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White Sox rally, walk off Angels to complete sweep

Colson Montgomery lined a walkoff single to center field in the 10th inning and Austin Hays had two hits as the Chicago White Sox defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday to finish off a three-game sweep.

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BreakingT is over the Mune!

In response to the fever that has broken out all over the South Side, our friends at BreakingT have come up with a nifty little design celebrating the awesomeness of slugger Munetaka Murakami: You gotta admit, it’s a pretty impossibly clever design, with the moon “O” and a bit of a nod to silent film Le Voyage dans la Lune.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

Everson Pereira News / Field Level Media / April 29

White Sox place OF Everson Pereira (pectoral) on IL

The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain. In a corresponding move, Chicago called up outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of its series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Jarred Kelenic News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

White Sox Select Jarred Kelenic

The White Sox announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte. Fellow outfielder Everson Pereira has been diagnosed with a pectoral strain and placed on the 10-day injured list.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 29

Austin Hays Returns, Everson Pereira's Injury, and More White Sox Lineup Thoughts

While the Chicago White Sox have already secured the series win, Wednesday afternoon gives them a shot at only their second sweep of 2026. The first shockingly came in their third series of the year against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Alexei Ramirez News / Sox on 35th / April 29

Former White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez tested positive for 4 steroids at World Baseball Classic

Former White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four anabolic steroids at the World Baseball Classic in March, according to newly released findings.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / April 29

Chicago White Sox: Munetake Murakami nabs top-5 MLB rookie ranking

The Chicago White Sox have won the first two games of their series against the Los Angeles Angels. They are now 13-17 on the season, just two games out of first place in the woeful American League Central Division.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 29

Chicago White Sox remaining in AL Central race due to 1 early season development

In recent years, the Chicago White Sox have rarely looked like a team capable of competing deep into the season. That narrative is beginning to shift during the opening month of 2026, however, as the club has already reached 13 wins far earlier than many expected.

Chicago White Sox News / ESPN / April 29

Cuban Ramírez tested positive for steroids at WBC

Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four anabolic steroids at the World Baseball Classic in March where he set a record as its oldest ever player.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / ChiCitySports / April 29

Chicago White Sox outfielder exits game with injury

The Chicago White Sox have been playing well as of late and are not too far out of the AL Central a month into the season. They have been able to win games as of late, but they have one player who suffered an apparent injury on Tuesday.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Drew Romo's historic night helps White Sox spoil Jose Soriano's dominant run in win over Angels

The Chicago White Sox have struggled to find much consistency this season, but Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels could be something to build off of.

Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB

Report: Angel Stadium is dealing with a rodent infestation

The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / April 28

Drew Romo switch-hits 2 home runs as White Sox bash Angels

Drew Romo homered from both sides of the plate, Colson Montgomery also went deep and Davis Martin pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Tuesday.

Drew Romo News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 28

White Sox vs. Angels: Toughest Pitching Matchup Yet? Another Start for Romo, More

To the surprise of many, the Chicago White Sox have been one of the best offenses in baseball over the last two weeks. Their 68 RBIs are fourth-most in the league, while their 23 home runs are third behind only the Yankees and Cubs.

Munetaka Murakami News / Chicago White Sox on SI / April 28

It's Early, But Munetaka Murakami is On a Historic Pace for the White Sox

Already starting the game three hours late, the Chicago White Sox had their back against the wall in the seventh inning. The Los Angeles Angels were cruising with a 5-1 lead, putting the Sox in position to lose their third-straight at home after an excellent road trip out west.

Munetaka Murakami News / HITC / April 28

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami now holds 126-year record after another HR

Munetaka Murakami is not just adjusting to MLB; he is rewriting history with every swing. The Japanese slugger arrived with massive expectations, but even the most optimistic projections did not quite look like this.

Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / April 28

Munetaka Murakami blasts 3-run homer to spark Angels' rally past White Sox

Munetaka Murakami belted a go-ahead three-run home run and Miguel Vargas followed with a solo shot to key a seven-run seventh inning and lift the host Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory against the skidding Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Reese McGuire News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Reese McGuire elects free agency

Catcher Reese McGuire elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The White Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend.

Tanner Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Tanner Murray Suffers Shoulder Fracture

White Sox manager Will Venable announced (as reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com) that Tanner Murray suffered a dislocation (h/t James Fegan of Sox Machine) and shoulder fracture that will require surgery, with an expected 4-6 month recovery timetable.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / April 25

White Sox Getting Early Returns on Schultz and Antonacci

The Chicago White Sox have prioritized promoting players they view as major league ready. After Opening Day starter Shane Smith struggled and was optioned, the club turned to top pitching prospect Noah Schultz rather than another short-term replacement.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

White Sox rookie’s first home run comes from inside the park

Sam Antonacci did not have any time for a celebratory trot around the bases for his first home run. The Chicago White Sox rookie had to earn it the hard way on Tuesday night.