Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals - July 31, 2024

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.

Randy Dobnak’s magic runs out, ironically during the Royals’ Harry Potter nightAnd Q got tossed!

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…

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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

Royals Review Reacts: What’s the best part of 2026?In a lost season, there have still been bright spots. Which was the brightest?

Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan HoffmanRosters expand to 28.

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…

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

Marlins series preview: An up-and-down seasonThe Marlins are a .500 team despite a low payroll.

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?

Royals’ Red-Hot August Hits September Reality, Cags and Cameron ShineThe Kansas City Royals take two from the Cleveland Guardians, but the August good vibes fall as calendar turns.

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

This Week in the Minors: Hunter Owen wraps up a good month of AugustThe lefty was unhittable this month

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Kansas City Royals News: Schreiber now a YankeePlus Jac Caglianone’s recent tear gets some love.

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

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

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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

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…

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

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

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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The path to .500With one month left, the Royals are no longer in danger of losing 100 but it would take a titanic effort to lose only 81

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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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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The Royals are going to have to figure out center field next yearShould Isbel continue to be the starting center fielder?

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?

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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Kansas City Royals news: John Schreiber hits the waiver wireWill the Royals lose the sidearmer?

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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 📲

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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

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Guardians dismantle Royals to end road tripNot a great day at the ballpark

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

Royals vs. Guardians (08/30/2026)

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Carter Jensen's recent Royals record should continue to silence position change talksThe idea of the Royals shifting Carter Jensen off catching has arisen this season, but when you break it down, perhaps it's better he stay behind the dish.

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

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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.

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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Latest Alex Lange let-down further proves Royals must change bullpen strategy this offseasonThe Royals might be rolling of late, but that doesn't mean every name is thriving, as Alex Lange once again reminded KC they may've made a mistake signing him.

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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

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Royals' sudden John Schreiber cut should tell fans all they need to know about playoff chancesAmid a late season hot stretch, the Royals waived reliever John Schreiber. However, perhaps this shows how they actually feel about their postseason chances.

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,…

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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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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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Silly sixth inning leads to another Royals victory over GuardiansRoyals Devil Magic is in full effect!

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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

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Royals Playoff Odds: KC's Wild Card chances still minuscule despite blazing-hot August runThe Royals have looked terrific of late. However after digging themselves into a huge hole in the first-half, they might be too far gone to make the postseason.

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 🎥

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'

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Kansas City Royals news: Have the Royals turned a page?They just keep on winning.

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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Determining how long of a leash Matt Quatraro and J.J. Picollo will have entering 2027The Kansas City Royals cannot afford to waste their young core of players with another disappointing season in 2027.

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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…

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

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White Sox Minor League Update: August 28, 2026A walk-off win and stellar pitching in Birmingham salvages an otherwise disappointing night in the minors

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Colson Montgomery Snaps Out of Slump to Will White Sox to Win Over TwinsAfter a much-needed off day, the Chicago White Sox certainly looked well-rested in a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. There were a lot of positives to draw

White Sox 7, Twins 4: All's well that ends well - Sox MachineNot that it was even much of a duel on paper, but the barely ballyhooed battle between Luis Castillo and Dean Kremer wasn’t settled by the starters. Instead, other elements like bullpens, passed pitches and double plays — specifically double plays started by the first baseman — ended up creating the margin tonight. The White…

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Montgomery hits 28th homer in AL Central-leading White Sox's 7-4 win over TwinsColson Montgomery hit his 28th homer and Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs to help the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday night.

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Guardians wonder who gave Wacha a power pill as he dominates them a third timeWacha throws his best start of the season on the night the Royals needed it most

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Pope Leo gifted White Sox pope hat in RomeCHICAGO (WGN) - Since becoming pontiff, many have brought Pope Leo XIV tons of White Sox-themed gifts. But now, he's the proud owner of a rare piece of merchandise inspired by himself. Father Tom McCarthy, head of the Augustinian Order at St. Rita and longtime friend of the pontiff, brought him the team's pope-themed hat and [...]

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White Sox Need Andrew Benintendi to Return to Veteran Form in Final StretchWith the White Sox finally getting a rest day, they were able to take stock of how far they've come. No one expected them to be 2.5 games in first place heading

Pregame notes: Tristan Peters chasing White Sox history; Walker Jenkins making MLB debut for Twins - Sox MachineThe White Sox and Twins open a three-game series at Target Field tonight, with Luis Castillo taking the mound against Dean Kremer in a pitching matchup that puts my judgment to the test. I put forth the idea of the White Sox trading for Kremer before the Minnesota swooped in, and I questioned the risk-reward…

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White Sox vs. Twins Lineup: Benintendi Back, Can Peters Make Franchise History? MoreAfter a day of much-needed rest for the Chicago White Sox, they will take on the Minnesota Twins for a pivotal three-game series. With the Cleveland Guardians c

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Projecting a long-term Munetaka Murakami contract with White Sox after Chris Getz admissionDespite a current slump that has him hitting just .144 in the month of August, there’s little doubt about the impact rookie Munetaka Murakami has had on the Whi

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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How Royals' recently recalled longshot converted pitcher was once traded for Roy OswaltThe Royals made a bit of shocking move on Thursday when they recalled reliever Anthony Gose from Omaha - who was once in a trade for a long-removed All-Star.

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Today in White Sox History: August 28José DeLeón is swapped away, for the second time

White Sox pitching notes: Davis Martin breezes through rehab start; all Tylers on the move - Sox MachineDavis Martin’s line in his rehab start for the Charlotte Knights on Thursday — 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, 40 of 59 pitches for strikes — is even more impressive when considering how it began. Martin walked the first batter he saw on five pitches, then started César Prieto with…

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Guardians series preview: The two hottest teams in baseballSomething’s gotta give.

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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Royals Reacts Results: The playoffs are still a pipe dream6% of you still believe!

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3 alternative pre-deadline trades the White Sox should have madeChoices seem easier in hindsight. You can't know how a player will perform until you actually use him, and any acquisition is automatically a gamble. The White