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Hill's second pinch homer of season leads White Sox over Royals 6-5

Pinch-hitter Derek Hill homered to break an eighth-inning tie after Chicago wasted a three-run lead, and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for their third straight win

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Homers off bench Sunday Hill went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Hill has been limited to bench duties for much of the year. He pinch hit for Jarred Kelenic in the seventh inning and delivered a game-tying homer in this contest, which was Hill's second long ball of the season. Hill is batting .263 with a .770 OPS, three RBI, six runs scored and four steals on seven attempts across 44 plate appearances this season. He gets most of his starts as a short-side platoon option in the outfield, but he has yet to pick up a start against a righty.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts hits go-ahead single, Andujar and Machado homer as Padres beat White Sox to end 4-game skid

Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, Miguel Andujar and Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 to snap a four-game skid

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Abrams' sacrifice fly, Tena's pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1

CJ Abrams’ sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Daylen Lile from third in the 10th inning, pinch-hitter José Tena followed with a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Drives first homer of season Hill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Hill hit the first of four White Sox homers, unloading on a Jeffrey Springs fastball in the second inning. The veteran started in right field but has seen action at all three outfield spots, producing a .725 OPS through 31 plate appearances, with Sunday's homer marking his first extra-base hit and RBI of the season. Hill figures to continue operating primarily as a bench outfielder with some starts against lefties mixed in.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Munetaka Murakami homers and White Sox go deep 4 times to back Noah Schultz in 7-4 win over A's

Rookie Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas hit two of Chicago’s four home runs off Jeffrey Springs, and rookie Noah Schultz allowed one hit over five innings for his first major le...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Starts in series finale Hill went 1-for-2 before getting pinch hit for in the sixth in Thursday's 5-3 loss against the Rays.

Impact Hill, who played in four games with the White Sox last season, returned to the Southside this offseason to be a backup outfielder. That situation changed after the trade of Luis Robert, which has forced Hill to be a de facto starter, playing in 15 games thus far. The 30-year-old's glove is his biggest attraction to the club, as he's tallied just 25 appearances to date with zero extra-base hits. He's also been caught stealing three times on six attempts, a dubious honor which currently leads the majors.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson homers again as the Orioles beat the White Sox 4-2

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in Baltimore’s three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 for their eighth straight victory over the S...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

White Sox outfielder Austin Hays sidelined by a right hamstring strain

White Sox outfielder Austin Hays has left their game against Baltimore with a right hamstring strain

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Peters' single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

White Sox sign Derek Hill, non-tender Tauchman, Elko, Booser The White Sox retained speedy outfielder Derek Hill on a one-year contract while non-tendering outfielder Mike Tauchman, first baseman Tim E...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches deal for 2026 Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract with the White Sox on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact The 29-year-old outfielder was claimed off waivers from the Marlins during the final week of the season. Hill played in 57 games between the two clubs in 2025 and had a .216/.281/.328 slash line and 32.2 percent strikeout rate. He'll likely serve as a depth outfield for Chicago to begin 2026.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasons

Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Tigers Outfielder Joins White Sox with 2025 Season Winding Down While the Detroit Tigers continue to end an incredible collapse, one former player has found new life in the final week of the season. Forme...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

White Sox add former first-round draft pick to roster as latest reclamation project The Chicago White Sox made a late addition to their roster Wednesday, claiming veteran outfielder Derek Hill on waivers from the Miami Marli...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Claimed by Chicago The White Sox claimed Hill off waivers from the Marlins on Wednesday.

Impact Hill was DFA'd by Miami earlier in the week but will spent the remaining five days of the regular season with the White Sox after the team placed Mike Tauchman (knee) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Hill slashed .213/.275/.331 with three home runs, 10 RBI, 19 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 9:46 BB:K across 141 plate appearances with the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Tiger Derek Hill's Struggles to Find a Long-Term Home Continue The Detroit Tigers thought they found the future of their outfield when they drafted Derek Hill with the 2014 draft's 23rd overall selection...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Activated and DFA'd The Marlins activated Hill (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Though Hill is considered fully recovered from his right hamstring strain after he completed a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville last week, the Marlins don't have room for him on the big-league roster heading into the final week of the season. He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to fellow outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Unless he catches on with another organization in the coming days, Hill will finish the 2025 season with a .213/.275/.331 slash line to go with three home runs, seven steals, 10 RBI and 19 runs over 141 plate appearances in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to break 6-game slide, take on the Marlins

The Texas Rangers will try to break their six-game slide when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers head into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

The Texas Rangers will try to break a five-game slide when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Marlins on 4-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the Miami Marlins looking to extend a four-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared for rehab assignment Hill (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Previous reports indicated that the right hamstring strain Hill suffered in early September would end his season, but it now appears he's got a shot to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the end of the month. Hill's playing time had fallen off before he got hurt, and if he does make it back before the end of the season, it would likely be in a reserve role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies bring home losing streak into matchup against the Marlins

The Colorado Rockies are looking to break their four-game home slide with a victory over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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