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The White Sox' Offense is a Borderline Disaster, Duncan Davitt's Debut, More Notes

The start of this season has left a lot to be desired for the Chicago White Sox, who were among the more exciting offseason teams to discuss. The growing pains for this young group remain all too real, however, especially at the plate.

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Early impressions of the 2026 White Sox

Two weeks into the season and the 2026 White Sox roller coaster already has been twisting us left, right, up and down. In such a tumultuous time, the Sox have swung between being swept to being the sweepers faster than Yermín Mercedes peaked and then abruptly retired from baseball in 2021.

Shane Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

White Sox’s biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Shane Smith’s sophomore nightmare has derailed the South Side’s fragile rebuild before it ever got off the ground. When the Chicago White Sox named Shane Smith their Opening Day starter for 2026, it felt like a milestone, a signal that the franchise’s painful rebuild was beginning to bear fruit.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 10

Speedrunning offensive ineptitude: White Sox lumber curls up, blows away, 2-0

On a night 21° colder than Thursday, everyone on the field was playing like it was 21°, period, as it didn’t even take two hours for Kansas City pitching to utterly eviscerate and embarrass their visitors’ offensive attack.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 10

White Sox add Pope hat to stacked list of giveaways

The White Sox added a signature Pope hat to their list of popular home giveaways this year. Initially launched as a limited-edition item available only to specialty theme night ticket purchasers on August 11 against the Reds at 6:40 p.m.

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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 / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 10

White Sox Lineup Notes (4/10): Plenty of Righties, Don't Get Fooled By Bubic, More

The Chicago White Sox had lost 14 straight games at Kauffman Stadium until last night. Can they continue to show times have changed with another win tonight?

Chicago White Sox News / The Spun / April 10

MLB Team Announces Pope-Inspired Giveaway Amid Fan Frenzy

It's approaching a full year since Chicago-native and longtime White Sox fan Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. In the months since his election, White Sox fans have had no shortage of fun and have made plenty of Pope-themed merchandise.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

White Sox break long losing streak in K.C., pursue repeat win vs. Royals

It's been nearly four years since the Chicago White Sox won back-to-back games in Kansas City. After ending their lengthy road skid to the Royals on Thursday, the White Sox will get the chance to accomplish that feat again on Friday night.

Anthony Kay News / Field Level Media / April 9

Anthony Kay pitches gem to help White Sox shut out Royals

Anthony Kay struck out six to match a career high over 5 2/3 innings, and Colson Montgomery roped an RBI double as the Chicago White Sox snapped their 14-game road losing streak to the Kansas City Royals with Thursday night's 2-0 victory.

Chris Murphy News / Field Level Media / April 9

White Sox place LHP Chris Murphy (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Chicago White Sox placed left-handed reliever Chris Murphy on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of left elbow impingement syndrome. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Duncan Davitt News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

White Sox Recall Duncan Davitt For MLB Debut

The White Sox announced that right-hander Duncan Davitt has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. He’ll be making his big league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 9

Do the White Sox Officially Have the Best Giveaway in Baseball This Season?

The Chicago White Sox have been oddly good at going viral the last handful of years. Despite the team's lackluster play – which recently included getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles at The Rate – they continue to give fans a reason to show up at the ballpark.

Chicago White Sox News / New Baseball Media / April 9

2026 Transactions: White Sox Option Smith, Lopez & Soler Suspended

Last year, Shane Smith was one of the best players on a White Sox team that sat at the bottom of the American League standings. But after having problems limiting the walks, Smith found himself in Triple-A again after the White Sox optioned him on April 8.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Pope Leo honored with special White Sox hat giveaway

The Chicago White Sox have announced a uniquely themed 2026 giveaway event honoring Pope Leo XIV, blending sports, religion, and culture. The White Sox will stage the pope-themed hat promotion on August 11, 2026, during its clash vs.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Chicago White Sox Makes Important Roster Change After Injury

The Chicago White Sox didn’t expect to be tweaking their infield this early, but that’s pretty much where things stand. A couple of months into the 2026 season, the roster math is already shifting.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

White Sox Option Shane Smith, Promote Tyler Schweitzer

The White Sox sent right-hander Shane Smith to Triple-A, the team announced. Left-hander Tyler Schweitzer was promoted to the big-league club. To clear a 40-man roster spot for Schweitzer, outfielder Brooks Baldwin was moved to the 60-day IL.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7

White Sox To Place Austin Hays On IL, Select Dustin Harris

As manager Will Venable told reporters last night (including James Fegan of Sox Machine), the White Sox are placing Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Austin Hays News / ChiCitySports / April 7

Austin Hays leaves Chicago White Sox game with hamstring injury

The Chicago White Sox have been playing well to begin the season, but may have hit a roadbump on Monday evening. In their game against the Baltimore Orioles, one of their players suffered an injury and had to leave the game.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / April 6

White Sox Sweep Blue Jays: Earliest 3-Game Stunner Since 2020

The Chicago White Sox (4-5) just flipped the script on their 2026 season. After a brutal 1-5 start on the road, questions surrounding the pitching staff have been lingering.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago White Sox shoot up Bleacher Report’s recent power rankings

The Chicago White Sox have had a strong week of action. The White Sox started off losing the series on the road against the Miami Marlins and then swept the Toronto Blue Jays at home.

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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Munetaka Murakami News / Fastball on SI / April 6

Red-Hot Munetaka Murakami Already Making MLB History

This past offseason, Munetaka Murakami was one of the most intriguing available free agents. Murakami was posted by the Yakult Swallows at just 25 years old.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago White Sox have major drop in Bleacher Report’s farm system rankings

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talent developed through their farm system. With players like Colson Montgomery and Sean Burke making their way through the White Sox system, they are in a position where they need to replenish the minors.

Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

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

John Schriffen is apparently on some thin ice with the highers-up in Chicago. The Chicago White Sox television play-by-play announcer Schriffen has gotten himself into trouble with the nickname that he recently bestowed upon first-year White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times reported this week.

Munetaka Murakami News / Yardbarker / March 30