Chicago White Sox Rename Stadium from "Rate Field" to "Field" Hours After Prior Name Change

In what might be the most groundbreaking move since someone decided baseball needed a "seventh inning stretch," the Chicago White Sox have outdone themselves with their latest stadium name change. They've gone from the mouthful "Guaranteed Rate Field" to the slightly less mouthful "Rate Field," and now, in a stroke of minimalist genius, to simply "Field."

Why "Field," you ask? Because in the world of baseball, where tradition meets innovation, why not name your stadium after the most generic part of the game? It's like naming your dog "Dog" or your car "Car."

Insiders, possibly still recovering from the shock, suggest this is all about cutting costs on signage. "Think of all the paint we'll save!" exclaimed one team executive, probably while eyeing the budget with a mix of glee and despair.

But the pièce de résistance? The consideration of "Milkshake Field." Because nothing says baseball like the logistical nightmare of ensuring every fan gets their preferred flavor of milkshake. "We thought about it, but then realized we'd need more cows than fans," quipped a team spokesperson, likely while eating a burger.

Looking ahead, there's talk of a dome for 2026, which could mean another name change. "Dome Field" has a ring to it, but knowing the White Sox, they might just stick with "Dome."

And here's the kicker: just as they simplify their stadium's name to its most basic form, they've been ousted from 2026 playoff contention. So, while the name got shorter, their season just got infinitely longer.

So, fans, get ready. By next year, the stadium might just be known as "." Because if you're aiming for memorable, why not go for the punctuation mark?

In a sport where names like "Wrigley Field" and "Dodger Stadium" are etched in history, the White Sox have decided to make their mark with "Field." Because who needs tradition when you've got... well, a field?