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Munetaka Murakami nears historic MLB mark after latest White Sox victory

The Chicago White Sox returned to winning ways on Monday with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field. Munetaka Murakami answered Brooks Lee’s opening homer with a solo shot in the first inning, before Drew Romo added a two-run blast in the second.

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What to make of Jacob Gonzalez’s breakout season

After a couple of underwhelming seasons in the White Sox minor league system, Jacob Gonzalez is finally producing at a level the team envisioned when selecting him in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Chicago White Sox’s unthinkable trade deadline ‘temptation’ revealed

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, as they are right in the thick of the AL Central race with June approaching.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Chicago White Sox calling up another top 20 prospect

The Chicago White Sox seemingly are ready to pull the trigger on calling up prospects this season. When you have the talent that is ready for the big leagues, it makes sense to do that.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Twins tasked with slowing White Sox's Japanese rookies

Only three Japanese-born players had appeared for the Chicago White Sox before this season. Now Chicago can put two Japanese countrymen in the same starting lineup as recent call-up Rikuu Nishida joins slugging rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

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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.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / May 26

White Sox Defeat Twins 3-1 on Memorial Day, Improve to 27-26

The Chicago White Sox picked up a solid Memorial Day victory on Monday afternoon, defeating the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field. Munetaka Murakami and Drew Romo both homered for Chicago, while Anthony Kay turned in a strong six-inning start on the mound.

David Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

White Sox To Call Up David Sandlin For MLB Debut

The White Sox are planning to promote right-hander David Sandlin, reports Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and Future Sox. The 25-year-old is already on Chicago’s 40-man, but the team will need to make space for Sandlin on the active roster.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 25

Munetaka Murakami Chasing Pete Alonso, Mark McGwire Rookie History

The Chicago White Sox have one of the most fascinating rookies in Major League Baseball in young slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami has taken the league by storm all season to this point.

MLB News / South Side Sox / May 25

White Sox separate Twins from their bats, 3-1

After and exchange of long-ball offense early and then hanging on to a 3-1 win for the White Sox this Memorial Day. But the big play didn’t come from big bats but from 5´6´´ Rikuu Nishida, playing in his first major league game.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 25

Munetaka Murakami belts 18th homer as White Sox beat Twins

Munetaka Murakami and Drew Romo homered to back six strong innings from Anthony Kay as the Chicago White Sox defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 25

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Rikuu Nishida didn't take long to leave an impression, playing a pivotal role in the team's Memorial Day win over the division-rival Minnesota Twins.

Munetaka Murakami belts 18th homer as White Sox beat Twins

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Teoscar Hernandez has been key to Dodgers' success

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

On deck: Braves-Red Sox, Dodgers bullpen, Anthony Volpe position switch, Corbin Carroll's triples

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Rikuu Nishida News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 25

Rikuu Nishida's White Sox News Showcases Oregon Talent Pipeline

Former Oregon Ducks infielder Rikuu Nishida received some huge news on Monday after an electric start to the 2026 season. Nishida is on his way to the Chicago White Sox after spending multiple years in the farm system.

Jarred Kelenic News / Field Level Media / May 25

White Sox designate OF Jarred Kelenic for assignment

The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic for assignment on Monday. The move cleared room to promote Japanese infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox 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.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23

White Sox Place Jordan Hicks on IL, Recall Jordan Leasure

White Sox Place Jordan Hicks on IL, Recall Jordan Leasure The Chicago White Sox made a bullpen move Saturday ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants.

Paul Konerko News / HITC / May 21

Pope Leo XIV’s White Sox story comes full circle as Paul Konerko jersey finally arrives

Pope Leo XIV’s connection to the Chicago White Sox has always been more than just a passing headline. Now, the story has the ending it deserved. The pontiff has finally received the signed Paul Konerko jersey that was sent in July 2025, giving one of baseball’s strangest recent crossover stories a genuinely neat full-circle moment.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 20