August 2, 2026 by admin

Bolstering The Rotation

After a month of July where only two White Sox starters managed to complete six full innings, Chris Getz pulled off a move that will hopefully bolster the rotation while improving the bullpen, both through less work and by subtraction. The White Sox acquired right-handed starter Luis Castillo from the Mariners in exchange for reliever Seranthony Domínguez, catching prospect Boston Smith, and outfielder Nolan Jones. Castillo, 33, is signed through 2027 for $22.75 million with a vesting option for $25 million in 2028. A three-time All-Star, Castillo has struggled this year, with a career-worst 5.06 ERA.

Dominguez, signed this off-season, has struggled, but has been better as of late in low leverage situations. Smith, 23, was acquired from the Nationals this spring and has slashed a combined .291/.448/.589 with 22 home runs across three minor league levels this season. Jones, 28, was acquired from the Guardians in June and is basically organization filler at this point.

With the acquisition, Castillo will move into the rotation with Erick Fedde moving to the bullpen. Hopefully the two will take pressure off of the rest of the bullpen innings-wise and Castillo’s post-season experience will benefit the entire team come October.

October 8, 2024September 28, 2024 by admin

2024 Final Pitching Leaders

Last week, we looked at the leaders in the 27 games I attended this year on the offensive side of the ball. With the Division Series in full swing, it’s time to finish up our look back at the wasted 2024 season with the pitching leaders, starting with everyone’s favorite pitching statistic:

Wins

Name	Total
Erick Fedde	2
25 tied with	1

Losses

Name	Total
Garrett Crochet	4
Michael Kopech	2
Michael Soroka	2
Steven Wilson	2
Jake Woodford	2

ERA (> 6 IP)

Name	Total
Erick Fedde	2.45
Tanner Houck	2.57
Chris Flexen	2.65
Justin Anderson	2.92
Jared Shuster	3.68

Strikeouts

Name	Total
Garrett Crochet	43
Erick Fedde	31
Michael Soroka	16
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July 30, 2024July 29, 2024 by admin

A Blockbuster Deal?

Despite having the worst record in baseball, the White Sox do have some pieces to move at the trade deadline. Looking to take the easy route, GM Chris Getz decided to bundle them all in the same move. Erick Fedde, Tommy Pham, and Michael Kopech are all leaving as part of a three-team trade, with Fedde, Pham, and cash considerations heading to the Cardinals and Kopech going to the Dodgers. In return, the White Sox receive Miguel Vargas, Jaral Perez and Alexander Albertus, all from the Dodgers, along with either a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Cardinals are also sending Tommy Edman and Oliver Gonzalez to the Dodgers,

Vargas, 24, is hitting .239/.313/.423 over 80 plate appearances this season while playing left field in his third go-around with the Dodgers. He has also spent time at first base, second base, and third base in the past. Albertus, a 19-year-old third baseman, is the Dodger’s 16th-ranked prospect per Baseball America and the 23rd according to MLB Pipeline. He is currently hitting .229/.317/.329 for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. Perez, also 19 and playing in Rancho Cucamonga, ranks as the 17th-ranked prospect on Pipeline’s top 30 and 18th on BA.

A change of scenery should do Kopech some good, who has had bright spots and not so bright spots during his White Sox tenure. Fedde, signed to a two-year deal after dominating the South Korean league last year, was solid in his return to MLB. Pham was basically signed to be traded at the deadline, so no surprise to see him going elsewhere.

Did Getz get enough back in this trade? Early word in the baseball Twitterverse says no, but it is hard to tell when a majority of the return are still in their teens.

Fedde’s, Kopech’s, and Pham’s numbers in a White Sox uniform, both for games I attended and overall, were:

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July 18, 2024July 15, 2024 by admin

2024 All Star Break Pitching Leaders

The long slog known as the second half of the season kicks off tomorrow, so let’s finish off our look back at the 18 games I attended in the first half with the leaders on the defensive side, beginning with everyone’s favorite pitching stat: