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The Chicago White Sox were 17-20, 3rd in the AL Central. The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
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dominant pitching

The indicators are generally positive. 2.9 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight. And the +9 run differential backs up the record.

White Sox Game on May 08

Opponent:Seattle Mariners (18-20)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sean Burke (2-2, 2.72 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (2-1, 2.59 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network, Mariners.TV, WCIU TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
2019.513 W2
Tigers
1820.4741.5 L3
White Sox
1720.4592.0 L2
Royals
1721.4472.5 L2
Twins
1622.4213.5 L2

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Munetaka Murakami
14.237.93428
36
Drew Romo
3.1881.2304
12
Colson Montgomery
9.227.82323

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
65
Davis Martin
5-11.641.0244.0
59
Sean Burke
2-22.721.0139.2
47
Erick Fedde
0-43.791.1338.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Andrew Benintendi
6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
5
Munetaka Murakami
4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Davis Martin
7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
59
Sean Burke
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
15
Sean Newcomb
3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox are stuck in neutral, suffering a 2-8 rout against the Los Angeles Angels that keeps them at a disappointing 17-20 overall. Despite a recent 4-3 stretch with a solid run differential of +9, their offense is struggling, averaging only 4.1 runs per game in the last week. The pitching staff, however, continues to shine with a remarkable 2.9 runs allowed per game, a stabilizing force amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are creating some buzz, especially with the drama surrounding top prospect Caleb Bonemer after Yankees ace Gerrit Cole's controversial rehab start. As fans reflect on walkup songs and the excitement of future drafts, it's clear this team needs more than just catchy tunes to turn the tide.

Sources
What's in a song? These current and former White Sox weigh in on their walkup songs
MLB.com
What's in a song? These current and former White Sox weigh in on their walkup songs
CHICAGO -- The boos cascaded down upon Gordon Beckham during his first at-bat as a sophomore at Georgia University. And the reaction had nothing to do with what Beckham remembers as an opening strikeout. Georgia fans were waiting for “Your Love” by The Outfield, Beckham’s walkup song as a freshman,
Here is the first official 2026 mock draft!
MLB.com
Here is the first official 2026 mock draft!
The 2026 Draft is taking longer to sort itself out than teams hoped. Shortstops Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Grady Emerson (Fort Worth Christian HS in Texas) have set themselves apart from the rest of the class. The second tier of prospects consists of catcher Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) and right-hander
Yankees' Gerrit Cole drilling top prospect caused an absolute White Sox Twitter mess
South Side Showdown
Yankees' Gerrit Cole drilling top prospect caused an absolute White Sox Twitter mess
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made a rehab start against the Winston-Salem Dash on Tuesday, and his drilling of White Sox top prospect Caleb Bonemer created a Twitter frenzy.
White Sox Minor League Update: May 7, 2026
Southsidesox
White Sox Minor League Update: May 7, 2026
Charlotte Knights 16, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 1Not only did the Knights (18-18) make it back to .500, but they outhit the Jumbo Shrimp (18-18), 14-5, and went 7-for-16 with runners in scoring position. Charlotte’s pitching set the tone for the rest of the White Sox affiliates, striking out eight while walking just one, with the […]
Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd hurts knee playing with his kids in latest hit to injury-plagued pitching staff
CBS Sports
Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd hurts knee playing with his kids in latest hit to injury-plagued pitching staff
A deep Chicago rotation is slowly thinning out
Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort
ESPN
Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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