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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani first to top MLB jersey sales at end of 4 straight seasons

Shohei Ohtani has become the first player to lead Major League Baseball jersey sales at the end of four straight seasons since the sport started tracking figures in 2010, among fou...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Ohtani Reigns Over Judge, PCA As MLB’s Most Popular Jerseys Revealed

Shohei Ohtani remains one of baseball's biggest draws with the Los Angeles Dodgers star still having MLB's most popular jersey.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ohtani Reigns Over Judge, PCA As MLB’s Most Popular Jerseys Revealed

Murakami keeps it '100!' while celebrating 1st MLB playoff clinch Munetaka Murakami is fitting right in with the White Sox. After his club clinched a postseason berth on Thursday with a 9-1 win over the Roy...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Munetaka Murakami pays respect to Blue Jays legend during White Sox playoff clinch celebrations The Chicago White Sox are playoff bound. After a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 24) the White Sox solidifi...

20 HOURS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

After three straight 100-loss seasons, the improbable White Sox are headed back to the postseason

The Chicago White Sox are headed back to the playoffs, becoming the first team in big league history to make it after back-to-back 100-loss seasons

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Royals snap a 5-game skid with a 5-4 win over White Sox, delaying Chicago's bid for a playoff berth

Maikel Garcia had three hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking, run-scoring double in the seventh inning, as the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 5-4 and delayed Chicago...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

White Sox might've just pumped brakes on Munetaka Murakami extension talks amid extended slump Since the day he made his big league debut, White Sox fans have fallen in love with first baseman Munetaka Murakami. It helps that his first...

2 DAYS AGO • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Homers in win Tuesday Murakami went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday during a 14-11 win over the Royals.

Impact Murakami extended his on-base streak to 10 games after reaching base twice Tuesday. The 26-year-old smashed his 33rd blast in the seventh off Tony Gonsolin to provide some insurance for the White Sox. Over 531 plate appearances, Murakami has batted .203/.348/.469 with 33 homers, 72 RBI and 91 walks this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Meidroth, Grichuk hit 3-run shots, White Sox beat Royals 14-11 to remain a game back in AL Central

Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer and had a career-high five RBIs as the White Sox beat the Royals 14-11 to remain a game back of Cleveland in the AL Central

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox Extension Talks With Munetaka Murakami May Have Hit a Wall A couple of months ago, White Sox fans were clamoring for updates about a possible Munetaka Murakami extension. The Japanese slugger was pla...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

White Sox reportedly have 'no urgency' with Munetaka Murakami extension | Sporting News This report on Murakami's future with the White Sox is a bit worrying.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miguel Vargas adds to his breakout season with clutch performance for the White Sox

On an important afternoon for the Chicago White Sox, Miguel Vargas delivered

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Takeaways After White Sox Blow 6-Run Lead to Tigers in Worst Loss of Season After a Munetaka Murakami three-run home run was the difference between a win and a loss for the Chicago White Sox against the Detroit Tiger...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

White Sox vs. Tigers Lineup: Change at Lead Off? Colson Montgomery Update, More After a series-opening win fueled by Munetaka Murakami against the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to win the second game...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Homer, triple in win Murakami went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a triple in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Murakami supplied all of the White Sox's runs with his first-inning homer off Framber Valdez. Later in the game, Murakami hit the first triple of his big-league career. The corner infielder hasn't been known for speed this year, adding just one stolen base on four attempts. The power has been there -- he's batting .205 with an .817 OPS, 32 homers, 68 RBI, 76 runs scored and 14 doubles over 118 contests in his rookie season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Did the White Sox Get the Old Munetaka Murakami Back in Win Over Tigers? It took an injury to Colson Montgomery for Munetaka Murakami to even get in the game during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Murakami hits 3-run homer, White Sox top Tigers 3-1 to move into 1st place tie in AL Central

Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

How White Sox's Munetaka Murakami can join Joey Gallo, Kyle Schwarber in MLB history | Sporting News This would be an interesting feat for Murakami.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

White Sox host the Tigers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

White Sox vs. Guardians Lineup: Munetaka Murakami Sits? Tommy Pham is Back, More The Chicago White Sox are about to play their most important game of the year. A win means you're in control of the AL Central with only a c...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Sitting out versus southpaw Murakami is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Cleveland.

Impact Murakami wore the golden sombrero in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians, and he's 1-for-19 with 12 strikeouts over his last six contests. It's the second time he's been out of the lineup over the White Sox's past three games against left-handed hurlers. Miguel Vargas will slide across the diamond to first base, and Colson Montgomery will play third base in Wednesday's rubber match.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians play the White Sox with series tied 1-1

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

White Sox possible AL Central collapse could be tied to brutal Munetaka Murakami slump It’s no secret that the White Sox are slumping. Entering Monday’s series opener against the Guardians, the White Sox are 4-10 in their last...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Reason For Optimism, Pessimism For Each Contender

We rank the 17 teams still within five games of a postseason berth and identify their strengths and weaknesses down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Reason For Optimism, Pessimism For Each Contender

Grichuk hits a 9th inning HR to help White Sox beat Cardinals 6-5

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the Chicago White Sox break a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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