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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Mariners at Rate Field on May 8, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Munetaka Murakami hits another home run — his 15th — but Chicago White Sox outslugged in 3rd straight loss

May 8, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.

Munetaka Murakami continued to make history. Shortly after that, the Chicago White Sox were history.

White Sox pitcher Trevor Richards heads back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor in the eighth inning on May 8, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Trevor Richards joins Chicago White Sox bullpen after ‘crazy’ few weeks: ‘It’s good to have a trusted arm’

May 8, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.

Lockport’s Aiden Morgan (17) goes up for an attack against Lincoln-Way West during a SouthWest Suburban Conference match in Lockport on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (James C. Svehla / Daily Southtown)

Aiden Morgan follows his sister, Taylor, as a star outside hitter for Lockport. ‘Gave me that light to play.’

May 8, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Aiden Morgan leads Lockport with 12 kills in 23-25, 25-22, 25-21 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Lincoln-Way West.

Andrew's Sean Gagen (2) tips the ball over the net against Willowbrook during a nonconference match in Tinley Park on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Sean Gagen, who starts out in baseball, becomes Andrew’s home run hitter in volleyball. ‘Haven’t looked back.’

May 6, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

Sean Gagen tallies 15 kills to lift surging Andrew past Willowbrook 25-17, 32-30 in a nonconference match.

Lincoln-Way Central's Joey Vellenga (11) and Declan Garvey (12) prepare for a serve against Brother Rice during a nonconference match in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school boys volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

May 6, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

Four teams move up the rankings, but Marist holds steady for a second straight week at the top.

St. Laurence’s Tristan Steger (25) celebrates after hitting a home run against St. Rita during a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)

Kentucky recruit Tristan Steger hits team-best 11th home run for St. Laurence. The power? ‘Trickles on down.’

May 5, 2026 at 10:43 p.m.

Tristan Steger hits team-leading 11th homer, powering St. Laurence to 19-2 Catholic League Blue win over St. Rita.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, and second baseman Matt Shaw shake hands after a 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks on May 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs ride Dansby Swanson’s glove, Ian Happ’s bat and Shota Imanaga’s arm to 14th win in 17 games

May 2, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday for their 14th win in 17 games overall and 10th straight at Wrigley Field.

Marist’s Drew Fiedler puts up a set against Glenbard West in the championship match of the Smack Attack at Brother Rice in Chicago on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school boys volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

April 30, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

Marist wins Smack Attack hosted by Brother Rice in making return to top spot of rankings, while Argo also joins fray.

Lockport’s Hunter Fash (5) celebrates a point with Aiden Morgan (17) against Lincoln-Way Central during an SouthWest Suburban Conference match in New Lenox on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / Daily Southtown)

Hunter Fash, who will major in finance at Ohio State, becomes valuable asset for Lockport. ‘Holding his own.’

April 30, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

Hunter Fash, who will stop playing competitive volleyball to be Ohio State student, comes back strong from flu to lead Lockport.

Lincoln-Way Central’s Aiden Schindler (16) talks with the bench against Lockport during a SouthWest Suburban Conference match in New Lenox on Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / Daily Southtown)

Inspired by former coach in stands, Lincoln-Way Central’s Aiden Schindler steps up again. ‘Enjoyed it a lot.’

April 28, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.

Aiden Schindler delivers with seven kills and two blocks as Lincoln-Way Central pulls off 30-28, 25-22 win over Lockport.

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