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White Sox Surge, Padres Surprise in Midseason MLB Review

Karros named the White Sox the biggest May surprise, while Willis spotlighted the Padres’ unanticipated rise as the season nears its midpoint.

Eric Karros praised the Chicago White Sox for an 18‑10 May, placing them just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. The team’s timely offense and rising young stars, including Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas, have fueled the surprise run. Don’trelle Willis highlighted the San Diego Padres, who despite modest offensive stats, sit 5.5 games behind the Dodgers with a 32‑26 record and the top Wild Card spot in the NL West. forestarrow.rest