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White Sox To Sign Randal Grichuk

The White Sox and outfielder Randal Grichuk are in agreement on a major league deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Sox will need to make corresponding moves to open space for the Paragon Sports International client on the active and 40-man rosters.

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White Sox getting the last laugh in many ways after $20 million heist

The Chicago White Sox were basically begging another team to take Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million salary off their hands for the 2026 MLB campaign, and they found a gullible trading partner in the New York Mets.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 4

ESPN gives Chicago White Sox modest letter grade for start in April

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the surprise teams this season, as they sit third in the American League Central with a 16-18 record. The American League Central is the worst division in baseball, with the Detroit Tigers (18-17) and the Cleveland Guardians (18-17) tied for the lead in the division and the only teams above .500.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Braden Montgomery News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 4

White Sox' Top Prospect Braden Montgomery Moves One Step Closer to MLB Debut

The Chicago White Sox' top prospect is one step closer to seeing his MLB dream come true. On Sunday night, the organization officially made the call to move Braden Montgomery up to Triple-A.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Shane Smith News / ChiCitySports / May 4

Chicago White Sox All-Star suffers injury in Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have been playing well over the last couple of weeks. However, they have been waiting for one of their pitchers to return to the big leagues.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 4

Another White Sox prospect is one step from majors

The Chicago White Sox are not shy about promoting prospects. Already this season, the team has called up left-hander Noah Schultz and infielder Sam Antonacci. Now, another prospect is a step closer to making his big-league debut.

Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison shining as top-tier pitching duo in MLB

Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Breakout pitchers face off again in White Sox-Angels opener

The Chicago White Sox were one win away Sunday from reaching a pivotal milestone in their long rebuild. But the White Sox will get a chance to again get within a game of .500 on Monday night when they visit the skidding Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Sox on 35th / May 3

Padres 4, White Sox 3: Five-Game Win Streak Ends on Swinging Bunt

With a second consecutive sweep on the line, the White Sox battled in a back-and-forth affair with the Padres, but couldn’t hold on, breaking their five-game winning streak.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 3

Chicago White Sox No.1 prospect gets a step closer to big leagues

Prior to the 2025 season, the Chicago White Sox traded left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth, and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez.

Braden Montgomery News / Sox on 35th / May 3

White Sox promote OF Braden Montgomery to Triple-A Charlotte

The organization’s top position player prospect is one step closer to the majors. The White Sox announced during Sunday’s game that Braden Montgomery has been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Shane Smith News / Sox on 35th / May 3

White Sox RHP Shane Smith to miss a couple of weeks with rotator cuff strain

The White Sox will be without last year’s All-Star for the foreseeable future. The team announced Sunday that right-hander Shane Smith is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks due to a right rotator cuff strain, though no definitive timetable has been set for his return.

Gavin Sheets News / ChiCitySports / May 3

Gavin Sheets’ jab at Chicago White Sox falls completely flat

Back in 2017, the Chicago White Sox used their top two draft selections on Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets, hoping both would anchor their future corner infield production.

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Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 3

Hagen Smith, Caleb Bonemer named White Sox Minor League Players of the Month

The White Sox recognized two top performers from their farm system on Saturday. Triple-A Charlotte left-hander Hagen Smith was named the White Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Month for March and April, while High-A Winston-Salem infielder Caleb Bonemer earned Player of the Month honors.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

White Sox pursue sixth straight victory, sweep of Padres

While the Chicago White Sox's power duo of Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery didn't homer on Saturday night, their ability to hit the long ball has fueled the team's longest winning streak in four years.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Sean Burke stifles Padres, lifts White Sox to fifth straight win

Sean Burke tossed six scoreless innings Saturday night and the visiting Chicago White Sox stretched their winning streak to five with a 4-0 blanking of the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Munetaka Murakami News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Munetaka Murakami Is Proving Everyone Wrong

When Munetaka Murakami decided to make the jump into MLB this offseason, his arrival was met with great speculation. Now, just a month into the 2026 season, Murakami is destroying the ball, leading not only the Chicago White Sox but all of MLB in home runs.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 1

Five MLB rookies off to hot starts this season

Rookies are continuing to steal the show in MLB, bringing the wow factor and crushing MLB rankings early this season. Their adaptability, work ethic, and hustle have been compelling to watch. Every day is a new opportunity for these youngsters to grow and showcase their ability to keep up with elite stars.

MLB true-or-false: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's Cy Young candidacy

Young Cardinals showing maturity during surprising start

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Tigers acquire Zack Short from Nats

Colson Montgomery News / Just Baseball / May 1

Colson Montgomery’s Reset Is Powering His White Sox Breakout

A year ago this week, Colson Montgomery’s future looked more uncertain than it had at any point in his professional career. After his brutal start at Triple-A Charlotte, the Chicago White Sox pulled their top infield prospect out of the daily grind and sent him to Arizona for one-on-one work with Ryan Fuller.

Tanner McDougal News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 1

White Sox Notes: Tanner McDougal's Injury Scare, Fantastic Offensive Numbers, More

After a painfully familiar start to 2026, the Chicago White Sox have built some serious momentum. They may still have a long way to go before anyone takes them seriously as a future threat, but the flashes of genuine improvement have been there in recent weeks.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Air Jordan 12 'Barons' — A Tribute to Michael Jordan's Days in the Chicago White Sox Organization: Where to Buy

The Air Jordan 12 "Barons" is one of the most underrated 12s in the lineup. The wolf grey and white color scheme with those dark accents gives it a clean, sophisticated look that reminds you of MJ's time with the Birmingham Barons during his baseball stint.

Jarred Kelenic News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 29

White Sox Giving Jarred Kelenic Another Shot at the Majors, Will It Be Short Lived?

The most familiar face in the Chicago White Sox' minor league system has been added to the active roster. Ahead of the team's series finale with the Angels on Wednesday, the team moved Everson Pereira to the ten-day IL.

Reese McGuire News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Reese McGuire elects free agency

Catcher Reese McGuire elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The White Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend.