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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 / Sox on 35th / May 26
White Sox place LHP Noah Schultz on the 15-day IL 
Some changes are coming to the starting rotation. The White Sox announced that left-hander Noah Schultz has been placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to May 25) with right knee patellar tendinitis.
Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Munetaka Murakami’s 18th home run puts him one away from MLB history
Munetaka Murakami’s power production, the trademark skill that made him a star in Japan, has translated seamlessly to Major League Baseball through the first third of the 2026 season.
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
Miguel Vargas News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago White Sox: Miguel Vargas receives some unexpected AL MVP love
Before the 2026 MLB season began, Chicago White Sox fans believed [hoped] that Munetaka Murakami would be their biggest offensive star. And through their first 53 games, he is.
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.
Davis Martin News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago White Sox: Davis Martin gets some early-season Cy Young love in latest poll
The Chicago White Sox entered the 2026 MLB season with a little bit of buzz. Munetaka Murakami signing with the team on a short two-year contract gave fans hope that there would be some offensive fireworks.
Jacob Gonzalez News / Sox on 35th / May 26
What to make of Jacob Gonzalez’s breakout season
After a couple of underwhelming seasons in the White Sox minor league system, Jacob Gonzalez is finally producing at a level the team envisioned when selecting him in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago White Sox’s unthinkable trade deadline ‘temptation’ revealed
The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, as they are right in the thick of the AL Central race with June approaching.
Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago White Sox calling up another top 20 prospect
The Chicago White Sox seemingly are ready to pull the trigger on calling up prospects this season. When you have the talent that is ready for the big leagues, it makes sense to do that.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26
Twins tasked with slowing White Sox's Japanese rookies
Only three Japanese-born players had appeared for the Chicago White Sox before this season. Now Chicago can put two Japanese countrymen in the same starting lineup as recent call-up Rikuu Nishida joins slugging rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
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 / On Tap Sports Net / May 26
White Sox Defeat Twins 3-1 on Memorial Day, Improve to 27-26
The Chicago White Sox picked up a solid Memorial Day victory on Monday afternoon, defeating the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field. Munetaka Murakami and Drew Romo both homered for Chicago, while Anthony Kay turned in a strong six-inning start on the mound.
David Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
White Sox To Call Up David Sandlin For MLB Debut
The White Sox are planning to promote right-hander David Sandlin, reports Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and Future Sox. The 25-year-old is already on Chicago’s 40-man, but the team will need to make space for Sandlin on the active roster.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 25
Munetaka Murakami Chasing Pete Alonso, Mark McGwire Rookie History
The Chicago White Sox have one of the most fascinating rookies in Major League Baseball in young slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami has taken the league by storm all season to this point.
MLB News / South Side Sox / May 25
White Sox separate Twins from their bats, 3-1
After and exchange of long-ball offense early and then hanging on to a 3-1 win for the White Sox this Memorial Day. But the big play didn’t come from big bats but from 5´6´´ Rikuu Nishida, playing in his first major league game.
Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / May 25
Munetaka Murakami belts 18th homer as White Sox beat Twins
Munetaka Murakami and Drew Romo homered to back six strong innings from Anthony Kay as the Chicago White Sox defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday.
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.
Chicago White Sox News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 25
Rikuu Nishida's White Sox News Showcases Oregon Talent Pipeline
Former Oregon Ducks infielder Rikuu Nishida received some huge news on Monday after an electric start to the 2026 season. Nishida is on his way to the Chicago White Sox after spending multiple years in the farm system.
Jarred Kelenic News / Field Level Media / May 25
White Sox designate OF Jarred Kelenic for assignment
The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic for assignment on Monday. The move cleared room to promote Japanese infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte.
Chicago White Sox 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.
Jordan Hicks News / Athlon Sports / May 23
White Sox Lose Pitcher to Injury Before Giants Game
Jordan Hicks is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a right lat strain injury. The Chicago White Sox will be without Hicks ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants after the team announced that the right-handed pitcher has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
Grant Taylor News / Yardbarker / May 20
Grant Taylor's success proves he could be White Sox's closer
Grant Taylor's dominance this season has demonstrated why he deserves to take on the closer role for the Chicago White Sox.
Kyle Teel News / Yardbarker / May 17
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment
Teel is seemingly dealing with a separate issue amid his rehab assignment stemming from a hamstring injury.
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