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Munetaka Murakami Makes History for White Sox

History was made on the South Side of Chicago last night. During the Chicago White Sox's resounding 15-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, Munetaka Murakami became the first rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before June.

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White Sox’s DH solution seems blatantly obvious, but it’s also tricky

The Chicago White Sox have certainly received great production from the meat of their batting order, as Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery have all been tremendous sources of power this season.

David Sandlin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency

Chicago White Sox pitcher David Sandlin had an unforgettable debut in the big leagues. Sandlin pitched a gem in his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill., and it was not just any other strong performance on the mound.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 28

Munetaka Murakami continues to impress as he makes MLB history

The Chicago White Sox have been clicking throughout the first few months of the season. They have been stepping up, and one of the players who is surprising people is rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

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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?

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

White Sox ride lineup momentum into series finale against Twins

Chicago White Sox ace Davis Martin admits, "I don't like talking about myself." The Minnesota Twins can relate. After absorbing a 15-2 defeat on Wednesday, the visiting Twins will aim to move on against Martin on Thursday afternoon as they try to split the four-game series.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 28

White Sox 15, Twins 2: Meidroth’s Grand Slam and Sandlin’s Strong Debut Power Big Win

The Chicago White Sox put together one of their most complete performances of the season on Wednesday night, routing their division rival Minnesota Twins 15-2 at Rate Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

Already about halfway to their 2025 win total, the Chicago White Sox have been noticeably more competitive this season than any other in recent memory. And rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami is a big reason why.

David Sandlin dazzles in debut as White Sox smash Twins

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David Sandlin News / Field Level Media / May 27

David Sandlin dazzles in debut as White Sox smash Twins

David Sandlin pitched six innings of one-run ball in his major league debut and Munetaka Murakami homered for the third straight game as the host Chicago White Sox blasted the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 27

This Chicago White Sox pitcher is in the AL Cy Young conversation

The Chicago White Sox have been clicking in the first few months of the regular season. They have a lot of young talent, and players are having career years right now.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

White Sox puts struggling young pitcher on IL with knee injury

The Chicago White Sox have placed rookie left-hander Noah Schultz on the 15-day injured list because of right knee patellar tendinitis. Chicago simultaneously recalled right-hander David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte, with Sandlin set to make his MLB debut against the Minnesota Twins, per a post on X by the White Sox.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 27

White Sox’s $75 million disaster called out in worst way imaginable

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s biggest surprises thus far in 2026, as they are sitting at 27-27 and firmly in contention in the AL Central race when just about everyone expected them to finish in the cellar again.

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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.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 27

Twins vs. White Sox Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 27

Twins vs. White Sox Game 2 has a pretty important feel for two teams trying to claw their way back above .500. Chicago enters Wednesday night at 27-27, while Minnesota sits just one game behind at 27-28, so this feels like more than just another midweek divisional matchup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rookie pitchers duel in AL Central showdown between White Sox, Twins

Chicago White Sox right-hander David Sandlin expects his major league debut Wednesday to be "surreal" no matter the result. White Sox fans likely would relish it more if Sandlin helps the club get back into the win column against the visiting Minnesota Twins.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 27

Munetaka Murakami’s Surge Puts Him in Same Sentence as Mark McGwire

Munetaka Murakami is on a heater once again for the Chicago White Sox and he was able to make a bit of rookie history on Tuesday night. In the eighth inning of Tuesday's contest between the White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, Murakami stepped up to the plate with a man on base and with Chicago down 2-0.

David Sandlin News / New Baseball Media / May 27

What to Expect from White Sox Pitcher David Sandlin

The Chicago White Sox have built up significant high-end pitching talent over the past few years. One pitcher who isn’t as highly regarded but still a notable prospect is David Sandlin, who is expected to make his MLB debut this week after he was recalled on May 26.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago White Sox top 100 prospect suffers major injury

The Chicago White Sox have been seeing a lot of prospects getting called up for their major league debuts this season. With the team looking to be a serious threat in the American League, they are winning with a younger team.

Chicago White Sox News / ESPN / May 26

White Sox move Schultz over to IL, recall Sandlin

Chicago placed left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz on the 15-day injured list with right knee patellar tendinitis and recalled right-hander David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte, the White Sox said on Tuesday, prior to their game against the Minnesota Twins.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Chicago White Sox considered pretender by Sports Illustrated

The Chicago White Sox have been playing incredibly well in the first few months of the regular season. They hold a spot in the postseason if the season were to end today.

Drew Romo News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 26

White Sox vs. Twins Lineup: Romo's Power, Rikuu Starts Again, Twins' Best Arm, More

Ahead of the White Sox' second meeting with their division foe, the team announced that Noah Schultz will hit the IL. The rookie arm is experiencing a knee issue, which certainly raises some concerns considering his past injury problems in the minors.

Rikuu Nishida News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

White Sox’s Rikuu Nishida has hilarious reaction to Ichiro comparisons after elite defensive play

Japan is taking over in the South Side. Munetaka Murakami has been one of the best players in baseball during his rookie season with the Chicago White Sox.

Noah Schultz News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 26

White Sox Lose Noah Schultz to IL, Call Up Top 20 Prospect in His Place

After back-to-back losses out West against the Giants, the Chicago White Sox got back on track Monday. Another Munetaka Murakami bomb helped them pull off a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, keeping them above the .500 threshold.

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20 TV characters we still can't believe were killed off

There are still television character deaths that haunt us. How could they do that? Here's 20 of the most noteworthy.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 25

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Rikuu Nishida didn't take long to leave an impression, playing a pivotal role in the team's Memorial Day win over the division-rival Minnesota Twins.

Munetaka Murakami belts 18th homer as White Sox beat Twins

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Teoscar Hernandez has been key to Dodgers' success

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

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The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

White Sox designate Jarred Kelenic for assignment

The White Sox announced that outfielder Jarred Kelenic has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for them to select infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, a move that was reported yesterday.

Rikuu Nishida News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

White Sox To Select Rikuu Nishida

The White Sox will select the contract of second baseman/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Monday’s game with the Twins, according to Ian Eskridge of FutureSox. Nishida isn’t on Chicago’s 40-man roster, so corresponding 26-man and 40-man moves will need to be made before the 25-year-old is officially selected.

Grant Taylor News / Yardbarker / May 20