We skipped doing one of these last year, but they are fun and give a little shine to a number of our writers here. It is a nice pick-me-up in the dead of winter and as one dreary year turns over to another.
For this year’s version we will switch up the format a bit, organizing stories by category.
Most-Read Story of the Year/Reference Post of the Year
The 2025 White Sox promo schedule is out! by Chrystal O’Keefe, No. 1 story
Once again, it comes down to a feature that thousands of fans can refer to, over and over again. Sometimes it is the season schedule post, but increasingly our overview of the season’s promotions is the most-read.
Other top reference posts
2025 White Sox MLB draft tracker by Brett Ballantini, No. 5 story
Chicago White Sox 2025 draft pick signing tracker by Brett Ballantini, No. 10 story
2025 White Sox schedule released by Brett Ballantini, No. 12 story
Updated Chicago White Sox roster by Brett Ballantini, No. 13 story
On-Site Coverage of the Year
White Sox 2025 Media Day by Allie Wesel and Hannah LaMotta, No. 2 story
Our dynamic review duo took on the new fare at the park and like the promotional schedule story, a lot of readers used it as a season-long dining guide.
Review of the Year
City Disconnect by Brian O’Neill, No. 3 story
Fashion commentary can come from even the unlikeliest of sources.
Sassy Spot-News Story of the Year
White Sox deal their best player for someone named Curtis Mead, Brett Ballantini, No.4 story
Sometimes, frustration leads to sarcasm. In fact with the White Sox, frustration often leads to sarcasm.
Other top sassy spot-news stories
The White Sox really, really wanted Will Robertson by Brett Ballantini, No. 18 story
Serious Spot-News Story of the Year
White Sox clean house on coaches, start the hunt for 2026 fixes by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, No. 6 story
“Black Tuesday” does not come around too often. Now, do the front office.
Game Thread of the Year
Phillies at White Sox — Rain Delay by Leigh Allan, No. 7 story
Rain delays seem to be gold for readers checking in for if/when a game will be played.
Commentary of the Year
Congratulations, White Sox: You’re officially unwatchable by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, No. 8 story
The White Sox weren’t even worthy of being an uninteresting opponent on a national telecast in 2025.
Top Story Getting Reddit’s Knickers in a Twist
Andrew Vaughn dumped on the Brewers by Hannah Filippo, No.9 story
Other fan bases misreading White Sox fan sentiment + Vaughn becoming Henry Aaron in Milwaukee = eyes.
Analysis of the Year
Sing it from the rooftops! by David James, No. 16 story
Lenyn won one of us over, and David made a pretty compelling case for the rest of us to get on the bandwagon.
Other top analysis posts
What will be the fate of the Rate at the gate? by Leigh Allan, No. 19 story
Feature of the Year
The right man, for the right franchise by Mark Liptak, No. 17 story
Mark’s tribute was wonderful, and insightful. Jeff will be missed.