How No. 5 prospect Ramos used rap as language tool
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Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
Sox acquire Minor League RHP from Rangers for Grossman
ST. PETERSBURG -- After an 8-28 start to the season, including an American League worst 3-16 on the road, it appears that the White Sox have started to look to the future. The South Siders dealt veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for Minor League
Checking in on top up-and-coming White Sox
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White Sox call up No. 4 prospect Bryan Ramos
ST. LOUIS -- Bryan Ramos wasn’t worried upon being pulled in the seventh inning of a 3-2 victory for Double-A Birmingham over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Friday night. But the No. 4 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, also didn’t completely expect a move to the Majors.
This prospect might be Chicago's pitching gem
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Cannon, Nastrini offer promising glimpse at future
CHICAGO -- The news of Jonathan Cannon’s impending Major League mound debut already had been delivered to the 23-year-old right-hander this past Friday, with the team’s third-round pick in the 2022 Draft lined up for Tuesday night against the Royals in Chicago. Cannon’s first big-league pitch was moved by rain
Nastrini makes 'dream' debut with family, friends behind him
CHICAGO -- The phone rang at the San Diego home of Chris and Beth Nastrini on Saturday morning around 6 a.m., and Beth immediately feared something was amiss. Nick Nastrini, her 24-year-old son and No. 8 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, was scheduled to make his Major League
Top prospect Montgomery belts first Triple-A dinger
Colson Montgomery, the No. 1 White Sox prospect and No. 9 overall, according to MLB Pipeline, launched his first home run for Triple-A Charlotte during a 7-5 loss at Jacksonville Friday. The shortstop connected on the first pitch he saw in the eighth inning from Declan Cronin, who was a
Q&A: A look into the life of Leasure
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Leasure, other prospects offer a glimpse into White Sox future
KANSAS CITY -- Jordan Leasure provided a look into what the White Sox hope is a not-too-distant positive future on a night when their present dropped to a 1-7 record via a 3-0 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The right-handed rookie faced off against Bobby Witt Jr. with
Fans' Guide to MiLB Opening Day
Triple-A Opening Day arrived across the country -- from Syracuse to Sacramento and many stops in between -- last Friday. Now the Double-A, High-A and Single-A levels will begin play. In other words, the season is in full swing. As is tradition around these parts, let’s get you ready for
Here's where the White Sox Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the White Sox Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Colson Montgomery (MLB No. 9), SS -- Charlotte (Triple-A) 2. Noah Schultz (MLB No. 48), LHP -- Winston-Salem (High-A) 3. Drew Thorpe (MLB No. 81), RHP -- Birmingham (Double-A)
Prospects to watch in White Sox bolstered farm system
CHICAGO -- The White Sox Minor League teams will get fully underway on Friday, representing a system that moved up to No. 20 overall in MLB Pipeline’s rankings with a number of key players joining the organization since the last Trade Deadline. Shortstop Colson Montgomery (No. 9), left-handed pitcher Noah
Leasure debuts as first alum of new Appy League
CHICAGO -- No. 18 prospect Jordan Leasure made his Major League debut with a scoreless sixth inning against the Tigers on March 30 at Guaranteed Rate Field. After allowing one hit, walking one and striking out one during what became a 7-6 loss to the Tigers in 10 innings, the
Why Montgomery earned 'Big Smooth' moniker
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5 more MiLB alternate identities announced before Opening Day
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The season is imminent and yet new alternate identities just keep on coming. Here are
Nastrini playing 'waiting game' after final Spring Training start
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Nick Nastrini doesn’t know what is next for him following a final 2024 Cactus League start for the White Sox during an 8-2 loss to Seattle on Saturday at Camelback Ranch. If the rookie right-hander did have an idea, he wasn’t giving any sort of hint after
3 takeaways from White Sox prospect showings this spring
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Newly acquired Thorpe tries to flush White Sox debut
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Before Drew Thorpe recorded his first out as a member of the White Sox on Monday, he looked up at the scoreboard at Camelback Ranch and saw a six in the run column of the division-rival Guardians. Not much went right during the organizational debut for the
With latest gem, Nastrini continues push for rotation spot
MESA, Ariz. -- Since Nick Nastrini was a young baseball enthusiast playing in the backyard with his brother, he had a Major League dream. That dream, though, didn't have Nastrini, the White Sox No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, on the mound. “All right, 3-2 count, bottom of the ninth,
'A new home': White Sox latest additions arrive at camp
MESA, Ariz. -- Samuel Zavala’s debut with the White Sox organization was rained out when the club's Spring Breakout game against the Cubs at Sloan Park on Friday was canceled due to inclement weather. But Zavala, who turned 19 on July 15, is working with and learning about his new
LIVE: White Sox-Cubs Spring Breakout
The Cubs and White Sox will renew their rivalry in a unique format on Friday, when the Spring Breakout pits the cross-town teams’ top prospects against each other. The showcase is a first of its kind exhibition featuring highly-touted prospects from each farm system. Here’s everything to know about the
Here's the White Sox 2024 Spring Breakout roster
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Edgar Quero will be a featured part of the roster when some of the White Sox top prospects take on some of the Cubs' top prospects as part of the Spring Breakout competition. The game is slated for Friday, March 15, at 4:05 p.m. CT. But this
White Sox add 3 of Padres' top 10 prospects in Cease deal
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dylan Cease saga has come to its conclusion. The White Sox traded their ace to the Padres on Wednesday night, ending months of speculation as to whether Chicago would deal Cease, who has two seasons remaining until free agency. TRADE DETAILS Padres receive: RHP Dylan Cease