF Giants have to be wondering whether he was a worthwhile project after a mixed season.

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)

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

Tyler Mahle's dominance with Braves raises more uncomfortable questions for SF GiantsWith Tyler Mahle pitching so well for the Atlanta Braves, one can't help but wonder why the SF Giants aren't getting the most out of their pitchers.

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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.

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?

SF Giants minor league notes: Kaeden Kent returns, Cam Maldonado's power surgeOn Saturday, Jeff Kent returned to Oracle Park for his number retirement ceremony. In that same week, his son, Kaeden Kent, also returned after being activated

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

SF Giants Hall of Famer Jeff Kent throws his support behind Barry Bonds in number retirement ceremonyBefore the second half of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the SF Giants held a ceremony to retire Jeff Kent's No. 21. During his speech, Kent s

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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?

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Giants Plan to Bring Vitello BackBuster Posey makes it clear manager is in team's future plans (SF Chronicle)

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

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

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

Heliot Ramos' 1st Yankees HR🗽

OF hits three-run blast with playoff tiebreaker implications in play

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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…

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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

Giants Sunday mailbagLots of questions, and a few answers.

2 legacy SF Giants prospects are already turning heads in their organizational debutsThe SF Giants honored Jeff Kent on Saturday with Barry Bonds in attendance. Their relatives are already turning heads in the minors.

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

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 5-1 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

How might a lockout hurt the 2027 Giants?The Giants probably won’t be good or worth talking about in 2027, but how much of that will be from a lockout?

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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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

3 realistic September call-ups SF Giants can make, 2 we wish that they wouldThe SF Giants are calling up a lot of their youngsters in this lost season. Who else might get called up when rosters expand in September.

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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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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.

Bonds, Kent Reenact Fight 😂

Giants legends jokingly throw it back to 2002 dugout scuffle 🎥

SF Giants remain hopeful that former top prospect will return in 2026 after latest updateThe SF Giants hope to get an evaluation on Marcelo Mayer before the end of the year, and that could still be in play. Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronic

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…

Yunior Marte smiles in 7-2 winWhen Marte smiles, I smile.

What were Giants fans’ favorite highlights of the week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to an end today. What were Giants fans’ favorite highlights of the week?

World Series champion makes a surprise visit to SF Giants Double-A affiliateThe Richmond Flying Squirrels received a surprise visitor this week. Four-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy made a trip out to the East Coast to scout the

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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,…

Diamondbacks vs. Giants (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 7-2 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

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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

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Battle of the tugboatsTugboat out tugboated by Merrill Kelly

Ron Wotus just taught SF Giants manager Tony Vitello a lesson he can't forgetWith Ron Wotus getting ejected from Saturday's game, he taught SF Giants manager Tony Vitello a very important lesson.

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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.

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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

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

Diamondbacks vs. Giants (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 7-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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…

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

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

Coach Tossed at Lineup Swap 😭

Ron Wotus was gone before the first pitch

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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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'

SF Giants are about to find out if they won the Mike Yastrzemski trade or notThe SF Giants appear poised to call up Yunior Marte, the pitcher acquired in the Mike Yastrzemski trade. How he performs will determine if SF won the trade.

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Back where they belongA rough outing by Blake Tidwell and Spencer Bivens had the Giants back in familiar territory against the Diamondbacks

SF Giants shortstop could potentially be done for the year after latest updateWilly Adames' 2026 season could be over. Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle shared that the SF Giants shortstop will get a PRP injection in his ailing

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 ➡️

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Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend. Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?

SF Giants promote one of their top pitching prospects to Double-AThe SF Giants have seen enough from Jacob Bresnahan at High-A. On Thursday, they promoted the 21-year-old pitcher to Double-A to finish out the year, per a team