The Chicago Cubs need a hot start out of the All-Star break

The 2024 Chicago Cubs were not supposed to enter the All-Star break trying to decide if they would be a buyer or a seller before the July 30th MLB trade deadline, but here they are. The combination of Jed Hoyer not doing enough to add to the team in the offseason, injuries, and underperformance across… read more

White Sox select Cole McConnell in the 10th round of the 2024 draft (No. 289 overall)

The South Siders finish up the second day of the draft by adding some big pop from the left side in Cole McConnell.

White Sox select Jack Young in the ninth round of the 2024 draft (No. 259 overall)

Jack Young is a sidearming deceiver really put it all together with a great senior year at Iowa.

White Sox select Aaron Combs in the eighth round of the 2024 draft (No. 229 overall)

Another experienced right-handed reliever, Aaron Combs starred in this spring’s college postseason and helped deliver the College World Series to the Volunteers.

White Sox select Phil Fox in the seventh round of the 2024 draft (No. 199 overall)

Phil Fox is a smaller right-handed relief pitcher who backs a big and unique fastball.

White Sox select C Jackson Appel in the sixth round of the 2024 draft (No. 169 overall)

Jackson Appel brings defense first, bat-to-ball skills second, as a master handler of a pitching staff.

White Sox select SS Sam Antonacci in the fifth round of the 2024 draft (No. 140 overall)

Another bit of a stretch pick for the White Sox, San Antonacci follows the club’s trend of selecting strong bat-to-ball hitters.

White Sox select OF Casey Saucke in the fourth round of the 2024 draft (No. 107 overall)

Casey Saucke was regarded as the best position player on the U. of Virginia club in 2024, bringing great bat speed to the plate.

White Sox select OF Nick McLain in the third round of the 2024 draft (No. 78 overall)

Yet again, the White Sox are selecting in defiance of the MLB braintrust, using a No. 78 pick on the No. 129 prospect. Given his pedigree (brother of Reds infielder Matt McLain, you might be willing to grant the White Sox making a stretch.

White Sox select LHSP Blake Larson in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2024 draft (No. 68 overall)

The White Sox take another gamble by choosing a talent significantly below pick level. Do you trust them with such gambles?

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