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White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami’s hot start impacts contract negotiations

The Chicago White Sox seem to have found a gold mine in hard-hitting slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami is in his rookie Major League Baseball season, and already making his mark.

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White Sox 11, Diamondbacks 5: Power surge topples Arizona

Absurdity was the name of the game on Tuesday night, as back-to-back-to-back second-inning homers led the White Sox over the Diamondbacks. The three longballs came from Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and finally Colson Montgomery.

Sam Antonacci News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 22

Sam Antonacci is Doing His Part to Make the White Sox Offense Look A Lot Better

Sam Antonacci showed exactly why many White Sox fans were clamoring for the call-up. The infielder has burst onto the scene over the last year-plus, becoming known for his ability to make the highlight play.

Chicago White Sox News / Inside the White Sox / April 22

A Greener Gameday: Chicago White Sox Celebrate Earth Day

Rooted in a longstanding commitment, sustainability has become an increasingly central part of the White Sox gameday experience at Rate Field. In 2026, it’s more than just an initiative; it’s a commitment woven into every corner of the ballpark.

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Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami has MLB HR history on line Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox have an absolute star in infielder Munetaka Murakami. Murakami has hit home runs in four consecutive games. He could match Major League Baseball history if he is able to extend that streak to five games on Wednesday.

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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 / ChiCitySports / April 22

White Sox prospect ends 50-year drought with rare inside-the-park first MLB homer

The Chicago White Sox are beginning to show real signs of progress, winning three of their last four games in a stretch highlighted by Munetaka Murakami going deep in each of those contests.

Everson Pereira News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Watch White Sox outfielder Everson Pereira lay out for ‘SportsCenter’ catch vs. Diamondbacks

The Chicago White Sox delivered a statement performance Tuesday night, but the game’s defining moment came on defense. In a contest filled with offense, outfielder Everson Pereira provided a play that quickly took over social media and shifted attention beyond the box score.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

White Sox rookie’s first home run comes from inside the park

Sam Antonacci did not have any time for a celebratory trot around the bases for his first home run. The Chicago White Sox rookie had to earn it the hard way on Tuesday night.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / April 22

Munetaka Murakami extends HR streak as White Sox pound D-backs

Rookie Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth straight game, Colson Montgomery went deep for the third straight and the Chicago White Sox slugged four homers in an 11-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Tuesday.

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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.

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Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Munetaka Murakami joins 2 elite Japanese-born sluggers in rare home run streak

Munetaka Murakami is taking Major League Baseball by storm. The slugger’s most recent home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 21 has him on a streak of a home run in four consecutive games, raising his season total to nine.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR

As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.

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MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 21

White Sox vs. Diamondbacks (4/21): Tough Matchup, Corbin Carroll's Status, More

If the Chicago White Sox want to prove they are on a better path following their series win over the Athletics, this is the series to do it. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 8-4 in their last 12 games and have picked up four straight series wins.

David Sandlin News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 21

White Sox Finally Welcome David Sandlin to the Mound in First Rehab Assignment

The Chicago White Sox finally got to see one of their key offseason acquisitions in action on the mound. David Sandlin made his first rehab start of the year on Tuesday afternoon for the Winston-Salem Dash.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 21

White Sox Catch-Up: Colson Montgomery Comes Alive, Noah Schultz' Hype Builds, More

When the Chicago White Sox walked off the field with a 7-4 victory over the Athletics on Sunday, they had only their second series win of the season. The young squad pulled off the victory in both the opener and closer, only dropping the middle game in extra innings.

Munetaka Murakami News / Stadium Rant / April 21

Munetaka Murakami Is Silencing Skeptics With Elite Advanced Numbers

When the Whiter Sox signed Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami on a two-year deal this winter, the baseball world was split in two with the decision.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Projected Chicago White Sox $11,350,600 draft pick continues to distance himself from the pack

The Chicago White Sox hold the number one overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, which is just less than three months away. For quite some time, UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky has been the projected top pick.

Jeff McNeil News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge

Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil made a sportsmanlike move against the Chicago White Sox on Friday that ultimately had some ulterior motives behind it. McNeil was batting in the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

White Sox Designate Dustin Harris For Assignment

The White Sox announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci and recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert. In corresponding moves, they have optioned left-hander Brandon Eisert and designated outfielder Dustin Harris for assignment.

Noah Schultz News / Field Level Media / April 14

Tall order as White Sox add LHP Noah Schultz to roster

The Chicago White Sox made it official Tuesday, selecting the contract of top pitching prospect Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte in advance of his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / April 14

Four Bright Spots for the White Sox Early in 2026

The Chicago White Sox opened division play with a split in Kansas City, and the next time they take the field could mark the beginning of a new wave of baseball on the South Side.

Noah Schultz News / Athlon Sports / April 14

White Sox Call Up 6-Foot-10 Phenom for Highly Anticipated MLB Debut

There are debuts, and then there are moments that feel like they could define the future of a franchise. That is exactly what surrounds Noah Schultz as he prepares to take the mound for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

White Sox Weighing Promotion For Sam Antonacci

The White Sox will call up at least one of their top prospects for Tuesday’s series opener against the Rays. Noah Schultz will start the game against Shane McClanahan in a promotion that will officially be announced tomorrow morning.

Noah Schultz News / Yardbarker / April 11

White Sox reportedly bringing top pitching prospect to majors

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to take the next step in their rebuilding process.

Kris Bubic tosses gem as Royals blank White Sox

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Shohei Ohtani snatches Ichiro Suzuki record vs. Rangers

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Jonathan Cannon News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

White Sox To Recall Jonathan Cannon

Right-hander Jonathan Cannon is expected to be recalled by the White Sox, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Grant Taylor will serve as an opener on Sunday. Cannon last pitched on Tuesday, so he’d be on regular rest for bulk relief work.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Surprising White Sox achieve feat not done in over 20 years with sweep of Blue Jays

After a miserable 2025 season that followed a historically bad 2024, the White Sox enter the new week having already accomplished a rarity for the franchise.

White Sox announcer John Schriffen in trouble over his nickname for Munetaka Murakami

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