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Former White Sox Manager’s Munetaka Murakami admission will catch Dodgers, Yankees fans’ attention

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the surprise teams in MLB this year. They are currently in second place in the AL Central, and the longball has been a huge reason for the White Sox’s success.

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Chicago White Sox have a top 10 farm system

The Chicago White Sox have had one of the better farm systems over the past few seasons. The prospects who have risen through the White Sox minor league system are showcasing their talents at the major league level this season.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Munetaka Murakami's Statcast Profile Tells Us If the 50-Homer Chase Is Real in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

There are many ways to examine and understand Munetaka Murakami’s offensive capabilities in Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, the comparable players that are typically associated with him tend to fall at statistical extremes.

Andrew Benintendi News / ChiCitySports / May 21

Chicago White Sox get blunt Andrew Benintendi warning in latest power rankings

The Chicago White Sox have taken many (if not most) in the baseball world by surprise this season. Through the first 49 games of the year, Chicago is 25-24 and in second place in the American League Central Division.

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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?

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 21

White Sox’s reason for Munetaka Murakami blunder revealed

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami has already established himself as one of the MLB’s most dangerous hitters two months into his big-league career.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Miguel Vargas News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox reconstruct lineup in aftermath of Miguel Vargas X-rays

The Chicago White Sox had a scary moment on Tuesday night amid a comeback 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Miguel Vargas was hit in the wrist by a 95.1 MPH fastball.

Kyle Teel News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox: recent ranking reveals how badly team misses Kyle Teel

At this point in the 2026 MLB season, the Chicago White Sox have surpassed the expectations many had for them. After three consecutive seasons in which they lost 100+ games, Chicago is currently 25-23 and in second place in the American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 20

Grant Taylor's success proves he could be White Sox's closer

Grant Taylor's dominance this season has demonstrated why he deserves to take on the closer role for the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox score two runs in ninth inning to rally past Mariners

White Sox acquire LHP Joe Rock from Rays

One prospect each MLB team needs to promote

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

The 'Managers from the 2011 MLB season' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Inside the White Sox / May 20

White Sox Volunteer Corps Joins City Year Chicago for Day of Service at Chicago Furniture Bank

The Chicago White Sox Volunteer Corps, presented by United, teamed up with City Year Chicago on May 16 for a large-scale day of service at the Chicago Furniture Bank on the city’s South Side.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox receive dire trade deadline prediction from MLB analyst

The Chicago White Sox looked like they were about to fall back to .500 as their offense sputtered for most of the night on Tuesday. However, they fought back in the ninth inning and defeated the Seattle Mariners by the score of 2-1.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 20

White Sox Strike a Trade with Rays for Added Pitching Depth

The Chicago White Sox finalized a trade ahead of last night's comeback win over the Seattle Mariners. The team announced the addition of Joe Rock from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago White Sox trade .295 hitter to Tampa Bay Rays for pitching depth

The Chicago White Sox are 25-23 on the season following their 2-1 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. While many fans were frustrated by the lack of offense for most of the night, White Sox pitchers kept the team in the game by keeping the Mariners limited at the plate.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 20

Behind 'dangerous' Munetaka Murakami, White Sox chase another win vs. M's

In baseball, the analytical crowd talks about "three true outcomes" -- plate appearances that end in a home run, walk or strikeout. They're called "true" because they involve only the batter and pitcher, removing defense from the equation.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Unexpected White Sox rookie emerging as legit award contender

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is off to a phenomenal start in the 2026 season, putting the 26-year-old firmly in the early American League Rookie of the Year conversation despite this being his first MLB campaign.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 20

White Sox 2, Mariners 1: Ninth-Inning Rally Seals a Stolen Win

The White Sox had no business winning on Tuesday night, but they did so anyway. Entering the ninth down 1–0 with just two hits, the White Sox finally got something going with Munetaka Murakami drawing a leadoff walk and Miguel Vargas getting hit by a pitch, albeit a scary moment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

White Sox score two runs in 9th inning to rally past Mariners

Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi hit run-scoring singles in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

White Sox Release Osvaldo Bido To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

The White Sox have released right-hander Osvaldo Bido, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The righty is pursuing an opportunity in Japan, per Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Kyle Teel Shut Down With LCL Sprain

It will be quite some time before Kyle Teel makes his season debut. The White Sox second-year catcher sprained the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his right knee, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 18

How White Sox have proved their legitimacy this season

They are currently two games over .500 (24-22) and in second place in the AL Central.

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 18

The Chicago White Sox Are a Recycling Center of Useful Fantasy Players in 2026

After losing 121 games in 2024 and grinding through another miserable 2025, the Chicago White Sox entered this season as the most ignored franchise in fantasy baseball.

Edgar Quero News / Field Level Media / May 17

Edgar Quero's game-winning homer lifts White Sox over Cubs

Edgar Quero smacked a game-ending two-run home run in the 10th inning and joined Andrew Benintendi with a three-hit game to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 9-8 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 17

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

Teel is seemingly dealing with a separate issue amid his rehab assignment stemming from a hamstring injury.

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

The 'Catchers with the most home runs in 2019' quiz

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.

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.