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There's some magic around this White Sox team, and they found the source

May 18, 2026

CHICAGO -- Mike Vasil’s sorcery with a magic dugout wand. His foray into broadcasting. Sam Antonacci’s bow at home plate. Miguel Vargas’ post-home run barks. The pregame handshakes. The sushi dinner in San Diego.

Quero's walk-off blast clinches Crosstown Classic in 10th inning

May 17, 2026

CHICAGO – With two days off to start this weekend's series against the Cubs, White Sox catcher Edgar Quero had plenty of time to think about Sunday’s finale at Rate Field.

Murakami clubs 16th HR to end drought with a bang ... then hits 17th

May 16, 2026

CHICAGO -- Munetaka Murakami officially put himself into Crosstown Classic lore. The slugging White Sox first baseman accomplished such a feat through the first multihomer game of his MLB career during an 8-3 win over the Cubs before 38,795 Saturday night at the party-like atmosphere of Rate Field. Murakami broke

With Crosstown excitement back at full strength, Guillen reflects on its past

May 16, 2026

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South Siders' grit on display despite loss in Crosstown Classic opener

May 16, 2026

CHICAGO -- Here’s a news flash coming from the Cubs’ 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Friday night before the South Siders' first sellout crowd of the 2026 season. The White Sox are not going to win every game remaining on the 2026 schedule. Despite their five-game winning streak

'Your move, home team': Actor Cameli spurns Cubs, throws first pitch for Sox

May 16, 2026

CHICAGO -- Belmont Cameli threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Friday’s series opener between the Cubs and White Sox at Rate Field, firing a strike to Derek Hill. The 28-year-old could have had the same honor on an even earlier date at Wrigley Field. But the talented actor, currently

Sox raring to reignite Crosstown Classic with new fire on the South Side

May 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- The temperature was recorded somewhere around 20 degrees when the Bears hosted the Rams during the 2026 NFC Divisional Round at Soldier Field. With the wind chill, it felt more like below zero. Yet Sean Burke, the White Sox right-hander, made the offseason trip to see the spine-tingling

Secret sauce behind White Sox surge? Team-wide belief

Sweep of Royals extends win streak to 5 with crosstown Cubs on deck
May 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- There are now two teams over .500 in the American League Central. One of those two is the Chicago White Sox, following a 6-2 victory over the Royals at Rate Field Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. At 22-21, they moved over .500 through 40-plus games for the

White Sox receive 'positive report' on fan who fell from stands

May 14, 2026

CHICAGO -- A fan who fell from the right-field stands at Rate Field into the visiting Royals bullpen during the White Sox 6-5 victory Wednesday night is doing better, according to an official White Sox statement prior to Thursday’s contest. “We reached out to the fan to check on his

White Sox reach .500 after 40-plus games for first time since 2022

May 13, 2026

CHICAGO – There was quite a raucous celebration coming from the White Sox clubhouse following a 6-5 victory over the Royals on Wednesday night at Rate Field.

Energy, hustle and belief fueling White Sox strong start to 2026

May 13, 2026

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Hill's 2nd pinch-hit home run of the year extends White Sox win streak

May 13, 2026

CHICAGO – It took Derek Hill approximately 5 minutes to make an impact during the White Sox 6-5 victory over the Royals Tuesday night at Rate Field.

'Fearless' send from third base punctuates scrappy comeback win

May 10, 2026

CHICAGO – The first word from White Sox third base coach Justin Jirschele to Drew Romo was “tag” as Miguel Vargas launched a fly ball to left with Romo on third and one out in the eighth inning of a 2-1 White Sox victory over the Mariners (19-22) Sunday at

Teel set for rehab assignment, eager to join 'electric' White Sox team

May 10, 2026

CHICAGO – Kyle Teel has been talking about his return to the White Sox since shortly after he suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic on March 10. Now, the light at the end of that injury tunnel is becoming

Upstart White Sox have that dog (or lion?) in them

May 10, 2026

CHICAGO – An important piece of information was discovered during the White Sox interview session following their 6-1 victory over the Mariners Saturday night at Rate Field. And here it is: Lions actually bark.

Mom thrilled watching Antonacci play -- but the HBPs? Not so much 

May 9, 2026

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Getz happy to see Sox making strides, but GM has higher hopes

May 9, 2026

CHICAGO – The overriding goal for the White Sox is sustained success, not a jump up into contention for one surprising season, featured in the early part of the 2026 campaign despite a 12-8 setback to the Mariners Friday at Rate Field.

Murakami ties Judge for HR lead with record-setting blast

May 8, 2026

CHICAGO – The last question of Munetaka Murakami’s session with the English-speaking media following a 12-8 loss to the Mariners Friday centered on what the White Sox first baseman thought of the questions being asked of him.

What's in a song? These current and former White Sox weigh in on their walkup songs

May 7, 2026

CHICAGO -- The boos cascaded down upon Gordon Beckham during his first at-bat as a sophomore at Georgia University. And the reaction had nothing to do with what Beckham remembers as an opening strikeout. Georgia fans were waiting for “Your Love” by The Outfield, Beckham’s walkup song as a freshman,

The best baseball players born on May 8

May 7, 2026

CHICAGO – Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for May 8. 1. Turkey Stearnes (1901) He was born Norman Thomas Stearnes in 1901 but earned his

Schultz's rough outing doesn't spoil positive White Sox vibes

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The White Sox concluded a great West Coast journey with a rough finish on Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium. Their 8-2 loss to the Angels dropped them to 3-3 on this trip which started last Friday in San Diego and ended a stretch of three straight road series

White Sox looking for more than just tools with No. 1 Draft pick

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM – Will the White Sox take shortstop Roch Cholowsky out of UCLA with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, fulfilling the expectations of many around the game? Could fellow shortstop Grady Emerson from Fort Worth Christian High School in Texas be the choice of the South

'Really special' Murakami making life easier for White Sox teammates

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Even when Munetaka Murakami gets a rare non-start, as he did during a 4-3 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night, the White Sox first baseman makes a difference. Murakami, whose 14 home runs are tied with Aaron Judge for the Major League lead and whose 28 RBIs

Five reasons to be optimistic about the White Sox in '26

May 5, 2026

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Murakami ties Judge with 429-foot blast, fuels Sox offense 

May 5, 2026

ANAHEIM – This 6-0 White Sox victory at Angel Stadium Monday night was brought to you by the South Side baseball firm of Murakami, Martin and Miguel. And that trio had plenty of support, as the White Sox knocked out 16 hits in improving to 17-18 overall and 3-1 on