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White Sox are now 8-22 in one-run games. Laughable bordering on abysmal.

That's the White Sox way remember! That has happened a lot the past few seasons hasn't it?

Another extra inning loss, another one-run loss. Typical. Enjoy the break everyone, we can all use some relief from this garbage baseball.

We called it Purple Jesus at Kentucky.

Kenny Williams also wasn't there from the story in the Tribune today.

Very nice column on the weekend celebrations. Also found some of the comments interesting especially the one from a former Sox player on the number of ex-Royals in the current front office/organization: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/13/chicago-white-sox-2005-reunion-weekend/

I just try to pass along the information, not commentating one way or the other on the minor league system. Schultz like C. Montgomery are two especially important keys to this so-called rebuild. They need to do well, period, full stop or this is going to set things back even farther than they are already expected to. Unless something happens and Ishbia takes control sooner than expected. If that happens things may change in a hurry. Overall though much like the first rebuild with the Bust Brothers, things aren't proceeding as smoothly or as quickly as everyone is hoping it appears. It would be nice though if one time the Sox had a prospect recently, that tore apart the minor leagues and then did the same at the big league level. That would be a big positive overall.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025/07/12/white-sox-2005-world-series-paul-konerko-pope-leo-xiv-sox-fan-noah-schultz-futures-game

Schultz got rocked again, this time in the future's game: Schultz smoked again in Futures Game For the second year in a row, Sox top pitching prospect Noah Schultz went to the Futures Game and had a miserable performance in the All-Star prospects showcase. Last year, he faced six batters and allowed four runs, giving up three hits, walking one batter and hitting another. Saturday, he again allowed four runs – the only runs the AL gave up in a 4-2 loss – giving up four hits, including a homer, to the six hitters he faced. While last season was strong for Schultz outside of the midsummer exhibition, this latest rough-up in the Futures Game follows a string of three straight bad starts to begin his time at Triple-A Charlotte; he has an 11.91 ERA.

My opinion on this probably would change had I known Ishbia was going to eventually take control but at the time it was still the JR show, which meant he wasn't going to agree to a long term, big money extension. So under those parameters Getz really had no choice.

If him suddenly playing well means the Brewers can actually win that division over the Cubs, (which I don't think will happen in both cases), I won't complain about it. He just wasn't getting it done with the Sox.

The pregame ceremony was nice at least. To bad the Sox rolled over and died during the actual game itself. Just wondering for anybody who has watched everything the past two days or been to the park itself, has JR been around at all?

They are all built like Greek Gods yet all are made of glass. Like Ozzie once said, "fat doesn't pull..." 😆

Those prices they are considering (LOL) are simply outrageous.

Danny and Danny Kaye almost bought the White Sox as well. Danny Thomas would go on to become one of the first owners of the Miami Dolphins.

According to Jeff Torborg, Koukax ALWAYS threw in pain. In fact Jeff told me that Sandy was taking aspirin during games it was so bad. After the game he'd have to have his elbow packed in ice for an hour. Jeff couldn't believe he'd go out there every four days despite the pain. His elbow was arthritic which is why he had to retire prematurely after the 1966 season.

4th time this year the Sox trailed in the 7th inning or later and won the game. Nice that they won something on Buehrle's night and with so many of the 2005 players on hand.

Given that the Sox have scored at least more than three runs in this game we can update the season numbers: Sox have played 95 games this year (counting the second game tonight) and have scored three runs or less in 56 of them (Buehrle's number!) That's 59% of all games this year so far.

Book will be available starting July 21 from what I was told today.

That didn't take long...

To soon to tell about those guys. And unless Ishbia insists, JR isn't spending money this coming off season because of the distinct possibility of labor unrest derailing the 2027 season.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025/07/10/white-sox-mlb-draft-first-round-second-round-pick-mike-shirley-chris-getz

Part of a story in the Sun-Times: Noah Schultz is getting a rude welcome to Triple-A. The White Sox’ top-ranked prospect, and the highest ranked left-handed pitching prospect in baseball, has made three starts for Triple-A Charlotte since being promoted last month, and not one of them has gone well. Schultz owns a ghastly 11.91 ERA, with 15 runs allowed in just 11 1/3 innings. Opposing hitters are batting .391 against him with a 1.178 OPS. He’s walked eight and allowed a trio of home runs. The Sox, at least, are not worried about one of their rebuilding cornerstones experiencing this in his first taste of pro ball’s penultimate level. “I do think it’s good for him to go through, to navigate some of these outings,” general manager Chris Getz said earlier this week. “Obviously, Triple-A hitters are going to be more seasoned than Double-A or A-ball hitters. I know he’s working on some things, whether it be his pitch characteristics, the development of each pitch that he has, but also the [pitch] sequencing. There’s some delivery things that he’s ironing out, as well. “You look at the quality of stuff, it’s still there. And now he’s being challenged with better hitters, and it’s only going to better prepare him for the future at the major league level.” That might end up the case, but he’ll obviously have to solve what’s ailed him in these three starts in order to make it to the majors in the first place. The 2022 first-round draft choice will make his second appearance representing the Sox in the Futures Game on Saturday. In his first trip to the event last summer, he faced six batters and only got one out, allowing three hits, walking a batter and hitting another. He was charged with three runs. “I wouldn’t say I was the happiest with my outing,” Schultz said last month of his first Futures Game, “but I know the experience as a whole, it was an experience I definitely won’t forget.”

From June through September 1983 was a hell of a summer. We'd get WMAQ radio usually clear in Louisiana and when I'd get home from the TV station I was usually able to catch the last inning or two, or more if the Sox were on the west coast. And yes I've got my Winnin' Ugly '83 T-Shirt framed and a hat from 83.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2025/07/10/john-rooney-2005-white-sox-reunion-ed-farmer-ken-hawk-harrelson-darrin-jackson-don-drysdale-wayne-hagen-ozzie-guillen-ken-williams