What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 49-45, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Noah Schultz (2-6, 6.00 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (7-5, 3.10 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Chicago Sports Network. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

July 12, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 49-45, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox eked out a win over the Athletics 1-0 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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The trend line looks fine. A 3.3 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work. On the other hand, 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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White Sox Game on July 12

Opponent:	Athletics (41-54)
Location:	Rate Field
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Noah Schultz (2-6, 6.00 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (7-5, 3.10 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Chicago Sports Network

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox eked out a win over the Athletics 1-0 at Rate Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		1	5	1

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	49	45	.521		W2
Guardians	50	46	.521		W3
Twins	47	49	.490	3.0	W1
Tigers	44	51	.463	5.5	L1
Royals	38	58	.396	12.0	L4

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

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	21	.242	.844	59
12 Colson Montgomery	23	.220	.774	53
5 Munetaka Murakami	20	.236	.921	42

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	4-2	2.79	1.10	48.1
60 Bryan Hudson	3-2	2.20	1.27	41.0
15 Sean Newcomb	0-2	2.52	1.06	53.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Andrew Benintendi	3 hits, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games
10 Chase Meidroth	5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
0 Luisangel Acuña	5 hits, .714 AVG in last 3 games
29 Tristan Peters	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Burke	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Grant Taylor	2 SV, 3.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
44 Jordan Hicks	3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox had a banner day as they selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, signaling a new era for the franchise. Alongside this momentous selection, center fielder Tristan Peters was named an American League All-Star replacement, highlighting the team's emerging talent. The excitement is palpable following the 14-1 shellacking of the Athletics, a win that feels even sweeter given the team's struggles with a growing injury list of ten players on the IL. While the recent 3-4 stretch casts a shadow on their playoff aspirations, the infusion of new prospects and All-Star recognition offers a beacon of hope. With a record of 48-45 and currently sitting one game back in the division, the Sox have the opportunity to turn the tide.

Sources

MLB.com

Roch and roll: No. 1 pick Cholowsky 'fell in love' with Chicago

CHICAGO -- The discussions now can stop. The rumor mill can stop churning. It’s time for the White Sox to Roch and roll. Or finally, the Roch has returned to Chicago for those pro wrestling fans. Whatever new marketing slogan you choose, Daniel Roch Cholowsky has become the first pick

MLB.com

1st overall pick, All-Star nod and shutout make banner day for White Sox

CHICAGO -- Saturday was the sort of day general manager Chris Getz envisioned for the White Sox organization. It began with center fielder Tristan Peters deservedly being selected as an American League All-Star replacement, moved on to the selection of Roch Cholowsky with the top pick overall in the 2026

Mlbtraderumors

White Sox Select Roch Cholowsky First Overall In 2026 Draft

The White Sox have taken UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick of the 2026 draft. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis reported the news about 20 minutes before the pick was officially announced, and The Athletic’s Keith Law wrote earlier today that the Sox seemed to be leaning towards Cholowsky. This is the third […]

South Side Showdown

MLB Draft experts are destroying Rob Manfred for Roch Cholowsky blunder

The 2026 MLB Draft started with the White Sox calling Roch Cholowsky's name, and Rob Manfred getting it wrong.

Southsidesox

White Sox Minor League Update: July 11, 2026

Nashville Sounds 4, Charlotte Knights 2The Knights (48-44) put up 14 hits against 10 from the Sounds (53-29), but Charlotte somehow scored just two runs, losing their third game of the series, 4-2. Seriously, it feels like you would have to try not to score if you have that many hits, but as we’ve learned […]

Southsidesox

How to Watch: The 2026 MLB draft

In some past seasons, we’ve written up every pick the White Sox make in the draft with individual stories. This year, we’ll let a constantly-updated Day 2 draft tracker do all the work, but overall we will have individual features on the first five White Sox picks (Nos. 1, 34, 44, 77, 105). An exciting […]

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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