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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.

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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.

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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.

Miguel Vargas News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 5

White Sox Snubbed? Miguel Vargas Lone Played Named All-Star

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the All-Star Game rosters were released. And the Chicago White Sox got quite the surprise. Only one of their young players was named to the American League team as a reserve: Third Baseman Miguel Vargas.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / July 4

White Sox pick up a big win in Cleveland to get back to a tie for first

After two nights of being walked off, the White Sox reversed course, pushing to a 3-1 lead late and then locking the win up with zero drama. In the process,

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.

Miguel Vargas News / Sox on 35th / July 4

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Miguel Vargas is headed to his first career All-Star Game. The White Sox third baseman was selected by his peers as an American League reserve for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, which will be played on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 4

White Sox vs. Guardians Lineup: Vargas Leading Off? Perez Moves Up, More

The Chicago White Sox are looking to rebound against the Cleveland Guardians after back-to-back walk-off losses. They will do so with a righty-heavy lineup.

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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.

Chicago White Sox 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake White Sox must avoid making

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories in Major League Baseball this season. Just two years removed from enduring the worst season in the expansion era, the South Siders are fighting for first place in the American League Central.

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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 / On Tap Sports Net / July 2

Will Venable Provides Munetaka Murakami Injury Update

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the major leagues, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 2

White Sox Future Looks Even Brighter as Prospect Named to All-Star Futures Game

The All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced earlier today, and a prominent Chicago White Sox prospect made the team. Chicago's top prospect and No.

Chicago White Sox News / NBC Sports / July 1

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White Sox receive frustrating MLB trade deadline update as July begins

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most intriguing team in all of baseball this season. Just about everyone felt they would once again be in the basement of the AL Central heading into 2026, but instead, they are in first place past the halfway point.

Noah Schultz News / Field Level Media / July 1

Noah Schultz returns as White Sox gun for sweep of Orioles

The Chicago White Sox finally have solved the Baltimore Orioles, and now they will shoot for a three-game series sweep. The teams meet for the final time in the 2026 regular season Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Cleveland Witch Tries to Curse the White Sox Again… Accidentally Curses Her Own Team Instead

There’s a woman in Cleveland who thinks she’s out here doing real witchcraft. She’s been at this for a while now. A couple of years ago, she tried to put a curse on Mike Clevinger after he left the Guardians, and now she’s back at it again, live-tweeting hexes at the White Sox like she’s the final boss of the American League Central.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

2 trades White Sox must make to upset Guardians in AL Central

The Chicago White Sox are one of the best stories in all of baseball this season. Just two seasons removed from having the worst record in the modern era, they find themselves in first place in the American League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

White Sox use big 3rd inning to keep rolling vs. Orioles

Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning as the visiting White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

White Sox, Rangers Agree To Minor League Trade

The White Sox and Rangers agreed to a one-for-one trade of minor leaguers, as first reported by Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. Chicago sends Triple-A reliever Ben Peoples to Texas in exchange for High-A catcher Ben Hartl.

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

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

White Sox make franchise history not seen since 1955

The Chicago White Sox turned their matchup with the Kansas City Royals into a franchise history night, and Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters stood right in the middle of it.

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Stadium Rant / June 24

Between A Roch And A Hard Place: Who The Chicago White Sox Should Draft At #1

After winning the MLB (Major League Baseball) draft’s number one pick, the Chicago White Sox are running out of time to lock in their decision. The team is widely believed to be deciding between three players: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, high school shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.