Chicago White Sox just had their worst season in history and are still performing very poorly in 2025 season, making it difficult for them to have a chance to win. After they finished last season with a miserable 41-121 record, White Sox were even labeled as the weakest team in history.

But in MLB 25's Franchise Mode, players who like challenges will get a chance to rewrite history-through precise lineup deployment and long-term strategic planning, let this sleeping giant regain its glory.

Unlike the desperate situation in reality, White Sox in the game has a unique advantage of digital reconstruction. More importantly, players can think outside the box and deploy talents across time and space. This guide will reveal how to turn this bottom-rated team into a championship contender through excellent strategy.

Player Screening

Any successful team reconstruction is based on an accurate assessment of the player's existing assets. Before you start rebuilding, the first thing you need to do is to understand which players are on your roster and select players according to your own situation.

This rebuild should focus on retaining potential players under 30 years old, who are rated A or B. According to the system data, the following 6 players in White Sox lineup best meet the above retention criteria:

Core players

• CF Luis Robert Jr
• CP Penn Murfee
• SP Davis Martin
• RF Mike Tauchman
• CF Michael A. Taylor
• SP Bryse Wilson

The most valuable player is Luis Robert Jr. He is the player who is most worthy of players to build a lineup around, and his value is much higher than we expected. Because he is very stable on both offense and defense.

Robert is Potential B, OVR 77, and is still young enough. Therefore, he is a player who is worth focusing on and does not need to spend a lot of MLB 25 Stubs.

Retained Players

• SP Bryse Wilson
• SP Drew Thorpe
• SS Colson Montgomery
• C Kyle Teel
• SP Noah Schultz

These players are also young and have potential. Bryse Wilson and Drew Thorpe's OVR are both over 70, and both have Potential B. Youth is the basis for their continued development, enough for players to build a good roster around them in the next two to three years.

In addition, Drew Thorpe, Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Noah Schultz are all developing their skills in the minor leagues. The first three can directly become starters right off the bat due to their outstanding performance and strong strength. Noah Schultz may need to continue to train in minor leagues for another year, but should also be elevated in 2026 season.

Improved Positions

In the first two years of reconstruction, players will find that they urgently need to improve four positions, namely Left Fielder, Third Baseman, Catcher and Relief Pitcher.

• Left Fielder

Left Fielder has Andrew Benintendi, who has 68 overall and B potential. For him, he has not had enough time to develop, but he is still a starter with great potential.

In addition, there is Alex Verdugo, a transitional candidate, whose Contact 78 and Clutch 82 make him more suitable for the second batter.

• Third Baseman

In terms of Third Baseman, we have players like Bobby Dalbec and Josh Rojas who can play, but they are both nearly 30 years old, and it is difficult to see room for improvement in their overall performance at present, and there is no development potential. They may play until 2025 at most, and the next step is to find a suitable young player to replace them.

• Catcher

Personally, I think the most suitable player for this position is Teel, who is only 23 years old. Players can promote him and let him play. As the most worthwhile catcher rookie in this game, his initial value of Defensive Ability is over 70. If players are willing to spend energy on him, he can grow into a better catcher within two years.

Besides him, there are Matt Thaiss and Korey Lee to choose from. They are both 66 overall, which is enough to make them both as backups. But if Teel does not make progress as we expect, then this vacancy is worth looking for the right person to fill in the 2026 free agency. It is recommended that players can prepare in advance - that is, accumulate MLB 25 Stubs.

• Relief Pitcher

Murfee is the only relief pitcher with an overall of more than 70. The next best choice is 29-year-old potential player James Karinchak and Cam Boose with an overall of 66. However, the number of options is too small, and I personally recommend that players seek the help of free agents to solve this problem.

Cultivate Esports Thinking

For players who are interested in participating in MLB The Show 25 esports games, I do not recommend you to use White Sox players. But the process of rebuilding White Sox does cultivate your unique lineup construction ability.

Here are three pro-level suggestions:

1. If you need to play White Sox players, I prefer Robert and Murfee because, as I said above, they are the best players on the team.
2. In Diamond Dynasty mode, cost-effective blue cards with OVR 75-80 tend to have more tactical value than high OVR cards. For example, Luis Robert Jr.'s Live Series card, its Speed attribute makes it a bunt cheese nemesis.
3. The most important point is that if you are sure to play their players in the game, please know the history of the team in advance, which will help you a lot.

However, it is well known that Chicago White Sox are unlikely to make postseason with its current roster. They don't have enough strength to achieve this goal, so I don't expect them to perform well in 2025 season. But at least it can introduce enough young players to prepare for future success.

The secret to winning Diamond Dynasty mode for free lies in these Team Affinity Cards. While working for these cards isn't fun, the rewards are worth the effort. We've selected the 10 most strategically valuable Team Affinity Cards based on current data and actual performance - please note that the following recommendations are ranked in no particular order.

1. Justin Martinez (Arizona Diamondbacks)

When bullpens depth was the biggest pain point in the early version, this Dominican pitcher's Sinker-Slider-Forkball combination was a timely relief. In particular, finding a quality reliever who can suppress the opposing hitter in the clutch will be the key to your continued success. Justin Martinez is a great tool - he has an absolute advantage in suppressing right-handed hitters and can make opponents frequently miss in the clutch.

2. Rollie Fingers (Milwaukee Brewers)

The iconic mustache pitcher returns with his historic pitch mix. Not only does Fingers have one of the strongest pitch combinations a relief pitcher can have, but his unconventional delivery and high pitch clutch rating make him a must-have for bullpens. He combines the vertical displacement of the sinker with the forkball, which is a challenge for both righty and lefty bats. Coupled with his stopper quirk, Rollie Fingers can freeze any crisis in an instant.

3. Andrew Miller (Cleveland Guardians)

Yes, this is another relief pitcher. But Andrew Miller has long been one of the best relief pitchers in MLB. This left-handed freak continues his dominance in reality - 117 Clutch rating with a unique low elbow delivery mechanism. In addition, his shocking sinker-slider-fastball combo also makes him a nightmare for left-handed hitters. Despite the low Control, it's not a big deal when Swings & Misses are the norm.

4. Babe Ruth (New York Yankees)

As one of the best power hitters in baseball history, it's impossible not to include Babe Ruth on this list. Babe's 85-rated card has strange hitting attributes, but this anomaly can be used as an advantage. Better Contact with left-handed pitching, and better Power against right-handed pitching, combined with his hitting quirks, give him the best hitting advantage in the game. It also makes this legendary DH with first base as a secondary position the core of the early lineup.

5. George Brett (Kansas City Royals)

As a textbook contact hitter, Brett can hit hits through the defense and is one of the most consistent hitters of all time. As a platoon third baseman, although his defensive stats are mediocre, his 47 speed allows him to save the day even when facing marginal balls. Like Ruth, Brett also has the best hitting quirks in the game, making him an ideal candidate for a platoon third baseman or DH.

6. Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox)

In a meta dominated by left-handed sluggers, Big Hurt‘s right-handed hitting advantage is invaluable. If your lineup is in desperate need of a right-handed slugger, Frank Thomas is an excellent choice. From a power perspective, The Big Hurt is certainly more effective against left-handed pitchers, but his amazing balanced hitting attributes make him very solid against any pitcher. Coupled with Thomas's Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, Fighter, First-Pitch Hitter and other skills, he is the ultimate answer to cracking the left-handed starting position.

7. Hank Thompson (San Francisco Giants)

This is a versatile player who can defend the third baseman, second base and either corner outfield position. He is good at hitting fastballs and driving in runs. Although his power attribute is average, his 73 Speed ​​and most of his fielding attributes over 80 are enough to build his unique value. A player like Hank Thompson who is proficient in everything can save us time and effort in the game.

8. Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Max Muncy is a great power hitter. His violent output of Power double 100+ and his solid defensive attributes make him a brilliant choice for a platoon bat, because he can hit a kill at any time! In addition, he can also provide a small captain's help for Dodgers, whose total score is less than ​​91, bringing more possibilities for players to match the lineup.

9. Craig Biggio (Houston Astros)

When most catchers are still trapped in bulky defensive positioning, Biggio breaks the rules with 88 Speed ​​and multi-position adaptability. He can play catcher and corner outfield, and is one of the stronger hitters in Team Affinity. While his defensive stats are a bit subpar and a little underwhelming, with his 88 speed, he should have enough power to make up for them in the outfield. His Blocking stats are a little lackluster, but his 89 Contact/85 Clutch combo is more than enough to make up for the occasional lapse on defense. If you keep him in the lineup and use MLB The Show 25 Stubs to get him to the next level, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.

10. Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies)

Kyle Schwarber is a lefty slugger. This DH has a lot of power, which, combined with his Table Setter quirk, makes him an ideal early lineup option. Once the game enters Parallel 3 phase, his Clutch will break the 80 mark, meaning he can also be a great fourth batter.

It's important to note that every team in Team Affinity is amazing and has its unique characteristics, so players not mentioned don't necessarily mean they're bad. Anyway, log in to MLB The Show 25 now and build your lineup with these TA stars!

As the best baseball game at present, MLB The Show 25 has a lot of content worth exploring. Among them, franchise mode not only allows you to understand how to manage and operate a team, but also allows you to understand which players have the most potential.

In franchise mode, players can view the top 100 players in the game. The ranking is based on their overall score, potential score attributes, age, etc. In franchise mode, you don’t need MLB The Show 25 Stubs to hire players. You need to negotiate with them based on their strength and give them a reasonable salary. Some free agents will even come to you to negotiate.

Those players who have been famous for a long time are indeed powerful, but discovering new generation players is the real fun of this mode. Here are the best rookie prospects in MLB 25 for you.

1. Roki Sasaki, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers

Right-handed pitcher Sasaki is 192cm tall and pitches with a three-quarter (slant shoulder) pitching mechanism. He averages 158.3km/h (2022 season) and the fastest 165km/h with four-seam line speedballs and forkballs as the main axis of his pitching, plus some sliders and curveballs. Among them, the forkball is considered being the most powerful changeup in his hands. The four-seam line speedball has a good tail power, and the highest speed measured in actual combat exceeds 2,600rpm.

Roki Sasaki entered the game with 86 points. His speed and breakthrough attributes are 99 points, and his endurance attribute is 89 points. He is a very promising pitcher.

2. Roman Anthony, CF, Boston Red Sox

Roman Anthony is only 20 years old this year, but he was selected as the top rookie in the 2022 MLB draft, and in 2023, he was recognized as Red Sox’s minor league hitter of the year. Although his total score is only 67 points at present, his potential is 94 points. His speed, arm and defensive ability are all high. Give him some time and he can become the best starting pitcher of Red Sox.

3. Walker Jenkins, RF, Minnesota Twins

Walker Jenkins is also only 20 years old. He is currently playing as an outfielder for Minnesota Twins. Although his total score is lower than Roman Anthony’s, only 61. But his potential total score is as high as 90. Obviously, Walker Jenkins is not good at defense, his defense score is only 60 points. Walker Jenkins needs to grow in the minor leagues for a while.

4. Kristian Campbell, 2B, Boston Red Sox

You may not have heard of this rookie. Kristian Campbell was a relatively unknown fourth-round draft pick in 2023, but in 2025, he became Red Sox’s starter. Because Red Sox’s batting development team redesigned Kristian Campbell’s batting technique. This helped him increase his batting speed and hit the ball more in the air, making him play a miraculous role in the game.

Although Kristian Campbell’s current rating is only 66, he is obviously the kind of player who can continue to improve. Players who play Boston Red Sox may be able to witness him grow into a star player.

5. Dylan Crews, RF, Washington Nationals

Dylan Crews was born in 2002 and is more mature than the above players, but he is still considered a promising rookie player. His Dylan Crews living card has a total rating of 76 points and a potential of 90 points. He is already a strong outfielder. He has Vision score of 60 and Reaction of 99. Even in Diamond Dynasty mode, Dylan Crews is still a good player, and you need about 230 MLB The Show 25 Stubs to add him to the team.

6. Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers

Jackson Jobe is only 22 years old and is considered being the future ace pitcher of Detroit team. His total rating is 69. Jackson Jobe is very fast, with a Velocity attribute of 89 and a Break attribute of 81. Jackson Jobe may become the team’s starting pitcher. If you are willing to give the player some time to grow, he will shine in your team.

7. Andrew Painter, SP, Philadelphia Phillies

Painter’s total rating is 68 and his potential rating is 87, which is slightly less than the above players, but he has a Break rating of 72 and a Velocity rating of 75, which also shows that he is a good pitcher and his rating is constantly improving.

8. Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers

Max Clark is a 20-year-old rookie for Tigers. His overall rating is only 59. Although he is a little behind Jackson Jobe, he is very good at defense, which makes him a worthy investment in the future.

9. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians

2024 Major League Baseball draft, Travis Bazzana, has an overall rating of 65 and an overall potential of 91. He has high potential, but is not good at speed. Travis Bazzana’s hitting performance is the best among all rookies.

Although his overall rating is not high, Travis Bazzana’s Pipeline card is currently hot, and you need more than 8,000 stubs to get his Pipeline card.

10. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers

Sebastian Walcott is 18 years old this year and is the youngest player in this ranking. His overall rating is only 56, but his potential is as high as 85. You need to give Sebastian Walcott 2-3 years to see his growth and he will become the main force of the team.

The above are the most promising rookie prospects in MLB 25. They have unlimited potential. After a period of training, they will become stars in the major leagues.