Chicago White Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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.

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Sean Newcomb 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.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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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.

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.

Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Pirates To Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal

The Pirates and outfielder Dominic Fletcher have agreed to a minor league deal, as first reported by Bucco Bantr. The Ballengee Group client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

Munetaka Murakami opens introductory presser with hilarious prop

Over the last several days, the Chicago White Sox worked diligently to secure Japan’s Munetaka Murakami. It worked to perfection as they signed Murakami to a $34 million contract.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.