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The Chicago White Sox were 27-26, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
46°
▲9
Lukewarm
getting outscored

Treading water. Outscored by 8 this week. Counterbalancing that, coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.

White Sox Game on May 26

Opponent:Minnesota Twins (26-28)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sean Burke (2-3, 4.08 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (3-3, 3.02 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field.

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Highlights

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
3224.571 L1
White Sox
2726.5093.5 W1
Twins
2628.4815.0 L1
Royals
2232.4079.0 L1
Tigers
2133.38910.0 W1

Chicago White Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Munetaka Murakami
18.235.91437
20
Miguel Vargas
12.239.85831
12
Colson Montgomery
13.217.78732

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Grant Taylor
1-02.361.2026.2
65
Davis Martin
7-12.041.0261.2
60
Bryan Hudson
2-11.421.2225.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
25
Derek Hill
3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Davis Martin
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
63
Tyler Davis
3.5 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
53
Brandon Eisert
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox are in a rough spot, sitting at .500 after a disappointing 5-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants that marked their third setback in four games. With a run differential of -9 over the last week, the team’s struggles are evident, even as they showcase their power with Munetaka Murakami leading the AL in home runs. The decision to call up David Sandlin for his MLB debut could spark some much-needed energy, while the designation of Jarred Kelenic for assignment signals a shift in roster strategy. Despite flashes of brilliance, including a recent home run barrage, the Sox must find consistency or risk falling further behind in a tight division race against the Minnesota Twins. As they grapple with injuries and performance dips, it’s a crucial time for the South Siders to regain their footing.

Sources
Murakami's AL-leading blast, Romo's 2-run shot get White Sox back to winning ways
MLB.com
Murakami's AL-leading blast, Romo's 2-run shot get White Sox back to winning ways
CHICAGO -- The White Sox have feasted on the long ball this season. Entering Monday, they had scored 48.1% of their runs via the home run, which ranked second in the Majors.
20-year-old outfielder Wolkow makes Prospect Team of the Week
MLB.com
20-year-old outfielder Wolkow makes Prospect Team of the Week
Jace LaViolette entered the 2026 season as one of the most exciting Minor Leaguers to debut. Not only does he bring prodigious power to the table, but he also has an elite nickname: "Lord Tubbington." The Guardians 2025 first-rounder had his best week of the season last week, with three
White Sox To Call Up David Sandlin For MLB Debut
Mlbtraderumors
White Sox To Call Up David Sandlin For MLB Debut
The White Sox are planning to promote right-hander David Sandlin, reports Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and Future Sox. The 25-year-old is already on Chicago’s 40-man, but the team will need to make space for Sandlin on the active roster. Confirming the move, James Fegan of Sox Machine noted that Sandlin is likely going to […]
White Sox Designate Jarred Kelenic For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
White Sox Designate Jarred Kelenic For Assignment
The White Sox announced that outfielder Jarred Kelenic has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for them to select infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, a move that was reported yesterday. Kelenic, 26, signed a minor league deal with the Sox in the offseason. He began the season at Triple-A and put up some encouraging numbers. […]
Failed White Sox manager Pedro Grifol gets chance at redemption with new opportunity
South Side Showdown
Failed White Sox manager Pedro Grifol gets chance at redemption with new opportunity
Pedro Grifol, the former Chicago White Sox manager who was in charge of a team that lost an AL record 21 straight games in 2024, was named the new skipper of the Florida International University Panthers.
White Sox Weekly: May 18-24, 2026
Southsidesox
White Sox Weekly: May 18-24, 2026
Last week you might recall that the weekly recap touched on the fact that it’s not every week the White Sox hit 15 home runs. There are also going to be weeks where they only hit four — and this week was one of them. The record of the West Coast trip reflects this lack […]

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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