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2026-10-07 01:10:05

White Sox, Guardians Both Use Openers in Crucial Game 3

White Sox lead Guardians 2-0 in ALDS. Game 3 features openers: lefty Sean Newcomb for Chicago versus rookie Daniel Espino for Cleveland. It's must-win for the Guardians at Rate Field. read more

2026-10-06 02:40:03

White Sox One Win From ALCS After 4-3 Win

White Sox rallied past Cleveland 4-3, taking a 2-0 ALDS lead behind Burke's relief and Montgomery's go-ahead double. Chicago returns home one win from its first ALCS since 2005. read more

2026-10-06 02:10:41

White Sox Edge Guardians to Lead ALDS 2-0

Braden Montgomery's two-run double and Sean Burke's 5⅓ innings of one-hit relief lifted the White Sox past Cleveland 4-3, giving Chicago a 2-0 ALDS lead, one win from the ALCS. read more

2026-10-03 23:00:35

White Sox Blank Guardians in ALDS Game 1

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer as five White Sox pitchers combined on a three-hitter, beating Cleveland 3-0 in ALDS Game 1. Colson Montgomery added an RBI double for Chicago. read more

2026-10-01 01:40:05

White Sox Sweep Astros for First Playoff Series Win Since 2005

Chicago White Sox swept Houston Astros in AL Wild Card Series, winning 7-3 behind Chase Meidroth's three-run homer, securing their first playoff series victory since 2005. They advance to face Cleveland in the Division Series. read more

2026-09-30 01:40:07

White Sox Stun Astros 6-3 for First Playoff Win Since 2021

Colson Montgomery homered and Sam Antonacci drove in two as the White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1, securing their first playoff win since 2021 after consecutive 100-loss seasons. read more

2026-09-29 22:10:07

Pope Leo XIV Blesses White Sox Before Playoff Opener

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan, sent blessings to the team before their playoff opener against Houston, responding to a papal miter hat promotion. read more

2026-09-26 02:40:03

White Sox Rookie Breaks Single-Season Strikeout Record

White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery set MLB's single-season strikeout record Friday, fanning for the 224th time against Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, breaking Mark Reynolds' 2009 mark of 223. Montgomery has 31 homers and 87 RBIs despite a 35.5% strikeout rate. read more

2026-09-24 21:40:05

White Sox Make History With Playoff Berth After 100-Loss Seasons

The Chicago White Sox clinched an AL wild-card berth, becoming the first team to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons, beating Kansas City 9-1. The Cubs also clinched, marking the first same-day berth for both franchises. read more

2026-09-16 20:40:03

Tommy Phams Elevator Pitch Sparks White Sox Win

Tommy Pham, freshly off the injured list, pitched himself into Chicago's lineup during a Tuesday elevator ride with GM Chris Getz, then homered Wednesday. His three-run shot gave the White Sox a 3-2 lead over Cleveland in a crucial AL Central finale. read more

2026-09-15 04:10:02

18-Pitch Walk Ignites White Sox Win Over Guardians

Tristan Peters drew an 18-pitch walk against Gavin Williams, sparking a six-run inning as the White Sox beat Cleveland 7-3, extending their AL Central lead and clinching the tiebreaker. read more

2026-08-27 18:50:06

White Sox send papal miter to hometown Pope Leo

Chicago White Sox gifted Pope Leo XIV a team-themed papal miter, presented by Father Tom McCarthy at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pope, a lifelong fan, received the hat after fans got replicas in August. read more

2026-08-27 04:10:35

Tristan Peters Ties White Sox Record With Fifth Straight Homer

Tristan Peters homered in his fifth straight game for the White Sox, tying a franchise record and matching Munetaka Murakami as the only rookies to achieve this feat. His two-run drive helped Chicago beat Texas 10-4. read more

2026-08-12 01:20:09

White Sox papal hat giveaway balloons to 40,000 caps

White Sox pope hat giveaway balloons from 2,500 to over 40,000 hats for Pope Leo, a Chicago native and team fan. Fans lined up early as the team celebrated "Pope Night" against the Reds. read more

2026-08-10 20:10:09

Tim Anderson Retires From MLB at 33

Tim Anderson, two-time All-Star and 2019 batting champion, retired after 10 MLB seasons, citing lost joy and physical decline. He'll be honored by the White Sox on Sept. 17. read more

2026-08-02 04:10:04

White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo in Deadline Trade

White Sox acquire veteran pitcher Luis Castillo from Mariners for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith. Castillo, 33, has struggled this season with a 5.06 ERA but brings postseason experience. read more

2026-07-15 11:50:05

White Sox draft war room debate ends with Cholowsky

The White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky as the No. 1 pick after a 40-minute debate with high schooler Grady Emerson. Cholowsky's leadership, defensive versatility, and coachability swayed the decision, with Chicago signing him for a record $10.35 million bonus. read more

2026-07-14 23:20:07

White Sox Sign Top Pick for Record $10.35 Million

Roch Cholowsky agreed to a record $10.35M signing bonus with the White Sox as the No. 1 pick. The UCLA shortstop hit .320 with 21 homers in 2026, topping the previous amateur draft bonus record. read more

2026-07-11 19:20:04

White Sox pick Cholowsky first overall in MLB draft

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky first overall in the MLB draft. A Golden Spikes finalist, he posted a 1.088 OPS with 21 homers. He’s the second UCLA No. 1 pick, after Gerrit Cole. read more

2026-07-11 19:10:11

White Sox Rookie Peters Named All-Star After Historic Cycle

White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, after hitting for the cycle, was named an AL All-Star replacement for injured Nick Kurtz. The 26-year-old rookie bats .303 with six homers and 35 RBIs in his first full season. read more

2026-07-11 04:50:05

White Sox rookie Peters hits for historic cycle

White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hit for the cycle against the Athletics, becoming the first Chicago player since 2017 to accomplish the feat. He secured a rare triple in the seventh inning, igniting an eight-run rally in a 14-1 victory. read more

2026-07-09 02:40:05

White Sox narrow top draft pick to three candidates

With three days until the MLB draft, the Chicago White Sox weigh UCLA's Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech's Vahn Lackey, and Texas high schooler Grady Emerson for the No. 1 pick, focusing on future value. read more

2026-06-26 14:00:09

Pope receives historic White Sox World Series ball

Former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski gifted Pope Leo XIV the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The lifelong fan attended the game, and the White Sox will honor him at an August game. read more

2026-05-30 20:00:42

White Sox slugger Murakami out 4-6 weeks

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami will miss 4-6 weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. The 26-year-old, tied for AL lead with 20 homers, was placed on the 10-day IL. Chicago called up Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A. read more

2026-05-30 03:40:08

White Sox slugger Murakami out weeks with hamstring injury

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami exited Friday's win with right hamstring tightness, likely sidelining him two weeks. The AL Rookie of the Year candidate leads the league with 20 home runs. Chicago called up infielder Jacob Gonzalez as replacement. read more

2026-05-14 13:40:47

White Sox Face Tough No. 1 Pick Decision

The White Sox face a tough choice between UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky and high schooler Grady Emerson for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB draft, with Cholowsky currently favored. read more

2026-05-14 03:50:05

Fan hospitalized after fall into Royals bullpen

A fan at a White Sox game fell into the Royals bullpen, causing a brief delay. The fan was hospitalized but reportedly in better condition. Players created space for medical care, emphasizing human life over baseball. read more

2026-05-08 11:50:06

White Sox Rookie Murakami Silences Doubters with Historic Start

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami leads MLB with 14 homers, proving teams wrong after they passed on him. His power and patience evoke Kyle Schwarber comparisons, as he torches pitchers and energizes Chicago's clubhouse. read more

2026-05-02 06:40:04

Murakami Hits 13th Homer, White Sox Win 8-2

Munetaka Murakami hit his MLB-leading 13th home run in the White Sox's 8-2 win over the Padres. Colson Montgomery added his ninth homer. Chicago earned its fourth straight victory. Murakami leads Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez. read more

2026-04-10 20:40:07

White Sox Expand Pope Hat Giveaway to All Fans

The Chicago White Sox are expanding a pope-themed hat giveaway to all fans at an August game. The promotion honors Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and devoted team supporter who has broken Vatican protocol to cheer for the Sox. read more

2026-02-01 20:40:05

White Sox Buy Pitching Prospects in Salary Dump Trade

The White Sox acquired pitcher Jordan Hicks and prospect David Sandlin from Boston, absorbing most of Hicks' salary. The move uses funds from a prior trade as Chicago aims to improve after two poor seasons. read more

2026-01-23 22:20:05

White Sox Sign Seranthony Domínguez to $20 Million Deal

The Chicago White Sox sign reliever Seranthony Domínguez to a two-year, $20 million deal. He is expected to close, adding veteran stability to a young bullpen as the team rebuilds after a historically poor 2024 season. read more