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A top left-handed relief candidate for the Red Sox will have an MRI on his pitching elbow today, as announced by manager Alex Cora.

SoxFest will return next year, the Chicago White Sox announced Friday. In a release announcing the news, the Sox said SoxFest 2025“ returns with the same community-building spirit, featuring new and reimagined programming and experiences to immerse guests into the world of White Sox baseball.”. Friday’ s announcement comes on the same day of a gathering for season…

As spring training nears its end, the Red Sox have made more roster cuts to finalize their Opening Day roster.

The Chicago White Sox increased their bullpen depth on Saturday by securing right-hander John Brebbia to a one-year deal, a source verified with the Tribune. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi was the first to report the signing, and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal disclosed that the agreement is valued at $5.5 million. Brebbia, 33, has a 15-15 record with a 3.42 ERA and two saves in 295 career appearances over six…

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ in December paid $3.09 million for a 3,395- square-foot condominium in a newly constructed, 16- story luxury condo building in the West Loop. In the West Loop, Happ’ s three-bedroom condo is one of 58 in its building. Shortstop Dansby Swanson and his wife, Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson, paid $3.5 million last year to buy a…

Faux SoxFest weekend begins Friday, with White Sox fans seeking a proper substitute in the absence of the annual fan fest and the team trying to make some news in the dead of a Chicago winter. A season ticket holders event Friday at the Field Museum basically takes the place of the traditional SoxFest, which was canceled during the pandemic in 2021 and never…

Yoán Moncada hit a double into the right-field corner during the second inning of an April 2 game against the Houston Astros last season at Minute Maid Park. Moncada had a strong start to the season, going 8- for-18 with two homers and four RBIs in the series against the Astros as he built off his All-Tournament Team performance for Cuba during the World…

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced Monday that he’s battling prostate cancer. A bronze statue of Sandberg, 64, will be unveiled in Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field on June 23, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of his legendary“ Sandberg Game” against the St. Louis Cardinals. A winner of nine Gold Glove and seven Silver Slugger awards as well…

Chicago White Sox players participated in an obstacle course with kids at the Boys& Girls Clubs of Chicago during a surprise visit Thursday in Bridgeport. They’ll attempt to find the path to improvement with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to spring training Feb. 14. Manager Pedro Grifol isn’t thinking about the first game of the season or beyond.

Paul Janish described his initial months as Chicago White Sox director of player development as a busy and thrilling time. Janish provided updates on the top three prospects in the organization, according to MLB.com— shortstop Colson Montgomery, pitcher Noah Schultz and catcher Edgar Quero— as spring training gets closer. The team’s first-round pick in 2021…