en-us SportSpyder - Mike Vasil https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/news PREAMBLE The overarching theme of my offseason plan project is, “keep it simple stupid”. That means two things: don’t fuss around with small dollar signings and don’t make trades that cause more problems than they solve. I initially had the Sox going after bigger names in the pitching market, but in the spirit of sticking… The post appeared first on . Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:28:54 GMT Ethan E https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58542594 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58542594 false false Three starters last year performed better in the majors than in Triple-A Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:33:42 GMT Brian Joura https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58504079 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58504079 false false The bullpen was generally a strong suit for the 2026 Chicago White Sox, but there will be change for the 2027 Chicago White Sox. Bullpens always turn over a bit Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:47:57 GMT Tim Healey https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58497369 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58497369 false false Halloween is almost here, and if you’re still staring into your closet, hoping a costume will magically appear, we’ve got a suggestion: Think like a White Sox fan. You don’t need a Hollywood wardrobe department or a seventh-inning stretch of the imagination. Dig out your Sox gear, grab a few accessories from your local party […] Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:47:33 GMT Melissa Sage-Bollenbach https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58478761 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58478761 false false CHICAGO -- There were 11 walk-off victory moments to be highlighted among the playoff-bound success of the 2026 White Sox. This team clearly was entertaining on the field, but as has been rightfully discussed countless times, it was just as much fun off the field. That fun was equally as Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:26:27 GMT Scott Merkin https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58468557 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58468557 false false PREAMBLE I think the White Sox were ahead of schedule last year, and that is just how Jerry likes it. Good baseball on the cheap. While he isn’t afraid to spend, he needs to be convinced of it. That is where Justin Ishbia comes in. He knows the iron is hot, and in addition to… The post appeared first on . Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT Reaver10 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58466397 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58466397 false false As the 2026 MLB season comes to an end, only one team will celebrate a successful outcome with a World Series championship. For the other 29 teams, the focus sh Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:46:01 GMT Noah Phalen https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58456851 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58456851 false false PREAMBLE I see a successful team past “rebuild” as the foundation is laid and now in the “build” mode, which I see as sort of a “stay the course, add key pieces, but don’t go into full buyer mode yet, for a number of reasons… The lockout will mean a weird 2027 season so there… The post appeared first on . Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:47:58 GMT EP https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58431877 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58431877 false false PREAMBLE At the start of the offseason, we met with with Tarik Skubal. The meeting went well. We were confident in our package and Skubal’s agent informed us we were the top offer and Skubal wanted to sign. We flew him to Chicago. It’s all smiles. He starts flipping through the contract. His smile morphs… The post appeared first on . Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:45:24 GMT HallofFrank https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58416976 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58416976 false false PREAMBLE It’s time to spend with the big boys. I’m pretty sure Jerry won’t do that, so it’s up to Ishbia to convince him to. After all, it’s going to be his team in a few years, so he has a vested interest in keeping the momentum going. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Leasure is damaged good and… The post appeared first on . Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:31:37 GMT roke1960 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58415912 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58415912 false false After a very successful regular season, the Chicago White Sox looked flat in the ALDS due to a lack of starting pitching and subsequent stress on the bullpen. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:50:53 GMT Matthew Singer https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58415270 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58415270 false false The 2026 Chicago White Sox's bullpen was a strength for most of the season, though some memorable meltdowns hurt, both during the regular season and the postsea Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:51 GMT Tim Healey https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58392366 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58392366 false false The Chicago White Sox may need to consider all three of these pitchers for a starting role next season. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:11:03 GMT Matthew Singer https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58281976 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58281976 false false The magic of the Chicago White Sox’s improbable season came to an end in the ALDS, as the Cleveland Guardians won three straight win-or-go-home games to advance in the postseason. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:22:41 GMT Chicago Tribune https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58264409 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58264409 false false