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White Sox, red-hot Munetaka Murakami present challenge for Diamondbacks

As Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly settles into the place he feels most at home, Chicago White Sox newcomer Munetaka Murakami is finding an immediate fit in his South Side neighborhood.

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Top White Sox Prospect Braden Montgomery is Proving His Worth

When Braden Montgomery was sent to Double-A to begin the 2026 season, some fans were surprised. The No. 1 prospect in the White Sox system, per MLB Pipeline, Montgomery felt like he made a strong case for a trip to Charlotte during spring training play.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 20

Chicago White Sox: the rest of MLB was wrong about Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox are 7-13, tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball. This, of course, is nothing new for White Sox fans, who have had to endure three straight seasons of 100+ losses.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Munetaka Murakami Breaks Shohei Ohtani HR Record to Open Career

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has a bit of Major League Baseball history on his side now. On Saturday, Murakami crushed his seventh homer of the season in his 21st game played in the big leagues.

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Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 19

Chicago White Sox Munetaka Murakami continues to make MLB history

First baseman Munetaka Murakami has been a revelation for the Chicago White Sox since signing in the offseason (two-year, $34 million). Through 22 games to start his major league career, Murakami is hitting .211 with a .929 OPS and eight home runs.

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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.

Jeff McNeil News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge

Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil made a sportsmanlike move against the Chicago White Sox on Friday that ultimately had some ulterior motives behind it. McNeil was batting in the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / April 19

White Sox expand ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway to all fans on August 11

The White Sox will continue to embrace Pope Leo XIV later this summer. The team announced that they will be hosting a ballpark-wide ‘White Sox Pope Hat’ giveaway for all fans in attendance at the Tuesday, August 11th game vs.

Doug Nikhazy News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 19

White Sox Add Another New Name to Bullpen with Starting Experience

The wheels stay in motion for the Chicago White Sox. Only a couple of days after calling up Doug Nikhazy for the team's series against the Athletics, the Sox have sent him back to Triple-A.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 19

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami gives fans something to hope for

The Chicago White Sox are 7-14 so far this season, tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball. Once again, the team is on pace to have over 100 losses, a dubious “accomplishment” they have “achieved” in each of the past three seasons.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / April 18

White Sox anthem singer continues to improve after collapsing at Wednesday’s game

A longtime anthem singer is improving after suffering a medical emergency earlier this week. Gerald Chaney, a familiar presence at White Sox home games, collapsed while performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” on Wednesday as part of the team’s Jackie Robinson Day observance.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 18

Chicago White Sox receive near failing grade 20 games into 2026 MLB season

Prior to the start of the 2026 MLB season, there were not many who believed the Chicago White Sox would be very good. After all, they lost 100 or more games in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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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.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 18

Munetaka Murakami’s 2026 home run pace on track to join Shohei Ohtani in elite club

Munetaka Murakami is just 20 games into his MLB career, that is beginning with the Chicago White Sox as the left-handed slugger signed a two year, $34 million deal last off-season.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / April 18

New Details Emerge About Justin Ishbia’s South Loop Railyard Acquistion

The idea of a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop appears to be gaining momentum once again. On Friday afternoon, the Urban Transportation Center at UIC hosted an Amtrak presentation outlining Justin Ishbia’s plans for the 14th Street Rail Yard.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 17

2 Numbers That Tell the Whole Story for the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox will head out West after another frustrating series sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Their 6-13 record now has them alone at the bottom of the MLB standings, which we all know is a frustratingly familiar place for them to be.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 16

Frightening Scene As National Anthem Singer Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing While Performing At Rays-White Sox Game

Chicago White Sox national anthem singer Gerald Chaney suffered a medical emergency while performing on Wednesday night. Chaney had to be rushed to hospital

Sam Antonacci News / New Baseball Media / April 15

What to Expect from White Sox Infielder Sam Antonacci

After a torrid run through the Minors and the World Baseball Classic over the last two years, there wasn’t much for Sam Antonacci to prove on the farm.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

White Sox Designate Dustin Harris For Assignment

The White Sox announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci and recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert. In corresponding moves, they have optioned left-hander Brandon Eisert and designated outfielder Dustin Harris for assignment.

Noah Schultz News / Field Level Media / April 14

Tall order as White Sox add LHP Noah Schultz to roster

The Chicago White Sox made it official Tuesday, selecting the contract of top pitching prospect Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte in advance of his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / April 14

Four Bright Spots for the White Sox Early in 2026

The Chicago White Sox opened division play with a split in Kansas City, and the next time they take the field could mark the beginning of a new wave of baseball on the South Side.

Noah Schultz News / Athlon Sports / April 14

White Sox Call Up 6-Foot-10 Phenom for Highly Anticipated MLB Debut

There are debuts, and then there are moments that feel like they could define the future of a franchise. That is exactly what surrounds Noah Schultz as he prepares to take the mound for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

White Sox Weighing Promotion For Sam Antonacci

The White Sox will call up at least one of their top prospects for Tuesday’s series opener against the Rays. Noah Schultz will start the game against Shane McClanahan in a promotion that will officially be announced tomorrow morning.

Noah Schultz News / Yardbarker / April 11