Major League Baseballs long season eventually exposes every teams depth. For the White Sox, that moment has arrived and Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal might be exactly the arms they need.Chicago promoted two of its best pitching prospects this weekend, moving Smith and McDougal into the major-league bullpen while optioning Noah Schultz and David Sandlin. The timing could hardly be better. The White Sox remain in first place in the AL Central, but Cleveland, Minnesota, and Detroit are close enough that every late-inning meltdown suddenly matters. And friends, this is not simply September-preview baseball. Smith is Chicagos No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipelines No. 51 overall prospect. Since returning from a shoulder impingement in July, the former No. 5 overall pick has posted a 1.42 ERA with 10 strikeouts in six Triple-A relief appearances.MORE: Yankees reveal Aaron Judge injury update & timelineNov 9, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAnd while Hagen is the headline, McDougal might be even more interesting right now. The White Soxs No. 4 prospect owns a 2.86 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 34 2/3 Triple-A innings. Since returning from an elbow strain and moving to relief, opponents have hit just .158 against him while he has posted a 2.53 ERA.Both remain starters in Chicagos long-term plans. That is what makes this move smart. The White Sox arent abandoning development because they unexpectedly found themselves in a pennant race. They are borrowing two future rotation pieces for a role that can help them win right now. General manager Chris Getz specifically pointed to their power stuff and said the organization believes both are ready to contribute.MORE: Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong NL MVP race isnt even a debate, & heres whyFeb 17, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Tanner McDougal poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDominance isnt a for-sure thing, however. Smith has battled command, issuing 40 walks in 58 1/3 Triple-A innings, and neither pitcher has thrown a single major-league pitch.But Chicagos bullpen needs fresh, high-upside arms, and the division is suddenly too tight for conservative roster management.Smith and McDougal were supposed to be part of the next White Sox window. Turns out they may get a chance to help this team reach October sooner rather than later.Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter

Baseball scout Tim Pletkovich will share stories from his career evaluating players for Major League Baseball during a public program at the Steeple Building Museum in Bishop Hill on Aug. 15.The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Steeple Building, 103 N. Bishop Hill St., according to a community announcement. Admission is free.Pletkovich began evaluating amateur free agents for the Philadelphia Phillies at age 14 and later joined the Chicago Cubs organization at age 21. The announcement says he became the youngest paid scout in Major League Baseball at that time.Attendees will hear personal stories and insights from Pletkovich's years scouting for the Cubs during the 1980s. The presentation will offer a look at how professional baseball talent was evaluated during that era, according to the announcement.Program hosted by heritage associationThe Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting the presentation.People seeking more information can call 309-927-3899, visit bishophillheritage.org or email bhha@mymctc.net.This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Former MLB scout shares stories from his career

Weekly quiz has plenty of Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil and more, 10/10?Its Monday! And, of course, that means its time for the Quiz of the Week.After another round of the Copa do Brasil, the weekend brought more Brasileiro matches. Did you follow everything?Take the Quiz of the Week here!After testing your knowledge, tell us in the comments if you managed a 10/10.And let us know whether you found it easy or difficult.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Jackson Koivun has turned heads through five events as a professional on the PGA Tour, but he may have just accomplished his most impressive feat yet. Koivun finished eight under par at the Wyndham Championship in his home state of North Carolina over the weekend, tying for 29th place. He sits at the No. 70 spot in the FedEx Cup standings following his weekend performance, which qualifies him for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Not only has Koivun qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time as a professional, but it marks the first time a PGA TOUR University No. 1 or PGA TOUR University Accelerated graduate has advanced to the FedEx Cup Playoffs in the same season he accepted membership, doing so just two months after turning pro, according to PGA Communications.After missing the cut through two rounds at the John Deere Classic last month, Koivun has been on a tear on the PGA Tour. He earned his first top-10 finish one week later at the ISCO Championship by shooting 12 under and tying for 10th place. He followed that strong performance a week later by claiming the 3M Open title, his first as a professional, defeating PGA Tour legend Scottie Scheffler by three strokes. Since his win at the 3M Open, Koivun has finished tied for 31st at the Rocket Classic and tied for 29th at the Wyndham Championship, finishing eight under par in both events. The FedEx Cup playoffs feature three events, beginning Thursday, Aug. 13 with the St. Jude Championship in Memphis that features 70 players. The field trims to 50 players the following weekend at the BMW Championship in St. Louis, and will conclude with a 30-member field at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 27-30. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Jackson Koivun's FedEx Cup spot comes with historic significance

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