Munetaka Murakami saw the Chicago White Sox as his “best fit.” Here’s how the Sox were able to secure the 2-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social 📸 Eileen T. Meslar

Munetaka Murakami: “White Sox nation, you guys are in my heart.”

The White Sox have been looking for more power. They might have found an answer after landing Japanese free-agent slugger Munetaka Murakami. The Sox are signing the left-handed hitting infielder to a two-year, $34 million contract.

GM Chris Getz on the Munetaka Murakami signing: "A significant moment for the Chicago White Sox."

The White Sox completed their coaching staff earlier this week. Here are 4 takeaways from the additions, plus a roster move and a new member of the front office.

The White Sox have been looking for more power. They might have found an answer after landing Japanese free-agent slugger Munetaka Murakami. The Sox are signing the left-handed hitting infielder to a two-year, $34 million contract, a source confirmed to @lamondpope.bsky.social.

Bears-Packers. Saturday night. NFC North on the line. Soldier Field should be rocking. This is the biggest Bears game in years. “There doesn’t need to be much of a message here this week,” Ben Johnson said. “They know. They know what’s at stake.”

The White Sox named Carlos Rodriguez as assistant general manager. Rodriguez joins the Sox after 16 seasons (2010-25) with the Tampa Bay Rays, including the last six as a vice president.

The White Sox acquired outfielder Tristan Peters from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The White Sox announced five hirings Wednesday, including Bobby Hearn as the assistant pitching coach and Chris Denorfia as a major-league field coordinator. @lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.

The White Sox announced the hirings of Bobby Hearn as assistant pitching coach, José Leger as first base/outfield coach, Chris Denorfia as major league field coordinator, Bennett Markinson as bullpen catcher and Tony Medina as a major league assistant.

The White Sox have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract for 2026 with 1B Tim Elko.

The White Sox claimed left-handed relief pitcher Ryan Rolison off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

Takeaways from the final day of the winter meetings included the White Sox selecting pitchers Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto in the Rule 5 draft. @lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Orlando, Fla.

Anthony Kay had lost a little bit of his confidence last time he played in the major leagues. But he got back into a groove again during two years in Japan. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

The Chicago White Sox won the lottery for the 2026 MLB draft and will select No. 1 for the first time since 1977 — when they chose Hall of Famer Harold Baines. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft.

Big Ten head coaches voted Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as the 2025 Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner, given to the conference's best player. Here's more on Mendoza's season that led Indiana to the No. 1 seed in the CFP:

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz described the first day of the annual MLB winter meetings as “pretty busy.” 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

The White Sox agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay on a two-year, $12 million contract, which includes a mutual option for the 2028 season.

General manager Chris Getz sees the makings of a more competitive Chicago White Sox team in 2026.

The White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday. OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal. @lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.

The White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $900,000 contract with outfielder Derek Hill, avoiding arbitration, and declined to tender 2026 contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, first baseman Tim Elko and outfielder Mike Tauchman.

Paul Sullivan writes: It’s going to be awhile before Justin Ishbia takes over the Chicago White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, but he’s already looking to a future with a new ballpark blessed by Pope Leo XIV.

Trade is official. The White Sox acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Yoendrys Gómez and Steven Wilson. Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:

2 trades and an update on the 40-man roster for the White Sox:

The White Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernández.

The White Sox selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal and placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard on the voluntary retired list.

Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Grant Taylor all began 2025 in the minors before making an impact for the White Sox. @lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.

Every team is looking for pitching this time of year. Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist. @lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.

The Twins are hiring Grady Sizemore as their outfield/baserunning coach on Derek Shelton’s coaching staff. Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...

Hiring pitching coach Zach Bove was one of the first official moves of the offseason for the White Sox. As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority. @lamondpope.bsky.social's story.

"I sure as hell wouldn't want to face him," White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith. @lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.

The White Sox on Friday hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Marlins in 2025. @lamondpope.bsky.social with the details. trib.al/4cgSCBw

The Chicago White Sox announced Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. Joel McKeithan will return as the assistant hitting coach. Sherman Johnson Jr. has been named the organization's hitting coordinator.

2026 White Sox spring training schedule:

The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

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The White Sox exercised the $20 million option on the contract of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, while pitcher Martín Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout, the team announced.

The Chicago White Sox named Zach Bove as their pitching coach, while Matt Wise will return as the White Sox bullpen coach.

1B Tim Elko yesterday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle Cain at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.

@lamondpope.bsky.social's 3 offseason questions for the White Sox: - What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like? - What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.? - Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?

Outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks elected free agency.

The White Sox outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks and pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White to Triple-A Charlotte. Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 40-man roster decreases to 35.

The Cubs and Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table. "We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

The Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS. Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee. @mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drove in a big insurance run in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 6-0 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers. @lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Wrigley Field.

Jameson Taillon stepped up in another must-win spot for the Cubs, going four innings in Game 3 of the NLDS. Plus more on the infield fly no-call and the Cubs' successful bunt rundown defense. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social 📸 @jkimpictures.bsky.social 📸 Chris Sweda

The Chicago Cubs’ offense broke out in the first inning to put up four runs that would hold in a 4-3 victory to force an NLDS Game 4 on Thursday at Wrigley Field. 📝 @mmontemurro.bsky.social 📸 @jkimpictures.bsky.social 📸 Chris Sweda

Good afternoon from Wrigley Field. NLDS Game 3 Cubs vs. Brewers later today.