What would the Windy City look like with only one major league baseball team? Chicagoans may find out sooner rather than later, as reports suggest White Sox CEO Jerry Reinsdorf is in discussions to sell the team.
Sources told the Chicago Sun-Times that Reinsdorf, 88, recently met with former MLB pitcher and sports agent Dave Stewart about possibly acquiring the team.
The news comes off the heels of a disastrous season for the White Sox, in which the team hit a record win-loss ratio of 41-121.
Reinsdorf, who purchased the team in 1981 for $20 million, currently holds a 19% ownership stake, according to the Sun-Times. The CEO has reportedly been considering a sale of the team for some time.
In December of 2023, Reinsdorf met with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, sparking rumors of a southbound move for the White Sox. According to the Sun-times, Stewart has represented a Nashville group seeking to secure an MLB team for the city.
Reinsdorf has explored other options for the White Sox in recent months, including a proposal for a new stadium at “The 78” development site in the south loop.
The CEO has reportedly stated that Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport is no longer a financially viable location for the Sox.
For now, a sale of the White Sox is little more than speculation, and it remains unclear how any potential sale would effect the team.