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White Sox Sign No. 1 Pick Cholowsky to Record $10.35M Bonus

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RosterCHWJul 15, 11:45 AM EDT

White Sox Sign No. 1 Pick Cholowsky to Record $10.35M Bonus

UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky officially agrees to terms with Chicago, setting a new amateur draft signing bonus record.

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick Roch Cholowsky on a contract featuring a record $10.35 million signing bonus. The 21-year-old UCLA shortstop posted a .320 average with 21 home runs and a 1.088 OPS in 60 college games this season. His bonus surpasses the previous amateur draft record of $9.25 million shared by Chase Burns and Charlie Condon from the 2024 draft. Cholowsky is the first No. 1 overall pick for the White Sox since Harold Baines in 1977.

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White Sox 2026 Draft Tracker: Outfielders and Power Bats Targeted

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NewsCHWJul 14, 7:48 AM EDT

White Sox 2026 Draft Tracker: Outfielders and Power Bats Targeted

Chicago's 2026 draft class leans heavily on outfield and power, with the signing deadline set for July 22.

The White Sox used their 2026 MLB Draft picks to target outfielders and power hitters. The signing deadline for all picks is July 22, and the team is expected to sign at least 20 of their selections. Chicago must manage spending within their bonus pool, with a maximum 5% overage allowed before stiff penalties, including loss of future draft picks, are imposed.

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White Sox Take Consensus No. 1 Prospect Cholowsky at Top of 2026 Draft

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NewsCHWJul 12, 11:58 AM EDT

White Sox Take Consensus No. 1 Prospect Cholowsky at Top of 2026 Draft

Chicago used the first overall pick on Roch Cholowsky, a near-universal top prospect in a hitter-heavy 2026 draft class.

The White Sox selected Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, choosing the consensus top prospect in the class. The 2026 draft was dominated by hitters, especially outfielders, with eight of the first 20 picks coming from that group. Shortstops were also heavily represented, making up 12 of the first 21 position player selections. Chicago continued adding talent on Day 2, picking aggressively through the first four rounds.

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NewsCHWJul 9, 1:37 PM EDT

Six Teams Flagged as Likely Sellers Ahead of Trade Deadline

A FanGraphs RosterResource chat pegs six clubs as far enough out of contention to be sellers, while Boston and Detroit remain on the bubble.

As of early July, FanGraphs RosterResource identifies the Reds, Rockies, Royals, Angels, Mets, and Giants as probable trade deadline sellers. The Red Sox (3 GB) and Tigers (4 GB) are still considered contenders and not yet in the seller category. The Angels were discussed as a team that could reshape their future by trading Neto, Soriano, Detmers, and Adell, while Mike Trout was deemed unlikely to be moved due to his no-trade preference and contract situation.

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NewsCHWJul 9, 7:25 PM EDT

White Sox Set to Pick No. 1 in 2026 Draft With Cholowsky as Top Target

Chicago holds the first overall selection Saturday, with UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky widely viewed as the likely choice over two other top prospects.

The White Sox own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, scheduled for noon CT Saturday. UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is the presumed top selection, with Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and high school shortstop Grady Emerson also in contention. Cholowsky would be just the third college shortstop ever taken first overall if selected. The pick represents a potential cornerstone addition for a rebuilding Chicago franchise.

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NewsCHWJul 9, 1:37 PM EDT

Six Teams Flagged as Likely Sellers Ahead of Trade Deadline

A FanGraphs RosterResource chat pegs six clubs as far enough out of contention to be sellers, while Boston and Detroit remain on the bubble.

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InjuryCHWJul 7, 11:43 PM EDT

Schultz struggles in second start since IL return

The White Sox lefty allowed four runs in his second outing back from the injured list, showing signs of lingering inefficiency.

Noah Schultz made his second start since returning from the injured list and ran into trouble immediately, needing 33 pitches just to get through the first inning. He surrendered four runs in the outing as Chicago fell 8-1 to Boston. His recent IL stint and rocky return raise questions about his readiness and workload management going forward.

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TradeCHWJun 30, 7:40 PM EDT

White Sox and Rangers Complete Minor League One-for-One Swap

Chicago trades Triple-A reliever Ben Peoples to Texas in exchange for High-A catcher Ben Hartl. Neither player is on a 40-man roster.

The White Sox and Rangers have agreed to a minor league trade, exchanging one player each. Chicago sends 25-year-old Triple-A reliever Ben Peoples, who posted a 2.92 ERA across parts of two Triple-A seasons, to Texas. In return, the Sox receive High-A catcher Ben Hartl. Neither player has MLB experience or a spot on a 40-man roster, limiting the immediate roster impact for either club.

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RosterCHWJun 27, 3:49 PM EDT

White Sox Option Sandlin, Recall Schweitzer for Bullpen Role

Chicago made a roster swap after Game 1, sending Sandlin down and bringing up Schweitzer to cover bullpen innings.

The White Sox demoted David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte following Game 1 of the series against Kansas City. Tyler Schweitzer was recalled to fill a bullpen role. The move is also designed to align Noah Schultz for his return start in Baltimore next week. Schweitzer is expected to eat innings out of the bullpen in the near term.

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NewsCHWJun 27, 8:52 AM EDT

White Sox Explode for 22 Runs, Take AL Central Lead

A historic offensive outburst moves Chicago ahead of the Guardians in the division standings after Cleveland lost to Seattle.

The White Sox defeated the Royals 22-1 on Friday, tying the second-highest single-game run total in the franchise's 126-year history. Tristan Peters drove in six runs on a grand slam, while Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez each added five RBI. The Guardians' concurrent 3-1 loss to the Mariners allowed Chicago to move one game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.

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