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White Sox To Activate Munetaka Murakami

The White Sox’ lineup will get a major boost tomorrow. Manager Will Venable told reporters (including Scott Merkin of MLB.com) that Munetaka Murakami will be activated from the 10-day injured list.

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White Sox 2026 MLB draft No. 1 pick possibility: Grady Emerson

The White Sox kick off the 2026 MLB draft by making the No. 1 overall selection at noon CT on Saturday, and will choose among three plum prospects: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and shortstop Grady Emerson from Fort Worth Christian (Texas) H.S.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / July 9

White Sox 2026 MLB draft No. 1 pick possibility: Roch Cholowsky

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 9

White Sox get boost as Munetaka Murakami expected to return Friday

Murakami was easily the runaway favorite for AL Rookie of the Year before his hamstring injury.

Miguel Vargas earned his All-Star spot for the White Sox

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Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Power Ranking Which Draft Prospect the White Sox Should Select No. 1 Overall

The Chicago White Sox front office confirmed they are not looking for a franchise savior with whom they will select No. 1 overall. Amateur scouting director Mike Shirley spoke with reporters and laid out that since the club is ahead of schedule toward being a contender, the franchise will select who it deems is the best player among three options.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 8

3 Takeaways After White Sox Offense Raises Concerns in Another Loss to Boston

The Chicago White Sox lost to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, 5-0, dropping the series. The White Sox will attempt to salvage things on Thursday against Patrick Sandoval.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Who will White Sox select first overall in 2026 MLB Draft?

The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday, July 11, and the Chicago White Sox own the No. 1 pick overall. While it’s not entirely clear which prospect the front office will select with the pick, it does seem as though Chicago has narrowed it down to three possible players.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 8

Miguel Vargas earned his All-Star spot for the White Sox

Despite the success that the Chicago White Sox have seen this year, the club will be underrepresented at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Third baseman Miguel Vargas is the only representative heading to the Midsummer Classic, though right-hander Davis Martin is also deserving of a spot.

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MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Joshua Palacios News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Pirates, Joshua Palacios Agree To Minor League Deal

The Pirates are in agreement with outfielder Joshua Palacios on a minor league contract, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. He’ll report to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Davis Martin News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7

Davis Martin is the White Sox’ Biggest 2026 All-Star Snub — and the Math Proves It

The 2026 MLB All-Star rosters were announced Saturday, and only one Chicago White Sox player made the cut: Miguel Vargas. For a first-place team that has been one of the biggest stories in baseball, one representative isn’t recognition; it’s an oversight.

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Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / July 7

Takeaways From the White Sox Winning 10 Straight Home Series

The Chicago White Sox have spent the past two seasons searching for real signs of progress. Winning 10 straight home series is the clearest indication yet that something has changed.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 6

Chicago White Sox leapfrog New York Yankees in latest MLB power rankings

There may be no better story in baseball right now than the 2026 Chicago White Sox. After years of historical futility, Chicago is currently 47-42 and sits atop the American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 6

Chicago White Sox urged to trade for 8x All-Star ahead of MLB deadline

The Chicago White Sox are 47-42 on the season and sit atop the American League Central Division. This is a development that, truly, no one saw coming prior to the 2026 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

White Sox appreciate Central view, ready for warming Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox will greet the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday with a one-game lead atop the American League Central. While the White Sox realize they are nowhere near the finish line, they can appreciate the perch in the final week before the All Star-break.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 6

White Sox Tabbed as Suitors for Premier Trade Deadline Pitchers

Through the first half of the season, the Chicago White Sox have put themselves in an intriguing and somewhat surprising position. At 47-42, they sit atop the AL Central with the third best record in the entire American League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

White Sox build early lead, edge Guardians to split series

Braden Montgomery scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning on a Sam Antonacci groundout, lifting the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / July 5

White Sox Receive Munetaka Murakami Update After Fourth of July

The Chicago White Sox received encouraging news on Munetaka Murakami's recovery on Sunday after the slugger cleared another step in his return from a right hamstring strain.

Drew Thorpe News / Athlon Sports / July 5

White Sox Receive Drew Thorpe Update

Starting pitcher Drew Thorpe has struggled to remain healthy during his tenure with the Chicago White Sox. Fortunately, Thorpe recently took a step in the right direction as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / July 4

Sean Burke, Colson Montgomery lift White Sox over Guardians

Colson Montgomery hit a tiebreaking home run and went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to help the Chicago White Sox snap a three-game skid with a 3-1 win against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Chicago White Sox suggest Guardians might have cheated

The Chicago White Sox took a brief 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth inning via a three-run homer by Miguel Vargas with two outs in wet conditions on Friday night.

Anthony Kay News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

White Sox pitcher accuses opposing grounds crew of sabotaging him

Home field advantage is not unusual in sports, but Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay thinks one team is taking it to an unacceptable level with the help of their grounds crew.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / July 3

These Lesser-Known Rookies Are Propelling the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most inspiring stories in 2026. Two years after losing a record-setting 121 games, the Sox sit at 45-40, owning the third-best record in the American League and the best in the Central.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Dustin Harris Opts Out Of White Sox Deal

Dustin Harris opted out of a minor league deal with the White Sox, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. He’s a free agent because Chicago granted him his release in lieu of adding him to the MLB roster.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / June 27

White Sox make franchise history with series win over Royals

The Chicago White Sox have continued to perform like rock stars, providing a competitive edge in the AL with their impressive turnaround by erasing their 102-loss season in 2025.

Mets break through in sixth vs. Phillies, snap seven-game losing streak

Francisco Lindor says Mets players failed Carlos Mendoza

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Pope Leo had great parting message after meeting White Sox icon

Pope Leo is not letting his papacy interfere with his Chicago White Sox fandom. The pope recently hosted former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski for a brief visit at the Vatican.