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The White Sox announced they traded for catcher Max Stassi from the Atlanta Braves for cash or a player to be named later. Stassi was traded to the Braves on Thursday, one day before being traded to the White Sox. Stassi, 32, missed the entirety of the 2023 season to deal with a serious family issue. He also left the…

Unfortunately, Japanese star Shohei Ohtani opted against the Chicago Cubs, signing an Earth-shattering $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency. It’s completely unknown how far the Cubs went in talks with Ohtani, if at all. Ohtani’s camp did a tremendous job keeping his free agency preferences under wraps. Still, a $700 million contract is a tough…

Erick Fedde just signed a multi-year deal with the White Sox after spending a year in the KBO. Chelsea Janes talked about Fedde’s struggles in Washington before he went to the KBO

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly out on the bidding for Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, according to a report from The Athletic. Will Sammon reported earlier the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays and the Mets, plus two more unidentified clubs are in on Yamamoto. “Yoshinobu Yamamoto has generated so much interest from both…

Scott Boras talked to the media at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday afternoon. Boras talked about Erick Fedde getting a multi-year deal with the White Sox and why it was a very special opportunity for him

The White Sox selected left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan with their pick in the Rule 5 draft. Drohan, 24, pitched at two levels in 2023, posting a 5.05 ERA in 27 appearances between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester in Boston’s minor league system. He struck out 129 batters in 123 innings and was used primarily as a starter, making 25 total…

At the Cubs Winter Meetings, Craig Counsell talks about what Christopher Morel brings to the team and what he sees in him

On Tuesday, the White Sox added to their starting rotation, signing Erick Fedde to a two-year deal worth $15 million. The move drew quick reservations, as Fedde has notoriously performed poorly over his career with the Washington Nationals. Although, he rejuvenated his career in the KBO in Korea during his 2023 campaign. In 30 total starts, Fedde posted a 20-6…

White Sox GM Chris Getz talks about the team’s options in right field

As, apparently, the Cubs’ hopes of Shohei Ohtani are fleeting, the attention of the North Side may now shift to other focuses, including the trade market. Tyler Glasnow, pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, is available on the trade market for the right price. And the Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are both reportedly interested in the right-hander, according to Jon…

Chris Getz spoke to the media at the Winter Meetings about the possibility of trading Dylan Cease

This offseason poises to be a busy one for the Chicago Cubs. Seen as heavy pursuers in now two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, they’re also interested in another Japanese star — right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. “The 25-year-old right-hander will decide among a who’s who of teams interested in him: The Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox and Cubs are among...

Earlier this offseason, Nicky Lopez’s life changed dramatically twice at the same time. The Atlanta Braves opted to trade him, along with four other players, to the White Sox in exchange for left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer. Lopez found out about the life-altering trade in a very intimate environment. “We were at rehearsal dinner [for his wedding],” Lopez told Chuck...

The most significant storyline of this season’s MLB free agency is undoubtedly focused on where Shohei Ohtani will land for the next part of his career. Several reports have dropped surrounding the status of teams who are in or out on the two-way superstar. Jon Heyman said on a live stream with Bleacher Report on Wednesday the Chicago Cubs...

The Cubs are expected to hire Ryan Flaherty as their new bench coach, per Britt Ghiroli

Aaron Bummer said his goodbyes to the White Sox and its fans on Instagram Wednesday. Here’s what the lefty reliever had to say after seven seasons in Chicago: “10 years ago, the Chicago White Sox gave me a chance. Debuting in the Crosstown Cup on July 27, 2017, was a lifelong dream come true, and I’ve loved the ride ever…

White Sox’ Nicky Lopez found out he was being traded from the Braves to the White Sox during his rehearsal dinner

The left-handed Hernández had a 13-year career but is mostly known for his role as the closer on one of the most dominant teams in the past 40 years

The White Sox have reportedly signed shortstop Paul DeJong, according to Mark Feinsand

The White Sox have reportedly signed shortstop Paul DeJong, according to Mark Feinsand. Jon Heyman first reported the deal was close to finished. The contract is a one-year deal, according to a report from Bob Nightengale. DeJong will undergo a physical on Monday to finish the deal. DeJong, 29, played for three different teams last season: the St. Louis Cardinals,…