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White Sox Creating Competition

The battle for a spot in the starting rotation will have a lot of participants this Spring. Young position players have guys right behind them who will be pushing for their job. The White Sox are creating competition on their roster.
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What's Next For The White Sox Roster

Some obvious needs exist in the current White Sox roster, and they specifically change depending on how the team views individual roles in 2026. We take a crack at how to best use the current roster and what additions make sense with that plan. Plus, fantasy baseball evaluations for 2026 tell you a lot about Luis Robert Jr and why his market seems to always collapse just before a possible trade. 
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White Sox Swing And Miss...But Still Swung

The White Sox took another swing at the Japanese Free Agent Market, but missed this time. The good news, though, is that they seem like buyers still when it comes to another rotation arm and much more. Plus, the hodgepodge of young outfielders competing for a spot in Spring got bigger with the addition of Jarred Kelenic.
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White Sox Start 2026 With A Little Buzz

The White Sox are starting to get some national buzz as a team expected to be much better. What do you believe? We sort through the possibility, probability and expectations for some of their key players in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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White Sox Off-Season Looks Promising

After another addition in the form of Sean Newcomb, the White Sox have signalled they have plans this off-season to improve and mold this team into a winner. Not so much a World Series contender yet, but there is a push for improvement. The next move may be Luis Robert Jr finally being dealt away, and the Reds have an interesting group of pitchers that may return. 
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White Sox Add Munetaka Murakami

The White Sox spent $34,000,000 on 1B Munetaka Murakami and surprised everyone. We break down the young international star to project what the south side will see from him in 2026. We're also looking at the unique process revealed by GM Chris Getz that brough Mune to Chicago. Plus, another "minor" move adds more competition for spots in the outfield in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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Stuffing Your White Sox Stocking

If you could ask for one thing for Christmas, what White Sox move would it be? We shoot for the moon with an idea that isn't as crazy as most would think. Plus, Chris Getz adds to his front office again!
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More Roster Changes To Come For White Sox

Boston wants Kyle Teel back, but the White Sox aren't interested. Is there a price they would consider? Multiple teams are interested in Luis Robert Jr. Will the feelings of two billionaires impact where he ultimately ends up in 2026? We see a lot of players who need to make the team next year or their careers will greatly change in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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White Sox Have A Solid Winter Meetings

No big acquisition, but the White Sox got the #1 Draft pick and two high-potential pitchers in the Rule 5 Draft. James Fox of FutureSox tells us about the new guys, that draft pick and the names linked to the White Sox in free agency.
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The White Sox Winter Meetings Vibe

All eyes in the baseball world are on The Winter Meetings, but don't expect a big splash from the White Sox. That doesn't mean a trade or signing won't happen. We try to imagine how GM Chris Getz is approaching these meetings as the White Sox also look for a possible #1 overall pick in the MLB Draft and a solid pickup in the Rule 5 Draft this week.
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