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White Sox Likely To Place Munetaka Murakami On Injured List

The White Sox’s dramatic win tonight over the Tigers didn’t come without a cost. Munetaka Murakami left the game with right hamstring tightness. Manager Will Venable said postgame that while the team was still awaiting testing results, the rookie slugger could miss a couple weeks (relayed by Scott Merkin of MLB.com).

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Miguel Vargas cracks walk-off HR as White Sox stun Tigers in 10th

Miguel Vargas smacked a game-ending two-run home run against Drew Anderson in the 10th inning to propel the host Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 29

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) leaves game

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami was removed in the third inning of Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers after tweaking his hamstring. Murakami, whose 20 home runs share the American League lead with Houston's Yordan Alvarez, grabbed at his right hamstring after hustling down the first base line to avoid a 4-6-3 double play.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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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.

Kyle Teel News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago White Sox select pitcher with 20.25 ERA after injury; Kyle Teel update

The Chicago White Sox have a couple of injury updates as they begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend, starting with Game 1 on Friday night.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

White Sox keeping pace with Dodgers in 1 big stat explains shocking season

The Chicago White Sox are enjoying some success this season, which has come as a surprise to many in the baseball world. While some exciting prospects

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 29

White Sox Place Jordan Leasure on IL, Recall Tyler Gilbert

The Chicago White Sox made a roster move ahead of their series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Right-hander Jordan Leasure was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Rikuu Nishida News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Rikuu Nishida is already providing the spark for the White Sox

The 2026 White Sox are finally showing signs of life after losing 102 games last season and 121 games, the most losses in an MLB season in 2024. The addition of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami has given a much-needed jolt to an organization with his power.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 29

Randal Grichuk resurrecting career with White Sox is latest Chicago surprise

Expectations were low when the Chicago White Sox signed outfielder Randal Grichuk.

Randal Grichuk helps White Sox continue dominance of Twins

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Miguel Vargas News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago White Sox: Miguel Vargas gets high praise from GM Chris Getz

There may not be any team in Major League Baseball more surprising this season than the Chicago White Sox. After losing 100+ games for three consecutive seasons, no one thought Chicago would be much of a factor in 2026.

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 29

White Sox linked to monstrous three-team trade involving All-Star slugger

The Chicago White Sox are still making noise in the AL Central, sitting at 29-27 and just three games behind the Cleveland Guardians — two in the loss column — for first place.

Chicago White Sox News / CBSSports.com / May 29

2026 MLB Mock Draft: White Sox take UCLA star at No. 1 as three shortstops go in top four

The 2026 MLB Draft is less than two months away, and UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the favorite to go first

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami named 'winner' of the 2026 season so far

The Chicago White Sox were, surprisingly, the ones who ended up signing Munetaka Murakami after he decided to come over to Major League Baseball from Japan.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago White Sox have 2 players in top 50 prospects list

The Chicago White Sox have been doing well at promoting prospects this season. They have one of the better farm systems in MLB, and continue to have talent through their minor league system.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

White Sox star Munetaka Murakami’s jaw-dropping pace will catch Aaron Judge’s attention amid MVP push

The Chicago White Sox have their new household name in the city. Munetaka Murakami is the latest Japanese slugger to come to America, and he has certainly taken center stage in one of the biggest markets in the world.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 28

White Sox Prospect Makes History in MLB Debut

Chicago White Sox pitcher David Sandlin's MLB debut got off to about as bad of a start as he could have imagined. On just his second pitch, Minnesota Twins slugger Byron Buxton welcomed him to The Show by taking him deep to center field with a leadoff solo shot.

David Sandlin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency

Chicago White Sox pitcher David Sandlin had an unforgettable debut in the big leagues. Sandlin pitched a gem in his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill., and it was not just any other strong performance on the mound.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

White Sox ride lineup momentum into series finale against Twins

Chicago White Sox ace Davis Martin admits, "I don't like talking about myself." The Minnesota Twins can relate. After absorbing a 15-2 defeat on Wednesday, the visiting Twins will aim to move on against Martin on Thursday afternoon as they try to split the four-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

Already about halfway to their 2025 win total, the Chicago White Sox have been noticeably more competitive this season than any other in recent memory. And rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami is a big reason why.

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David Sandlin News / Field Level Media / May 27

David Sandlin dazzles in debut as White Sox smash Twins

David Sandlin pitched six innings of one-run ball in his major league debut and Munetaka Murakami homered for the third straight game as the host Chicago White Sox blasted the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday.

Noah Schultz News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 26

White Sox Lose Noah Schultz to IL, Call Up Top 20 Prospect in His Place

After back-to-back losses out West against the Giants, the Chicago White Sox got back on track Monday. Another Munetaka Murakami bomb helped them pull off a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, keeping them above the .500 threshold.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 25

White Sox Debut Coming for Rikuu Nishida After Jarred Kelenic DFA

The Chicago White Sox have added a new face ahead of their Memorial Day matchup with the Minnesota Twins. In the hours leading up to first pitch, the Sox officially announced the promotion of Rikuu Nishida.

Rikuu Nishida 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.