This one is personal so I figured it was appropriate to start this possible DYK series. Nicky Delmonico was electric in that quarter of a season he was up in the majors for. He was probably my first "favorite player". He had some really fun clutch moments as he was a surprising slugger who had a full season pace of 33 homers. He had an .850 OPS which equated to a 130 OPS+. 1.4 WAR in only 43 games. After this electric rookie season, he only got worse which hurt my little tween heart(until the sox started winning games), ending his career with three straight significantly below average seasons and retiring in 2020. He is currently our hitting coach for the AA team so at least he's still involved with the organization. Overall, 2017 Nicky Delmonico significantly influenced my future love for sports and for that I'll never forget him.
On May 8, 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers started a baseball game at Comiskey Park. They didn't finish it that night. AL rules said no inning could begin after 1:05 a.m. After 17 innings tied 3-3, the umpires called it. The teams reconvened the next afternoon on you guessed it, May 9, to keep playing. Eight more innings. Still tied. Then in the bottom of the 25th, with the score 6-6, White Sox DH Harold Baines crushed a Chuck Porter pitch into the right-center bleachers. Walk-off. Game over. Final: White Sox 7, Brewers 6. Total elapsed time: 8 hours, 6 minutes; the longest major-league game by time in history. Tom Seaver pitched the 25th and got the win. It was his 290th career victory; he'd been pitching long enough to have started his career 14 years before Baines was even drafted. Both teams had to play another full nine inning game right after the marathon ended. The Brewers won that one. So total baseball played in 26 hours: 34 innings.
With Munetaka Murakami's home run vs the Brewers today, he is now one of four players to score 3 home runs in their first 3 games, joining Chase Delauter and Trevor Story with 4, and also Kyle Lewis, the only other with 3 in 3 (only only positive history the White Sox have made in a while lmao)
On March 5th, 2020, the White Sox extended their young third baseman after a breakout 2019 season. Moncada finished 2019 with a .315 batting average and 25 home runs, hitting for an OPS of .915 and OPS+ of 140. Believe it or not, the Southside was trying to build a new core of players in order to compete. They signed Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu, Dallas Keuchel and prospect Luis Robert Jr. to multiyear extensions during the offseason, and gave Eloy Jiménez a six-year, $43 million deal the offseason prior. Ultimately, the White Sox didn't become the next big title contender in MLB. Moncada's deal had some highs and lows. His 2021 was very good, registering 4.1 bWAR. Since then, Moncada's been battling injuries every season. He played 92 games in 2023, and just 12 in 2024 with an abductor strain. Moncada joined the Los Angeles Angels in 2025, appearing in 84 games. Offensively he's still productive, rocking a 116 OPS+. But the best ability is availability, and half a season isn't a great sign. Currently, entering March 5th, 2026, Moncada is hit-less in Spring Training, going 0 for 13 with three walks and seven strikeouts.
The Chicago White Sox represent the South Side of Chicago from Rate Field, carrying forward a distinct identity from their North Side rivals with a fanbase known for its blue-collar spirit and fierce loyalty. The White Sox have embraced a grind-it-out, fundamental style of play that resonates with their working-class fanbase, emphasizing pitching, defense, and timely hitting over flashy home-run displays. The franchise's black, silver, and white colors create a sleek, modern aesthetic that contrasts with the Cubs' more traditional look, reflecting the South Side's different character. Rate Field has hosted countless memorable moments since opening in 1991, with its design having influenced the retro ballpark movement that swept through baseball. The White Sox continue building toward sustained contention in the AL Central, honoring a proud tradition while pursuing the championship success that has often eluded them.
Founded in 1901 as an American League charter member, the White Sox won the first AL pennant and the 1906 World Series in the 'Hitless Wonders' upset of the crosstown Cubs. The 1919 Black Sox scandal—when eight players were banned for allegedly throwing the World Series—cast a shadow that lasted decades and inspired the film 'Eight Men Out.' The 1959 Go-Go White Sox brought excitement with their speed game, and the 2005 team ended an 88-year championship drought with a sweep of the Astros behind Ozzie Guillén's leadership. Frank Thomas's dominant hitting made him the greatest White Sox player of the modern era, while Paul Konerko, Mark Buehrle, and José Abreu carried the torch for subsequent generations. The White Sox-Cubs Crosstown Classic remains one of baseball's most passionate intracity rivalries.
Source: Claude