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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.

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Orioles vs. White Sox Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 6

Orioles vs White Sox: The Baltimore Orioles begin the week with a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Game 1 starts on Monday evening at Rate Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

On a roll at home, White Sox host Orioles in search of 4th consecutive win

All the Chicago White Sox needed was to go home. After starting the season 1-5 on the road, the White Sox are coming off a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays and will look for their fourth consecutive win Monday night when they host the struggling Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago White Sox: sweep of Toronto Blue Jays accomplishes feat no seen in 30 years

The Chicago White Sox did not see the 2026 MLB season get off to a preferred start. They faced the Milwaukee Brewers, who were 97-65 a year ago, and were easily swept in the first series of the season.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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Tanner Murray News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 6

White Sox Call-Up Tanner Murray, Who Makes Incredible Play to Help Pull Off Sweep

Ahead of the Chicago White Sox series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, they made a big roster move. Everson Pereira was placed on the 10-day IL, opening up room for the organization to call up Tanner Murray for his first-ever taste of the bigs.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 5

Home sweep home: 3-0 win gives Sox first home opener sweep since 2004

By golly, they actually did it! For the first time since 2004, the White Sox have swept their home opening series, by virtue of a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

White Sox Place Everson Pereira On 10-Day IL, Promote Tanner Murray For MLB Debut

Prior to today’s 3-0 win over the Blue Jays, the White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain. The

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Shocking Blue Jays sweep marks best White Sox home start in 22 years

The Chicago White Sox have been at the bottom of the American League Central for quite some time. They set the record for most losses (121) in the modern era two years ago and they followed that up by losing 102 games last year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

White Sox shut out Blue Jays to claim three-game sweep

Davis Martin pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to sweep their three-game series.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / April 5

Updated Chicago White Sox roster (2026 edition)

We track every White Sox 40-player roster move here, so be sure to check back for updates. All 2025 White Sox transactions. Last updated: April 5, 2026 If you are on a mobile device, this table is best viewed in landscape mode.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 5

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami Beats Shohei Ohtani to Historic MLB Milestone

Chicago White Soxfirst baseman Munetaka Murakami has already set two records in his first year as an MLB player. One of those records is something even Los Angeles Dodgers two‑way superstar Shohei Ohtani has never achieved.

Everson Pereira News / ESPN / April 5

White Sox OF Pereira on IL with ankle sprain

The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left ankle sprain.

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Chicago White Sox News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

MLB Analyst Breaks Down In Tears On Live TV After Receiving Emotional News

Ozzie Guillen could not hold back his emotions on live TV this MLB week. The former Chicago White Sox shortstop and manager broke down after learning the team will retire his No.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago White Sox announce roster move before Blue Jays game

The Chicago White Sox have shown some resilience in the past couple of ballgames and will try to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Before Sunday’s contest, the White Sox announced that outfielder Everson Pereira was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 2) with a left ankle sprain.

Davis Martin News / Field Level Media / April 5

White Sox turn to Davis Martin in bid for series sweep of Blue Jays

With a young core and some prized offseason acquisitions jelling, the host Chicago White Sox will try to sweep the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.

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.

MLB News / South Side Sox / April 4

White Sox defeather the Blue Jays, 6-3, for second win in a row

When one of the worst teams in the majors plays one of the best, it’s fair to expect that the mistakes will be made by the team that lost 102 games last year — not the one that was in the World Series.

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.

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

White Sox Lineup (4/4): Taylor Opening Again? Murakami Back in Clean Up Spot

After welcoming fans back to The Rate with an epic walk-off victory, the Chicago White Sox have a chance to win two straight for the first time this season.

Jedixson Paez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

White Sox Return Jedixson Paez To Red Sox

White Sox Rule 5 right-hander Jedixson Paez has cleared waivers and been returned to the Red Sox, per Gabrielle Starr of The Boston Herald. Chicago designated Paez for assignment earlier this week, and since Paez cleared waivers without being claimed, the White Sox had to offer him back to the Red Sox for a $50K fee.

Chicago White Sox News / Savannah Bananas On SI / April 4

Former Savannah Bananas outfielder gets the call from the Chicago White Sox

Often times, the Savannah Bananas feature celebrities or former sports greats as part of their baseball barnstorming. It adds to the luster and spectacle of Savannah's show, whcih has been regularly selling out huge stadiums on its 75-city tour in 2026.