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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nears return — and White Sox ‘in a good spot’ in playoff chase

September 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a 2-4 trip, the Cubs return home for a pair of series as they battle for a wild-card spot. The White Sox, meanwhile, have their final multicity trip of...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami walks to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Pirates on Sept. 10, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

AL Central lead down to 1½ for skidding Chicago White Sox, who are held to 2 hits in 2-0 loss to cap sweep

September 10, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox were held to two hits in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Sox were swept in the three-game series and have lost...

White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivers against the Red Sox on July 7, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Triple-A arms Drew Thorpe, Noah Schultz and David Sandlin ready if Chicago White Sox call for the stretch run

September 10, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

Drew Thorpe, Noah Schultz and David Sandlin are among the pitchers performing well at Triple-A Charlotte who potentially could aid the Chicago White Sox down the stretch.

White Sox second baseman Sam Antonacci walks off after teammate Miguel Vargas grounded into a double play to end the seventh inning Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, against the Pirates at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Benches clear after double play in Chicago White Sox’s 4-2 loss: ‘They get the last laugh, I guess’

September 9, 2026 at 11:46 p.m.

Benches cleared after a double play involving runner Sam Antonacci and second baseman Brandon Lowe in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game.

White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas watches the flight of his solo home run against the Guardians on June 23, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Path to 30 HRs for Chicago White Sox trio of Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami

September 9, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

For the first time in 18 years, the Chicago White Sox have three players with at least 30 home runs in the same season: Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery and Munetaka...

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci hits a double during the sixth inning against the Twins on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Rate Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 10-1 behind Sam Antonacci’s 3 doubles to maintain AL Central lead

September 6, 2026 at 10:12 p.m.

Sam Antonacci had 3 doubles while Randal Grichuk and Kyle Teel homered for the Chicago White Sox in a 10-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox starter Bryan Hudson delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox aim to ‘get guys in the best spots’ with rotation tweaks heading into the stretch

September 6, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

After Sunday, the Chicago White Sox will have 19 games remaining in the regular season. How the starting pitching performs will play a pivotal role in which team finishes first...

White Sox starter Anthony Kay reacts after the Twins scored on a fielder’s choice in the fourth inning Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Munetaka Murakami hits 30th HR, but Chicago White Sox let early lead slip away in 6-4 loss to Minnesota Twins

September 5, 2026 at 10:31 p.m.

Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered in the 1st inning, but the Sox saw a 3-run lead slip away in a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami looks down after being called out on strikes against the Twins on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Steps Munetaka Murakami is taking to break out of his prolonged slump for Chicago White Sox’s stretch run

September 5, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

After batting .147 in 28 games in August, All-Star first baseman Munetaka Murakami is aiming to turn it around to help the Chicago White Sox in their playoff push.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) celebrates with designated hitter Andrew Benintendi after hitting a two-run home run against the Twins in the fourth inning Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery reach 30 HRs in Chicago White Sox win — but AL Central lead is down to 2½

September 4, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox hit three home runs Friday in a 4-1 win against the Minnesota Twins, but their AL Central lead is down to 2½ games after the Cleveland...

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