The Chicago White Sox have pulled off what is likely their last blockbuster deal ahead of the non-waiver trading deadline, packaging their three largest remaining trade chips to the New York Yankees in exchange for prospects OF Blake Rutherford, LHP Ian Clarkin, OF Tito Polo, and 32 year-old reliever Tyler Clippard. It’s a savvy move […]
Welcome to your weekly News and Notes, and to the deadline trade season now well underway. The Sox have already made two trades, with more appearing likely very soon. We’ve also got a quick list of updates on some player injuries, along with the usual updates on transactions, and news and more from the White
White Sox Minor League News and Notes, 7/17 Read More »
Primer: The Top Prospect Report is a weekly post here at FutureSox highlighting performances of the top prospects in the system. More specifically, it will cover the top 15 prospects (plus an occasional bonus or two) as classified by their most recent FS ranking. NOTE: Work on our new Midseason Top 30 list is getting
White Sox Top Prospect Report, 7/14 Read More »
As part of my recent visit to Birmingham, I spent some time chatting with a number of players and coaches (along with scouts and other people around the team). We also wrote up some of what we saw from these pitchers in-depth with video. If you missed those, you can read about Michael Kopech here,
Interviews with six Barons pitchers and their pitching coach Read More »
Primer: The Top Prospect Report is a weekly post here at FutureSox highlighting performances of the top prospects in the system. More specifically, it will cover the top 15 prospects (plus an occasional bonus or two) as classified by their most recent FS ranking. This can serve as your one-stop shop to see weekly and
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These are reports from my look at five Birmingham Barons pitchers on June 29th and 30th. This includes a deep look at Spencer Adams, who has made some strides since last season, and briefs on the four relievers I saw in those two games. Included are videos for all of them, as well as quotes
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Late last week, I sat among the scouts to take in a Michael Kopech start. It ended up being his shortest outing of the year, lasting just three full innings, allowing four earned runs. He walked as many batters as he struck out (3), and threw a wild pitch. He also had some of his
Prospect Focus – Michael Kopech, with video and quotes Read More »
After each month of the minor league season, we name one position player and one pitcher as players of the month on the White Sox farm. Generally, players have to see full-time innings or plate appearances (~50 PA or 10 IP minimum), and still be a prospect (not reached MLB rookie status) to qualify. This is
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Primer: The Top Prospect Report is a weekly post here at FutureSox highlighting performances of the top prospects in the system. More specifically, it will cover the top 15 prospects (plus an occasional bonus or two) as classified by their most recent FS ranking. This can serve as your one-stop shop to see weekly and
White Sox Top Prospect Report, 6/30 Read More »
Primer: The Top Prospect Report is a weekly post here at FutureSox highlighting performances of the top prospects in the system. More specifically, it will cover the top 15 prospects (plus an occasional bonus or two) as classified by their most recent FS ranking. This can serve as your one-stop shop to see weekly and
White Sox Top Prospect Report, 6/23 Read More »
