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Munetaka Murakami…a New Japanese Sensation in MLB?

As of this second, who is leading all Japanese MLB players in home runs? Let me repeat: as of this second. It has to be Shohei Ohtani, right? The correct answer is actually Munetaka Murakami.

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Chicago White Sox call up Lucas Sims ahead of series finale vs Miami Marlins

The Chicago White Sox have not gotten off to a good start to the season. The team’s pitching not living up to expectations through the first handful of games.

Jedixson Paez News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 1

White Sox End the Jedixson Paez Experiment – Who Did They Call Up to Replace Him?

The Chicago White Sox have officially moved on from both of their Rule 5 Draft picks. Alberto Alexander was the first to go, leaving spring training relatively early in the process.

MLB News / South Side Sox / April 1

White Sox get steamrolled by Marlins 10-0, as season’s ugly start rolls on

The weather may have been warm in Miami, but Chicago’s bats? Ice cold. The pitching? Somewhere south of that. The White Sox dropped to 1-5 on the young season after getting thoroughly flattened, 10-0, by the Miami Marlins in a game that somehow felt over before most people had finished their first bite of lunch.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 1

Thursday’s White Sox home opener pushed to Friday

Temperatures in Chicago are slated to soar from 40° to 70° during the course of the scheduled White Sox home opener on Thursday. The problem is, with that comes an all-day downpour, including dangerous thunderstorms as well as heavy wind gusts.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

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Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 1

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami included on 6-hottest rookies list

The Chicago White Sox are off to one of the worst starts in Major League Baseball this season. They are currently 1-4 through their first five games and in last place in the American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 1

White Sox' Dreary Start to Season Continues with Postponed Home Opener

Chicago White Sox fans will have to change their schedule. Shortly before the first pitch in Miami on Wednesday, the organization announced that it would postpone its home opener on April 2 due to inclement weather.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / April 1

White Sox home opener vs. Jays postponed to Friday

The Chicago White Sox will have to wait an additional day to play a home game. Chicago's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather.

Shane Smith News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 1

White Sox Lineup (4/1): Can Shane Smith Find a Rhythm? Luisangel Acuña Back at SS

The Chicago White Sox are looking to pull off their first series win of the season after splitting the first two against the Marlins. To get the job done, however, they will have to get on base against one of the hardest throwers in the league.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

White Sox Designate Rule 5 Pick Jedixson Páez For Assignment

The White Sox announced Wednesday that they’ve designated right-hander Jedixson Páez for assignment, clearing a spot on the roster for veteran reliever Lucas Sims, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Charlotte.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 1

Latest White Sox Loss to Marlins Reveals Some Major Defensive Problems

The Chicago White Sox couldn't build on the momentum they created in their first win of the 2026 season. Despite a calm and collected start, the Miami Marlins dominated from the fourth inning on for a 9-2 victory .

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / South Side Sox / March 31

Reverse fish fry in Miami as Marlins cook White Sox, 9-2

Classic White Sox defensive miscues across the field, throwing errors and inexperienced outfielders were essentially the difference in this game, as the Miami Marlins rebounded Tuesday to beat the South Siders, 9-2.

MLB News / Sox on 35th / March 31

Marlins 9, White Sox 2: Defensive Woes Let Fish Fillet Sox

The White Sox bats pulled together 16 runs in the previous games, but were slowed by a Marlins staff that put eight scoreless innings on Chicago. Aptly named Janson Junk brought everything but, ironically, his curve.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 31

White Sox Lineup (3/31): Too Much Shuffling By Venable? Erick Fedde Returns, More

The Chicago White Sox are looking to make it two in a row against a Marlins squad that started the year 3-0. Monday provided their most complete outing of the season, which included adding two more home runs to the board .

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / March 31

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami confusing left off top-25 MLB rookie ranking

The Chicago White Sox made one of the most surprising free agent splashes of the MLB off-season. When Munetaka Murakami first announced his intention to transition from Japan to Major League Baseball, few thought that the White Sox would be in play for the slugging first baseman.

Miguel Vargas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

What made White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas’ big night vs. Marlins extra special

The Chicago White Sox secured their first win of the 2026 season, moving to 1-3 as Miguel Vargas powered a decisive victory over the Miami Marlins. His

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / March 30

White Sox's Murakami looks like free-agency steal after historic start

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami looks like free-agency steal after historic start

The White Sox knew Murakami could hit for power, but they probably didn't know he had this much pop.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

White Sox acquire C Boston Smith, ship INF Curtis Mead to Nats

The White Sox and Nationals completed a trade Saturday, with Chicago acquiring former second-team All-American catcher Boston Smith and sending infielder Curtis Mead to Washington.

Korey Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

White Sox Outright Korey Lee

Catcher Korey Lee has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Lee was designated for assignment by the White Sox three days ago after being informed that he wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

White Sox Re-Sign LaMonte Wade Jr. To Minor League Deal

The White Sox re-signed first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. to a minor league contract. He reported to Triple-A Charlotte and is playing tonight’s season opener for the Knights.

Chase Meidroth News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26