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Sunday Notes: ChiSox Prospect Hagen Smith Has a Killer Fastball/Slider Combo blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes...
Sunday Notes: ChiSox Prospect Hagen Smith Has a Killer Fastball/Slider Combo
Plus Nelly Taylor on JR Ritchie, Pete Fairbanks on doing what he does, recalling Mickey Kluttz, Blake Butera was right about Junior Caminero, facts and stats galore, and more.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sunday Notes: ChiSox Prospect Hagen Smith Has a Killer Fastball/Slider Combo blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes...
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These guys asked Randy Johnson why he rarely signs jerseys.
His answer is as badass as him
His answer is as badass as him
October 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
These guys asked Randy Johnson why he rarely signs jerseys.
His answer is as badass as him
His answer is as badass as him
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@rosterresource.fangraphs.com @jrfegan.soxmachine.com
Did Dominic Fletcher lose his last option year this year? Per Transaction Tracker in the Roster Resource at Fangraphs:
- 3/17 options to minors
- 3/27 DFA
- 3/31 Cleared waiver; outrighted to minors
- 9/5 Contract selected from minors
Did Dominic Fletcher lose his last option year this year? Per Transaction Tracker in the Roster Resource at Fangraphs:
- 3/17 options to minors
- 3/27 DFA
- 3/31 Cleared waiver; outrighted to minors
- 9/5 Contract selected from minors
September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@rosterresource.fangraphs.com @jrfegan.soxmachine.com
Did Dominic Fletcher lose his last option year this year? Per Transaction Tracker in the Roster Resource at Fangraphs:
- 3/17 options to minors
- 3/27 DFA
- 3/31 Cleared waiver; outrighted to minors
- 9/5 Contract selected from minors
Did Dominic Fletcher lose his last option year this year? Per Transaction Tracker in the Roster Resource at Fangraphs:
- 3/17 options to minors
- 3/27 DFA
- 3/31 Cleared waiver; outrighted to minors
- 9/5 Contract selected from minors
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Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero have helped the White Sox get the second-best offensive production from the catching position in MLB (you can guess who's first).
Naturally, here's a long piece on them that's mostly about defense.
soxmachine.com/2025/09/kyle...
Naturally, here's a long piece on them that's mostly about defense.
soxmachine.com/2025/09/kyle...
Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero making defensive progress below the surface of their offensive heroics - Sox Machine
The White Sox have two rookie catchers, and they’re both raking. Better than that, both have followed the trajectory of hovering around league average production at the All-Star break, before a second...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero have helped the White Sox get the second-best offensive production from the catching position in MLB (you can guess who's first).
Naturally, here's a long piece on them that's mostly about defense.
soxmachine.com/2025/09/kyle...
Naturally, here's a long piece on them that's mostly about defense.
soxmachine.com/2025/09/kyle...
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I think @josh.soxmachine.com lost the steak dinner bet in the most satisfying fashion possible.
White Sox 4, Twins 3: The platonic ideal of a one-run game - Sox Machine
Mistakes by Brooks Baldwin and Michael A. Taylor put the White Sox behind in the first. Clutch hits by Brooks Baldwin and Michael A. Taylor put the White Sox ahead with two outs in the ninth. Baldwin’...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I think @josh.soxmachine.com lost the steak dinner bet in the most satisfying fashion possible.
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White Sox are starting Fraser Ellard tomorrow, followed by a recalled Jonathan Cannon as the bulk inning option
I think @josh.soxmachine.com lost the steak dinner bet in the most satisfying fashion possible.
White Sox 4, Twins 3: The platonic ideal of a one-run game - Sox Machine
Mistakes by Brooks Baldwin and Michael A. Taylor put the White Sox behind in the first. Clutch hits by Brooks Baldwin and Michael A. Taylor put the White Sox ahead with two outs in the ninth. Baldwin’...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
White Sox are starting Fraser Ellard tomorrow, followed by a recalled Jonathan Cannon as the bulk inning option
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Before first pitch, check out @jrfegan.soxmachine.com story today on @soxmachine.com about Shane Smith's fastball
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Shane Smith's fastball has been worth leaning on - Sox Machine
It’s been two months now, and White Sox rookie Shane Smith’s velocity is still up, but not in a way that dominates the conversation. He’s averaging 94.9 mph on his four-seamer this season with plenty ...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Before first pitch, check out @jrfegan.soxmachine.com story today on @soxmachine.com about Shane Smith's fastball
soxmachine.com/2025/05/shan...
soxmachine.com/2025/05/shan...
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Asked what he said to Brad Keller at the end of the eighth, Miguel Vargas explained
"I just wanted to know what was his favorite restaurant. I just asked him about it."
Vargas said Keller did not respond, so his dining preferences remain a mystery.
"I just wanted to know what was his favorite restaurant. I just asked him about it."
Vargas said Keller did not respond, so his dining preferences remain a mystery.
May 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Asked what he said to Brad Keller at the end of the eighth, Miguel Vargas explained
"I just wanted to know what was his favorite restaurant. I just asked him about it."
Vargas said Keller did not respond, so his dining preferences remain a mystery.
"I just wanted to know what was his favorite restaurant. I just asked him about it."
Vargas said Keller did not respond, so his dining preferences remain a mystery.
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Can confirm that the White Sox are promoting Braden Montgomery to High-A. He hit .304/.393/.493 in 18 games in Kannapolis.
Hitting director Ryan Fuller discusses Montgomery’s directional work in his swing at the end of this piece.
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Hitting director Ryan Fuller discusses Montgomery’s directional work in his swing at the end of this piece.
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Hitting director Ryan Fuller on Colson Montgomery and other White Sox hitting prospects - Sox Machine
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a fellow Bledsoe Agency client training at their facility near Nashville, A’s All-Star Brent Rooker had an early look at the tools that made Colson Montgomery a well-regar...
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April 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Can confirm that the White Sox are promoting Braden Montgomery to High-A. He hit .304/.393/.493 in 18 games in Kannapolis.
Hitting director Ryan Fuller discusses Montgomery’s directional work in his swing at the end of this piece.
soxmachine.com/2025/04/hitt...
Hitting director Ryan Fuller discusses Montgomery’s directional work in his swing at the end of this piece.
soxmachine.com/2025/04/hitt...
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April 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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"Juan Carela (who has since re-signed with the White Sox) "
There are no Minor Keys on Tuesday, but @jrfegan.soxmachine.com has a story on Tyler Schweitzer, who sneakily led the White Sox farm system in innings pitched last year, and will have a golden opportunity to make the most of a promotion to Charlotte.
White Sox lefty Tyler Schweitzer is headed to Triple-A, emerging as a future option - Sox Machine
Everyone understands that the team innings leader has a value that can outpace their pure stuff, or even their results. In an occupation defined by injury, pacing the club in innings means they were h...
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April 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Juan Carela (who has since re-signed with the White Sox) "
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Here is the @fangraphs.com White Sox prospect list. There are many like it, but this one is ours.
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Chicago White Sox Top 40 Prospects
This is one of the stronger farm systems in baseball, clearly benefitting from what is now a years long focus on stacking minor league talent, though it isn’t primed to produce an imminent Goliath.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Here is the @fangraphs.com White Sox prospect list. There are many like it, but this one is ours.
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Shane Smith's updated season line after Sunday’s start: 2.04 ERA, 3.00 FIP, 3 starts, 17 2/3 innings.
For more on the White Sox starter and his journey from undrafted free agent and Rule 5 pick to a big league rotation, read @baumann.bsky.social’s piece from last week:
For more on the White Sox starter and his journey from undrafted free agent and Rule 5 pick to a big league rotation, read @baumann.bsky.social’s piece from last week:
Shane Smith Is a Gleaming Beacon of Hope in a Land of Sorrow
There is good news, other than the fact that we’re all going to die one day, and when we do, we won’t have to watch the White Sox anymore.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Shane Smith's updated season line after Sunday’s start: 2.04 ERA, 3.00 FIP, 3 starts, 17 2/3 innings.
For more on the White Sox starter and his journey from undrafted free agent and Rule 5 pick to a big league rotation, read @baumann.bsky.social’s piece from last week:
For more on the White Sox starter and his journey from undrafted free agent and Rule 5 pick to a big league rotation, read @baumann.bsky.social’s piece from last week:
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MLB needs to fix its blackout policy. There's no good reason I should be allowed to watch the White Sox.
April 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
MLB needs to fix its blackout policy. There's no good reason I should be allowed to watch the White Sox.
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White Sox DFA’d reliever Justin Anderson and optioned Greg Jones off the active roster to make room for Chase Meidroth
April 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
White Sox DFA’d reliever Justin Anderson and optioned Greg Jones off the active roster to make room for Chase Meidroth
Great news for the White Sox organization based on comments about Shane Smith, Chase Meidroth, and Christian Oppor. (White Sox list is also the next one to be released). Thanks @fangraphsprospects.bsky.social and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 4/11/25
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 4/11/25
Eric will be doing the grenade celebration until it’s a problem.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Great news for the White Sox organization based on comments about Shane Smith, Chase Meidroth, and Christian Oppor. (White Sox list is also the next one to be released). Thanks @fangraphsprospects.bsky.social and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com
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Shane Smith Is a Gleaming Beacon of Hope in a Land of Sorrow
Shane Smith Is a Gleaming Beacon of Hope in a Land of Sorrow
There is good news, other than the fact that we’re all going to die one day, and when we do, we won’t have to watch the White Sox anymore.
blogs.fangraphs.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Shane Smith Is a Gleaming Beacon of Hope in a Land of Sorrow
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I spoke with new director of hitting Ryan Fuller about his work at the end of spring, and since the White Sox offense is clearly immortal and we'll never have to rethink such a statement, it seems like a good time to run this.
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Talking with director of hitting Ryan Fuller about a holistic approach to the White Sox offense - Sox Machine
James talked to White Sox director of hitting for a long time about a lot of things.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I spoke with new director of hitting Ryan Fuller about his work at the end of spring, and since the White Sox offense is clearly immortal and we'll never have to rethink such a statement, it seems like a good time to run this.
soxmachine.com/2025/03/talk...
soxmachine.com/2025/03/talk...
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Never forget that someone was shot at a White Sox game and the team and (more importantly) Chicago police department have not solved the bizarre case. @samjcharles.bsky.social on the mystery of the 2023 Sox Park shooting
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/26/s...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/26/s...
Shooting at White Sox game in 2023 still a mystery with new season opening
Nineteen months after two women were shot in the bleachers at a White Sox game, there’s little clarity in the case.
www.chicagotribune.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Never forget that someone was shot at a White Sox game and the team and (more importantly) Chicago police department have not solved the bizarre case. @samjcharles.bsky.social on the mystery of the 2023 Sox Park shooting
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/26/s...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/26/s...
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I hope those who have migrated here from #WST still submit lineups to this challenge. x.com/papamoon92/s...
Sean Sullivan on X: "🚨🌭🚨🌭 The 2025 White Sox Twitter Lineup Simulation Challenge is open! Do you think you can field a better lineup than Will Venable? Prove it! A special thank you to our sponsor, @MoreThanDawgs, and to @643studios for the fantastic flyer! https://t.co/ZPORylqk83" / X
🚨🌭🚨🌭 The 2025 White Sox Twitter Lineup Simulation Challenge is open! Do you think you can field a better lineup than Will Venable? Prove it! A special thank you to our sponsor, @MoreThanDawgs, and to @643studios for the fantastic flyer! https://t.co/ZPORylqk83
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March 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I hope those who have migrated here from #WST still submit lineups to this challenge. x.com/papamoon92/s...
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I called Jonathan Lucroy about a year and a half ago for a story. He didn't pick up.
Instead of Lucroy’s Southern drawl, I heard the comforting cadence of a Bob Uecker broadcast.
I wrote about the former Brewers who had Uecker record their voicemail greetings:
Instead of Lucroy’s Southern drawl, I heard the comforting cadence of a Bob Uecker broadcast.
I wrote about the former Brewers who had Uecker record their voicemail greetings:
Bob Uecker’s Voice Lives On
The Hall of Fame broadcaster, entertainer, and big league catcher’s legacy of laughter also includes personalized voicemail recordings for former players.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I called Jonathan Lucroy about a year and a half ago for a story. He didn't pick up.
Instead of Lucroy’s Southern drawl, I heard the comforting cadence of a Bob Uecker broadcast.
I wrote about the former Brewers who had Uecker record their voicemail greetings:
Instead of Lucroy’s Southern drawl, I heard the comforting cadence of a Bob Uecker broadcast.
I wrote about the former Brewers who had Uecker record their voicemail greetings:
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My inbox has been getting new supporter notifications all day, which is my favorite kind of email. We couldn't do this kind of work at Sox Machine without our subscribers, and the more support we get, the more we can do. www.patreon.com/soxmachine
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February 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
My inbox has been getting new supporter notifications all day, which is my favorite kind of email. We couldn't do this kind of work at Sox Machine without our subscribers, and the more support we get, the more we can do. www.patreon.com/soxmachine
@fromthe108.bsky.social found some topic ideas for you guys. nypost.com/2024/12/11/l...
Pornhub reveals top searches for 2024 — and this ‘less complicated’ kink is popular now
Dr. Laurie Betito, who serves as the director of Pornhub’s Sexual Wellness Center, said of the trend: “It seems people may be pining for a simpler time – looking for things that are less complicate…
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December 11, 2024 at 9:25 PM
@fromthe108.bsky.social found some topic ideas for you guys. nypost.com/2024/12/11/l...