We tip our caps to you, ChicagoNow. Over nearly a decade, FutureSox worked diligently to earn a high standard of credibility within our community. Our product grew, our followers multiplied and our content continued to flow. ChicagoNow catapulted FutureSox into relevancy. This post serves as a declaration of appreciation toward our host that's treated us so well. It is also the final piece posted to ChicagoNow. Beginning Monday, January 27, 2020, FutureSox will be operating independently with a brand new look. Check it out HERE. Two team members who had a major hand in FutureSox ..read more

The White Sox extended major league Spring Training invites to 27 non-rostered players. Among those already a part of the system includes: right-handed pitchers Jonathan Stiever, Codi Heuer, Tyler Johnson; left-handers Kodi Medeiros, who cleared waivers and was outrighted to Charlotte, and Hunter Schryver. Andrew Vaughn, Nick Madrigal highlight the invited bats. Gavin Sheets, Daniel Palka, Carlos Perez and Luis Gonzalez were also extended invites. The Sox announced in a press release that they agreed to minor league deals with the following: Drew Anderson, Ryan Burr, Brady Lail,  ..read more

Charlotte, NC -- New Charlotte Knights Manager Wes Helms expects a break-out year for Gavin Sheets in 2020. “His make-up is top-notch,” Helms said. “He is one guy to really keep an eye on.” Helms should know better than anyone. He managed Sheets last year in Birmingham, where the 23-year-old first baseman hit .267, with 16 home runs and 83 RBI in 464 at bats.  Helms said Sheets has the intangibles to succeed, with a strong work ethic and a desire to always improve. “When some guys struggle, they stop trusting the process,” Helms said. “But Gavin comes in every day and focuses on his routi ..read more

Yesterday, the White Sox announced their 2020 Player Development Staff, which includes everyone from Director Chris Getz through the rovers and coordinators to the affiliate managers and coaching staffs. Most of the names are the same, though many have moved around and are new to their upcoming assignments. And there are a few additions to the crew. Let's start with the farm-wide assignments (names and roles that have changed since last season are bolded): Player Development Staff Director of Player Development: Chris Getz Senior Director/Minor League Operations: Grace Guerrero Zwit Field Coo ..read more

Following Minor League Baseball is something that I've loved doing for a while now. I was sucked into trying to decipher which players would be the next contributors and future stars for the White Sox. The potential of a player breaking out, playing themselves onto the Major League roster or into the future plans of the big-league squad always intrigued me. Seeing an under the radar prospect break out and make a name for himself is always a welcomed development for any farm system and prospect hound. A prospect that is a bit further away but is garnering some much-deserved attention in the Sox ..read more

Oh, happy day! The White Sox made it official on the second day of a new decade by announcing an extension for MLB Pipeline’s third ranked prospect, Luis Robert. 2020: The Year of t̶h̶e̶ ̶R̶a̶t̶ La Pantera pic.twitter.com/wjuzdd5OF0 — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 2, 2020 The deal locks the 22-year-old to the club for six seasons with an option for him to return in 2026 as well as 2027. Robert can make up to $88 million when it’s all said and done. The announcement came a little over a week after our James Fox first detailed the potential extension. Source: the Chicago #WhiteSox have ..read more

The Chicago White Sox have built a reputation of extending their own players earlier than was usual in previous cases. In the past, the front office has inked deals with Chis Sale, Jose Quintana, Adam Eaton and Nate Jones. Shortstop Tim Anderson signed an extension with the club in March 2017 after playing in 99 big league games. Anderson is guaranteed $26.5 million on a six-year contract that could pay him over $50 million. Anderson's pact was the largest at the time for a player as inexperienced as the former first rounder was. Sale, Quintana and Eaton possessed contracts that ultimately exp ..read more

I’m guessing anyone reading this has spent more than a few times in a batter's box staring down a pitcher. I’m also guessing that most of you did it at a low level before a pitcher had a complete set of pitches. Before you had to wonder if the next offering was going to be a curve or a slider, much less a nasty changeup. Most of you walked up to the plate, waited for the pitcher to throw, sized it up, and if it looked good, took a rip. A few of you were lucky enough to make contact. If that sounds relatable, my conversation with Alex Destino attempts to draw you into the professional batter's ..read more

The Chicago White Sox dealt from a position of depth at the Winter Meetings, as Steele Walker was sent to the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed hitting outfielder Nomar Mazara. The Sox are losing a 23-year-old who compiled a .265/.338/.423 slash line across 164 minor league games. Walker reached as high as Advanced-A in the Sox system following his selection in the second round of the 2018 MLB draft. He got off to a slow start in his first 44 games as a professional after a demanding season collegiately in the Big 12. Ultimately, the left-handed hitting outfielder belted five home ..read more

Baseball's annual Winter Meetings are underway in San Diego, California and the hot stove is scorching as teams have been announcing trades and signings. The festival of roster building ends on Thursday, December 12th as decision makers turn in their key cards and begin their treks home. But front office personnel generally stick around to partake in that morning's Rule 5 Draft prior to exiting. The draft takes place at 11am Central Time this year which prompts executives to get an early start while being on Pacific Time. Unlike last year when the White Sox were in full-on rebuilding mode, the ..read more