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Jim Thome's keen eye for MLB Draft prospects, including a potential look at his own son, adds an intriguing layer to the White Sox's future as they prepare for today's game against the Texas Rangers. As spring training rolls on, fans have to keep an eye on Tanner McDougal, who is positioning himself as a standout among Chicago's pitching prospects after a strong performance last season. McDougal's rise is a welcome sign for a team in need of reliable arms to bolster their rotation. The Cactus League offers a chance for players to impress, but it’s the long-term potential of guys like McDougal that could define the Sox's trajectory. With the excitement mounting, every at-bat and every pitch could reveal the team’s future stars.
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MLB.com
HOFer Thome eyeing Draft prospects for White Sox ... including his own son
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Jim Thome has viewed the MLB Draft from several different angles.
In 1989, Thome was selected by Cleveland in the 13th round out of Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Ill. He went on to hit 612 home runs with 1,699 RBIs and a career .956 OPS
Southsidesox
Today in White Sox History: February 27
1973 Coming off of his 1972 MVP season, Dick Allen signs a three-year, $750,000 contract with the White Sox, making him the highest-paid player in baseball. While contract details for early baseball are sketchy, this is believed to be the first time a White Sox player has been the highest-paid in the game. Oakland owner […]
FanGraphs
Ben Brown Pitch-Designed a Sinker Over the Offseason
The Chicago Cubs right-hander is poised to turn the corner with a new weapon at his disposal.
Justbaseball
Tanner McDougal Can Become One of the Top Pitching Prospects in MLB
One of the best pitching prospects in baseball could be a guy who had all but fallen off prospect lists this time last year after being drafted in 2021 out of high school. Tanner McDougal has emerged as quite possibly the most valuable arm in the Chicago White Sox organization following a breakout 2025 season […]
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Yahoo Sports
Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox
Gore and the Rangers take another stab at the Cactus League