Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
@soxmom72.bsky.social
Finally gave Musk the old heave-ho. I write about the White Sox and work hard @ taking good care of my people. 2 terrific kids, 1 great husband, and 2 adorable rescue dogs. @southsidesox.bsky.social @soxpopuli.bsky.social
No DMs unless I know you!
No DMs unless I know you!
Pinned
Hall-of-Famer Jim Thome’s homecoming hits a grand slam of emotions.
Son Landon shines in father’s return to roots.
@soxmom72.bsky.social was there to capture the story!
Son Landon shines in father’s return to roots.
@soxmom72.bsky.social was there to capture the story!
Hall-of-Famer Jim Thome’s homecoming hits a grand slam of emotions
Son Landon shines in father’s return to roots
www.southsidesox.com
I've had the privilege of writing about some really cool things during my time @southsidesox.bsky.social, but this, so far, has been my favorite.
A huge thanks to Jim's wife, Andrea, his sister Jenny, & Limestone coach Tyler Christiansen for allowing me to interview them.
#WhiteSox #baseball
A huge thanks to Jim's wife, Andrea, his sister Jenny, & Limestone coach Tyler Christiansen for allowing me to interview them.
#WhiteSox #baseball
Love our annual Top 100 write-ups. Shining the light on guys that have worked so hard.
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 92: Riley Eikhoff
Chicago grabs Coastal Carolina workhorse as potential late-round steal
@soxmom72.bsky.social provides the Eikhoff primer
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Chicago grabs Coastal Carolina workhorse as potential late-round steal
@soxmom72.bsky.social provides the Eikhoff primer
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 92: Riley Eikhoff
Chicago grabs Coastal Carolina workhorse as potential late-round steal
www.southsidesox.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Love our annual Top 100 write-ups. Shining the light on guys that have worked so hard.
Money, money, money, money ….. MONEY! 💰
Chicago’s young core cashes in thanks to pre-arbitration bonus pool.
Colson Montgomery, Shane Smith, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth take it all the way to the bank.
@soxmom72.bsky.social spills the 💰💵
Colson Montgomery, Shane Smith, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth take it all the way to the bank.
@soxmom72.bsky.social spills the 💰💵
Chicago’s young core cashes in thanks to pre-arbitration bonus pool
Colson Montgomery, Shane Smith, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth take it all the way to the bank
www.southsidesox.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Money, money, money, money ….. MONEY! 💰
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
From dreams to dugouts: reflections on a night of trailblazing women in sports
@brookefletcher.bsky.social, Dani Klupenger & Kylen Mills lead a candid conversation at Rate Field, with the White Sox-hosted Game Changers forum
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
@brookefletcher.bsky.social, Dani Klupenger & Kylen Mills lead a candid conversation at Rate Field, with the White Sox-hosted Game Changers forum
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
White Sox News: From dreams to dugouts: reflections on a night of trailblazing women in sports
Brooke Fletcher, Dani Klupenger, and Kylen Mills lead a candid conversation at Rate Field
www.southsidesox.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
From dreams to dugouts: reflections on a night of trailblazing women in sports
@brookefletcher.bsky.social, Dani Klupenger & Kylen Mills lead a candid conversation at Rate Field, with the White Sox-hosted Game Changers forum
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
@brookefletcher.bsky.social, Dani Klupenger & Kylen Mills lead a candid conversation at Rate Field, with the White Sox-hosted Game Changers forum
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Our story comes from and includes reflections on the night by @soxmom72.bsky.social, @liddlektina.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @baseballgalal.bsky.social, with a huge thanks to Sheena Quinn at the White Sox!
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our story comes from and includes reflections on the night by @soxmom72.bsky.social, @liddlektina.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @baseballgalal.bsky.social, with a huge thanks to Sheena Quinn at the White Sox!
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Ladies' Night 26 — Game Changers Summit — 2025-11-24
YouTube video by Sox Populi
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
One of the most inspiring events I’ve ever been involved with! ❤️
Ladies' Night 26—Game Changers Summit
@soxmom72.bsky.social, @liddlektina.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @baseballgalal.bsky.social on being part of a Chicago White Sox Game Changers night celebrating women in sports, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
@soxmom72.bsky.social, @liddlektina.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @baseballgalal.bsky.social on being part of a Chicago White Sox Game Changers night celebrating women in sports, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Game Changers Summit
Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · 11/24/2025 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
One of the most inspiring events I’ve ever been involved with! ❤️
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Sox Populi 197 - 2025 Predictions Review
@brettballantini.bsky.social hosted @soxmom72.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and Joe Kiang-Resis to review our 2025 season. There was lauding, and there was mocking, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
@brettballantini.bsky.social hosted @soxmom72.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and Joe Kiang-Resis to review our 2025 season. There was lauding, and there was mocking, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sox Populi 197 - 2025 Predictions Review
@brettballantini.bsky.social hosted @soxmom72.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and Joe Kiang-Resis to review our 2025 season. There was lauding, and there was mocking, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
@brettballantini.bsky.social hosted @soxmom72.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and Joe Kiang-Resis to review our 2025 season. There was lauding, and there was mocking, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
A little shuffling of the deck chairs on this gloomy Tuesday.
A rebuild in motion: Chicago overhauls depth chart on a busy afternoon.
The White Sox acquire Chris Murphy, Tanner Murray and Everson Pereira.
Can’t say Chris Getz isn’t sitting on his hands. @soxmom72.bsky.social runs down the action.
The White Sox acquire Chris Murphy, Tanner Murray and Everson Pereira.
Can’t say Chris Getz isn’t sitting on his hands. @soxmom72.bsky.social runs down the action.
A rebuild in motion: Chicago overhauls depth chart on a busy afternoon
The White Sox acquire Chris Murphy, Tanner Murray and Everson Pereira
www.southsidesox.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A little shuffling of the deck chairs on this gloomy Tuesday.
I definitely did not have Duncan Davitt on my bingo card.
The White Sox zig before the Rule 5 Draft, guarding Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt.
Chicago’s bare-bones protection sets up intrigue for December 10.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the compelling details.
Chicago’s bare-bones protection sets up intrigue for December 10.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the compelling details.
The White Sox zig before the Rule 5 Draft, guarding Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt
Chicago’s bare-bones protection sets up intrigue for December 10
www.southsidesox.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I definitely did not have Duncan Davitt on my bingo card.
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 96: Daniel Wright
Chicago takes a flier on a late-blooming righthander
@soxmom72.bsky.social introduces him to you
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Chicago takes a flier on a late-blooming righthander
@soxmom72.bsky.social introduces him to you
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 96: Daniel Wright
Chicago takes a flier on a late-blooming righthander
www.southsidesox.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 96: Daniel Wright
Chicago takes a flier on a late-blooming righthander
@soxmom72.bsky.social introduces him to you
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Chicago takes a flier on a late-blooming righthander
@soxmom72.bsky.social introduces him to you
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 97: Ricardo Brizuela
A fall of nearly 50 spots in our rankings? Yeah, it was that kind of summer for this righty
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
A fall of nearly 50 spots in our rankings? Yeah, it was that kind of summer for this righty
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 97: Ricardo Brizuela
A fall of nearly 50 spots in our ranking? Yeah, it was that kind of summer for this righty
www.southsidesox.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 97: Ricardo Brizuela
A fall of nearly 50 spots in our rankings? Yeah, it was that kind of summer for this righty
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
A fall of nearly 50 spots in our rankings? Yeah, it was that kind of summer for this righty
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Today in White Sox History: November 14
Garrett Crochet caps a miraculous comeback season ... as the Comeback winner
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Garrett Crochet caps a miraculous comeback season ... as the Comeback winner
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Today in White Sox History: November 14
Garrett Crochet caps a miraculous comeback season as the Comeback winner
www.southsidesox.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Today in White Sox History: November 14
Garrett Crochet caps a miraculous comeback season ... as the Comeback winner
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Garrett Crochet caps a miraculous comeback season ... as the Comeback winner
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
It’s always really fun writing about the AFL! Keep your eyes out for Montgomery, Smith, and Antonacci.
Arizona Fall League Update: Nov. 10-12, 2025
A few White Sox top prospects now head into winter with momentum
@soxmom72.bsky.social concludes her exhaustive AFL work, writing our final Minor League Update of the year!
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
A few White Sox top prospects now head into winter with momentum
@soxmom72.bsky.social concludes her exhaustive AFL work, writing our final Minor League Update of the year!
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Arizona Fall League Update: November 10-12, 2025 Braden Montgomery has a red-hot finish
A few White Sox top prospects now head into winter with momentum
www.southsidesox.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It’s always really fun writing about the AFL! Keep your eyes out for Montgomery, Smith, and Antonacci.
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 99: Miguel Santos.
This second-sacker found himself stuck in Kannapolis much longer than anticipated.
This second-sacker found himself stuck in Kannapolis much longer than anticipated.
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 99: Miguel Santos
This second-sacker found himself stuck in Kannapolis much longer than anticipated
www.southsidesox.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
2026 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 99: Miguel Santos.
This second-sacker found himself stuck in Kannapolis much longer than anticipated.
This second-sacker found himself stuck in Kannapolis much longer than anticipated.
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Arizona Fall League Update: November 3-9, 2025.
Chicago’s top young talent fuels a 4-0 week for the Glendale Desert Dogs.
@soxmom72.bsky.social recaps week 5
Chicago’s top young talent fuels a 4-0 week for the Glendale Desert Dogs.
@soxmom72.bsky.social recaps week 5
Arizona Fall League Update: November 3-9, 2025
Chicago White Sox’s top young talent fuels a 4-0 week for the Glendale Desert Dogs
www.southsidesox.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Arizona Fall League Update: November 3-9, 2025.
Chicago’s top young talent fuels a 4-0 week for the Glendale Desert Dogs.
@soxmom72.bsky.social recaps week 5
Chicago’s top young talent fuels a 4-0 week for the Glendale Desert Dogs.
@soxmom72.bsky.social recaps week 5
Curious as to how fans feel about SoxFest. Let me know in the comments.
South Side shuffle: White Sox keep Robert Jr., reshape coaching staff, and relaunch SoxFest.
Chicago leans into a new era … sort of.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the rundown.
Chicago leans into a new era … sort of.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the rundown.
South Side shuffle: White Sox Keep Robert Jr., reshape coaching staff, and relaunch SoxFest
Chicago leans into a new era
www.southsidesox.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Curious as to how fans feel about SoxFest. Let me know in the comments.
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
44,217 veterans in Illinois need food assistance.
Can we get $20k by Veterans Day?
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Can we get $20k by Veterans Day?
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
44,217 veterans in Illinois need food assistance.
Can we get $20k by Veterans Day?
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Can we get $20k by Veterans Day?
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Proud to be a part of such a wonderful White Sox community! Please donate what you can. Every dollar counts!
Our friends at allsportsscene.bsky.social have teamed up with several other content creators to raise money and donate food to those affected by the cuts to SNAP.
Please help out in any way that you can. Just $1 provides three meals for those without this program.
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Please help out in any way that you can. Just $1 provides three meals for those without this program.
myfooddrives.org/team/782427
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Proud to be a part of such a wonderful White Sox community! Please donate what you can. Every dollar counts!
Three weeks in on the AFL! Read all about our prospects!
Arizona Fall League Weekly Update: Oct. 21-26, 2025
Braden Montgomery was unleashed, as Chicago’s star prospect is off and running for the Desert Dogs
@soxmom72.bsky.social again provides your summary of Fall action
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Braden Montgomery was unleashed, as Chicago’s star prospect is off and running for the Desert Dogs
@soxmom72.bsky.social again provides your summary of Fall action
www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...
Arizona Fall League Weekly Update: Oct. 21-26, 2025
Braden Montgomery was unleashed, as Chicago’s star prospect is off and running for the Desert Dogs
www.southsidesox.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Three weeks in on the AFL! Read all about our prospects!
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Arizona Fall League Weekly Update: October 13-19, 2025.
Hagen Smith deals, Caden Connor delivers, but Desert Dogs can’t find their bite.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the recap.
Hagen Smith deals, Caden Connor delivers, but Desert Dogs can’t find their bite.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the recap.
Arizona Fall League Weekly Update: October 13-19, 2025
Hagen Smith deals, Caden Connor delivers, but Desert Dogs can’t find their bite
www.southsidesox.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Arizona Fall League Weekly Update: October 13-19, 2025.
Hagen Smith deals, Caden Connor delivers, but Desert Dogs can’t find their bite.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the recap.
Hagen Smith deals, Caden Connor delivers, but Desert Dogs can’t find their bite.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the recap.
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Desert Dogs unleashed: Nine White Sox prospects take the Arizona Fall League stage.
Braden Montgomery, Hagen Smith, and Sam Antonacci headline Chicago’s rising talent.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the AFL preview!
Braden Montgomery, Hagen Smith, and Sam Antonacci headline Chicago’s rising talent.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the AFL preview!
Desert Dogs unleashed: Nine White Sox prospects take the Arizona Fall League stage
Braden Montgomery, Hagen Smith and Sam Antonacci headline Chicago’s rising talent
www.southsidesox.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Desert Dogs unleashed: Nine White Sox prospects take the Arizona Fall League stage.
Braden Montgomery, Hagen Smith, and Sam Antonacci headline Chicago’s rising talent.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the AFL preview!
Braden Montgomery, Hagen Smith, and Sam Antonacci headline Chicago’s rising talent.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the AFL preview!
Reposted by Melissa Sage-Bollenbach
Payday pending: Arbitration decisions ahead for the Chicago White Sox in 2026.
It’s show-me-the-money time for Mike Tauchman and Steven Wilson.
@soxmom72.bsky.social breaks down the numbers.
It’s show-me-the-money time for Mike Tauchman and Steven Wilson.
@soxmom72.bsky.social breaks down the numbers.
Payday pending: Arbitration decisions ahead for the Chicago White Sox in 2026
It’s show-me-the-money time for Mike Tauchman and Steven Wilson
www.southsidesox.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Payday pending: Arbitration decisions ahead for the Chicago White Sox in 2026.
It’s show-me-the-money time for Mike Tauchman and Steven Wilson.
@soxmom72.bsky.social breaks down the numbers.
It’s show-me-the-money time for Mike Tauchman and Steven Wilson.
@soxmom72.bsky.social breaks down the numbers.
Wrapping up 2025. What a ride!
Sox Populi Podcast 195—2025 White Sox review
@chrystalok.bsky.social, Joe Resis, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @stonedpony.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social looked back at the season and teased a return of @kindableu.bsky.social's Soxivus, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
www.ffsn.com/sox-populi/s...
@chrystalok.bsky.social, Joe Resis, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @stonedpony.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social looked back at the season and teased a return of @kindableu.bsky.social's Soxivus, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!
www.ffsn.com/sox-populi/s...
Sox Populi Podcast 195 — 2025 White Sox review - Fans First Sports
Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and podcast rookie David James joined Brett Ballantini to look back on the 2025 season, from a few enticing angles
www.ffsn.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wrapping up 2025. What a ride!
Who will the White Sox get? Not any rumors right now, but we’ll keep you posted!!
White Sox clean house on coaches, start the hunt for 2026 fixes.
Will Venable and Chris Getz stress difficult decisions but eye long-term vision.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the details.
Will Venable and Chris Getz stress difficult decisions but eye long-term vision.
@soxmom72.bsky.social with the details.
White Sox clean house on coaches, start the hunt for 2026 fixes
Will Venable and Chris Getz stress difficult decisions but eye long-term vision
www.southsidesox.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Who will the White Sox get? Not any rumors right now, but we’ll keep you posted!!