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White Sox Land Top Pick After 49 Years | Chicago Cubs News
The Chicago White Sox just won the 2026 MLB draft lottery, securing the top pick for the first time in 49 years — a moment that stirs both excitement and pressure. While the Sox haven’t had a number one pick since Harold Baines, Chicago’s sports history is littered with elite first-rounders — from Patrick Kane’s Stanley Cup glory to Tom Harmon’s acting detour, Derrick Rose’s MVP brilliance followed by injury, and Elton Brand’s short-lived Bulls tenure. More recently, Connor Bedard and Caleb Williams have shown promise despite setbacks. Every number one pick carries hope, hype, and the…
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