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Kathryn Xu

We Should Make An Engine Powered By White Sox Base Stealers

Lauren Theisen

Orlando Cabrera throws the ball to try and turn a double play as Marcus Thames slides

The Lost Takeout Slide Of 2006

It’s Getting Worse For Tony La Russa And The White Sox

Tom Ley

Tony La Russa Was Wrong And Mad

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Bradford William Davis

Don’t Let Josh Donaldson Fool You

Things My Sister Said While Watching The White Sox Lose Again

Tim Anderson Shut Yankees Fans Right Up

Samer Kalaf

Yasmani Grandal and Josh Donaldson argue, with Nick Mahrley in between them.

Context Doesn’t Really Help Josh Donaldson’s Case

Ray Ratto

Josh Naylor Hit A Hell Of A Lot Of Homers For The Guardians Last Night, Which Certainly Proves Something

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Tony La Russa describes his plan for a runner on second: "THE RUNNER ON SECOND BASE SHOULD HAVE TO FACE THE OUTFIELD BEFORE EVERY PITCH SO HE CAN’T STEAL SIGNS."

Tony La Russa’s Bold Idea Rudely Ignored

Albert Burneko

Yoan Moncada of the Chicago White Sox sprawled on the ground in front of jeering Houston Astros fans

Media Meltdowns

MLB Network’s Jim Kaat Went So Far Out Of His Way To Say Something Racist

David Roth

Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger celebrate in a Dodger win.

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Please Do Not Throw Baseballs At Shohei Ohtani

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Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the 1st inning against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Sunday, The Perfect Day To Enjoy Some Cool Dingers

GunkWatch: Watch Out For Flying Belts!

Barry Petchesky

DYERSVILLE, IOWA - AUGUST 12: Members of the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees take the field prior to a game at the Field of Dreams on August 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

MLB Likes What It Sees When It Looks Backward

Eloy Jimenez Is Risen

As A Serial Mangler Of Over-Easy Eggs, I Deeply Relate To This Cussing Pitcher

Kelsey McKinney

Some Guys Made Some Sick Catches Last Night

Lucas Giolito looks bummed to have given up a big homer.

GunkWatch: We’ve Gunk-Beef On The Diamond

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Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, seen here trudging towards the pitcher's mound.