Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly exploring a sale of the Chicago White Sox. on Wednesday that Reinsdorf, 88, is in active discu sions to sell the team to a group led by former big leaguer Dave Stewart. Reinsdorf, who also owns the NBAs Chicago Bulls, bought the White Sox in 1981 for around $20 million. White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf talks to reporters briefly on Aug. 31, 2023 about a shooting incident inside Guaranteed Rate Field last during a baseball game against the Athletics in Chicago. AP Only the Steinbrenner family, which has owned the Yankees since 1973, have had a longer tenure as an MLB owner. Babe Ruth Jersey Reinsdorf has long said he has no plans to sell the White Sox despite growing fan criticism and bad results on the field. Explore More Stewart, a 16-year MLBer and 1989 World Series MVP, has recently been part of a group looking to bring a big league team to Nashville, Tenn., although it isnt clear what his involvement would mean for the franchises future in the Windy City, per the outlet. The news comes after the White Sox suffered through the . Chicago lost a record 121 games in 2024, breaking the 1962 Mets single-season lo s record. Everyone in this organization is extremely unhappy with the results of this season, that goes without saying, . This year has been very painful for all, especially our fans. We did not arrive here overnight, and solutions wont happen overnight either. The White Sox fired longtime executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn during the 2023 season, hiring Chris Getz as the new general manager, and canned manager Pedro Grifol for Grady Sizemore in August. Neither move was enough to avoid making history. Going back to last year, we have made difficult decisions and changes to begin building a foundation for future succe s, Reinsdorf said. What has impre sed me is how our players and staff have continued to work and bring a profe sional attitude to the ballpark each day despite a historically difficult season. No one is happy with the results, but I commend the continued effort. Earlier this year, it was reported that the White Sox were exploring a po sible new stadium in Chicagos South Loop, replacing Guaranteed Rate Field, where theyve played since 1991. The White Sox drew just 17,046 fans per game this season, the fourth-fewest in the majors. Bobby Doerr Jersey