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Why White Sox-Cubs Is Set for Fireworks This Weekend

This is the first time in over five years that both Chicago baseball teams enter the Crosstown Classic playing meaningful baseball. The Chicago Cubs sit atop the National League Central and have consistently looked like one of baseball’s most dangerous teams.

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Ranking all 15 matchups for MLB Rivalry Weekend: Why Chicago beats the Subway Series

It's 'Rivalry Weekend' in Major League Baseball, and we're ranking the 15 matchups, from D-backs-Rockies to Cubs-White Sox

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 15

Davis Martin has emerged as a rare bright spot in White Sox rotation

Martin is off to a hot start with a 5-1 record, 1.62 ERA and 52 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched.

Chicago White Sox may contend in AL Central

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Chicago White Sox pitcher fires clear warning shot before facing Cubs

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories in baseball this season, and they are also one of the league’s hottest teams. Following their three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, the White Sox have now won five games in a row to move above the .500 mark for the first time since 2023 Opening Day.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Streaking White Sox, Cubs face off for city supremacy

The Chicago White Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball heading into the Crosstown Classic on Friday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The White Sox completed a three-game sweep of Kansas City on Thursday -- after going 4-22 against the Royals the past two seasons -- and are on their second five-game winning streak of 2026.

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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 / ChiCitySports / May 15

This Chicago White Sox prospect soars in latest Top 100 Prospects list

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talent throughout their minor league system. After having a few seasons of struggling, they have ultimately been able to build up their farm system with top-tier talent.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 14

White Sox Share Update After Fan Falls Into Bullpen During Game

The Chicago White Sox have received some positive news following a scary moment at Rate Field on Wednesday. During the fourth inning of Chicago's matchup with Kansas City, umpires briefly delayed the game.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 14

Good Vibes Galore as White Sox Play Their Best Baseball in Years

If you're in the Chicagoland area and heard a loud gasp coming from the south a little after 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday, it was likely the White Sox fans at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

White Sox break jaw-dropping under .500 streak with 21-21 record

With a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox moved to 21-21 on the season. It has been a long time since the White Sox and their fans saw the franchise sit at .500.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Insider reveals what White Sox should do at trade deadline

The Chicago White Sox have upset expectations so far during the 2026 season. They are 21-21 and in second place in the American League Central standings.

Chicago White Sox News / Ball Exclusives / May 14

Fan at White Sox game hospitalized after falling over railing

A baseball fan was hospitalized on Wednesday after falling over a railing and into the Kansas City bullpen as the Chicago White Sox went head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 14

White Sox Are Suddenly the AL Central’s Most Fun Story

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories of the 2026 Major League Baseball season so far. Chicago has been one of the worst teams in baseball for years at this point.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Who Is Teruaki Sato? The Next Japanese Phenom Ready To Join The MLB

Japanese stars are reshaping rosters overnight. You see, Munetaka Murakami, the former NPB slugger, has turned into one of baseball’s biggest steals after joining the Chicago White Sox on a modest two-year deal.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Munetaka Murakami’s White Sox future could crash and burn for one reason

When the Chicago White Sox signed first baseman Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract in free agency, everyone was in shock. Why did Murakami have to settle for so little?

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14

'It’s going to be fun to watch': Against Royals, .500 White Sox pursue sweep

Left-hander Anthony Kay pitched the Chicago White Sox to victory to start the team's current four-game winning streak. On Thursday night, he'll take the ball again as the White Sox aim to sweep a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals, hoping the Chicago attack duplicates its effort from five days ago.

Davis Martin News / Just Baseball / May 14

Davis Martin Is Becoming the Rotation Answer the White Sox Needed

Davis Martin followed the best start of his career in Anaheim by holding Seattle to one run over six innings at Rate Field on Mother’s Day. He struck out nine and matched his career high with 19 whiffs while throwing a career-high 105 pitches.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago White Sox Month of May accomplishment signals bigger things ahead

The Chicago White Sox enter play on May 14 with a 21-21 record, marking the first time they have reached the .500 mark this late in a season since 2022, when they ultimately finished 81-81.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

White Sox reach elusive .500 mark, take down Royals

Colson Montgomery went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and Jarred Kelenic had two hits and two RBIs to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 13