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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 1

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami has rival MLB executives taking notice

When Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami first decided that he wanted to go play in Major League Baseball, many believed that he would fetch a contract worth over $100 million.

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

White Sox Minor League Stock Report: April 2026

The first month of the 2026 season is officially in the books, and there has been a lot to like throughout the White Sox organization. Not only is the MLB club exceeding early expectations, but there have been plenty of positive developments down on the farm.

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.

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Tigers acquire Zack Short from Nats

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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.

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.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 30

April 2026 White Sox check-up: Things could be much worse

Somehow, the White Sox have managed to meet the wildest of expectations in the first month of the 2026 season. Get embarrassingly swept? Check. Sweep the defending AL pennant-winner?

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami could become ‘most valuable position-player trade chip in years’

Are the Chicago White Sox back? After a sweep against the Los Angeles Angels, the Sox have improved to 14-17 on the season. They are 1.5 games back of the AL Central division lead.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Chicago White Sox have one of the top hitting prospects in MLB

The Chicago White Sox have done an excellent job of identifying young talent and getting them in their organization. They have seen some prospects get promoted to the majors, but there is still plenty of quality prospects in the system.

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.

Colson Montgomery News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep

As the opportunities have been piling up for the Chicago White Sox, the team is heating up with the 3-2 win on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, completing the sweep.

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

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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.