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The Chicago White Sox were 34-31, 2nd in the AL Central. The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
51°
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key injuries

A mixed bag this week. A 13-man IL is starting to matter. Making it worse, a 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.

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White Sox Game on June 09

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (45-21)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Erick Fedde (1-5, 4.94 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (4-2, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network, BravesVision, Gray TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
3731.544 L2
White Sox
3431.5231.5 L1
Twins
3037.4486.5 L2
Tigers
2739.4099.0 W1
Royals
2739.4099.0 W2

Chicago White Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
20
Miguel Vargas
 15.242.85941
12
Colson Montgomery
 16.225.80138
23
Andrew Benintendi
 6.237.69930

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Grant Taylor
 1-01.931.0432.2
65
Davis Martin
 8-22.611.1172.1
15
Sean Newcomb
 0-12.350.9938.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
34
Randal Grichuk
 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29
Tristan Peters
 6 hits, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
31
Grant Taylor
 5.0 scoreless IP, 10 K in 3 recent games
15
Sean Newcomb
 5.5 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox are feeling the sting of a rough week, capped off by a 5-9 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies that showcased their ongoing struggles, particularly with a staggering 13 players on the injured list. Despite the setback, hope flickers with the Charlotte Knights' Braden Montgomery earning Minor League Player of the Week honors after a scorching .455 average, hinting at promising talent bubbling beneath the surface. While the team's 34-31 record keeps them in the mix within the division, an All-Star drought that has lingered for over 90 years could finally break this season as the organization looks to build momentum for the future. With a recent 3-4 record and a narrow run differential of just +1, the Sox must find consistency and capitalize on their hot bats like Miguel Vargas as they chase a playoff spot and possibly their first All-Star nod since Jimmy Dykes.

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An All-Star drought of 90+ years could end this season
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An All-Star drought of 90+ years could end this season
The American League’s starting lineup at the first-ever All-Star Game in 1933 featured all-time greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Charlie Gehringer. Also in that lineup, starting at third base and batting sixth, was Jimmy Dykes of the White Sox. Nearly a century later, Dykes remains the only
 1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline
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1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline
Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.
 White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (June 1-7, 2026): Braden Montgomery
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White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (June 1-7, 2026): Braden Montgomery
Charlotte KnightsRecord 6-0 (last week), 35-28 (first half), 35-28 (overall) Knights Players of the WeekBraden Montgomery .455/.581/.636, 22 at-bats Michael Turner .478/.500/.565, 23 at-batsDustin Harris .400/.458/.550, 20 at-batsRyan Galanie .313/.333/.688, 16 at-batsDru Baker .333/.368/.556, 18 at-batsCaden Connor .263/.417/.579, 19 at-batsKyle Teel Did not play (right knee, expected to miss 3-6 weeks)William Bergolla Jr. Did not […]
 Today in White Sox History: June 8
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Today in White Sox History: June 8
1908 Here’s all you need to know about how close the pennant race started, as in just four days, with four wins, the White Sox leaped from sixth in the American League to a tie for first place. All in all these wins came as part of a 13-game winning streak that still stands as […]
 Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing
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Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing
Chicago is reaching new heights (or lows, if you will) with runners in scoring position

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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