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White Sox Decision a 'Bit of a Mess' as MLB Draft Inches Closer

For months, it seemed as if the Chicago White Sox would be foolish not to take UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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White Sox Weekly June 22 – July 5, 2026

In baseball, if you take your eye off the ball for just a split second, you risk swinging right past a pitch down the middle. When spectating, it is just as easy to miss a series or two and have no idea what caused your team to remain atop the division after playing the last seven of 13 games against the team trying to oust you from the top spot.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 6

Chicago White Sox leapfrog New York Yankees in latest MLB power rankings

There may be no better story in baseball right now than the 2026 Chicago White Sox. After years of historical futility, Chicago is currently 47-42 and sits atop the American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 6

Chicago White Sox urged to trade for 8x All-Star ahead of MLB deadline

The Chicago White Sox are 47-42 on the season and sit atop the American League Central Division. This is a development that, truly, no one saw coming prior to the 2026 season.

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Munetaka Murakami News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 6

White Sox' Munetaka Murakami Should Be Back in the Lineup Very Soon

The Chicago White Sox continue to rise to the ocassion. Facing off in another grudge match against their AL Central rival, the White Sox were on the brink of losing their divisional lead with back-to-back losses to start the series.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

White Sox appreciate Central view, ready for warming Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox will greet the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday with a one-game lead atop the American League Central. While the White Sox realize they are nowhere near the finish line, they can appreciate the perch in the final week before the All Star-break.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 6

White Sox Tabbed as Suitors for Premier Trade Deadline Pitchers

Through the first half of the season, the Chicago White Sox have put themselves in an intriguing and somewhat surprising position. At 47-42, they sit atop the AL Central with the third best record in the entire American League.

Tristan Peters News / Sox on 35th / July 6

White Sox’ Tristan Peters Is Having a ‘Bananas’ First Half

Halfway through the baseball season, the word ‘breakout’ is becoming highly associated with the 2026 Chicago White Sox; not just as a team, but with many individual campaigns from the colorful cast of characters that make up this roster.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 6

Clutch White Sox Split Series Against Guardians to Remain at Top of AL Central

The Chicago White Sox split their four-game series with the Cleveland Guardians, defying the odds after losing their first two games in walk-off fashion.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Colson Montgomery News / NBC Sports / July 5

Watch: Colson Montgomery: White Sox played with 'urgency' vs. Guardians | Star-Spangled Sunday | MLB on NBC

Munetaka Murakami News / ESPN / July 5

White Sox's Murakami set to begin rehab stint

White Sox rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Charlotte, the slugger's final step before rejoining Chicago's lineup after being out with a right hamstring injury.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / July 5

Southpaws take South Siders to series split with 7-6 nailbiter

The Sox needed length from Erick Fedde today, and he delivered. The Sox needed a lot of big outs from their bullpen, and it delivered. The Sox needed their defense to buckle up and make plays when it counted, and they did.

MLB News / NBC Sports / July 5

Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians | STAR-SPANGLED SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 7/5/26

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

White Sox build early lead, edge Guardians to split series

Braden Montgomery scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning on a Sam Antonacci groundout, lifting the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.

Drew Thorpe News / Athlon Sports / July 5

White Sox Receive Drew Thorpe Update

Starting pitcher Drew Thorpe has struggled to remain healthy during his tenure with the Chicago White Sox. Fortunately, Thorpe recently took a step in the right direction as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.

Miguel Vargas News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 5

White Sox Snubbed? Miguel Vargas Lone Played Named All-Star

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the All-Star Game rosters were released. And the Chicago White Sox got quite the surprise. Only one of their young players was named to the American League team as a reserve: Third Baseman Miguel Vargas.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / July 4

Sean Burke, Colson Montgomery lift White Sox over Guardians

Colson Montgomery hit a tiebreaking home run and went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to help the Chicago White Sox snap a three-game skid with a 3-1 win against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

White Sox pitcher accuses opposing grounds crew of sabotaging him

Home field advantage is not unusual in sports, but Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay thinks one team is taking it to an unacceptable level with the help of their grounds crew.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake White Sox must avoid making

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories in Major League Baseball this season. Just two years removed from enduring the worst season in the expansion era, the South Siders are fighting for first place in the American League Central.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / July 3

These Lesser-Known Rookies Are Propelling the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most inspiring stories in 2026. Two years after losing a record-setting 121 games, the Sox sit at 45-40, owning the third-best record in the American League and the best in the Central.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Dustin Harris Opts Out Of White Sox Deal

Dustin Harris opted out of a minor league deal with the White Sox, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. He’s a free agent because Chicago granted him his release in lieu of adding him to the MLB roster.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Cleveland Witch Tries to Curse the White Sox Again… Accidentally Curses Her Own Team Instead

There’s a woman in Cleveland who thinks she’s out here doing real witchcraft. She’s been at this for a while now. A couple of years ago, she tried to put a curse on Mike Clevinger after he left the Guardians, and now she’s back at it again, live-tweeting hexes at the White Sox like she’s the final boss of the American League Central.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

2 trades White Sox must make to upset Guardians in AL Central

The Chicago White Sox are one of the best stories in all of baseball this season. Just two seasons removed from having the worst record in the modern era, they find themselves in first place in the American League Central.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

White Sox, Rangers Agree To Minor League Trade

The White Sox and Rangers agreed to a one-for-one trade of minor leaguers, as first reported by Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. Chicago sends Triple-A reliever Ben Peoples to Texas in exchange for High-A catcher Ben Hartl.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / June 27

White Sox make franchise history with series win over Royals

The Chicago White Sox have continued to perform like rock stars, providing a competitive edge in the AL with their impressive turnaround by erasing their 102-loss season in 2025.

Mets break through in sixth vs. Phillies, snap seven-game losing streak

Francisco Lindor says Mets players failed Carlos Mendoza

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Pope Leo had great parting message after meeting White Sox icon

Pope Leo is not letting his papacy interfere with his Chicago White Sox fandom. The pope recently hosted former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski for a brief visit at the Vatican.

Chicago White Sox News / Stadium Rant / June 24

Between A Roch And A Hard Place: Who The Chicago White Sox Should Draft At #1

After winning the MLB (Major League Baseball) draft’s number one pick, the Chicago White Sox are running out of time to lock in their decision. The team is widely believed to be deciding between three players: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, high school shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.