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Peters spoils Yamamoto's no-hit bid: 'It kind of feels like we won'

June 13, 2026

CHICAGO -- When does a Major League Baseball team finishing with one hit, in the context of a 7-1 loss, feel like a positive? The White Sox provided an answer to that question Saturday. Their lone connection came via Tristan Peters’ home run leading off the ninth inning of Yoshinobu

South Side magic? With help from Vasil, Sox could bring it to the masses

June 13, 2026

CHICAGO -- Imagine this following October scenario involving a 2026 White Sox team leading the American League Central entering Saturday. The game is on the line at Rate Field, where the White Sox have been dominant. Maybe even the playoff series outcome is on the line, and 40,000 fans are

As top choice in 1992, Nevin gives Sox unique perspective on upcoming No. 1 pick

June 13, 2026

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First-place White Sox keep rolling in playoff-like atmosphere at The Rate

June 12, 2026

CHICAGO -- Playoff-atmosphere baseball on June 13? On the South Side of Chicago? Any of the 37,882 fans in attendance at Rate Field on Friday for the White Sox 8-2 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers can attest this phenomena certainly is possible.

Murakami progressing from injury, wishing he could face Dodgers

June 12, 2026

CHICAGO -- The postponement of Thursday night’s contest between the Braves and White Sox gave Munetaka Murakami a free night in Chicago. So how did the talented first baseman for the South Siders spend his free time? With his parents, of course.

Braves-White Sox finale postponed; rescheduled for Aug. 20

June 11, 2026

CHICAGO – Thursday night’s series finale between the American League Central-leading White Sox and the National League East-leading Braves has been postponed due to rain. The contest originally was scheduled to begin at 6:40 p.m. CT but was delayed 40 minutes before the set first pitch. The forecast called for

White Sox trade Hill to Phillies, activate Pereira from IL

June 11, 2026

CHICAGO – Outfielder Derek Hill moved from one potential American League playoff contender to a potential National League playoff contender, when the White Sox sent the veteran outfielder to the Phillies prior to Thursday’s series finale with the Braves at Rate Field. In the deal, the White Sox acquired Minor

Surging White Sox move into 1st place: 'We're not really surprised'

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO – The White Sox sit alone atop the American League Central following their 2-1 victory over the Braves Wednesday night at Rate Field.

Acuña brothers have their first on-field moment before Ronald hits IL

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- There won’t be any on-field brotherly moments shared by White Sox shortstop Luisangel Acuña and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on Wednesday night at Rate Field, as Ronald was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. But they certainly made some great family memories

White Sox likely to continue looking within for roster reinforcements

June 10, 2026

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Last thread of Crochet trade reaches Majors as White Sox call up Braden Montgomery

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Why is Braden Montgomery prepared for Major League Baseball? That specific question was answered by the No. 21 prospect overall and No. 2 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, after he was called up from Triple-A Charlotte for Tuesday’s series-opening contest against the Braves at Rate Field.

White Sox rookie becomes fifth player EVER with walk-off HR in MLB debut

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Forgive Braden Montgomery if he was darn near speechless after the White Sox claimed a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over the Braves on Tuesday night at Rate Field. The 23-year-old rookie just made history in his Major League debut, so he had reason to search a bit

Back home: Beloved White Sox anthem singer makes emotional return

June 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- All eyes were on Gerald Chaney on May 31 at Rate Field, during the last game of a successful 6-1 homestand for the White Sox. Chaney wasn’t leading off for the South Siders as they completed a three-game sweep of the Tigers. He wasn’t on the mound for

Even during 121-loss season, Barfield trusted vision for White Sox

June 4, 2026

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White Sox alumni sluggers will duke it out in a Home Run Derby on July 11

Chicago fans can also be part of live MLB Draft experience at Rate Field
June 1, 2026

CHICAGO -- Any White Sox fan wanting to take in a full organizational experience should visit Rate Field on July 11. That Saturday game against the Athletics, originally scheduled for 3:10 p.m. CT, has been switched to a first pitch of 1:10. The first Alumni Home Run Derby follows at

White Sox rally for 5th straight win to end torrid May

May 31, 2026

CHICAGO -- The White Sox completed the month of May with an 18-10 record, while finishing tied with Cleveland in the loss column and one game back of first place in the American League Central. Anyone who had that occurrence on their bingo card back in February probably should also

'That's the new White Sox': Quero homers on bobblehead day as South Siders win 4th straight

May 30, 2026

CHICAGO -- Edgar Quero absorbed somewhere around four or five direct hits on foul tips behind the plate Saturday, but the White Sox catcher was still smiling after his team’s 7-1 victory over the Tigers at Rate Field. So, why was he so happy?

Murakami (right hamstring strain) to miss 4 to 6 weeks; MiLB slugger Gonzalez summoned

May 30, 2026

CHICAGO -- Munetaka Murakami made no attempt to mask how he was feeling Saturday morning after the White Sox placed their first baseman on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. “It hurts,” said Murakami, through interpreter Kenzo Yagi, when asked how the malady felt compared

Kay family spreads joy to cancer patients with special gift of baseball

May 30, 2026

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Murakami set for imaging after exiting with right hamstring tightness

May 30, 2026

CHICAGO -- Munetaka Murakami was one of the first White Sox players to greet Miguel Vargas in the clubhouse following Vargas’ walk-off home run in a 4-3 victory over the Tigers in the 10th inning Friday night at Rate Field. In a perfect world, Murakami would have been on base

Vargas' 1st career walk-off HR sends packed Rate Field into euphoria

May 29, 2026

CHICAGO – The song “Holding Out for a Hero” from the iconic movie “Footloose” was playing at Rate Field Friday as they were arranging for postgame fireworks. That hero already arrived minutes earlier for the White Sox in the form of Miguel Vargas. And his two-out, walk-off home run, giving

White Sox secure 1st winning month since '23 after latest Martin gem

May 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- Davis Martin sported a suit while doing his media session after the White Sox 6-2 victory over the Twins Thursday afternoon at Rate Field. Although the right-hander warned everyone not to grow accustomed to such fancy attire and was dressed for the organization’s “Beyond the Diamond” charity gala

Dual threat! Murakami reaches 20-HR mark, swipes 1st bag

May 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- Munetaka Murakami launching a home run, as he did in the seventh inning of a 15-2 thumping of the Twins Wednesday at Rate Field, is always big news delivered from the White Sox first baseman. But it’s not exactly unexpected news, as he has homered in three straight

Sandlin shakes off 1st AB jitters to retire 18 straight in dazzling debut

May 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- The first pitch of White Sox right-hander David Sandlin's Major League Baseball career was a called strike that was challenged and overturned by the ABS system Wednesday night against the Twins at Rate Field. Sandlin’s second pitch, a 97.2 mph four-seamer according to Statcast, was launched by Byron

Martin off to Cy Young-worthy start -- just don't ask him about it

May 27, 2026

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