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Chicago White Sox Minor League Update

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The farm had a helluva day, with only Charlotte falling short, three exciting wins, and a dominant start from Noah Schultz at Birmingham. What a fun update!

Round Rock 8, Charlotte Knights 6 (Statcast Box)
Sad to say, we start with a loss, as Charlotte were failed by MLB vets to the tune of 6 ⅓ combined innings and five earned runs. So, sorry, let’s skip the pitching and get to the most exciting news of the night: Colson Montgomery climbing better than .200 with a 4-for-4 effort that included two doubles (OK, both were gifts) and two homers (NOT gifts).

It was his best game of the year by far. Perhaps he’ll see time in Chicago this year yet.

Also notable, for a player who will surely see Chicago in 2025: Kyle Teel saw his hitting streak snapped in an 0-for-3 effort, but walked twice to extend his on-base streak to 31 games.

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The only loss of the day still had an MVP. Who was the top Knight?





  • 90%

    Colson Montgomery: 4-for-4, 2 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 hard hits, 36.0% WPA

    (99 votes)

  • 7%

    Brooks Baldwin: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K, CS, 3 hard hits

    (8 votes)

  • 0%

    Dominic Fletcher: 2-for-4, R, 2B, K

    (1 vote)

  • 0%

    Tristan Gray: IP, H, BB

    (1 vote)



109 votes total

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Who took Cold Cat honors for the Knights?






  • 15%

    Keone Kela: 1 ⅓ IP, 2 H, 3 ER, BB, 2 K

    (15 votes)

  • 0%

    Caleb Freeman: 1 ⅔ IP, 3 H, ER, K, HR

    (0 votes)

  • 46%

    Andrew Vaughn: 0-for-4, BB, K, GIDP, E

    (44 votes)

  • 0%

    Tim Elko: 1-for-5, RBI, 2 K

    (0 votes)

  • 37%

    Chris Getz: Stocking an organization insufficiently as to have a scumbag retread veteran start the game and so few bullpen options as to use a position player pitching the ninth inning in a two-run game, well done everybody

    (36 votes)



95 votes total

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Birmingham Barons 2, Pensacola Blue Wahoos 0
In what we’ll presume is the best start of Noah Schultz’s 2025 and thus his pro career, the universal White Sox No. 1 prospect went five innings and yielded just one hit, whittling his ERA down to less than 4.00.

This is the first one-hit effort lasting at least five innings of Schultz’s career. Twice earlier this season he went five scoreless innings, and in neither game did he walk a batter (there were three free passes tonight), but those games were five- and three-hitters. OK, so Schultz has had three outstanding scoreless games this season.

Among hitters, what new, it’s William Bergolla, continuing to lap all the Barons returnees and setting his sights on Charlotte sooner than later; three singles in five at-bats brought the average back to .280. Michael Turner was outstanding as well, with two singles and a double in four ABs.

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Who takes the MVP for Birmingham tonight?







  • 79%

    Noah Schultz: 5 IP, H, 3 BB, 4 K, WIN (3-2), E, 36.9% WPA

    (67 votes)

  • 2%

    Jared Kelley: 2 IP, H, 3 K, HOLD (4), 19.4% WPA

    (2 votes)

  • 4%

    Peyton Pallette: IP, 2 K, SAVE (8), 8-of-9 strikes

    (4 votes)

  • 9%

    William Bergolla: 3-for-5, R, SB

    (8 votes)

  • 1%

    Michael Turner: 3-for-4, 2B, PB

    (1 vote)

  • 2%

    Ryan Galanie: 1-for-4, BB, K, SB

    (2 votes)



84 votes total

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Who was the Cold Cat in Birmingham?

  • 0%

    Jacob Burke: 0-for-3, SAC

    (0 votes)

  • 32%

    Jake Podkul: 1-for-4, 3 K, E

    (18 votes)

  • 1%

    Wilfred Veras: 1-for-4, 2 K

    (1 vote)

  • 23%

    DJ Gladney: 0-for-4, 2 K, RF assist at 1B

    (13 votes)

  • 41%

    Caden Connor: 0-for-4, K

    (23 votes)



55 votes total

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Winston-Salem Italian Beef 5, Hudson Valley Renegades 4
One of the more amazing walk-offs you’ll see this or any year, given Winston-Salem entered the bottom of the ninth down, 4-0. And this, of all teams, was the 14-29 Dash Beef practically sprinting to loss No. 30.

Let’s break right to the action. The ninth started with a single by Jackson Appel, pushed to second by a Wes Kath walk. Jordan Sprinkle stepped up, and with an 0-1 count, crushed his first home run of the season:

The assault continued, as the tying run got to second base on Samuel Zavala’s double (the speedy Zavala was removed for a pinch runner in Terrell Tatum, so there may have been an injury on the play). Cole McConnell lifted a single to center that fell in but kept Tatum from scoring. With runners on the corners, Jeral Pérez struck out, setting up Braden Montgomery for a hero turn:

As broadcast, Montgomery is the Winston-Salem hero “again”; playing his first professional season, Braden has proven himself the highest-leverage performer among all the White Sox bats, from the DSL all the way up to the South Side.

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Who earns the MVP for the Italian Beef tonight?








  • 68%

    Braden Montgomery: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B, BB, 2 K, 52.8% WPA

    (45 votes)

  • 6%

    Samuel Zavala: 1-for-3, 2B, HBP, 22.2% WPA

    (4 votes)

  • 21%

    Jordan Sprinkle: 1-for-4, R, HR, 3 RBI

    (14 votes)

  • 0%

    Mark McLaughlin: 2 IP, H, BB, 2 K, WP, WIN (1-2)

    (0 votes)

  • 1%

    Arxy Hernández: 2-for-4, 2 K, E

    (1 vote)

  • 0%

    Morris Austin: IP, BB, 2 K

    (0 votes)

  • 3%

    Wes Kath: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB

    (2 votes)



66 votes total

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Who Beefed themselves into a Cold Cat on Saturday?



  • 88%

    Jake Bockenstedt: 4 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, HR, WP, HB

    (37 votes)

  • 11%

    Clete Hartzog: IP, H, ER, BB, K

    (5 votes)



42 votes total

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Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 6, Columbia Fireflies 5
So interestingly, the Cannon Ballers answered the late High-A comeback with their very own, more modest, late rally to win. Rather than a five-run outburst in last bats, however, Kanny came through with the deciding tally in the bottom of the eighth, as Nathan Archer tripled with two outs and came home on a Mikey Kane single. With the exception of Jonathan Clark (ironically handed the win despite blowing the save and overseeing the Fireflies rally to tie), the CBs arms were resplendent.

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Who takes the MVP in Kanny tonight?









  • 37%

    Mikey Kane: 2-for-4, GWRBI, K, 24.6% WPA

    (17 votes)

  • 20%

    Wilber Sánchez: 2-for-3, 2 R, SB, HBP, K, E, 18.6% WPA

    (9 votes)

  • 15%

    Luis Reyes: 4 IP, 2 H, R, 2 BB, 5 K, E

    (7 votes)

  • 2%

    Blake Shepardson: IP, R, 3 K, HB

    (1 vote)

  • 6%

    Jack Young: IP, SAVE (3)

    (3 votes)

  • 8%

    Ronny Hernandez: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B, K, E, 0-for-2 CS

    (4 votes)

  • 2%

    Calvin Harris: 2-for-4, R, RBI

    (1 vote)

  • 6%

    Lyle Miller-Green: 1-for-3, RBI, BB

    (3 votes)



45 votes total

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Time for a Kanny Cold Cat!





  • 54%

    Jonathan Clark: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 K, HR, 2 WP, HB, WIN (1-0), BLOWN SAVE (2)

    (23 votes)

  • 7%

    Liam Paddack: IP, 2 H, ER, WP, BALK, HOLD (3)

    (3 votes)

  • 9%

    Ryan Burrowes: 0-for-3, K, SAC

    (4 votes)

  • 28%

    George Wolkow: 1-for-4, picked off 2B

    (12 votes)



42 votes total

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ACL White Sox 3, ACL Rangers 2 (10 innings)
Another game that the White Sox almost lost late, as the Rangers rallied to tie with two runs in the eighth. But another game where the Good Guys prevailed, this time in extras in the desert. Now, to be fair, it was a couple of defensive breakdowns (passed ball, error) that led to the tie, so the Complex Sox arms were mostly beyond reproach in the game. And one good turn deserves another, as the Sox walk-off came on a sac bunt from Marcelo Alcala, as pitcher Jaiker García threw wildly and allowed Manfred Man Jurdrick Profar to score from second base. There is justice, as errors by Profar and Alcala on the same play in the eighth is what knotted the contest in the first place.

Oh, also notable: The White Sox were 10-of-10 in stolen bases, while the Rangers were cut down in their only steal attempt over the 10 innings.

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One more round, let’s pick a Complex MVP.







  • 13%

    Matt Hogan: 1-for-2, 2 BB, RBI, K, 2 SB

    (5 votes)

  • 47%

    Mason Dinesen: 2-for-3, BB, K, 3 SB, picked off 3B

    (17 votes)

  • 22%

    Fabian Ysalla: 4 IP, 5 H, BB, 3 K, BALK

    (8 votes)

  • 2%

    Reudis Diaz: IP, H, HB, 2 K, HOLD (3)

    (1 vote)

  • 8%

    Jeremy Gonzalez: 2 IP, H, BB, 2 K, WIN (2-1)

    (3 votes)

  • 5%

    Denny Lima: IP

    (2 votes)



36 votes total

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Who was the Complex Cold Cat?






  • 25%

    Adrian Gil: 0-for-4, K, PB, 1-for-1 CS

    (8 votes)

  • 32%

    Marcelo Alcala: 0-for-4, R, 2 K, E, SB

    (10 votes)

  • 3%

    Stiven Flores: 0-for-4

    (1 vote)

  • 35%

    Grant Smith: 0-for-4, 2 K

    (11 votes)

  • 3%

    T.J. McCants: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K, SB

    (1 vote)



31 votes total

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Texas Outside Hitter Whitney Lauenstein Transfers To Penn State Women’s Volleyball

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Texas outside hitter Whitney Lauenstein announced her commitment to Penn State women’s volleyball out of the transfer portal on Wednesday. Lauenstein posted her decision to transfer to Happy Valley on her Instagram.

As a redshirt senior this past season, Lauenstein logged 33 kills, 11 digs, and 14 total blocks across 20 sets for the Longhorns.

Lauenstein began her NCAA journey with two seasons at Nebraska. As a sophomore, she led the Cornhuskers in total points, earning AVCA All-Region Team and Academic All-Big Ten honors.

After the 2022 season, the Waverly, Nebraska, native stepped away from the team to focus on her family. Lauenstein then transferred to Texas in December of 2023, where she spent the last two seasons.

Lauenstein now joins setter Alexis Stucky and middle blocker Ryla Jones as transfer players who have committed to the Nittany Lions this cycle.

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Marquette volleyball All-American Natalie Ring transfers to Texas A&M

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Izzy Starck transfers to Pitt volleyball from Penn State

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Texas A&M volleyball’s sweep of Kentucky attracts record viewership

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Texas A&M’s first-ever NCAA Championship win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday was one of the most-watched title games in college volleyball history.

The 2025 campaign has featured many first-time achievements for Jamie Morrison’s squad in just his third year as head coach in Bryan-College Station, Texas, including a victory in the No. 2-most-watched NCAA title game ever. Texas A&M’s match against Kentucky attracted a peak of 1.7 million viewers, as part of the most-consumed NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament in the history of the sport.

The Aggies have much to be proud of following their historic run on the court this season. Still, the Maroon and White faithful have also played their own crucial roles in supporting the program as it ventured to some of the most hostile road environments in volleyball. One of those rowdy atmospheres occurred in the Lincoln Regional, where Morrison’s squad dethroned No. 1 seed Nebraska in an instant classic that advanced the Aggies to their first-ever appearance in the Final Four.

Texas A&M’s outstanding season, capped off by a sweep of the Wildcats in the NCAA Championship, played a massive role in etching their name into the viewership history books.





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K-State Hires Jeremiah Johnson to Serve as Defensive Backs Coach

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – A 24-year coaching veteran who has 13 years of coordinator experience, Jeremiah Johnson has been hired as a defensive backs coach at Kansas State, head coach Collin Klein announced Wednesday.
 
Johnson comes to Manhattan after serving one season as the defensive coordinator at Coastal Carolina in addition to being the Chanticleers’ interim head coach for the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech, which will be played next Tuesday.
 
“When Coach Klein called about joining his staff, it was a no brainer,” said Johnson, who worked with Klein during the 2016 season at Northern Iowa. “Having the opportunity to help him execute his vision for this program is exciting, and I am humbled and honored to work alongside one of the best coaches, leaders and humans in this business. It’s an added bonus that I am able to return to my home state. Nicki, Lane, Drew and I are so grateful to Collin and Shalin for bringing us on their journey and making us a part of their Wildcat Family. Team Johnson is fired up to get to Manhattan and get to work. Go Cats!”
 
Johnson has also served as a defensive coordinator at Northern Iowa (2014-2021, 2023), Kent State (2022) and Louisiana Tech (2024).
 
“Jeremiah is one of the best teachers of the game of football I have been around,” said Klein. “He is a relentless recruiter and a program builder. I am very excited to have him on our staff.”
 
This season, Johnson has helped Coastal advance to its sixth-straight bowl game as the Chanticleers rank 16th nationally and second in the Sun Belt in fourth down defense (40.0%) and 31st in fumble recoveries (8). He has helped Xamarion Gordon to a No. 2 national ranking in fumble recoveries (3) and a No. 5 ranking in the conference in interceptions (3). Myles Woods also had three interceptions on the year, while Johnson has coached Ezekiel Durham-Campbell to a No. 7 ranking in the conference in sacks (0.46 per game).
 
The Johnson-led Louisiana Tech defense in 2024 ranked 12th nationally in total defense, surrendering only 308.4 yards per game. It was a 98-spot improvement over where the Bulldogs finished in 2023, while his unit also produced a 91-place improvement in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) as they finished at No. 26. Additionally, Johnson led La Tech to an 88-place bump in rushing defense (135.5 yards per game) to rank 44th.
 
Outside of a one-year hiatus in which he served the 2022 season as Kent State’s defensive coordinator, Johnson coached for 16 seasons at Northern Iowa, spending the 2007 through 2021 seasons – in addition to the 2023 campaign – in Cedar Falls. While at UNI, Johnson coached Panther defenders to a combined 32 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) First Team honors, five MVFC Defensive Players of the Year, one Buck Buchanan Award winner, 15 Associated Press FCS All-America honors and seven American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American accolades.
 
In 11 seasons as the UNI defensive coordinator, Johnson’s defenses ranked in the top 10 nationally in statistical categories 29 times, which included turnovers gained on six occasions (highest ranking of No. 2 in 2019 with 34), defensive touchdowns four times (highest ranking of No. 5 in 2016 and 2019 with 4) and scoring defense three times (best ranking of No. 6 at 15.3 points per game in the Spring of 2021). During his first run as defensive coordinator from 2014 through 2021, UNI ranked sixth in the FCS by allowing 19.9 points per game over a 99-game span. He was also named a finalist for the 2019 FootballScoop FCS Defensive Coordinator of the Year award.
 
The Panthers won four conference championships during Johnson’s time at UNI. Additionally, they made 10 FCS Playoff appearances and advanced past the first round in eight of 10 seasons, which included a semifinal showing in 2008 and quarterfinal appearances in 2015 and 2019.
 
Before being promoted to coordinator, Johnson coached the Northern Iowa defensive backs and served as the recruiting coordinator from 2009 through 2012. In 2007 and 2008, he was the video coordinator and assistant defensive backs coach.
 
Johnson went to UNI after working the 2003 through 2006 seasons at Loras College, serving on the same staff as former K-State head coach Chris Klieman. Johnson worked with the Duhawk defensive backs in 2003, 2004 and 2006, while he coached the wide receivers in 2005. Prior to his time at Loras, he was a graduate assistant and video coordinator at Wyoming in 2002.
 
A native of Scandia, Kansas, Johnson obtained his undergraduate degree in sports science from Kansas in 2000, while he earned a master’s degree in athletic administration from Loras in 2005.
 
Johnson and his five, Nicki, have a son, Lane, and a daughter, Drew.
 
THE JEREMIAH JOHNSON FILE
Hometown: Scandia, Kansas
College: Kansas – Bachelor’s degree in sports science (2000); Loras College – Master’s degree in athletic administration (2005)
Family: Wife: Nicki; Children: Lane, Drew
 
JEREMIAH JOHNSON’S COACHING CAREER
2002, Wyoming (Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator)
2003-04, Loras College (Defensive Backs)
2005, Loras College (Wide Receivers)
2006, Loras College (Defensive Backs)
2007-08, Northern Iowa (Video Coordinator/Assistant Defensive Backs Coach)
2009-12, Northern Iowa (Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator)
2013-16, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)
2017-21, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs)
2022, Kent State (Defensive Coordinator)
2023, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator)
2024, Louisiana Tech (Defensive Coordinator)
2025, Coastal Carolina (Defensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach)
2026, K-State (Defensive Backs)

 



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Texas A&M Volleyball adds another productive player from the portal

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Winning championships is always the top goal for any athletic program. However, when you go deep into the postseason, especially in volleyball, it can interfere with the staff’s ability to recruit. That’s a good problem to have when you’re bringing home hardware, and Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison is already getting work done in the NCAA transfer portal.

Needing to reload a roster that’s losing nine seniors, including four All-Americans and two future professional players, Coach Morrison received some major news on Tuesday. It was announced that former Boise State middle blocker Eliza Sharp has committed to Texas A&M. This gives A&M another young talent to develop and brings some elite production.

Originally, Coach Morrison had a five-year plan to reach a national title, which meant he understood that the roster he had now would be a crucial part of turning the Aggie volleyball program into a national powerhouse. With him now ahead of schedule by two years, it gives him a significant advantage in recruiting and positions Texas A&M for a quick turnaround to make another championship run in the near future.

Below is key information on the third commit joining the 2026 Texas A&M volleyball team.

Eliza Sharp – Middle Blocker





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