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White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami takes aim at Giants, McCovey Cove

Having padded his impressive RBI total with three in the series opener, power-hitting Munetaka Murakami will take another shot at the San Francisco Bay when the Chicago White Sox continue a three-game road series against the Giants on Saturday afternoon.

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White Sox vs. Giants Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 23

White Sox vs. Giants Game 2 feels like a bounce-back game for San Francisco. The Giants got hit hard in the opener, while Chicago looks confident, having put up nine runs Friday night.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 23

All the historic feats achieved during Chicago White Sox’ 9-run inning vs San Francisco Giants

The 9-4 final score between the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants on Friday, May 22 makes it appear as though Chicago cruised to a comfortable victory, but the game itself told a much different story.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / May 23

The Pope, magical thinking, and why the White Sox are fun again

On May 8, 2025, Chicago native and Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. Soon after the announcement, news broke that the newest Holy Man was a lifelong White Sox fan who was in the crowd for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago White Sox make franchise and MLB history in 9-4 victory over Giants

Over the last week or so, the Chicago White Sox have seen the Cleveland Guardians put some space between themselves and the rest of the American League Central Division.

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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.

Sam Antonacci News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23

Sam Antonacci Becomes First White Sox Player in Franchise History to Get Hit Twice in Same Inning

Sam Antonacci made a little history on Friday night at Oracle Park. He became the first player in Chicago White Sox franchise history to be hit by a pitch twice in the same inning during the team’s 9-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23

White Sox 9, Giants 4: Chicago’s Offense Explodes for Nine Runs in Fourth Inning

The Chicago White Sox put on an absolute offensive clinic Friday night in San Francisco. The White Sox erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning and rolled to a 9-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

MLB News / South Side Sox / May 23

Fireworks in the fourth fuel 9-4 victory

San Francisco’s Trevor McDonald was perfect through the first three innings against the White Sox tonight. Trying to get through the lineup a second time proved to be impossible for the righty, as Chicago hung nine runs on the Giants and cruised to a 9-4 win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

White Sox ride 9-run fourth to win over stumbling Giants

Munetaka Murakami highlighted a nine-run fourth inning with a bases-clearing double, Davis Martin coasted to his fifth straight win and the Chicago White Sox opened a three-game road series with a 9-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Trevor Richards News / ChiCitySports / May 22

White Sox warned to make vital decision after disastrous trade

Earlier this month, the Chicago White Sox acquired veteran pitcher Trevor Richards in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, hoping he would help stabilize their bullpen.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 22

Chicago White Sox have a top 10 farm system

The Chicago White Sox have had one of the better farm systems over the past few seasons. The prospects who have risen through the White Sox minor league system are showcasing their talents at the major league level this season.

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 22

Former White Sox Manager’s Munetaka Murakami admission will catch Dodgers, Yankees fans’ attention

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the surprise teams in MLB this year. They are currently in second place in the AL Central, and the longball has been a huge reason for the White Sox’s success.

Andrew Benintendi News / ChiCitySports / May 21

Chicago White Sox get blunt Andrew Benintendi warning in latest power rankings

The Chicago White Sox have taken many (if not most) in the baseball world by surprise this season. Through the first 49 games of the year, Chicago is 25-24 and in second place in the American League Central Division.

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Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 21

White Sox’s reason for Munetaka Murakami blunder revealed

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami has already established himself as one of the MLB’s most dangerous hitters two months into his big-league career.

Paul Konerko News / HITC / May 21

Pope Leo XIV’s White Sox story comes full circle as Paul Konerko jersey finally arrives

Pope Leo XIV’s connection to the Chicago White Sox has always been more than just a passing headline. Now, the story has the ending it deserved. The pontiff has finally received the signed Paul Konerko jersey that was sent in July 2025, giving one of baseball’s strangest recent crossover stories a genuinely neat full-circle moment.

Miguel Vargas News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 17

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

Teel is seemingly dealing with a separate issue amid his rehab assignment stemming from a hamstring injury.

Promising 18-year-old White Sox pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

The 'Catchers with the most home runs in 2019' quiz

Davis Martin News / Yardbarker / May 15

Davis Martin has emerged as a rare bright spot in White Sox rotation

Martin is off to a hot start with a 5-1 record, 1.62 ERA and 52 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 14

White Sox Share Update After Fan Falls Into Bullpen During Game

The Chicago White Sox have received some positive news following a scary moment at Rate Field on Wednesday. During the fourth inning of Chicago's matchup with Kansas City, umpires briefly delayed the game.