GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Getting the starting nod for Opening Day ultimately becomes one of 32-34 planned trips to the mound for that particular hurler, if broken down within the constraints of a 162-game season. Then again, there’s obviously something different about Opening Day.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon used one word when asked for a first impression of Munetaka Murakami. “Worker.”

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami's Cactus League debut with the White Sox is scheduled for Friday against the Cubs at Sloan Park, according to manager Will Venable.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Major League visions should be getting more vivid and realistic for Braden Montgomery, who is the top White Sox prospect and No. 36 overall, per MLB Pipeline. But the switch-hitting outfielder’s quick ascension toward Chicago won’t alter the approach or mindset to his game.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – White Sox team bonding moved to the golf course on Monday, with 32 players gathering for a friendly competition at the nearby Wigwam Resort. The team of Andrew Benintendi, Ryan Borucki, Sean Burke and Drew Thorpe claimed victory with a final score of 7-under par. But it

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox face a catching conundrum. In Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Korey Lee, they have three talented backstops under the age of 27. But barring the South Siders going with a third catcher on the Opening Day roster in Milwaukee, which is a possibility but

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Add Shingo Takatsu to the list of people who were surprised by Munetaka Murakami’s selection of the White Sox via free agency, a two-year, $34 million deal that really took shape one week before both sides agreed to contractual terms. Takatsu, the 2004 White Sox closer, was

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A quick internet search for the question, "What is a bidet?" leads to the following description: “A bathroom fixture or toilet attachment designed for personal hygiene that uses a targeted, gentle stream of water to clean … ” Well, everyone gets the point. But that definition is

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Colson Montgomery can hit, and hit for power. That part was proven during his 2025 rookie campaign, when the left-handed hitter knocked out 21 home runs over 71 games following his July 4 debut. But the focus today is on Montgomery’s defense, following a strong showing at

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here’s a quick snapshot of Munetaka Murakami's first week as part of the White Sox, after the 26-year-old free agent joined the team from Japan via a two-year, $34 million deal. Murakami is teaching Japanese to his teammates, although many of his White Sox colleagues are coming

GLENDALE -- Ryan Borucki seems destined to be part of the White Sox. That assertion runs deeper than the southpaw holding left-handed hitters to a .181 average and .528 OPS over 420 head-to-head career plate appearances. He really is an embodiment of Chicago.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Shane Smith, the current favorite for the White Sox Opening Day starter, felt good enough to face hitters again on Friday afternoon. The right-hander took part in his first live batting practice of Spring Training on the backfields at Camelback Ranch. One of those hitters was Munetaka

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Chris Getz made a mistake. It wasn’t the first miscue or probably the last for the affable, personable general manager, who is working to build a winner on the South Side of Chicago. But in mentioning new acquisition Luisangel Acuña as a switch-hitter on a number of

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The word “runway” has been invoked by White Sox general manager Chris Getz more times of late than a busy air traffic controller at O’Hare International Airport. Such is the way of life within a rebuild, where players might get that extra chance to prove themselves absent

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The bond between right-hander Erick Fedde and director of pitching Brian Bannister didn’t take long to resurface as part of Fedde’s return to the White Sox. Fedde and the team agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract announced on Tuesday, and he was throwing his first bullpen

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Yes, it was just one of many White Sox batting practice sessions during Spring Training, taking place five days before the first full-squad workout. And nobody ever reached the Hall of Fame or even All-Star status based solely on backfield work at Camelback Ranch. Yet the phrase

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox fans hoping for the arrival of left-handers Noah Schultz, the No. 49 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Hagen Smith (No. 72) shouldn’t have to wait much longer. In fact, the 22-year-old Schultz isn’t dismissing the possibility of breaking camp with the South Siders for

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox general manager Chris Getz spoke to the media for close to 20 minutes late Monday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, addressing a number of topics with pitchers and catchers reporting Tuesday. Here are a few highlights. New addition Free agent right-hander Erick Fedde’s return to the

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- What a difference one letter can make. When Munetaka Murakami first arrived at Camelback Ranch on Sunday morning, the nameplate above his home White Sox clubhouse locker read “Munetaki Murakami.” It unofficially goes down as the first error of Spring Training. Murakami posted the mistake on his

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox have a more cohesive, talented roster than they have had during any other time of this ongoing rebuild. That idea makes some personnel decisions easier and some much more difficult with pitchers and catchers reporting Tuesday to Camelback Ranch. Here’s an initial educated guess

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Can the rebuilding White Sox take a significant step toward contention? The organization hopes to answer this question during the 2026 season. Here are a few more inquiries considered a little easier to handle before on-field action begins.

The White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with veteran outfielder Austin Hays that includes an $8 mutual option for 2027 or a $1 million buyout, the club announced on Wednesday. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, Chicago designated for assignment left-hander Bryan Hudson.

CHICAGO – Family. Personal development. Positive role models. Hard work. Excellence, on and off the field. Fun. Those phrases were used by the 19 individuals taking part in the White Sox Amateur City Elite collegiate signing day Wednesday night at Rate Field when asked to share what ACE meant to