Jin Wong joins White Sox as assistant general manager
Wong spent 24 seasons – from 2000 through 2023 – with the Kansas City Royals organization.
Wong spent 24 seasons – from 2000 through 2023 – with the Kansas City Royals organization.
New general manager Chris Gets said the White Sox have spoken to multiple teams about moving the 2022 Cy Young runner-up, but there's nothing imminent.
The Chicago White Sox have brought in some help for their young pitching staff, agreeing to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado.
Chris Flexen has agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving manager Pedro Grifol another possibility for his rotation.
The 37-year-old spent the last six of his 13 big-league seasons with the Houston Astros, where he was the perennial contenders' primary catcher.
The 30-year-old righthander was a first-round draft pick back in 2014 with the Washington Nationals, but was non-tendered in 2022.
The White Sox are also close to bringing in veteran Cardinals shortstop and Antioch native Paul DeJong.
The Sox received five players in return.
After eight seasons as the voice of White Sox television broadcasts, Jason Benetti is joining the division rival Tigers' TV booth.
Considered one of the top voices in sports, Benetti has lived out a childhood dream the last eight years as the voice of White Sox television broadcasts.
The Chicago White Sox declined their $14-million option for next season on two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson and bought him out for $1 million.
For the Cubs, Cody Bellinger declined a mutual option, making him a free agent too.
White Sox closer Liam Hendricks and Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger took home the honors.
The Chicago White Sox lost 100 games for the first time since 2018 as Ha-Seong Kim had four hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-1 win on Saturday night.
Each team had three hits, and Arizona went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
The White Sox (60-98) are trying to avoid what would be their first 100-loss season since 2018 and second since 1970.
José Ureña (0-7) surrendered seven runs — four earned — and four hits in four-plus innings.
Luis Robert Jr. left with a sore right knee after stealing his 20th base.
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Gavin Sheets drove in two runs for Chicago, which has dropped nine of 12 and 14 of 19.
Joey Meneses pinch-hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
Clevinger was working on a shutout before Dominic Smith hit his 10th homer with two out in the ninth inning.
Royce Lewis set a franchise record with his fourth grand slam of the season in the Minnesota Twins' 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Kyle Farmer hit a two-run homer to cap Minnesota's four-run seventh inning, Kenta Maeda threw seven strong innings and the Twins routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2.
Michael Massey homered for the second straight game, Salvador Perez had three hits and two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night.
The stabbing earlier this month killed 2-year-old Christopher—the family's so-called "miracle baby" who survived pregnancy complications.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.
The Buckmans said they learned the hard way from Hurricane Ian in 2022—their first hurricane—and they prepared this time around.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
A federal civil rights complaint alleges “a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them.” Megan Hickey reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Less than a month ago, a family experienced the worst day of their lives—as a 6-year-old boy stabbed and killed his 2-year-old brother in Joliet. Sara Machi talked with the boys' grandfather, Allen Urbina.
Fans of the "Harry Potter" movies and "Downton Abbey" are mourning the loss of the beloved British actress.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for business big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement. Tara Molina reports.
The high winds are already building dangerous waves.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The stabbing earlier this month killed 2-year-old Christopher—the family's so-called "miracle baby" who survived pregnancy complications.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.