Report: White Sox in serious discussions to build new stadium

The White Sox are in talks with developer Related Midwest about the idea of building a new ballpark in Chicago's South Loop, according to Fran Spielman, Tim Novak, and David Roeder of the Chicago Sun-Times.

The discussions surrounding the new ballpark are serious, sources told Spielman, Novak, and Roeder.

"We met to discuss the historic partnership between the team and Chicago and the team's ideas for remaining competitive in Chicago in perpetuity," Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a joint statement when asked about the negotiations.

Reinsdorf has been open about the possibility of leaving Guaranteed Rate Field - the White Sox current home - when the club's lease expires after the 2029 campaign.

The government agency that owns Guaranteed Rate Field reportedly isn't involved in the talks over a new facility. The potential new site at Roosevelt Road and Clark Street is owned by Related Midwest.

The White Sox have played at Guaranteed Rate Field since 1991.