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Sean Burke stifles Padres, lifts White Sox to fifth straight win

Sean Burke tossed six scoreless innings Saturday night and the visiting Chicago White Sox stretched their winning streak to five with a 4-0 blanking of the San Diego Padres.

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Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

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

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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

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Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami makes more MLB history after 13th HR

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is having an incredible start to his MLB career after hitting his 13th home run of the season in Friday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

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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.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Chicago White Sox sluggers continue to mash their way into history

Chicago White Sox first baseman, Munetaka Murakami, has been a sensation since he signed his two-year ($34 million) contract this offseason. Murakami’s power has been an eye-opener, as he hit his major league-leading 13th home run against the San Diego Padres on Friday.

Munetaka Murakami News / ESPN / May 2

White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR

Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 2

Munetaka Murakami homers again, White Sox pound Padres

Munetaka Murakami blasted his league-leading 13th homer Friday night and rookie starter Noah Schultz allowed just two hits in six shutout innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the San Diego Padres 8-2.

Noah Schultz News / South Side Sox / May 2

White Sox, Schultz win a laffer over Padres, 8-2

The White Sox have been worse than .500 all season long, so declaring them a must-watch team seems a bit hyperbolic. But Friday’s 8-2 annihilation of a Padres team very strong out of the gate — 5 1/2 games better than Chicago entering play — touched on the three players most likely to make you stop whatever you’re doing and stare.

Tanner McDougal News / ChiCitySports / May 1

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect faces another major elbow setback

At just 23 years old, Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Tanner McDougal, currently the organization’s No. 6 overall prospect and third-highest ranked pitcher, is dealing with his second significant elbow-related injury since being selected in the fifth round out of high school.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 1

MLB Power Rankings Update: Where do the White Sox stand to start May?

We’re just over one month into the season, and the White Sox are playing competitive baseball, sitting just 1.5 games out of first place in the AL Central.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Munetaka Murakami Is Proving Everyone Wrong

When Munetaka Murakami decided to make the jump into MLB this offseason, his arrival was met with great speculation. Now, just a month into the 2026 season, Murakami is destroying the ball, leading not only the Chicago White Sox but all of MLB in home runs.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 1

Five MLB rookies off to hot starts this season

Rookies are continuing to steal the show in MLB, bringing the wow factor and crushing MLB rankings early this season. Their adaptability, work ethic, and hustle have been compelling to watch. Every day is a new opportunity for these youngsters to grow and showcase their ability to keep up with elite stars.

MLB true-or-false: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's Cy Young candidacy

Young Cardinals showing maturity during surprising start

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Tigers acquire Zack Short from Nats

Colson Montgomery News / Just Baseball / May 1

Colson Montgomery’s Reset Is Powering His White Sox Breakout

A year ago this week, Colson Montgomery’s future looked more uncertain than it had at any point in his professional career. After his brutal start at Triple-A Charlotte, the Chicago White Sox pulled their top infield prospect out of the daily grind and sent him to Arizona for one-on-one work with Ryan Fuller.

Tanner McDougal News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 1

White Sox Notes: Tanner McDougal's Injury Scare, Fantastic Offensive Numbers, More

After a painfully familiar start to 2026, the Chicago White Sox have built some serious momentum. They may still have a long way to go before anyone takes them seriously as a future threat, but the flashes of genuine improvement have been there in recent weeks.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Air Jordan 12 'Barons' — A Tribute to Michael Jordan's Days in the Chicago White Sox Organization: Where to Buy

The Air Jordan 12 "Barons" is one of the most underrated 12s in the lineup. The wolf grey and white color scheme with those dark accents gives it a clean, sophisticated look that reminds you of MJ's time with the Birmingham Barons during his baseball stint.

Everson Pereira News / Field Level Media / April 29

White Sox place OF Everson Pereira (pectoral) on IL

The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain. In a corresponding move, Chicago called up outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of its series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

Jarred Kelenic News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

White Sox Select Jarred Kelenic

The White Sox announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte. Fellow outfielder Everson Pereira has been diagnosed with a pectoral strain and placed on the 10-day injured list.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 29

Austin Hays Returns, Everson Pereira's Injury, and More White Sox Lineup Thoughts

While the Chicago White Sox have already secured the series win, Wednesday afternoon gives them a shot at only their second sweep of 2026. The first shockingly came in their third series of the year against the Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Drew Romo's historic night helps White Sox spoil Jose Soriano's dominant run in win over Angels

The Chicago White Sox have struggled to find much consistency this season, but Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels could be something to build off of.

Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB

Report: Angel Stadium is dealing with a rodent infestation

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Reese McGuire News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Reese McGuire elects free agency

Catcher Reese McGuire elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The White Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend.

Tanner Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Tanner Murray Suffers Shoulder Fracture

White Sox manager Will Venable announced (as reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com) that Tanner Murray suffered a dislocation (h/t James Fegan of Sox Machine) and shoulder fracture that will require surgery, with an expected 4-6 month recovery timetable.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / April 25

White Sox Getting Early Returns on Schultz and Antonacci

The Chicago White Sox have prioritized promoting players they view as major league ready. After Opening Day starter Shane Smith struggled and was optioned, the club turned to top pitching prospect Noah Schultz rather than another short-term replacement.