Chicago White Sox – Page 72

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Despite a fun season, the Chicago White Sox rebuild isn’t complete. Changes are needed for 2027.

By Paul Sullivan

October 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It was a fun ride for the 2026 Chicago White Sox. But changes have to...

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery watches from the dugout after the team lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians in Cleveland on Oct. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago White Sox vow to get back up after a painful knockout blow in the ALDS

By Paul Sullivan

October 11, 2026 at 12:26 a.m.

A storybook Chicago White Sox season turned into a fractured fairy tale in an ALDS...

White Sox fans cheer while their team loads the bases against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning in Game 4 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 8, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox in the playoffs: Recapping their AL Division Series loss to the Cleveland Guardians

By baiduhai

October 10, 2026 at 10:21 p.m.

The magic of the Chicago White Sox's improbable season came to an end in the...

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Newcomb throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

What we heard from Chicago White Sox, including ‘healthy competition’ for rotation with Sean Newcomb’s arrival

By LaMond Pope

January 7, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.

Chicago White Sox offseason updates, including recently signed pitcher Sean Newcomb's potential impact and the...

ESPN personality and podcast host Pat McAfee celebrates during the Big Ten championship game between Indiana and Ohio State at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 6, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Column: Starting a healthier sports diet in 2026 is easier than you might think

By Paul Sullivan

December 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Want to start 2026 by sticking to a healthier diet of sports-observing? Here are some...

Pope Leo XIV blesses the crowd with holy water during his installation Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025, at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Pope Leo XIV’s historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

December 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots have helped frame both his...

Red Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb throws against the Tigers on May 12, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Chicago White Sox sign left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to a 1-year, $4.5 million deal

By LaMond Pope

December 23, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

Sean Newcomb ranked fifth in the majors among left-handed relievers in ERA (2.19) last season...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates the win over the Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Recapping an eventful 2025 for Chicago sports on — and off — the field

By baiduhai

December 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago's professional and college sports teams, on the field...

Chicago White Sox executive vice president and general manager Chris Getz claps after Munetaka Murakami gives a speech during a news conference at Rate Field on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Munetaka Murakami is the low-risk gamble the Chicago White Sox had to make in Year 4 of the rebuild

By Paul Sullivan

December 22, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox signed their most significant free agent since Yasmani Grandal. Now they...

Chicago White Sox executive vice president and general manager Chris Getz presents Munetaka Murakami with a Chicago White Sox jersey during a news conference at Rate Field on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

How the Chicago White Sox secured Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami: ‘A significant moment’

By LaMond Pope

December 22, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

Munetaka Murakami saw the Chicago White Sox as his "best fit." Here's how the Sox...

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime to defeat the Green Bay Packers with kicker Cairo Santos on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Cheese grater hats and a new Japanese slugger for the White Sox? It’s a Christmas miracle.

By Paul Sullivan

December 22, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

We went to bed Saturday night with visions of cheese graters dancing in our heads,...

Japan infielder Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run against USA in the third inning of the gold medal baseball game on Aug. 7, 2021 at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to 2-year, $34 million deal

By LaMond Pope

December 21, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox are signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a 2-year, $34 million...

White Sox manager Will Venable sits in the dugout before a game against the Twins on Aug. 22, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 takeaways from Chicago White Sox finalizing Will Venable’s coaching staff, including striving for efficiency

By LaMond Pope

December 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox completed their coaching staff earlier this week. Here are four takeaways...