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Should the White Sox Prioritize a Munetaka Murakami Extension?

Chris Getz was asked about a Munetaka Murakami extension before the Chicago White Sox had even seen him for a full month. Murakami arrived from Japan on a two-year, $34 million deal, giving the White Sox a short runway with one of the most accomplished power hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

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White Sox Silenced by Grant Holmes in 2-0 Loss to Braves

The Chicago White Sox managed one hit as Grant Holmes carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of the Atlanta Braves’ 2-0 victory Thursday afternoon at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago White Sox biggest question for the remainder of 2026 revealed by team insider

At 66-61, the Chicago White Sox are currently sitting 3.5-games up and in first place in the American League Central Division. Even the most optimistic fan likely could admit that they did not foresee this being a true statement before the season started.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago White Sox get a brutal reality check in latest MLB power rankings

The bad news: the Chicago White Sox were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 2-0 today. The good news: Anthony Kay pitched six strong innings of two-run ball.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 20

Takeaways After White Sox Offense Scuffles Against Braves, Lets Down Pitching

After a promising win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox lost 2-0 in a horrible game for the offense. Through six innings, the White Sox had not recorded a hit.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / South Side Sox / August 20

White Sox held to one hit in 2-0 shutout loss to Braves

The bats were not aware that today was not an off-day, as the White Sox fell to the Braves with only one hit in nine innings. Atlanta broke its losing streak with a 2-0 win before leaving town again.

Braden Montgomery News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 20

White Sox Roundup: A Late-Season Hidden Gem? Braden Montgomery's Breakout, More

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a frustrating series loss to their crosstown rival, but there is still a lot to be optimistic about as the postseason looms.

Will Venable News / Athlon Sports / August 20

White Sox Pitcher Nearing Return From Injury After Will Venable's Comments

The Chicago White Sox are nearing the return of another important arm as they continue their push for the American League Central title. The updates were

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 20

The striking divide in White Sox record when starting pitchers go deep in games

Here's a look at how the Chicago White Sox do when their starters go deeper into games.

Munetaka Murakami damages the Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

Elite Mariners prospect Kade Anderson deserves a promotion

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 20

White Sox vs. Braves Lineup: Makeup Game, Will Vargas Stay Hot? Can Sox Sweep?

After salvaging the series against the Chicago Cubs, the White Sox will take on the Atlanta Braves for a makeup game. Having won the first two games of the series earlier in the season, the White Sox will hope to sweep.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 20

White Sox Escape Wrigley With a Win After Two Walk-Off Gut Punches

The Chicago White Sox lost two games they had every opportunity to win before Jose Urquidy, and a suddenly airtight defense rescued them from a Crosstown sweep.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Jake Rogers’ quirky MLB record gets even wilder after first White Sox hit

Jake Rogers has heard his name attached to quite a few teams over the past three weeks. Most recently, it was “Rogers, you’re a Chicago White Sox,” but that came after stops with the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers in a whirlwind stretch for the journeyman catcher.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / August 19

Jose Urquidy, White Sox blank Cubs to salvage series finale

Jose Urquidy struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings and Braden Montgomery ripped a two-run double, fueling the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Munetaka Murakami News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Munetaka Murakami damages the Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Munetaka Murakami almost has to be seen to be believed at this point. The Chicago White Sox slugger Murakami crushed a monster opposite-field home run

Bryan Hudson News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18

Bryan Hudson to Open for White Sox Tuesday vs. Cubs

Left-hander Bryan Hudson will serve as the Chicago White Sox opener on Tuesday night against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com Tuesday will be Hudson’s seventh “start” of the 2026 season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game

Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history while achieving 30/30 season

Monday night was special for Crow-Armstrong for many reasons.

Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Cubs sink White Sox in 10 on Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2nd homer of game

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.

Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera

Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

On deck: All eyes on Chicago as Cubs and White Sox battle

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

White Sox place righty Davis Martin on injured list

The White Sox announced that they have recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer. In corresponding moves, they have optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal and put righty Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister.