Author name: Jasper Roos

Writer & Assistant Editor at FutureSox. Managing Editor at SportAmerika. Pitch sequence aficionado.

Nick Madrigal gets the call, joins White Sox in Kansas City

On Friday, the White Sox made official what had been rumored for about a week. The club purchased the contract of second baseman Nick Madrigal from the Schaumburg training facility. In a corresponding move, reliever Kelvin Herrera was designated for assignment. Madrigal is FutureSox’ No. 4 prospect in the organization. SERVICE TIME By calling up

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White Sox 30-man roster announced; Heuer, Lambert make the team

On Thursday, the White Sox announced their long-awaited 30-man Opening Day roster for the 2020 season. It consists of 16 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders and four outfielders. None of the four outfielders are Nomar Mazara, who was placed on the injured list. Former top prospect Carson Fulmer was designated for assignment and will have

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Dane Dunning is ready to contribute, in any way possible

Sunday’s intrasquad game marked the first time Dane Dunning had thrown a (somewhat) competitive pitch off a mound in almost two years. After a bout of arm soreness in an otherwise extremely successful 2018 caused the young right-hander to miss some time, Dunning underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2019. Now, a year and

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2020 Draft Preview: Nick Bitsko (RHP)

NAME: Nick BitskoSCHOOL: Central Bucks East HS, PennsylvaniaPOSITION: RHPHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’4″, 220 lbsB/T: R/RD.O.B.: June 16, 2002PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: No SCOUTING REPORT Originally considered a potential first-round draft pick in 2021, Virginia commit Nick Bitsko graduated Central Bucks East High School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania a year early, making him draft eligible in this year’s selection process. He

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2020 Draft Preview: Cade Cavalli (RHP)

NAME: Cade CavalliSCHOOL: OklahomaPOSITION: RHPHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’4″, 218 lbsB/T: R/RD.O.B.: August 14, 1998PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: Atlanta Braves, 2017 – 29th round (860 overall) SCOUTING REPORT The son of former Angels minor league catcher Brian Cavalli, Cade played both baseball and basketball at Bixby High School in Oklahoma. As a legit two-way player, Cavalli’s performance caught the eye

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2020 Draft Preview: Heston Kjerstad (RF)

NAME: Heston KjerstadSCHOOL: ArkansasPOSITION: RFHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’3″, 205 lbsB/T: L/RD.O.B.: February 12, 1999PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: Seattle Mariners, 2017 – 36th round (1,083 overall) SCOUTING REPORT Heston Kjerstad attended Randall High School in Amarillo, Texas, which is a part of the Canyon Independent School District. While playing for the Raiders, the slugging outfielder was ranked #369 in the

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