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FutureSox MiLB Team of the Week — July 26 – August 1

Hi-A outfielder Alex Destino enjoyed a career week, while White Sox No. 3 prospect Matthew Thompson produced his best start of the season, to earn the highlight spots in the FutureSox Team of the Week for the period of July 26 – August 1, 2021. Here’s a look at the full lineup: Catcher — Xavier […]

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Kade McClure working to find his footing in Double-A

With the 177th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, the Chicago White Sox selected right-handed pitcher Kade McClure from the University of Louisville.  McClure had a stellar three-year college career, including a 2016 season that saw him finish with an impressive 12-0 record on the mound in 15 appearances. In 2017, McClure would strike

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White Sox trade Bailey Horn to Cubs in exchange for reliever Ryan Tepera

To compliment the acquisition of second baseman Cesar Hernandez from Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox added ammunition to the bullpen in a second deal Thursday afternoon. Cubs right-hander Ryan Tepera is headed to the south side in exchange for 23-year-old left-handed starter Bailey Horn. In 43 appearances, Tepera owns a 2.91 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and

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White Sox deal Double-A lefty Konnor Pilkington to Cleveland for Cesar Hernandez

Looking now and into the future, the Chicago White Sox acquired 31-year-old second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for minor league left-handed starter Konnor Pilkington. Hernandez owns a club option in 2022 worth $6 million, which provides the organization positional flexibility as Nick Madrigal works to return from a torn right

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Jared Kelley returns, Samil Polanco breaks out in Kannapolis series victory on the road.

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers won their seven-game series against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers with highlights and lowlights along the way. THE RESULTS 7 games, 4-3 (W-L) Batting: .254/.338/.378 Slash, 40 R, 58 H, 17 XBH, 25 BB, 75 K, 4 SB Pitching: 56 IP, 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, .223 OPP BA, 28 R, 47 H, 29

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Tending to the Farm: Luis’s are wild as Robert returns, Curbelo mashes

This series will contain weekly recaps of the performances of each minor league affiliate. Here is the latest installment after the eleventh week of the minor league season. Charlotte Knights (26-44) Weekly Record: 1-5 Charlotte had a date with the Durham Bulls this week. Micker Adolfo made his Triple-A debut and Yermin Mercedes had a

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FutureSox MiLB Team of the Week — July 19-25

Hi-A infielder Luis Curbelo posted a remarkable 1.404 OPS across six games to earn the highlight spot in the FutureSox Team of the Week of the period of July 19-25, 2021. He’s joined by four prospects within the system’s Top 30, including Yolbert Sanchez (No. 16), Lenyn Sosa (No. 22), Micker Adolfo (No. 6) and

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Micker Adolfo flashes big power for Charlotte Knights as Eloy Jimenez heads to Chicago

The Eloy Jimenez show moves onto Chicago, as it was announced he will rejoin the big league club in Kansas City beginning Monday, July 26. Despite the lack of fireworks provided by Jimenez during his time with Charlotte, we eventually got to see an impressive salvo by another newcomer, Micker Adolfo, who was promoted from

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Player Spotlight: Yolbert Sanchez excels in first four games with Barons

On July 19, 24-year-old shortstop Yolbert Sanchez was called up to the Birmingham Barons after playing in 60 games for the Chicago White Sox High-A affiliate, the Winston-Salem Dash. In his 60 games with the Dash, Sanchez recorded an impressive .286 batting average. He also hit five home runs and recorded 29 RBIs across this

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Tending to the Farm: Luis Gonzalez torches Gwinnett pitching

This series will contain weekly recaps of the performances of each minor league affiliate. Here is the latest installment after the tenth week of the minor league season. Charlotte Knights (25-39) Weekly Record: 0-6 The Gwinnett Stripers came to town and treated their hosts rather rudely, winning all six games of this divisional match-up. Charlotte

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