The Chicago White Sox officially selected the contract of outfield prospect Braden Montgomery from the minor leagues on June 9, 2026. While the front office is looking to spark the roster with fresh talent, the big-league club has recently served as a mere backdrop for celebrity-filled road trips.
On First Take, host Shae Cornette highlighted the team's series against the New York Yankees to focus on NBA stars Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson. Cornette noted that the basketball stars "were at the Yankees game last night as they faced off against the White Sox, and look at them throwing out the first pitch."
As the Chicago White Sox work to integrate Braden Montgomery and build up their future core, they still have to contend with a national media landscape that often treats their games as a mere stage for opposing teams' star-studded promotions.