No bluffing here: Prospect Gonzalez is building up to the big leagues
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Murakami's MLB-high 12th HR fuels thrilling White Sox comeback
CHICAGO – Those White Sox fans who sat out a 3-hour rain delay Monday night at Rate Field for a 9:40 p.m. CT first pitch, those fans who watched the South Siders trail the Angels for much of the night, certainly got their money’s worth in the end. Thanks to
Murray likely out for season after fracturing left shoulder on dive
CHICAGO – Tanner Murray made his Major League debut for the White Sox on April 5 against the Blue Jays at Rate Field. He picked up his first big league hit on April 11 in Kansas City and recorded his only home run the following day at Kauffman Stadium. But
In an era that doesn't favor bunting, White Sox rewrite narrative
CHICAGO -- Tristan Peters stood at the plate with one out in the 10th inning of Washington’s 2-1 victory over his White Sox on Sunday at Rate Field, representing the tying run at that point with Derek Hill on second.
AUSL's Mary Iakopo takes in first Windy City MLB game at Rate Field
CHICAGO – Mary Iakopo had not been to a Chicago professional baseball game since joining the Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball League (AUSL) last season.
Efficient Schultz proving he belongs in the bigs
CHICAGO – Noah Schultz belongs in the Majors. That point certainly isn’t stepping out on a baseball limb when focusing upon the No. 2 White Sox prospect and No. 43 overall, according to MLB Pipeline. But in his three starts since joining the White Sox, including a stellar effort Saturday
A hometown trip to Chicago means a visit with beloved ACE program for Ray
CHICAGO – Corey Ray stood in front of a group of 13U players from the White Sox Amateur City Elite program prior to Friday’s Nationals-White Sox game and saw himself at the same age. “I was there, I was those guys,” said the 31-year-old Chicago native, now the Nationals' first-base
'Mune is Mune': Murakami thriving early with White Sox
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Murakami's big blast opens door for Chicago doing little things to win
CHICAGO -- White Sox fans showed raucous support for Munetaka Murakami as soon as the first baseman’s name was announced as part of their starting lineup for a 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday at Rate Field. Murakami honored that support with his 11th home run, a solo drive
Teel (right hamstring strain) still waiting for rehab assignment green light
CHICAGO -- White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has not quite yet crossed the threshold for a Minor League rehab assignment, according to general manager Chris Getz prior to Friday’s homestand opener against the Nationals. The intense competitor that is Teel wants a short trip to Charlotte once that assignment arrives.
White Sox offense continues upswing with Benintendi's game-winning homer
PHOENIX – Remember that White Sox offense with 15 home runs in its last five games entering Thursday afternoon’s series finale at Chase Field? How about the five-game home run streak for Munetaka Murakami, tying a franchise record, not to mention four straight with a long ball for Colson Montgomery
Murakami's 5-game HR streak makes all kinds of history
PHOENIX – Many superheroes carry additional special weapons on their belts. Check out Batman as one example. And White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is no different from his blessed brethren.
To the moon! Murakami homers in 4th straight, ignites Sox bats
PHOENIX – For a brief moment during an 11-5 White Sox victory over the Diamondbacks Tuesday night at Chase Field, it looked like Home Run Derby for the South Siders.
That's one way to get your first career home run
PHOENIX – The first career home run for Sam Antonacci, coming in the ninth inning of an 11-5 victory for the White Sox over the Diamondbacks Tuesday at Chase Field, seemed very fitting for the style of play shown by the rookie outfielder.
Telling Ozzie about number retirement made his former player more nervous than any at-bat
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Taking stock of Murakami and the Sox offense to start 2026
CHICAGO -- The statistical results for White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami over his first 19 Major League games since coming from Japan have predominantly fallen in the "three true outcomes" category: Home runs, walks and strikeouts. According to MLB research, his three-true-outcome percentage of 61.5 is second highest in
White Sox anthem singer continues to improve after collapsing on field
CHICAGO -- Gerald Chaney, the longtime and popular anthem singer for the White Sox at Rate Field, continues to improve and doctors expect him to be released from the hospital Thursday, according to the team. Chaney collapsed while singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing" prior to the start of Wednesday’s
Antonacci vows to give his all on South Side (you can give him a nudge if he's not)
CHICAGO – After working 11 games in a new left field position for Triple-A Charlotte this season, Sam Antonacci made his Major League debut for the White Sox during an 8-3 loss to the Rays on Wednesday and started … at second base. Antonacci’s arrival at Rate Field coincided with
'He crushed it': Schultz K's 4 in MLB debut as proud family cheers him on
CHICAGO -- The Major League debut for White Sox southpaw Noah Schultz ended with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda being called out on strikes for the first out of the fifth inning at Rate Field Tuesday night.
Getz talks decision to option Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A
CHICAGO -- The Major League debut of Noah Schultz -- the No. 2 White Sox prospect and No. 44 overall per MLB Pipeline -- took most of Tuesday’s focus in the contest against the Rays. And rightfully so. But general manager Chris Getz also addressed a number of pregame questions
Big news! White Sox call up 6-foot-10 pitching prospect Schultz
KANSAS CITY -- When Noah Schultz makes his Major League debut for the White Sox on Tuesday night against the Rays at Rate Field, Duncan Davitt most likely will be pitching for Triple-A Charlotte. Davitt made his big league debut with one scoreless inning Friday night in Kansas City, but
Schultz invites longtime pitching coach to White Sox debut
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No panic: Montgomery's homer charges White Sox back in win column
KANSAS CITY -- There’s no reason to panic. This message was delivered by White Sox manager Will Venable during his team’s hitters' meeting prior to Saturday’s contest at Kauffman Stadium. They were words the White Sox position players needed to have reinforced.
Taylor embracing role change as righty will open for 4th time in 10 games
KANSAS CITY -- Grant Taylor began doing starting pitching math when he opened for the 2026 White Sox three times in four games from April 3-6. “We made a couple of jokes that I was on pace for 50 starts or something like that,” Taylor told MLB.com prior to Chicago’s
Everything you need to know about the White Sox Pope Hat giveaway
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