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The Chicago White Sox are four games over .500 thanks to their current four-game winning streak. They are just two games out of first place in the American League Central Division, and would be in the postseason as a Wild Card if the season ended today.

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White Sox Call Up Jacob Gonzalez After Triple-A Power Surge

Jacob Gonzalez’s Triple-A breakout was already forcing the Chicago White Sox to pay attention. Friday night made the question feel more urgent. The White Sox are calling up Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, after Munetaka Murakami suffered a right hamstring strain that is expected to cost him multiple weeks.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 31

White Sox named ‘perfect fit’ for All-Star slugger amid Munetaka Murakami news

The Chicago White Sox have lost their top slugger for at least a month, as first baseman Munetaka Murakami will now be sidelined for four-to-six weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 31

This Chicago White Sox player set a franchise record on Saturday

The Chicago White Sox have seen a lot of young players immediately produce when they have made the big leagues. This 2026 team has a significant amount of young players stepping up, and that is helping the team be successful.

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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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Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 31

White Sox strive to keep rolling vs. Tigers despite injury to Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox ran into their first bit of really bad luck this season on Friday when slugger Munetaka Murakami strained his right hamstring and is expected to be out four to six weeks.

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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.

Munetaka Murakami News / Total Pro Sports / May 31

Munetaka Murakami Injury Update: White Sox Suffer Devastating Blow As Japanese Slugger Prepares For Weeks On IL

The Chicago White Sox were the laughingstock of MLB over the past few years due to their miserable performance on the field. However, Munetaka Murakami’s arrival in the winter entirely changed the team’s perception.

MLB News / South Side Sox / May 30

White Sox declaw Tigers, 7-1

The White Sox lacked the inured Munetaka Murakami, but they didn’t lack the long ball late, piling it on to turn close game into rout, 7-1. They say sinker

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30

White Sox hit three homers in win over Tigers

Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi hit home runs, as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-1 Saturday. White Sox starter Anthony Kay (5-1) gave up one run and six hits in five innings.

Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

White Sox get bad news on breakout star Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox will be a lot less fun over the next several weeks. Chicago manager Will Venable said to reporters on Saturday that breakout rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami has suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain.

Derek Hill News / On Tap Sports Net / May 30

Derek Hill Scratched from Saturday’s Game Against the Tigers

Derek Hill Scratched from Saturday’s Game Against Tigers The Chicago White Sox scratched outfielder Derek Hill from Saturday’s lineup against the Detroit Tigers.

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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.

Jarred Kelenic News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Jarred Kelenic makes free agency decision

After being declared for assignment by the Chicago White Sox, outfielder Jarred Kelenic has decided to clear waivers and declare for free agency, per Brooke Fletcher of The Chicago Sports Network.

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Chicago White Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

Chicago White Sox Roster Moves 05/30/2026

The Chicago White Sox have a 30-27 record with two days left in May and will enter June above .500, what a turnaround for the White Sox after a 102-loss season in 2025.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 30

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami breaks silence after suffering injury

The Chicago White Sox have enjoyed more success so far this year than probably anyone thought they would. After three straight 100+ loss seasons, most everyone believed that Chicago would, once again, be one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 30

Chicago White Sox: Munetaka Murakami will be out longer than originally estimated

The Chicago White Sox have been enjoying a more successful start to a season than they have had in quite some time. After three consecutive 100+ loss seasons, they are currently 30-27 and in second place in the American League Central Division.

Miguel Vargas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

What was on White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas’ mind before walk-off home run vs. Tigers

When Miguel Vargas came up to bat in the bottom of the 10th on Friday night, he had only one thing on his mind: win the game. With the Chicago White Sox down to their final out against the Detroit Tigers, Vargas came through in the clutch, launching a two-run walk-off home run to left field to clinch a 4-3 win at Rate Field.

Jacob Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

White Sox To Select Jacob Gonzalez

The White Sox will select Jacob Gonzalez onto the MLB roster, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. James Fegan of Sox Machine reported this evening that Gonzalez would likely get the call if Munetaka Murakami went on the injured list.

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.

Randal Grichuk 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.

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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.