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Cubs, White Sox to battle in rubber game of crosstown slugfest

The Chicago Cubs and host Chicago White Sox have alternated lopsided victories to begin the first leg of their annual crosstown series. Any kind of win will suffice on Sunday afternoon, however, as the clubs meet in the deciding game of a three-game weekend set.

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Struggles continue for Jameson Taillon as White Sox get to him early

After winning Friday night’s opener of the Crosstown Classic, the Chicago Cubs were looking to win the series on Saturday. But that quickly went down the drain as the Cubs fell behind early.

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami keeps hot start going with multi-home run game vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami is enjoying a great start to his MLB career as he put together big highlights during the Chicago White Sox’s clash with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.

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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?

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Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 16

Munetaka Murakami, White Sox blast way past Cubs

Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs to lead a five-homer barrage and right-hander Davis Martin delivered six strong innings as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.

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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 / ESPN / May 16

Ump exits White Sox game after being hit by ball

Umpire Brian O'Nora left Saturday night's Cubs-White Sox game after he was struck by a foul ball in the fourth inning.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 16

Promising 18-year-old White Sox pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

The Chicago White Sox have no shortage of promising pitching prospects moving through their farm system. Left-handers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith headline the group, while Tanner McDougal and Christian Oppor are also ranked among the organization’s top 10 overall prospects according to MLB Pipeline.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 16

1 stat that shows why White Sox young sluggers are so dangerous

The 2026 Chicago White Sox have been an easy team for fans to rally behind this season. They are young, play hard for one another, embrace the little details that help win games, hit plenty of home runs, and have received strong pitching performances along the way.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15

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.

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

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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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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Colson Montgomery News / On Tap Sports Net / May 14

White Sox 6, Royals 5: Colson Montgomery’s Homer Lifts Chicago to Series Win and .500 Record

Colson Montgomery keeps coming through when it matters most. The young shortstop blasted a solo home run in the seventh inning off John Schreiber that wound up powering the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night at Rate Field.