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Davis Martin moves to head of Charlotte staff after season’s first quarter

As the Knights settle into a familiar spot as the worst pitching staff in the International League, it begs two questions: Are there any arms of note in Charlotte not named Davis Martin?  And how much of these pitching issues are the result of an insanely hitter-friendly ballpark? There are a few Knights hurlers who […]

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Tending to the Farm: Lenyn Sosa stays hot in Birmingham

This series will recap the performances of each White Sox minor league affiliate throughout the week. Here is the seventh installment of the 2022 season. Charlotte Knights (16-26) Weekly Record: 1-5 This week in Charlotte, the Norfolk Tides came to town and Adley Rutschman made a few cameo appearances before making his major league debut

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At three-quarter pole, Yolbert Sánchez stands out among depth at Charlotte

There were so many instances last week when the mediocre Norfolk Tides (the Orioles’ Triple-A affiliate!) were pounding the Charlotte Knights so badly that it was all I could do to remain in the press box.  But, then, Yolbert Sanchez would lace a two-strike, opposite-field single, or Micker Adolfo would send a 100-mph-plus line drive

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jack McMullen of the Pittsburgh Pirates & Just Baseball Pod

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on ‘Just Baseball Podcast’ host and Triple-A broadcaster of the Indianapolis Indians Jack McMullen to detail his opinion of the Charlotte Knights, White Sox prospects, as well as rule changes like the automated strike zone and pitch clock. Later, McMullen adds perspective on White Sox starter Davis Martin and

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REPORT: Charlotte Knights manager Wes Helms put on ‘indefinite leave’

This is a developing storyJim Margalus contributed to this article Charlotte Knights manager Wes Helms has been put on indefinite leave, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Helms has managed the Knights the last two seasons, and would have made his debut in the role in the 2020 season that ended up being wiped

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Tending to the Farm: Seby Zavala, Charlotte Knights bats red-hot

This series will recap the performances of each White Sox minor league affiliate throughout the week. Here is the sixth installment of the 2022 season. Charlotte Knights (15-21) Weekly Record: 3-3 The Knights hosted the Indianapolis Indians last week. This series was pretty evenly contested, with both teams winning and losing blowout games as well

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Phil Selig on White Sox international presence

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Phil Selig of CubaDugout.com to provide one-of-a-kind perspective on the White Sox involvement in the international market. Phil describes Yoan Moncada’s unique trek to Major League Baseball, as well as the value of players such as Oscar Colas, Norge Vera, Yoelqui Cespedes, Yolbert Sanchez and others.

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White Sox adding Cuban outfielder Loidel Chapellí Jr. to international class

In a not-so-surprising twist, the White Sox are reportedly in agreement with another Cuban prospect who recently defected from the country. Francys Romero of beisbolfr.com notes that the 20-year-old Cuban outfielder will sign with the White Sox for $500,000 during the current international signing period that began this past Jan. 15. Chapellí left the the

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