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Edgar Quero provided the spark with a first-inning productive out and a seventh-inning solo homer as the White Sox rolled to a 7-1 win over Detroit, backed by Anthony Kay’s five-plus innings of one-run ball and a lockdown bullpen to seal the series victory.
The White Sox plan to add Jacob Gonzalez to the MLB roster after Munetaka Murakami is sidelined by a right hamstring injury, pending a 40-man move that could involve Jordan Leasure going to the 60-day IL. Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round pick from Ole Miss, has exploded in Triple-A Charlotte in 2026 with 18 homers in 54 games and a .308/.414/.646 line, leading the minors in homers and posting a strong OPS as he nears his 24th birthday debut; he’s versatile enough to handle shortstop and other infield duties, likely sharing the left side of the infield with Colson Montgomery while Murakami is out.
Munetaka Murakami exited with right hamstring tightness and is likely headed to the injured list after imaging determines severity; the White Sox plan to call up infield prospect Jacob Gonzalez, shift Miguel Vargas to first base, and move Colson Montgomery to third with Luisangel Acuña at short. Murakami still leads rookies with 20 homers and is hitting .240/.378/.560, and Chicago, winners of the night’s game and three games over .500, remains in the playoff hunt as they backfill the infield.
Rikuu Nishida’s path from Mt. Hood Community College to the majors culminates in an improbable White Sox debut, with coaches and scouts highlighting his relentless preparation, speed, and contact skills that could keep him in the big leagues.
Rikuu Nishida, a 25-year-old infielder/outfielder known for contact and baserunning, is being promoted by the White Sox and will see regular action, especially against right-handed pitching, wearing No. 51 in homage to Ichiro Suzuki. His Triple-A Charlotte line of .347/.454/.395 with a sub-20% chase rate and 17.4% strikeout rate underscores the team’s emphasis on swing decisions and contact, as they integrate him into the major league mix while managing roster depth and injuries.
Chicago’s offense erupts for nine runs in the fourth inning, aided by two HBPs and Giants mistakes, propelling the White Sox to a 9-4 win over San Francisco as Davis Martin improves to 7-1.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was fined by MLB for a verbal exchange with a White Sox fan during the Cubs' 9-8 loss; he apologized, saying he let emotion get the better of him and regretting his words. He went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in the game as Chicago sits atop the NL Central at 29-19.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for the harsh words directed at a female White Sox fan after a misplayed ball in the Cubs-White Sox game; the moment, captured on video, drew media attention and a measured response from manager Craig Counsell, who said fan interactions are part of the job and Crow-Armstrong must learn to channel his emotions more respectfully as he gains experience.
NBC Sports’ MLB Power Rankings for May 18, 2026 show the Philadelphia Phillies cracking the top 10 (No. 10) and the Chicago White Sox climbing to No. 12 as momentum builds; the Braves, Dodgers and Rays continue to lead the pack, with the Guardians rising to No. 9 and the Cardinals adding fuel from a Tarps Off energy, while the Yankees slip despite a tough stretch and injury concerns in the rotation.
A fan fell from the stands into the Royals’ bullpen at Rate Field during the White Sox-Royals game, prompting a brief delay while medical staff treated him; he was transported to a hospital for further care, and the Royals lost 6-5.
Cal Raleigh’s right-side soreness sidelined the Mariners for two games with MRI results pending, and Will Wilson was placed on the 10-day IL with a thumb fracture, prompting Jhonny Pereda’s recall and Ryan Bliss to join the taxi squad; Ranger Suarez exited a Red Sox game with a hamstring strain and will rest with MRI not planned, with Boston weighing an opener ahead of Brayan Bello; Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins left a Triple-A game with a left shoulder injury and will be evaluated; White Sox pitcher Shane Smith will miss at least two weeks with a right rotator cuff strain.
The Chicago White Sox defeated the San Diego Padres 8-2, fueled by a six-run second inning to extend their winning streak to four games.
During Jackie Robinson Day pregame ceremonies in Chicago, a singer collapsed while performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' before the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox game; emergency responders attended to him as the event unfolded.
During pregame on Jackie Robinson Day in Chicago, longtime White Sox anthem singer Gerald Chaney collapsed on the field while performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' was treated by EMTs and taken to the hospital as the game against the Rays was delayed about 12 minutes. Chaney, a veteran anthem performer and Chicago Public Schools teacher, has long been associated with multiple teams and was described by the White Sox as alert and receiving further treatment.
The Chicago White Sox promoted Sam Antonacci and recalled Tyler Gilbert, while designating Dustin Harris for assignment and optioning left-hander Brandon Eisert. Harris, who appeared in six games, is out of options and faces a waiver/ DFA window; Antonacci brings strong on-base skills and solid minor-league numbers and will join an outfield mix (including Benintendi, Acuña, Peters, Pereira and Hill) as the Sox evaluate his bat in the majors and possibly spread DH at-bats.