Chicago White Sox vs. New York Mets - August 31, 2024

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Teams

Mets logo, Mets 71-64, 1 0, 2 1, 3 3, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 1, R 5, H 10, E 0

White Sox logo, White Sox 31-105, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 5, E 0

Pitching

WinnerT. Megill (3-5)

LoserJ. Cannon (2-9)

Scoring

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Top 3Jesse Winker doubles to deep right center field. Pete Alonso scores.

Top 2Harrison Bader hits into a force out to shortstop. Jeff McNeil out at second. J.D. Martinez to third. Jesse Winker scores.

Bot 1Andrew Benintendi doubles to deep right center field. Nicky Lopez scores.

What's Buzzing

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White Sox "Trades" with EVERY TEAM | NL West Edition | 2027 https://t.co/1aINEHLEZr

Mike Mayer

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Mets in winter ball action from Sunday: Luis Torrens 3-for-4, 2B (started game in left field) Francisco Alvarez 0-for-4, 2 K Christoper Morel 0-for-4 Joander Suarez 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K Carlos Guzman 1 IP, 0 R Marcos Vargas 0-for-4, 2 BB

Metsmerized Online

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Morning Briefing: Mets Great Koosman Dies at 83 https://t.co/9ftOpHFJ4C

Rob Bradford

Good morning. The 60-day injured list goes away at 5 p.m. today. The Red Sox have seven players on it: Casas, Kelly, Rivera, White, Slaten, Oviedo and Crawford. They have just five open spots on the 40-man roster.

Anthony DiComo

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Here's more on Nolan McLean's Gold Glove: https://t.co/3kuGed9VB6

Bleacher Report•2h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and ROY 🏆Looking back on the White Sox's standout players in 2026 📲

Bleacher Report•2h

Predicting Early Signings in Free Agency 🔮Where Tarik Skubal could be headed 📲

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2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 99: Caedmon ParkerA strong debut in 2026 gives the righty something to build on

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2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 3Roch Cholowsky was voted our No. 2 prospect; now, who is the third-best in the White Sox system?

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Metrics couldn't agree on AL's best second baseman - Sox MachineThe White Sox’s first hope for an individual honor went by the boards this awards season, as their lone Gold Glove nominee came away from the Rawlings announcement empty-handed. Seattle’s Cole Young, not Chase Meidroth, ended up receiving the award as the American League’s top defensive second baseman. It’s hard to say whether Meidroth was…

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Mets Arizona Fall League Review: Week FourHow did the Mets players in the Arizona Fall League do this past week?

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NY Mets Monday Morning GM: David Stearns must remain open to original Devin Williams planThere are certain New York Mets players we understand will be back in 2027. Exact roles for some have yet to be determined. Marcus Semien will need to earn seco

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Nolan McLean wins Gold GloveCongratulations to McLean, the first rookie pitcher ever to win

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White Sox' Chase Meidroth Falls Short in Gold Glove Race After Breakout SeasonAfter a season that saw his stock rise dramatically, Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth was named an AL Gold Glove finalist at second base at the e

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Gold Glove Winners Revealed 🌟PCA, Bellinger and Rafaela headline top defensive players. Full list here 📲

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2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 2Caleb Bonemer was voted our No. 1 player; now, who is the second-best prospect in the White Sox system?

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This Tylor Megill detail can force the NY Mets into an early offseason decisionTylor Megill missed all of the 2026 season (no, he didn’t pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series) and is an option for the New York Mets in 2027. T

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MNiewoonder's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Oh boy what a year 2026 was. Another season of great improvement and continuing to see youthful talent flood up to the Big League Club. The Sox need to stay hungry and make some key additions to the roster in order to avoid the regression that we often see with young teams making the…

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Afro's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The goal should be to make the playoffs, whether that’s winning a relatively weak Central or earning a wild card spot. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS A better backup catcher is needed. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS 2 years $17M for Newcomb, 1 year $9M for Grichuk FREE AGENTS #1 Clay Holmes (3 years, $45 million)#2 Tyrone Taylor…

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Continuing to Build - Sox MachinePREAMBLE We’re building a World Series Contender on a Realistic Budget ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Doyle (allegedly) does two things… plays good defense and hits lefties. He didn’t do either well enough to justify $3.6 mil. He Gone! OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Newcomb $7.5 mil Richards $1.5 Mil FREE AGENTS No. 1a: Bryan Abreu (3 year, $36…

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ValueSavant.com's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE After making the playoffs for the first time in 5 years while a majority of their core group of players has yet to reach arbitration, the White Sox seem to be in a prime position to spend in free agency to blend some veteran leadership with this young core. However, the White Sox have…

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Jerry Koosman Dies at 83Former pitcher won World Series with Mets in 1969

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First Braves free agent signing of the offseason is underwhelming NY Mets depth pieceThe MLB offseason is underway, at least when it comes to minor league signings. The New York Mets made a recent waiver claim on Kyren Paris. The Atlanta Braves’

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3 Underrated Free Agents the White Sox Should Target This WinterAfter a successful season, the Chicago White Sox have an important offseason ahead of them. The White Sox need starting pitching and a backup catcher. Starting

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The 2026-27 Amazin’ Avenue Offseason Plan Contest (AAOP)Your best source for quality New York Mets news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 1Who is the best prospect in the White Sox system?

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2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 100: Jarold RosadoAt least this season’s failure at Double-A ended with a ring down in High-A

risingapple.com•22h

Carson Benge or Sal Stewart? NY Mets and Reds rookies have been here beforeThe National League Rookie of the Year battle seems like it’ll come down to Carson Benge or Sal Stewart. Does another New York Mets player take the honor or doe

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Dylan Ross was cleared for takeoff in 2026 but did not flyDylan Ross had a chance to establish himself in 2026 but wasn’t able to.

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David Stearns is already setting NY Mets fans up for a repeated disappointmentAs you might remember, David Stearns went ahead and personally scouted Munetaka Murakami in Japan ahead of his posting window last offseason. If nothing else, i

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Today in White Sox History: November 1Mark Buehrle’s glove is golden, once again

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Mets Morning News: Fall back optionYour Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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Should White Sox fans buy into George Wolkow's strong 2026 statistics?George Wolkow is a prospect more people should know--a fun player with an interesting story. He had obvious power in high school, and would have likely been a f

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The longest White Sox home runs of 2026 - Sox MachineWhile the White Sox sometimes sounded a little too unconcerned about the strikeout problems that eventually undermined the offense that led the American League in runs scored, the tone is a little more understandable if you approach it from a standpoint of “How much could you possibly expect us to fix in one season?” The…

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Former NY Mets player looks poised to steal money in free agency, it's not Freddy PeraltaJim Bowden’s list of the top 40 MLB free agents couldn’t help but name Freddy Peralta number two. It’s a large fall off from the consensus number one, Tarik Sku

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Today in White Sox History: October 31On the same day we said hello to Will Venable, it was goodbye, Yoán Moncada

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Hundo P's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox right now have an excellent lineup and some great young arms especially in the bullpen, but have a slight lacking in right handed bats and a major problem with starting pitching, which may turn into a bullpen problem as some guys move into the rotation. In order to be a true…

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Under the Circumstances' Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox shocked everyone this year by being competitive and winning a playoff series as one of the youngest teams in baseball. In a normal offseason, we’d be talking about major investments, but this year will be anything but normal. What will baseball look like on the other side of the impending lockout?…

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Matthew's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I see the White Sox as World Series contenders if they can add quality pieces this offseason, most importantly starting pitching, while maintaining their key players like Antonacci, Meidroth, Vargas, Mune, and Colson. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas goes without saying. He’s in my opinion the best 3B in the American League and one of the…

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Big Friday's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The 2026 White Sox were a surprise, but that doesn’t mean they need to be a fluke. There were tangible signs of a longer-term competitive roster, and as past “windows” have shown, there’s no justification for throwing away any shot to truly compete. The division is wide open, let’s go take it. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS…

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MJ Melendez was a microcosm of the offseasonMJ Melendez tells a pretty similar story to the 2026 Mets.

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NY Mets free agent prediction lands them Teruaki Sato but with a potential twistIt’s MLB free agency prediction time and SNY’s John Harper thinks the New York Mets are going to have a big offseason. Although they don’t get Tarik Skubal, he

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Daniel Duarte turned his career around in 2026The Mets’ reliever’s WBC momentum carried over into the MLB season.

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MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

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ESPN disrespectfully predicts White Sox 2027 decline after exceeded expectations in 2026When the White Sox improved by 19 games from 2024 to 2025, most fans were excited by the jump. They still lost 100 games, so there was still a long way to go, b

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Sporcle Saturday: White Sox second basemen worth 2+ WAR in a season - Sox MachineGood morning, and Happy Halloween! If you live in an area that facilitates kids and costumes, may you have a productive evening handing out candy. (Or receiving it; your tax for pulling the wagon and/or carrying bags filled with bottles of water is that all but one of your favorite candy goes to you) At…

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Mets Morning News: Celebration in MilwaukeeYour Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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1 reason the NY Mets should be scared of a Freddy Peralta-like trade, 1 reason they shouldn't beIt's no secret that the Freddy Peralta trade proved to be a disaster for the New York Mets this past season. And to make matters worse, Peralta has thrived with

Mets Top Free Agent Targets 📋

SNY Mets

@SNY_Mets

MLB's offseason is officially upon us Here are the Top 10 Mets Free Agents Targets from SNY's Danny Abriano

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BC's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE 2026 was fun. Most fun we’ve all had in a while. What made it the most fun was it was totally unexpected and had memorable “moments” all summer long. Now there is a level of expectation and some pressure on some of these players and coaches to continue taking steps forward. Make some moves…

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ISIDG's Plan to Make A Contender - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Time to Tweak and Add to make a run. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas-No BrainerDoyle-Minimum he’s 4 OF with rangeBrazoban-To much there for cost OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Fedde-Swing Long ReliefGrichuk-Lefty killerNewcomb-Great year reward himJake-Good mentor for Teel and keeps Quero in AAA getting PT FREE AGENTS No 1. Freddy Peralta. Need a #1 give him…

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ThomasW93’s Superflex Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox need to be flexible. They need to go into the season expecting to win 85 and earn a playoff spot. Although we hope the young talent leads the team to success, their starting spots shouldn’t be written in pen. Finally, pitching depth is paramount. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Retain healthy serviceable players. OTHER…

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JP's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The contention window opened a year earlier than expected. While the Sox may still not be the World Series favorite given an A+ offseason, winning the division is an absolute must. While Randy Arozarena and Michael King are the type of big name acquisitions we want (and kinda deserve at this point), we are…

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Where NY Mets star Francisco Lindor ranks among shortstops all-time in MLB historyWhen he first signed with the Mets in 2021, Lindor's gargantuan ten-year contract was one of the largest ever signed. This was the result of several things fall

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The White Sox Halloween starter kitFive South Side looks for fans still searching for a costume

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Vogey Sings 'Stacy's Mom' 💀Brewers parade has gone off the rails. Watch here 📲

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Source: NY Mets scouted latest Japanese pitcher being posted to MLBThe New York Mets were among several teams to scout star pitcher Kaima Taira in Japan this past season, a source told FanSided. It was announced on Friday that

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Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if the top players will accept or reject what their respective teams propose 📲

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BW's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The young offensive core gives the organization a reason to improve the roster, and clearly the pitching is at the forefront. They have young arms that should reasonable see increased roles, and there are certainly some holes to fill offensively, but the priority for dollars should be placed on improving the pitching staff. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE…

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Your Old Redheaded Papa's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE 2026 was a wonderful, unexpected gift — one of the most fun years I’ve had as a baseball fan. As I’ve said, it was like watching a bunch of puppies in a basket, if the puppies could hit lots of home runs and beat Houston in the wildcard series. Thank you, White Sox. 2026…

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Hug Prospects, Not Money - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The AL Central is weak and aggressive moves on FA can solidify the team’s contender status with minimal trades. It might make for an expensive 2027 but it will put the team in a very good place for the years that follow. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas is a no-brainer. Doyle is insurance against Peters regressing…

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Waitingfor2028’s Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE What a fun year! Now the hard part, building a prolonged winner. At the end of 2021, we thought the Sox would have the AL Central locked down for at least another two years. Rick Hahn made the mistake of resting on his laurels thinking he built an elite young core that could win…

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Back in Stock: Robert’s return was quietly one of the Mets’ best stories of 2026The 36-year-old leveraged a spot start opportunity into an eight-appearance stint.

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NY Mets waiver pickup is their next A.J. Ewing, or another Cristian PacheWhen a team makes a waiver claim this early in the offseason process, it says something about how they view that player. However, when a team is ready to cut ba

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Building an optimistic 2026-2027 White Sox offseason plan heading into a pivotal winterEach year around this time, all the major publications put together mock offseasons and other predictions for how the offseason ahead might go down. I didn’t do

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Mets Morning News: The Return of Bo BichetteYour Friday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Mets stand heading into the offseason ➡️

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Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

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3 immediate thoughts after Bo Bichette’s predictable NY Mets decision to stayThe $42 million option for 2027 was too tempting for Bo Bichette. He’ll predictably take the cash, stay in New York, and look to rebuild some value before makin

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White Sox Reportedly Poach World Series Brewers to Fill Key Front Office RoleFor the next couple of weeks, the White Sox will continue to watch how their prospects who are participating in the Arizona Fall League are doing. It may not so

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Bo Bichette exercises player option for 2027I mean, who would say no to $42 million guaranteed after posting a 96 wRC+?

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Bichette Exercises $42M OptionMets 3B opts in to player option for 2027 (The Athletic)

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White Sox get good news about coaching staff amid Mariners managerial search With the MLB offseason just getting underway, coaching and managerial hires are normally one of the first dominoes to fall during the offseason activity. After

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6 White Sox Players Officially Hit Free Agency as Key Offseason BeginsWith the Milwaukee Brewers taking home their first-ever World Series crown on Wednesday night, the MLB offseason is in full swing. The free agent market is sta

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Important 2026-2027 offseason datesLook for a lot of activity in November.

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The first 3 NY Mets 40-man roster cuts we should expect before November 2The New York Mets have some early 40-man roster decisions to make. Currently at 43, they have November 2 to subtract three players from the 40-man roster. This

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What a wonderful set of problems to have... - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Man I just did not see this coming. Full Ricky Bobby “I don’t know what to do with my hands.” ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas: 5yr/65mil extension. Buys out 2 years of FA and at minimum he’ll be the 1B of the future depending on Mune. What an awesome story. Doyle: Slight overpay given his overall…

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JVE's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE When we were big spenders in the past, we spent around $180 million, therefore I will take the liberty to go all the way up to $165 million. Now is the time to compete with our young, cheap core. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Miguel Vargas: Duh Doyle: Sneaky good bat vs lefties, plus speed and defense,…

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Pitching and trust the system - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Trades at the deadline not now ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I want to stress pitching and defense. Doyle is an excellent defender. Vargas is a no brainer. Murphy is not expensive and can be cut. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS I expect a bounce back from Edgar Quero – bat speed meant no hit for him. Rogers…

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Jacob's Excited Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE It’s a great time to be a Sox fan! In the past, I’ve needed time to de-stress after a rough 162, but this year I began planning my offseason the day after the season ended. My goal is to identify players that have room for growth and those that might regress. From there, we’ll…

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White Sox hiring Matt Roffe from Brewers to lead scouting department - Sox MachineThe White Sox have cited the Brewers as an organization to emulate, and their actions are backing up their words. The morning after the Brewers won their first World Series title in franchise history, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic are reporting that the White Sox are hiring Matt Roffe away from the…

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White Sox capitalize on Brewers World Series title by poaching new scouting directorThe 2026 MLB season has officially come to an end as the Milwaukee Brewers closed out the World Series title Wednesday night. With the threat of a lockout comin

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White Sox turn to Milwaukee’s Matt Roffe to lead amateur scoutingBrewers executive brings a background in player evaluation, research and analytics to Chicago

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Report: White Sox hire Milwaukee's Matt Roffe as scouting directorThe Chicago White Sox have hired Matt Roffe of the Milwaukee Brewers to be their new scouting director, according to reports.

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The Brewers win the World Series, and a start-and-stop offseason begins - Sox MachineAfter 56 years, what’s one more day? The Brewers’ 12th-inning slip in Game 4 didn’t end up mattering in the end, because the thousands of fans who made Tropicana Field feel like Milwaukee South were ultimately rewarded with a World Series-clinching victory in Game 5 for the franchise’s first championship in a history that dates…

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Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

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Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the White Sox could fare next season ➡️

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Marcus Semien proved his best days are behind him in 2026The reasons for trading Brandon Nimmo for him may have been sound, but it was still a rough watch in the short-term.

risingapple.com•3d

NY Mets curiously named a free agent match for a player they sort of already haveAfter a 74-win season and landing at the bottom of the division, the New York Mets have no shortage of offseason needs. Aside from needing to reload their pitch

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Freddy Peralta’s World Series struggles shouldn’t deter White Sox from free-agent pursuitOutside of Tarik Skubal, the clear top free-agent arm available this offseason, there is perhaps no hotter name on the market than Freddy Peralta. Entering 2026

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1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the White Sox must prioritize bringing back 📲

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The White Sox Halloween starter kitFive South Side looks for fans still searching for a costume

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Mets Morning News: Brewers win World SeriesYour Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

risingapple.com•4d

Former NY Mets player has a chance to be a more coveted free agent than we ever thoughtDavid Peterson's journey from surprising All-Star to rudderless trade chip was a rapid one, as it took him less than one year to fall out of the New York Mets'

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.southsidesox.com•4d

The White Sox have already made their most important non-tender of the offseasonA familiar pair could bring some much-needed entertainment to the booth

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White Sox' Caleb Bonemer comments on viral Gerrit Cole moment that sparked online outrageOf all the young talent in the White Sox organization, perhaps nobody is more exciting than Caleb Bonemer. The former second-round pick hit 37 home runs in his

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SoxSider's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox have reached the point where the goal should be competing, not rebuilding. I want to build on that progress without sacrificing (most of) the young core that got us here. My approach is to prioritize starting pitching, improve the bullpen and defense, and give our young position players room to develop.…

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3 Free Agents the White Sox Should Avoid At All Costs This OffseasonGoing into the offseason, the Chicago White Sox have one clear need: Starting pitching. After a postseason that saw the team overuse the bullpen because of a la

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Jonah's plan for league domination - Sox MachinePREAMBLE With all this young talent at the White Sox disposable for the foreseeable future, the core will remain the same. Reinsdorf is obviously a cheap owner, but has been known to increase payroll when presented with a competitive team. (2020-22) This off-season the main targets will be a bolstered rotation, right handed power, dumping…

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Starting Pitcher Chaos - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Last year our drunk uncles from the 108 coined the term “Outfield Chaos” to describe what we had going into the 2026 season. This outfield Chaos found us an All-Star center fielder and in general helped propel us to the post season. That is not to say the outfield is fixed, but we can…

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DingoSox's Fever Dream of an Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I had some faith that this team was going to be better than most anticipated. I imagined challenging hard for .500 but definitely didn’t think it was going to result in a playoff berth and the first playoff series win in 21 years. This team has arrived and we need to make sure that…

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Brewers' Failure to Sweep World Series Keeps 2005 White Sox UniqueWhile the White Sox watch the World Series and think about what they can learn from the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, they can also breathe a sigh of re

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•4d

Mets President Visited SatoDavid Stearns met with NPB Triple Crown winner in Japan after regular season ended (SNY)

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Spare Parts: Shane Drohan can't put ultimate cap on dream season - Sox MachineThe Brewers made a helluva run at it, but the 2005 White Sox and 1999 Yankees won’t have to make room in the 11-1 Club. Cooper Pratt’s go-ahead homer in the top of the 12th put the Brewers ahead 3-2 and within three outs of their first-ever World Series championship via a four-game sweep, but…

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NY Mets predicted to pass on Clay Holmes, where they shouldn't spend the money insteadWhile the New York Mets had several young arms breakout with Christian Scott and Zac Thornton joining Nolan McLean as a starting rotation building blocks. While

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Mark Vientos continued to prove that 2024 was a flukeVientos had another disappointing year at the plate, and may be a trade candidate heading into the offseason.

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Mets Morning News: Rays stay aliveYour Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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Target or Avoid on each of MLB insider Jim Bowden’s White Sox free agent fitsThe 2026 World Series will be wrapping up this week, and the offseason is set to begin in the next few days. In what’s expected to be a busy November due to the

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South Side replay: Chase Meidroth puts on a defensive clinicA little leather love for our Gold Glove finalist

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Teruaki Sato contract prediction will force NY Mets to change their mindsetThe New York Mets have heavily scouted star Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato. President of baseball operations David Stearns has even traveled to Japan to watch Sa

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Rideout's Offseason Plan: The Jerry Special - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Even after a successful 2026 campaign, we are still unsure how our first year players will show their worth in their second years. Even with the surprising 2026 campaign, 2027 is still a year where we figure out what sticks and what doesn’t. This means another year of catching lightning in a bottle! The…

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It's Justin's Money Now - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I think the White Sox were ahead of schedule last year, and that is just how Jerry likes it. Good baseball on the cheap. While he isn’t afraid to spend, he needs to be convinced of it. That is where Justin Ishbia comes in. He knows the iron is hot, and in addition to…

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Adam's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox are in the same spot they were in 2021; young team coming off a devastating ALDS loss. “The money will be spent” lives in infamy for most of us. Some of us blame Jerry, some blame Rick Hahn. I blame Kenny. But with a new regime, in a similar position, I…

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Let's do this right, White Sox - Sox MachinePREAMBLE This 2026 White Sox team was unexpectedly and amazingly fun. I want the fun times to last. We’ve learned as an organization what goes wrong when we don’t land the big fish. And since I own this team, I’ve got one big pole with a line in the water. Our farm system still needs…

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White Sox Labeled One of the Best Fits for Tarik Skubal, But It's An Impossible DreamGoing into free agency, the Chicago White Sox have a few holes to fill. Starting pitching and outfield depth are high on the wishlist for general manager Chris

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3 rotation trade candidates White Sox could explore a deal for before impending MLB lockoutWe’ve talked a lot about free agent targets for the White Sox as the offseason gets underway, and for good reason. The team’s payroll is fairly low and there ar

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A rich NY Mets contract offer they can make Michael King to guarantee he leaves the PadresThe Athletic’s Jim Bowden took a look at the top 40 MLB free agents and matched them up with some of the best fits as well as contract predictions. For the New

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4 replacements for White Sox announcer John Schriffen that could change the broadcast cultureThe White Sox made their first move of the offseason this week, and it didn’t involve a player. As was widely expected, the Sox have announced that they will no

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The Samurai Sox: Turning Chicago into Japan's American Team - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Murakami seemed to genuinely enjoy his first season with the Sox, so why not build on that and make Chicago a destination for Japanese players? With Murakami already here, I’ll add Suzuki, Itoh, Imai, Taira and Matsui, while promoting Rikuu Nishida to join the mix. That gives us seven Japanese-born players on the roster.…

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Dual motives, big money: Local concerns and Union millions shape Bridgeport, Amtrak fight - Sox MachineCommunity fears meet $9M in union cash: What’s really driving the high-stakes political fight over Amtrak’s Bridgeport yard?

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Chris Getz's Secret Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Coming off of a year where we exceeded expectations by a longshot, I hope this signals to the FO that it is win now mode, so we should sign several free agents to bolster the glaring weaknesses we saw in the playoffs. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Tender:Vargas – Self ExplanatoryDoyle – Keeps a good right handed…

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Jake's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I see the White Sox as a young, growing team. They made the playoffs when they were expected to lose 90+ games. The White Sox have a decent coaching staff, but there are some developmental issues with both the major and minor league pitching staffs. The hitting philosophy focuses on high bat speed and…

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Treveburg's OPP - Sox MachinePREAMBLE In my plan, I use short-term starting pitching solutions to figure out where we stand with our top pitching prospects while still remaining competitive and giving the starting pitching much needed innings. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I am cutting Leasure and Murphy as I don’t have much trust for either of them but offer them minor…

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B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

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How Caleb Bonemer fits into White Sox plans as soon as 2027Caleb Bonemer had a splash-hit season in 2026. In 2025, his first year of pro ball, he was very good (an .874 OPS between Single and High-A), but he doubled-dow

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White Sox took big swing with John Schriffen, but missed - Sox MachineBack when John Schriffen was hired by the White Sox in January 2024, he told reporters that he was dedicating himself to White Sox summers. Whether it was purposeful or inadvertent, it looked like an attempt to distinguish himself from Jason Benetti, whose other in-season commitments were supposedly a point of contention between Jason Benetti…

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10 Possible Candidates for the Open White Sox TV Play-By-Play JobWith John Schriffen out the door, the thought immediately turns to who will be the newest White Sox play-by-play voice on television. No, Jason Benetti isn't co

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2 Tarik Skubal teammates in 2026 the NY Mets should target, 2 they should stay away fromThere’s no debate who the prize of the offseason is for the New York Mets. Tarik Skubal is the top target for a team in need of an ace with an owner whose walle

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Ronny Mauricio has terrible luck AND terrible timingAlexa, play Too Little Too Late by JoJo.

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Arizona Fall League Update: October 20-26, 2026A Bonemer farewell, a Shelton surge and plenty of punchouts

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Complete list of injured White Sox players and their status heading into the offseasonAs the 2026 MLB season comes to an end, only one team will celebrate a successful outcome with a World Series championship. For the other 29 teams, the focus sh

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White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 seasonThe Chicago White Sox will have a new television play-by-play voice beginning next season. The White Sox announced Monday afternoon that they will not extend the contract of John Schriffen, 42, who signed a three-year deal prior to the 2024 season to be the team's main play-by-play announcer on television.

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Mets Morning News: Francisco Lindor receives 2026 Roberto Clemente AwardYour Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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5 unbelievable NY Mets statistics from the 1986 World Series team40 years ago, the New York Mets won a championship and fans have continued their love affair with the 1986 team. That’s what happens when four decades go by wit

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South Side, Stand DownThe wait is over: We are Schriffen-free

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End of an era: White Sox bid adieu to John SchriffenThere will be no more UFC-MLB conflicts, as the broadcaster is now open to work the sport he was born to hype

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NY Mets reportedly no longer considering Kevin Long reunion, Cubs coach as roadblocks continueThe New York Mets won't be hiring either candidate that was recently linked to the team's hitting coach vacancy. Their former 2015 World Series hitting coach Ke

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Lindor Wins Clemente Award 🫡Mets star teared up finding out he was being recognized for his philanthropy work 🎥

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JayRoh's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I see the White Sox building on the 2026 season and competing for the division again in 2027. The roster needs a few tweaks, especially with pitching, but the team has a good core to build off of. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas is a no-brainer, Doyle’s defense is critical, and Brazoban because he’s inexpensive. OTHER…

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Search for New Lead White Sox Broadcaster Begins After John Schriffen Let GoDuring the Chicago White Sox' 2026 season, there were questions about the future of play-by-play announcer John Schriffen. And we now know the answer. Scott Mer

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White Sox play-by-play broadcaster John Schriffen will not returnWhite Sox play-by-play broadcaster John Schriffen will not have his contract renewed after three seasons in the booth.

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UpNorthSox's Let's Do This S#!t - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Sorry but I don’t care about the budget as Castillo and Benintendi are not my problem. Last year we were early, now we are late so time to get getting. This is the push to the next level. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Brazoban is a tender and trade. Bart could be the same or we could…

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The one where the NY Mets trade 3 players for an All-Star who didn’t even last the seasonOctober trades aren’t as common in MLB these days in part because the World Series extends until the final days of the month. The 1992 World Series ended on Oct

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Mets reportedly adding Mariano Duncan to coaching staffDuncan has served as a coach in the Mets’ Minor League system since 2019.

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Why NY Mets adding Yankees World Series Champion to coaching staff already feels differentThe New York Mets are undergoing a lot of changes to their leadership even without a complete overhaul. Many people kept their jobs, Andy Green staying on to ma

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Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Mets could make a signiifcant move ➡️

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Departure of key Guardians coach leaves AL Central door even more open for White Sox in 2027The White Sox came as close as they possibly could to winning the American League Central in 2026, falling just one game short of beating the Guardians for the

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How the 2026 White Sox beat projections, position by position - Sox MachineThe White Sox entered the 2026 season with remote chances of making the postseason, whether you judged them by ZiPS (6.6 percent) or PECOTA (1.5 percent), and the most educational part of the six-month viewing experience was seeing all the big and little things that went in to actualizing those single-digits probabilities. It took a…

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Shaggy's Big Spending! (An Average MLB Payroll) - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The competitive window is wide open. I’m not asking for Jerry to be visited by three ghosts this Christmas, I just think it’s reasonable to expect a large market team in our situation to spend at least as much as an average MLB team. The median MLB payroll in 2026 was about $174M, so…

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Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Bo Bichette ranks among the list of top available batters 📲