Chicago White Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yoan Moncada News / Sox on 35th / December 28

Report: White Sox showing interest in free agent Yoan Moncada

In a bizarre offseason twist, the White Sox could be exploring a reunion with one of their former top prospects. According to MLB insider Francys Romero, the South Siders are among four teams that have shown interest in free-agent third baseman Yoan Moncada.

Munetaka Murakami News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 26

Chris Getz Discusses White Sox Signing Munetaka Murakami

By signing Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal on Sunday, Chris Getz handed out his largest free agent contract since taking over as White Sox general manager in August of 2023.

Owen White News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Owen White Signs With KBO’s Hanwha Eagles

The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization announced that they have signed right-hander Owen White. The Wasserman client will make $1MM in the form of a $200K signing bonus and a salary of $800K.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 24

Munetaka Murakami Explains Decision To Join White Sox And Goals For 2026

The White Sox held an introductory press conference Monday for Munetaka Murakami, a Japanese corner infield who joins the team on a two-year, $34 million deal.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Munetaka Murakami News / CBSSports.com / December 24

MLB free agent tracker: Munetaka Murakami headed stateside with White Sox, Pirates add big bat

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Luis Robert News / Last Word On Sports / December 24

The Latest Developments on Luis Robert Jr. Trade Rumors

The Chicago White Sox appear ready to finally move on from star center fielder Luis Robert Jr., with trade talks intensifying in the wake of their surprise signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox, 'will at least get the chance to start'

The White Sox announced that they’re in agreement with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year deal that guarantees the southpaw $4.5MM.

Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

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Colson Montgomery News / South Side Sox / December 23

The Montgomery to Murakami Pipeline

Let’s take a moment and remember the Colson Montgomery of just nine months ago. His year started with a prospect report from FanGraphs in which the very

Chicago White Sox News / Stadium Rant / December 23

Why Muneteka Murakami And The White Sox Are A Perfect Pairing

The 2023 World Baseball Classic star, Muneteka Murakami, has finally made his decision and signed with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 23

Chicago White Sox could trade former All-Star to the Cincinnati Reds this offseason

The Chicago White Sox have been looking to figure things out and move into the next phase of their rebuild. Unfortunately for fans, that typically includes moving on from players on the current roster, as they do not fit the projected timeline for the team to be competitive.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Why Munetaka Murakami felt destined to play for the White Sox

There was nowhere to go but up for the Chicago White Sox in 2025 after they set records for putridity during the 2024 season. And 2025 was indeed an improvement for them as they went 60-102 — winning 19 more games than they did the previous season.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

New White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami will play for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic

The Chicago White Sox made one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / December 21

The White Sox Make a Statement Move, Sign Munetaka Murakami

In what is the biggest surprise of the offseason so far, the Chicago White Sox ink Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / December 21

White Sox make unexpected move, sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox, not expected to be key players in offseason free agency, are signing Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract, ESPN reported Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Chicago White Sox Land Standout Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox have shocked the world, making their first big free agent signing in years, landing left-handed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 21

White Sox Sign Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said at the MLB Winter Meetings in December that he could see the light at the end of the tunnel of the organization's rebuild.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami

At 25, Murakami joins the White Sox at the best time, as they're entering the third year of their rebuild and have one of the best young position player cores.

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

Munetaka Murakami gambling on himself with White Sox deal

Murakami had been one of the best power hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball during his time with the Yakult Swallows.

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Murakami

Alex Bregman could stay in the AL East, but not with the Red Sox

Phillies are facing roadblocks in pursuit of J.T. Realmuto

Guardians designate Justin Bruihl for assignment just days after acquisition

Chicago White Sox News / New Baseball Media / December 22

White Sox to Sign Munetaka Murakami: What to Make of Move

Reports broke on December 21 that the Chicago White Sox will sign Munetaka Murakami. Heading into the year, Murakami came in as arguably the best available Japanese player.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / December 21

Chicago White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to two-year deal

The Chicago White Sox improved their record by 19 games in 2025 (60-102) after coming off a historically awful season in 2024 (41-121), and they will continue to get better in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Japanese HR king Munetaka Murakami signs with surprising team

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami has chosen his MLB team, and it is not one that many would have predicted. Murakami, regarded as Japan’s home run king, is signing a 2-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21