The rookie has racked up his first four career home runs in a week since switching to the oblong stick that's been all the rage among MLB hitters.

All of the scoring came in the ninth inning for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-3 loss Tuesday. Lenyn Sosa and Edgar Quero each had two hits in the defeat.

So going into the White Sox game against the Rays on July 22 in Tampa, Fla., Montgomery switched to a torpedo bat, which has a thicker barrel but thins out at the end.

Several National League playoff contenders are eyeing Luis Robert Jr., the most significant remaining face from the Sox' failed contention window.

The Chicago White Sox continue to put a high price tag on center fielder Luis Robert Jr., according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

White Sox manager Will Venable and television analyst Steve Stone shared memories of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who passed away on Monday.

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Division rivals are vying for outfielder Luis Robert of the White Sox, with the White Sox apparently resolute in the stance that they'll either receive a trade return the equivalent of what Robert's potential is or hang onto him beyond the deadline. The White Sox hold a $20…