Jared Wyllys

4 days ago | allchgo.com | Jared Wyllys

May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko (30) bats against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesIt’s been a big week for the White Sox. First, we learned that Pope Leo XIV is a southsider and a Sox fan — enough of one to even in attendance at Game One of the 2005 World Series — and then first base prospect Tim Elko made his much-awaited arrival at Rate Field.

1 week ago | allchgo.com | Jared Wyllys

Sitting in the visitors dugout at Rate Field before Friday's series opener against the White Sox, manager of the Astros Joe Espada was asked about what he thinks of the White Sox. A team that had, at that point, won just eight games. "They are better than that record indicates," he said. This could have been a mere nicety, coming from an opposing manager who doesn't want to say on the record whether or not he really worries about playing against a team like the White Sox.

1 week ago | allchgo.com | Jared Wyllys

Since White Sox catcher Edgar Quero‘s callup to the majors on April 17, he has been one of the most productive members in manager Will Venable’s lineup. Going into Friday’s 7-3 win over the Astros, Quero had the second-highest batting average (.300) and was tied for the third-highest wins above replacement in that span of the season. Friday’s 2-for-3, two-RBI performance only improved those numbers, and it was a microcosm of the way Quero has performed at the plate since he joined the team.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jared Wyllys

There is no mistaking the difference that Kyle Tucker has made on the Cubs offense. The group that held middle-of-the-pack rankings at the plate in 2024 is sitting at the top of the league this season. They are first in runs scored and second in team batting average and wins above replacement, according to Fangraphs.

2 weeks ago | allchgo.com | Jared Wyllys

Apr 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs players celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesDespite the toughest strength of schedule in the league through the first month, a bullpen that is still finding its footing, and the loss of one of their top starting pitchers, the Cubs are winning with regularity. So much so that they are the current easy favorites to win their division.