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The Chicago White Sox were 4-8, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

Right in the middle for a reason. Last night's loss by 2 drags the score down. Working in their favor, holding teams to 3.1 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.

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White Sox Game on April 09

Opponent:Kansas City Royals (5-7)
Location:Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Anthony Kay (0-0, 4.00 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (1-0, 1.59 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network App, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 38°F, Wind 3 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Rate Field.

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White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
85.615 W2
Twins
66.5001.5 W3
Royals
57.4172.5 L2
Tigers
48.3333.5 L4
White Sox
48.3333.5 L3

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

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Munetaka Murakami
 4.205.8467
37
Dustin Harris
 0.333.9331
20
Miguel Vargas
 1.225.7727

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Davis Martin
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

White Sox News

Shane Smith's demotion to Triple-A following a shaky start as Opening Day pitcher highlights the current turmoil in the White Sox rotation, which is struggling to find its footing with a 4-7 record and an alarming run differential of -5. With Brooks Baldwin's season-ending injury, the promotion of Tyler Schweitzer offers a glimmer of hope for bolstering the bullpen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami is the bright spot in a lineup averaging just 3.1 runs per game over the last week, but even his presence can't mask the overall offensive woes. After a 2-4 loss to the Orioles, the White Sox must rally quickly as they face the same team again, hoping to break out of this early-season funk before it spirals further out of control.

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White Sox option Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A to work on command
MLB.com
White Sox option Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A to work on command
CHICAGO – Shane Smith was entrusted with setting the tone for the White Sox pitching staff – and really the White Sox overall – when selected as the team’s 2026 Opening Day starter on March 26 in Milwaukee. Smith’s choice made perfect sense. He rose from the top pick in
 Here is a potential impact callup for each team
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Here is a potential impact callup for each team
Not every star rookie makes an Opening Day roster. Take last year, for example. The most devastating rookie in baseball, Nick Kurtz, didn't join the Athletics until April 23 and slashed .290/.383/.619 with 36 homers in 117 games. Cade Horton arrived in May for the Cubs and posted a 2.67
 White Sox Option Shane Smith, Promote Tyler Schweitzer
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White Sox Option Shane Smith, Promote Tyler Schweitzer
The White Sox sent right-hander Shane Smith to Triple-A, the team announced. Left-hander Tyler Schweitzer was promoted to the big-league club. To clear a 40-man roster spot for Schweitzer, outfielder Brooks Baldwin was moved to the 60-day IL. Baldwin recently underwent an internal brace procedure and is expected to miss the entire season. Smith was […]
 White Sox Minor League Update: April 8, 2026
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White Sox Minor League Update: April 8, 2026
Charlotte Knights 7, Memphis Redbirds 3The Knights (5-5) put a massive third inning together en route to a 7-3 victory over the red-hot Redbirds (9-2). Knights starter and star prospect Noah Schultz, 22, ran into some trouble in the top of the first. César Prieto led off the game with a double, and Joshua Báez […]
 Updated Chicago White Sox roster (2026 edition)
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Updated Chicago White Sox roster (2026 edition)
We track every White Sox 40-player roster move here, so be sure to check back for updates. All 2025 White Sox transactions. Last updated: April 8, 2026 If you are on a mobile device, this table is best viewed in landscape mode. Tap or click on the roster to zoom. Players in red are on […]
 The Imperfectly Practical Munetaka Murakami
Baseball Prospectus
The Imperfectly Practical Munetaka Murakami
The book is out on Chicago's newest slugger, but it might not be the worst book in the world. The post The Imperfectly Practical Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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