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Sandlin carries perfecto into 6th before Cardinals storm back

September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- White Sox right-hander David Sandlin was perfect for 5 1/3 innings in his start Sunday against the Cardinals, the same day he arrived at Busch Stadium from Triple-A Charlotte. By the end of the sixth inning, St. Louis had scored three runs on its way to handing

White Sox see 'light at the end of the tunnel' after Grichuk's heroics

September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- One game does not make a 162-game Major League Baseball schedule. For the 2026 White Sox, it actually was one inning and one swing of the bat from Randal Grichuk on Saturday turning a recent 3-9 slog toward October back to a significant momentum boost on the

Grichuk plays hero in ninth as White Sox increase AL Central lead

September 13, 2026

ST. LOUIS – A lively debate took place among White Sox media as to what to dub Randal Grichuk after his two-out, two-strike, game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a 6-5 victory over the Cardinals Saturday at Busch Stadium sailed over the glove of right fielder Victor Scott

White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigns

September 12, 2026

ST. LOUIS – Mike Shirley, the White Sox amateur scouting director, resigned Saturday and is no longer with the organization. The news was announced by the White Sox prior to their game at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals. Shirley was in his seventh season in this particular role after being

200 K's, but that's not Montgomery's identity for White Sox

September 12, 2026

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White Sox drop fourth straight as division lead is down to a half-game

September 12, 2026

ST. LOUIS – The following question was posed to White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery prior to his team’s 7-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium, in a game delayed one hour and 10 minutes by the potential for rain. Is there something acceptable regarding just

White Sox magic number continues shrinking despite latest misstep

September 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Everything went as the White Sox wanted across the league on Wednesday night. Cleveland (74-73) lost in Baltimore, lowering the South Siders’ magic number to 14 in the American League Central, assuming the White Sox maintain their current two-game season-series edge on the Guardians with three games on

Smith, Taylor are major cogs in Sox postseason pitching plans

September 9, 2026

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Burke hit hard in short outing vs. Pirates

September 9, 2026

CHICAGO – Pittsburgh’s 9-3 thumping of the White Sox basically was over after the first inning Tuesday night at Rate Field. Actually, it took just seven batters against White Sox ace Sean Burke.

Thorpe tosses 5 scoreless innings in latest rehab start

September 8, 2026

CHICAGO – Prior to this season, Drew Thorpe had never pitched a game at the Triple-A level. But his performance Tuesday night, during Triple-A Charlotte’s 4-1 victory over Buffalo, marked his fifth start for the Knights along the injury rehab trail. Here’s a look at the results for Thorpe, who

Vasil is magical for White Sox despite not playing this season

September 7, 2026

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Everything comes up White Sox in rout to seal series win

September 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- It was a perfect night of baseball for the White Sox Sunday at Rate Field. Sure, a 10-1 victory over the Twins to win the weekend series greatly enhanced the cause. But it was everything that went into the final score that proved to be even more essential.

Mune gives Sox a 30-HR trio as showdown for club lead joins race for title

September 5, 2026

CHICAGO – Munetaka Murakami had one major goal when coming from Japan to play Major League Baseball via a two-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox – stay healthy. The first baseman missed on that target upon suffering a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on May 29 against the

Vargas, Montgomery hit 30-homer mark to back Fedde

September 4, 2026

CHICAGO – Take your pick among the top White Sox moments from a 4-1 victory over the Twins Friday night at Rate Field.​

GM Getz expresses optimism about extending Murakami, Venable

September 4, 2026

CHICAGO – There was quite a bit of talk about All-Star White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and White Sox manager Will Venable during Friday’s 20-minute pregame session with general manager Chris Getz. Only a small part of that conversation involved extending those important individuals beyond the 2027 season. Murakami

White Sox reinstate Teel from injured list

September 4, 2026

CHICAGO – White Sox catcher Kyle Teel had an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu when he addressed the media in the home dugout prior to Friday’s game against the Twins at Rate Field.

White Sox focus on playoff picture as Murakami, Castillo struggle

September 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- Munetaka Murakami has turned in an All-Star and franchise-changing rookie campaign for the 2026 White Sox, serving as a key cog in the team’s ongoing American League Central-leading status. But with an 0-for-4 showing during a 6-2 loss to the Astros on Thursday afternoon at Daikin Park, including

Peters' historic run at plate leads to AL Rookie of the Month Award

September 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- The unexpectedly spectacular 2026 season for White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters took on another accolade Thursday as he was named American League Rookie of the Month for August. Unexpected, in the sense that his contract was purchased from the Rays on Dec. 18, 2025, without much fanfare.

Martin recaptures some early-season magic in return from IL

September 3, 2026

HOUSTON – The White Sox focus of the Astros’ 2-0 victory Wednesday night at Daikin Park should have been Davis Martin and his stellar return to the mound after a stint on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right index finger. There’s no doubt the 5 2/3

Trio of rehabbing White Sox make appearance for Triple-A Charlotte

September 2, 2026

HOUSTON -- Right-hander Drew Thorpe, catcher Kyle Teel and reliever Huascar Brazobán made injury rehab appearances for Triple-A Charlotte Wednesday night at Gwinnett.

White Sox keen to deepen Pacific Rim roots after Murakami signing

September 2, 2026

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With facial hair and golf carts, White Sox keep having fun -- and winning

September 2, 2026

HOUSTON – It was business as usual for this fun, young White Sox crew following a 5-1 victory over the Astros on Tuesday night at Daikin Park. As a small group of media members waited to talk to manager Will Venable, Mike Vasil came flying up near the clubhouse door

White Sox add Pham, Cave in trades to bolster OF depth

September 1, 2026

HOUSTON – Tommy Pham has returned to the White Sox in a far better organizational situation and American League Central position than when the veteran outfielder last played in Chicago.

Montgomery's big night not enough as White Sox fall to Astros

September 1, 2026

HOUSTON – The game put together by Colson Montgomery during a 6-3 loss to the Astros Monday night at Daikin Park showed off the White Sox shortstop at his best offensively.

White Sox exceeding even their own expectations

August 29, 2026

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