Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox runs to third base on a single by teammate Miguel Vargas in the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox runs to third base on a single by teammate Miguel Vargas in the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox runs to third base on a single by teammate Miguel Vargas in the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured after striking out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured after striking out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured in the dugout after striking out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Aug. 31, 2026.

China: Snake Spotted Swimming in West Lake Amid Summer Heat

In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a small snake was filmed gliding near the surface of West Lake amid lotus leaves on a sweltering summer day, with the clip's caption jokingly invoking the legendary White Snake spirit unable to bear the heat.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters is greeted by teammates after hitting a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is pictured after allowing a walk-off solo home run to Chicago White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is pictured after allowing a walk-off solo home run to Chicago White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is pictured after allowing a walk-off solo home run to Chicago White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is called out on strikes in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Jake Rogers hits a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Jake Rogers rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Jake Rogers (28) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Jake Rogers (C) is showered with water during an interview held after he hit a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Jake Rogers (28) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami draws a walk in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) poses on first base after hitting a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.