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Miguel Vargas Day-to-Day After HBP to Hand – X-Rays Negative, Has Wednesday Off

Miguel Vargas took a fastball to the hand/wrist Tuesday night but showed his toughness by staying in the game. X-rays taken on Wednesday came back negative, and the Chicago White Sox are treating their third baseman as day-to-day.

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Chicago White Sox: recent ranking reveals how badly team misses Kyle Teel

At this point in the 2026 MLB season, the Chicago White Sox have surpassed the expectations many had for them. After three consecutive seasons in which they lost 100+ games, Chicago is currently 25-23 and in second place in the American League Central Division.

Grant Taylor News / Yardbarker / May 20

Grant Taylor's success proves he could be White Sox's closer

Grant Taylor's dominance this season has demonstrated why he deserves to take on the closer role for the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox score two runs in ninth inning to rally past Mariners

White Sox acquire LHP Joe Rock from Rays

One prospect each MLB team needs to promote

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

The 'Managers from the 2011 MLB season' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Inside the White Sox / May 20

White Sox Volunteer Corps Joins City Year Chicago for Day of Service at Chicago Furniture Bank

The Chicago White Sox Volunteer Corps, presented by United, teamed up with City Year Chicago on May 16 for a large-scale day of service at the Chicago Furniture Bank on the city’s South Side.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB perfect games' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox receive dire trade deadline prediction from MLB analyst

The Chicago White Sox looked like they were about to fall back to .500 as their offense sputtered for most of the night on Tuesday. However, they fought back in the ninth inning and defeated the Seattle Mariners by the score of 2-1.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 20

White Sox Strike a Trade with Rays for Added Pitching Depth

The Chicago White Sox finalized a trade ahead of last night's comeback win over the Seattle Mariners. The team announced the addition of Joe Rock from the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox trade .295 hitter to Tampa Bay Rays for pitching depth

The Chicago White Sox are 25-23 on the season following their 2-1 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. While many fans were frustrated by the lack of offense for most of the night, White Sox pitchers kept the team in the game by keeping the Mariners limited at the plate.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 20

Behind 'dangerous' Munetaka Murakami, White Sox chase another win vs. M's

In baseball, the analytical crowd talks about "three true outcomes" -- plate appearances that end in a home run, walk or strikeout. They're called "true" because they involve only the batter and pitcher, removing defense from the equation.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Unexpected White Sox rookie emerging as legit award contender

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is off to a phenomenal start in the 2026 season, putting the 26-year-old firmly in the early American League Rookie of the Year conversation despite this being his first MLB campaign.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 20

White Sox 2, Mariners 1: Ninth-Inning Rally Seals a Stolen Win

The White Sox had no business winning on Tuesday night, but they did so anyway. Entering the ninth down 1–0 with just two hits, the White Sox finally got something going with Munetaka Murakami drawing a leadoff walk and Miguel Vargas getting hit by a pitch, albeit a scary moment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

White Sox score two runs in 9th inning to rally past Mariners

Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi hit run-scoring singles in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami meets Ichiro before Mariners showdown

The Chicago White Sox and rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami continue drawing attention across Major League Baseball, especially among fans following the growing impact of Japanese stars throughout the league.

Osvaldo Bido News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

White Sox Release Osvaldo Bido To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

The White Sox have released right-hander Osvaldo Bido, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The righty is pursuing an opportunity in Japan, per Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago White Sox: MLB GM’s still not sold completely on Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox are 24-23, which is a much better record than virtually anyone thought they would have at this point in the season. Currently, they are just two games out of first place in the American League Central Division.

Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / May 19

White Sox get Colson Montgomery warning that should make them think twice

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the top feel-good stories in baseball this season, and much of that has to do with a surprisingly potent lineup that is currently second in the MLB in home runs.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Kyle Teel Shut Down With LCL Sprain

It will be quite some time before Kyle Teel makes his season debut. The White Sox second-year catcher sprained the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his right knee, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Why It's Time to Take the White Sox Seriously

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, I'm not sure many people anticipated the Chicago White Sox to be sitting in second place in the AL Central at 24-22.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 18

How White Sox have proved their legitimacy this season

They are currently two games over .500 (24-22) and in second place in the AL Central.

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 18

The Chicago White Sox Are a Recycling Center of Useful Fantasy Players in 2026

After losing 121 games in 2024 and grinding through another miserable 2025, the Chicago White Sox entered this season as the most ignored franchise in fantasy baseball.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Should the Chicago White Sox Extend Munetaka Murakami?

After three straight seasons of 100 or more losses, including a record-setting 121-loss season in 2024, the Chicago White Sox are finally providing reason for optimism to their fans.

Edgar Quero News / Field Level Media / May 17

Edgar Quero's game-winning homer lifts White Sox over Cubs

Edgar Quero smacked a game-ending two-run home run in the 10th inning and joined Andrew Benintendi with a three-hit game to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 9-8 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 17