According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves are one of several teams engaged in trade conversations with the Chicago White Sox for Dylan Cease.
It feels like it was a pretty obvious honor – but it’s an incredible one nonetheless. This evening, the White Sox and Major League Baseball announced that Liam Hendriks was named the MLB’s 2023 AL Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Chris Getz's roster remodeling for the 2024 season continued on Tuesday as the Chicago White Sox announced the signing of infielder Paul DeJong. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus incentives.
The White Sox announced Tuesday that they’ve designated outfielder Adam Haseley for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to infielder Paul DeJong, whose previously reported one-year deal has now been confirmed by the team.
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with shortstop Paul DeJong. Outfielder Adam Haseley was designated for assignment Tuesday to make room for DeJong on the 40-man roster.
The hot stove rumor mill that is baseball in New England has yet to “Cease.” Cease as in left-handed pitcher and 2022 Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease. Cease is reportedly on the radar of the Red Sox front office, but the team has yet to reach out to the Chicago White Sox on that front.
The tragic accident that would eventually fuel a Hollywood feature starring Jimmy Stewart occurred on this day, 85 years ago. | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Highs and lows on the trading wire
1938White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton, an American League All-Star in 1937 and one of the best young players in the game, accidentally shot himself in the leg while hunting, when his .22 caliber pistol discharged as he was replacing it in his holster; he had failed to engage the safety. Unable to...
Some 40 years ago, a Sports Illustrated hoax made Sidd Finch a household name. Today’s fake writing revelations are something else, entirely. | Courtesy of the hoaxers at Sports Illustrated
Content, and its discontents
On April 1, 1985, readers of Sports Illustrated encountered an article by George Plimpton titled, “The Curious Case of Sidd Finch.” This legendary article detailed, a bit ridiculously, a tall and skinny Mets pitching prospect who could throw 168 miles an hour, was...
Another World Series contender reportedly is showing interest in possibly trading for Dylan Cease.
The Atlanta Braves are interested in the services of Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale reported last week that the pitching-starved Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a trade with the White Sox for the 2022 Cy Young runner-up.
Seven years is a long time. We are approaching the seven-year anniversary of the Chicago White Sox sending ace starting pitcher Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for four prospects who were supposed to turn around the team's fortunes.
The Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers and "several" other teams are "engaged in trade talks" with the Chicago White Sox regarding starting pitcher Dylan…
After losing out on Sonny Gray and Aaron Nola, the Braves have shifted their focus to another frontline starter, but one that isn’t on the free agent market.
The Braves are among the teams in ongoing trade talks with the White Sox regarding right-hander Dylan Cease.
Another team has entered the mix for Dylan Cease. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Braves have joined the Dodgers and other unnamed teams to engage in trade talks for the team’s ace.
Tommy Sommer took a step back in 2023, and the clock is ticking ... | Gabby Canzian/Instagram
A bounce-back 2024 is crucial for this crafty southpaw
Tommy SommerLeft-Handed Starting Pitcher
6´4´´
220 pounds
Age: 25
2022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 69
2023 SSS Top Prospect Vote Ranking 23
2023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 31
2023 High Level Birmingham (AA)
Age relative to high level -0.3 years
SSS rank among all left-handed starting pitchers in the system 9
Overall 2023 stats 3-4 ?? 21 games (18 starts)...
Ron Schuler [right] wanted to hire his own manager, and on this day 32 years ago, he hired Gene Lamont [left]. | DOUG COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images
Gene Lamont is hired, right into the catbird seat
1976It was a move that would pay large returns the following season. On this day, injured third baseman Eric Soderholm signed a free agent deal with the White Sox.
Soderholm would become Comeback Player of the Year for 1977, with 25 home runs, 67 RBIs and a .280 batting average. His production...
The Milwaukee Brewers were linked to several players last summer around the trade deadline. Should they look to reopen talks for one particular player?
The Milwaukee Brewers were linked to several players last summer around the trade deadline. Should they look to reopen talks for one particular player?
It’s pretty hard to grab DSL and ACL photos, so let’s just pretend that one of the pairs of batting practice legs at Camelback Ranch belongs to White Sox reliever Daniel González. | Set Number: X86897 TK3 R2 F77
In a very small sample size, a huge leap forward
Daniel GonzálezLeft-Handed Relief Pitcher
6´3´´
160pounds
Age: 22
2023 High Level Arizona Complex League (Rookie)
Age relative to high level -0.3 years
SSS rank among all left-handed relievers in the system 6
Overall 2023 season...