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

1:56 AM EDT

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

12:42 AM EDT

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

Acuña brothers share moment at second base after Luisangel tags Ronald

June 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- The final out of the top of the second inning during the series opener between the White Sox and Braves at Rate Field on Tuesday night was brought to you by the Acuña brothers. Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit by an Erick Fedde pitch with two outs and

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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White Sox call up Japanese speedster Nishida, DFA Kelenic

May 25, 2026

CHICAGO – Rikuu Nishida was labeled as the “best personality in our organization” by Paul Janish, the White Sox director of player development, during Janish’s Saturday talk with the media. On Monday, that top personality joined the White Sox in Chicago as Nishida was called up from Triple-A Charlotte. He'll

Sitting at .500 going into Memorial Day, White Sox are 'on the right track'

May 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Memorial Day serves as an unofficial checkpoint of the Major League Baseball season. As the White Sox return to Rate Field on Monday afternoon to begin a seven-game AL Central homestand against the Twins and Tigers, they have to be happy with their current situation on this

After 'tough day with the sun,' Vargas will wear sunglasses in SF finale

May 23, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas will follow a different preparatory path to avoid another rough “sun day” when Sunday actually arrives for the deciding game of this weekend series with the Giants and the finale of the South Siders’ six-game West Coast road trip. The sun

Nine runs? NINE runs! White Sox down Giants with one huge inning 

May 23, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – The White Sox went hitless for eight of nine innings during Friday’s series opener against the Giants but still managed to cruise to a 9-4 victory at Oracle Park. The win raised their overall record to 26-24, compared to 15-35 through 50 in 2025. They scored all

Missed a White Sox series? We broke down 24 games' worth of action

May 22, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas? Well, we’re about to embark on the 24 Games of White Sox baseball.

If baseball is this Sox prospect's 'hobby,' what's his job?

May 20, 2026

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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